# Dreame L40s Ultra vs MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dreame L40s Ultra costs $500 and the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 costs $499, so the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 is $1 cheaper. The Dreame L40s Ultra has a published review score and ranks #6 in our robot vacuums ranking; the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra for pet owners with carpet on a budget. Pick the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 for mostly hard floor homes that want hands off mopping.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-l40s-ultra-vs-mova-p10-pro-ultra-gen-2/

## Side by side

| | Dreame L40s Ultra | MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $499 |
| 3 year cost | $500 | $499 |
| Our score | 8.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #6 | #65 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | 3 years (MOVA US store) |
| Suction | 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Chef measured 490 FPM carpet airflow, well above average | 26,000 Pa claimed (MOVA); Vacuum Wars measured 0.51 kPa against a 0.97 kPa average and 18 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | LDS LiDAR with Pathfinder, 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.85 m2 per minute | LiDAR with 360 degree scanning (MOVA); Xataka found mapping accurate but the robot got lost twice in about 15 runs |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light only, no camera or object count (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 7 of 24 objects | Single line front laser, no camera (MOVA); Vacuum Wars scored 4 of 24 objects avoided and Vacuum Chef measured 50% against a 68% average |
| 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 at 260 RPM with 12 N pressure, 0.41 in lift, extending MaxiReach mop (MOVA); Vacuum Wars combined mopping score 29.3 against a 22.7 average |
| Self empty | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) | Yes, 3.2 L bag, up to 100 days per MOVA |
| 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, auto detergent dosing, 212F hot mop wash, 1 hour hot air drying, 4.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (MOVA) |
| Runtime | Up to 220 min in quiet mode from 5,200 mAh (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,935 sq ft per charge | 210 min official battery life, 5,200 mAh (Vacuum Wars, MOVA); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge, while Vacuum Chef got just under 2,000 sq ft on low suction over hard floors |
| Dustbin | 310 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) | 300 mL robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (MOVA) |
| Height | 3.82 in (Dreame) | 4.09 in (MOVA) |
| Pet hair | HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 91% pet hair pickup, 92% carpet sand removal and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 52% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 48% of 7 inch hair tangled against a 21% average |
| App | Dreamehome app with third party voice assistants only (Dreame); Vacuum Chef notes no built in voice assistant or live video | MOVAhome app with scheduling and multi floor maps, built in Hey MOVA voice control plus Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri (MOVA); Xataka found the app slow to load |
| Threshold | 1.57 in double layer and 0.87 in single steps (Dreame) | Clears 0.88 in obstacles (MOVA) |
| Noise | Vacuum Chef measured 78 dB at max suction | Vacuum Chef measured about 77 dB at max power, about 4 dB above average |
| Best for | pet owners with carpet on a budget | mostly hard floor homes that want hands off mopping |
| Skip if | your floor often has cables, socks or toys | you have shedding 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)

### MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2

- Vacuum Wars (2.92 Vacuum Wars stars): Several weeks of in house testing: best in class mopping (29.3 combined score) and 89% sand deep clean, but 0.51 kPa measured suction, 52% pet hair pickup, 48% hair tangle and only 4 of 24 obstacles avoided. Recommends the original P10 Pro Ultra for most homes. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/mova-p10-pro-ultra-gen-2-vs-p10-pro-ultra-review/)
- Vacuum Chef: Hands on tests found 95/100 carpet deep clean, about 77 dB at max power and 50% obstacle avoidance against a 68% average. Unit supplied by MOVA. [Source](https://vacuumchef.com/mova-p10-pro-ultra-gen-2-review-26000pa-power-upgraded-mopping-real-world-performance-tested/?amp=1)
- Xataka Mexico: One month and about 15 runs: mopping cleaned ketchup, yogurt and mud, and the clean tank never needed refilling. It left a few small hair balls, got lost twice and the app was slow. [Source](https://www.xataka.com.mx/home/mova-quiere-conquistar-mexico-esta-aspiradora-robot-mes-uso-descubri-que-friega-mejor-que-varias-costosas/amp)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dreame L40s Ultra or the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2?

The Dreame L40s Ultra has a published review score and ranks #6 in our robot vacuums ranking; the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra for pet owners with carpet on a budget. Pick the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 for mostly hard floor homes that want hands off mopping.

### Which is cheaper?

The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2 at $499, versus $500 for the Dreame L40s Ultra, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $500 vs $499.

### What is the difference between the L40s Ultra and the P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2?

Suction: 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Chef measured 490 FPM carpet airflow, well above… on the L40s Ultra, 26,000 Pa claimed (MOVA); Vacuum Wars measured 0.51 kPa against a 0.97 kPa average and… on the P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2. Navigation: LDS LiDAR with Pathfinder, 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.85 m2 per minute on the L40s Ultra, LiDAR with 360 degree scanning (MOVA); Xataka found mapping accurate but the robot got… on the P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2. Obstacle avoidance: 3D structured light only, no camera or object count (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 7… on the L40s Ultra, Single line front laser, no camera (MOVA); Vacuum Wars scored 4 of 24 objects avoided… on the P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2.

Full reviews: [Dreame L40s Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-l40s-ultra/index.md), [MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Gen 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-p10-pro-ultra-gen-2/index.md)