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Dreame L40 Ultra vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins with a score of 9.0/10. Best for: Pet hair owners with large homes.
Dreame L40 Ultra
8.4/10$599
The Dreame L40 Ultra delivers near-flagship cleaning performance and the longest battery efficiency we've measured at a mid-range price.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
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Dreame L40 UltraRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
8.49.0
Hard Floor
9.09.2
Carpet
8.08.8
Mopping
8.58.5
Navigation
8.89.3
Noise
7.57.5
Smart Features
8.59.0
Maintenance
8.88.0
Specifications
| Dreame L40 Ultra | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $599 | Price | $1800 |
| 11000 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 65.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| 10.5 | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| LiDAR + 3D Structured Light | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
Dreame L40 Ultra
Pros
- + 11,000Pa suction handles hard floors with ease
- + Class-leading battery efficiency (194 min runtime)
- + TriCut anti-tangle brush handles long hair well
- + 60°C hot water mop wash and auto-dry
- + Built-in voice control + Matter, Alexa, Google, HomeKit
Cons
- − Lower carpet performance vs flagship X40
- − Mop pad retention occasionally drops a pad
- − Louder than premium competitors at full power
- − Mopping won't replace deep manual cleaning on heavy stains
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Pros
- + Best-in-class navigation
- + Excellent app experience
- + Strong suction
- + ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- − Expensive
- − Low mop lift height
- − Large dock footprint
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.0/10 — best for pet hair owners with large homes. The Dreame L40 Ultra is more affordable at $599 vs $1800.