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Dreame X40 Ultra vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
The Dreame X40 Ultra wins with a score of 8.4/10. Best for: Mid-to-large hard-floor homes wanting flagship mopping at a discount.
Winner
Dreame X40 Ultra
8.4/10$900
Last-gen flagship with class-leading mopping, now half its launch price.
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
8.0/10$500
iRobot’s most well-rounded mid-tier combo to date — fantastic mopping and obstacle avoidance, let down only by noise and average carpet performance.
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Dreame X40 UltraiRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
Overall
8.48.0
Hard Floor
9.28.5
Carpet
8.57.0
Mopping
9.48.8
Navigation
8.68.7
Noise
7.56.8
Smart Features
8.38.2
Maintenance
7.88.5
Specifications
| Dreame X40 Ultra | Spec | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $900 | Price | $500 |
| 12000 | Suction (Pa) | 7000 |
| 6400 | Battery (mAh) | — |
| 65.0 | Noise (dB) | 70.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR + 3D Structured Light | Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
The Verdict
The Dreame X40 Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 8.4/10 — best for mid-to-large hard-floor homes wanting flagship mopping at a discount. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $900.