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Dreame L40 Ultra AE vs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

What L40 Ultra AE does better (6) and where S8 Pro Ultra wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dreame L40 Ultra AE
Dreame · 2025L40 Ultra AE
8.4Score
6 advantages≈ US$430
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Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Roborock · 2023S8 Pro Ultra
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
7.5Cleaning power3.4
7.8Navigation6.7
7.5Mopping5.4
8.8Base station9.3
6.8Battery6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

L40 Ultra AES8 Pro Ultra
350 × 97350350 × 96350
L40 Ultra AES8 Pro UltraDifference
Height97 mm96 mm+1 mm
Width / diameter350 mm350 mm=
Length350 mm350 mm=

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

Why is L40 Ultra AE better than S8 Pro Ultra?

  1. Suction power19,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa4.8×
  2. Obstacle avoidanceAI camera vs Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
  3. Mop typeRotating mop pads vs Vibrating / sonic mop
  4. Mop lift height10.5 mm vs 5 mm2.1×
  5. Charging time210 min vs 360 min+71%
  6. Dustbin (robot)395 ml vs 350 ml+13%

Why is S8 Pro Ultra better than L40 Ultra AE?

  1. Threshold climbing20 mm vs 22 mm+10%
  2. Cleaning area per charge168 m² vs 300 m²+79%
  3. Noise level74 dB vs 67 dB+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Dreame L40 Ultra AEDreame L40 Ultra AE≈ US$4308.4
Roborock S8 Pro UltraRoborock S8 Pro Ultra≈ US$1,3006.8
Suction & cleaning
Suction power19,000 Pa4,000 Pa
Dustbin (robot)395 ml350 ml
Main brushSingle main brushDual main brushes
Side brushes11
Carpet detectionYesYes
Dirt detectionYes—
Noise level74 dB67 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor, Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensorLiDAR laser (LDS)
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Threshold climbing20 mm22 mm
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Mop typeRotating mop padsVibrating / sonic mop
Mop lifting on carpetsYesYes
Mop lift height10.5 mm5 mm
Extending mop (edges)Yes—
Water tank (robot)—200 ml
Base station
Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash)All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
Auto-empty dust stationYesYes
Dust bag (dock)3.2 l—
Mop washing in the dockYesYes
Hot-water mop washingYes—
Hot-air mop dryingYesYes
Automatic water refillYesYes
Plumbed water connectionYes—
Clean water tank (dock)4.5 l—
Dirty water tank (dock)4 l—
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Runtime180 min180 min
Charging time210 min360 min
Cleaning area per charge168 m²300 m²
Recharge & resumeYesYes
Size & weight
Width / diameter350 mm350 mm
Length350 mm350 mm
Height97 mm96 mm
Weight4 kg—
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursBlackBlack
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple SiriAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri
Live camera view / video callYes—
Remote control—Yes
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