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Dreame L40 Ultra AE vs Kärcher RCV 5
What L40 Ultra AE does better (7) and where RCV 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Cleaning power4.3
7.6Navigation7.6
7.4Mopping3.5
6.8Battery4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
L40 Ultra AERCV 5
| L40 Ultra AE | RCV 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 97 mm | = |
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
| Weight | 4 kg | 3.9 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L40 Ultra AE better than RCV 5?
- Suction power19,000 Pa vs 5,000 Pa3.8×
- Mop typeRotating mop pads vs Mop pad
- Runtime180 min vs 120 min+50%
- Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash) vs Charging dock
- Cleaning area per charge168 m² vs 85 m²+98%
- Dustbin (robot)395 ml vs 330 ml+20%
- Charging time210 min vs 230 min+10%
Why is RCV 5 better than L40 Ultra AE?
- Noise level74 dB vs 66 dB+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 19,000 Pa | 5,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 395 ml | 330 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Dirt detection | Yes | — |
| Noise level | 74 dB | 66 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor, Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensor | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera | AI camera |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Rotating mop pads | Mop pad |
| Mop lifting on carpets | Yes | — |
| Mop lift height | 10.5 mm | — |
| Extending mop (edges) | Yes | — |
| Water tank (robot) | — | 240 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | All-in-one dock (empty + wash) | Charging dock |
| Auto-empty dust station | Yes | — |
| Dust bag (dock) | 3.2 l | — |
| Mop washing in the dock | Yes | — |
| Hot-water mop washing | Yes | — |
| Hot-air mop drying | Yes | — |
| Automatic water refill | Yes | — |
| Plumbed water connection | Yes | — |
| Clean water tank (dock) | 4.5 l | — |
| Dirty water tank (dock) | 4 l | — |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 180 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 210 min | 230 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 168 m² | 85 m² |
| Recharge & resume | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Black | White, Yellow |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | — |
| Live camera view / video call | Yes | — |
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