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Dreame L40 Ultra AE vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra

What L40 Ultra AE does better (5) and where Freo Z Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dreame L40 Ultra AE
Dreame · 2025L40 Ultra AE
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$500
vs
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
Narwal · 2025Freo Z Ultra
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$530
Higher score
7.5Cleaning power9.0
7.8Navigation8.3
7.5Mopping8.6
8.8Base station8.2
6.8Battery5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

L40 Ultra AEFreo Z Ultra
350 × 97350350 × 106350
L40 Ultra AEFreo Z UltraDifference
Height97 mm106 mm−9 mm
Width / diameter350 mm350 mm=
Length350 mm350 mm=
Weight4 kg4.5 kg−0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L40 Ultra AE better than Freo Z Ultra?

  1. Suction power19,000 Pa vs 12,000 Pa+58%
  2. Runtime180 min vs 120 min+50%
  3. Height97 mm vs 106 mm+9%
  4. Dust bag (dock)3.2 l vs 2.5 l+28%
  5. Cleaning area per charge168 m² vs 150 m²+12%

Why is Freo Z Ultra better than L40 Ultra AE?

  1. Dustbin (robot)395 ml vs 800 ml2×
  2. Mop lift height10.5 mm vs 12 mm+14%
  3. Charging time210 min vs 150 min+40%
  4. Noise level74 dB vs 53 dB+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Dreame L40 Ultra AEDreame L40 Ultra AE≈ US$5008.4
Narwal Freo Z UltraNarwal Freo Z Ultra≈ US$5308.5
Suction & cleaning
Suction power19,000 Pa12,000 Pa
Dustbin (robot)395 ml800 ml
Main brushSingle main brushSingle main brush
Side brushes12
Carpet detectionYesYes
Dirt detectionYesYes
HEPA filter—Yes
UV disinfection—Yes
Noise level74 dB53 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor, Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensorLiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor, Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensor
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraAI camera
Threshold climbing20 mm—
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Mop typeRotating mop padsRotating mop pads
Mop lifting on carpetsYesYes
Mop lift height10.5 mm12 mm
Extending mop (edges)Yes—
Base station
Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash)All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
Auto-empty dust stationYesYes
Dust bag (dock)3.2 l2.5 l
Mop washing in the dockYesYes
Hot-water mop washingYesYes
Hot-air mop dryingYesYes
Automatic water refillYesYes
Plumbed water connectionYes—
Clean water tank (dock)4.5 l4.5 l
Dirty water tank (dock)4 l4 l
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Runtime180 min120 min
Charging time210 min150 min
Cleaning area per charge168 m²150 m²
Recharge & resumeYes—
Size & weight
Width / diameter350 mm350 mm
Length350 mm350 mm
Height97 mm106 mm
Weight4 kg4.5 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursBlackGrey
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple SiriAmazon Alexa, Apple Siri
Live camera view / video callYes—
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