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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo wins with a score of 7.6/10. Best for: Hard-floor homes with light-to-moderate pet shedding, and iRobot loyalists who want US-based support over a Chinese flagship..
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
0.0/10$700
Winner
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
7.6/10$800
iRobot's long-awaited LiDAR comeback. The best mopping Roomba ever — but the reliability bugs documented on Reddit make it hard to recommend at MSRP.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Overall
—7.6
Hard Floor
—8.5
Carpet
—7.0
Mopping
—7.8
Navigation
—8.0
Noise
—7.0
Smart Features
—7.5
Maintenance
—6.5
Specifications
| Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 | Spec | iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $700 | Price | $800 |
| 25000 | Suction (Pa) | 13000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | — |
| — | Noise (dB) | 71.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR + 3D Structured Light | Navigation | LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
The Verdict
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is the better choice with an overall score of 7.6/10 — best for hard-floor homes with light-to-moderate pet shedding, and irobot loyalists who want us-based support over a chinese flagship.. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is more affordable at $700 vs $800.