# Dreame L40s Ultra vs Dreame L60 Ultra FE

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Dreame L40s Ultra costs $570 and the Dreame L60 Ultra FE costs $800, so the Dreame L40s Ultra is $230 cheaper. The Dreame L40s Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 7.2 out of 10). Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra for pet owners with carpet on a budget. Pick the Dreame L60 Ultra FE for tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-l40s-ultra-vs-dreame-l60-ultra-fe/

## Side by side

| | Dreame L40s Ultra | Dreame L60 Ultra FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $570 | $800 |
| 3 year cost | $570 | $800 |
| Our score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #9 | #17 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | 3 years (Dreame US store) |
| Suction | 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Chef measured 490 FPM carpet airflow, well above average | 30,000 Pa on the Dreame US product page; Vacuum Wars lists 28,000 Pa and measured a 0.59 bench suction score against a 0.99 average |
| Navigation | LDS LiDAR with Pathfinder, 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.85 m2 per minute | LDS LiDAR (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.80 m2 per minute against a 0.71 average |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light only, no camera or object count (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 7 of 24 objects | 3D structured light only, no camera (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid just 2 of 24 objects |
| Mopping | Dual spinning mops, 10.5 mm lift, extend and auto removal (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.95 g water left and a 259 combined mop score | Dual spinning mops, 10.5 mm lift, 4 cm extension, 10 N pressure (Dreame, Just A Dad Approved); Vacuum Wars scored dried stains 137 against a 108 average |
| Self empty | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, 167 F (75 C) hot water mop wash, hot air drying, self cleaning washboard, auto detergent and water refill, 4.5 L clean and 4.0 L dirty tanks; water hookup kit sold separately (Dreame) | Auto empty, 212 F hot water mop wash, hot air drying, self cleaning washboard, auto detergent and water refill, 4.5 L clean and 4.0 L dirty tanks (Dreame); Just A Dad Approved notes detergent goes only to the pad wash, not the floor |
| Runtime | Up to 220 min in quiet mode from 5,200 mAh (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,935 sq ft per charge | 5,200 mAh battery, no minutes listed (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,110 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 310 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) | 250 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) |
| Height | 3.82 in (Dreame) | 3.82 in (97 mm) (Dreame) |
| Pet hair | HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 91% pet hair pickup, 92% carpet sand removal and 0% hair wrap | TriCut Brush 3.0 (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 51% flattened pet hair pickup against an 82% average, with 7% hair wrap and 80% carpet sand removal |
| App | Dreamehome app with third party voice assistants only (Dreame); Vacuum Chef notes no built in voice assistant or live video | Dreamehome app with built in voice control, Alexa, Siri, Google Home and Matter (Dreame); 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Just A Dad Approved) |
| Threshold | 1.57 in double layer and 0.87 in single steps (Dreame) | 0.79 in (2 cm) (Dreame) |
| Noise | Vacuum Chef measured 78 dB at max suction | n/a |
| Best for | pet owners with carpet on a budget | tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing |
| Skip if | your floor often has cables, socks or toys | you have pets or a cluttered floor |

## What reviewers found

### Dreame L40s Ultra

- Vacuum Wars (3.51 Vacuum Wars stars): 92% carpet sand removal, 91% pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with the DuoBrush, about 1,935 sq ft per charge, but only 7 of 24 obstacles avoided. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/dreame-l40s-series-review/)
- Vacuum Chef (95/100): Scored 95/100 in its real world cleaning tests, measured 490 FPM carpet airflow and 78 dB at max suction. Obstacle avoidance varied by floor and object. [Source](https://vacuumchef.com/dreame-l40s-ultra-review-powerful-suction-smart-mopping-real-world-performance-tested/?amp=1)

### Dreame L60 Ultra FE

- Vacuum Wars (2.92 Vacuum Wars stars (buyer's guide)): Tested alongside the PE: 80% carpet sand removal, 51% flattened pet hair pickup, 7% hair wrap, 2 of 24 obstacles avoided, dried stain score 137 (108 average) and about 1,110 sq ft per charge. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/dreame-l60-ultra-pe-review/)
- Just A Dad Approved (8.2/10): After 90 days of home testing, liked the flagship style hot water dock and included TriCut brush, but noted the 0.78 in threshold limit, lower mop pressure than the PE and only solid obstacle avoidance. [Source](https://justadadapproved.com/product/dreame-l60-ultra-fe-robot/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dreame L40s Ultra or the Dreame L60 Ultra FE?

The Dreame L40s Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 7.2 out of 10). Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra for pet owners with carpet on a budget. Pick the Dreame L60 Ultra FE for tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing.

### Which is cheaper?

The Dreame L40s Ultra at $570, versus $800 for the Dreame L60 Ultra FE, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $570 vs $800.

### What is the difference between the L40s Ultra and the L60 Ultra FE?

Suction: 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Chef measured 490 FPM carpet airflow, well above… on the L40s Ultra, 30,000 Pa on the Dreame US product page; Vacuum Wars lists 28,000 Pa and measured a 0.59… on the L60 Ultra FE. Navigation: LDS LiDAR with Pathfinder, 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.85 m2 per minute on the L40s Ultra, LDS LiDAR (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.80 m2 per minute against a 0.71 average on the L60 Ultra FE. Obstacle avoidance: 3D structured light only, no camera or object count (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 7… on the L40s Ultra, 3D structured light only, no camera (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid just 2 of 24… on the L60 Ultra FE.

Full reviews: [Dreame L40s Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-l40s-ultra/index.md), [Dreame L60 Ultra FE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-l60-ultra-fe/index.md)