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Dreame L40 Ultra AE vs MOVA E40 Ultra
Dreame L40 Ultra AE or MOVA E40 Ultra? Verdict Scores 82 and 80. The E40 Ultra: runtime 4 h 20 min vs 3 h. The L40 Ultra AE leads on navigation.
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Verdict
The Dreame L40 Ultra AE has the higher Verdict Score, 82 to 80.
The Dreame L40 Ultra AE has the edge in navigation, obstacle avoidance and automation. The MOVA E40 Ultra has the edge in cleaning, value and reliability.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame L40 Ultra AE is ahead on 2 rows: dustbin (395 ml against 300 ml) and dust bag interval (100 days against 75 days). In turn, the MOVA E40 Ultra is ahead on one row: runtime (4 h 20 min against 3 h).
The Dreame L40 Ultra AE suits polish buyers who want a full dock at a mid-range price. The MOVA E40 Ultra suits large hard-floor flats on a budget.
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Where the Dreame L40 Ultra AE is ahead
- Navigation76 · 71
- Obstacle Avoidance95 · 58
- Automation90 · 89
- Dustbin395 ml · 300 ml
- Dust bag interval100 days · 75 days
Where the MOVA E40 Ultra is ahead
- Cleaning83 · 82
- Reliability73 · 64
- Value100 · 73
- Runtime4 h 20 min · 3 h
Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Dreame Dreame L40 Ultra AE | MOVA MOVA E40 Ultra |
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82/100 ≈ $410Price in the manufacturer's shop | 80/100 ≈ $330Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Cleaning | 82 | 83 |
| Navigation | 76 | 71 |
| Mopping | 82 | 82 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 95 | 58 |
| Automation | 90 | 89 |
| Ease of Use | 94 | 94 |
| Reliability | 64 | 73 |
| Value | 73 | 100 |
Specifications In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked. | ||
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction | 19,000 Pa | 19,000 Pa |
| Brush system | Tangle-resistant | Rubber |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet boost | No | Yes |
| Dustbin | 395 ml | 300 ml |
| Carpet detection | Ultrasonic; clean or avoid by app setting | Ultrasonic, with a suction boost |
| Anti-tangle brush | Not published | CleanChop 3.0 sold separately |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera + depth sensor | Structured light |
| Saved floor plans | Not published | Not published |
| Threshold climb | Not published | 22 mm |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Twin spinning pads | Twin spinning pads |
| Mop lift | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | Not published | Not published |
| Mop reach | Not published | Pad extends 4 cm |
| Dock | ||
| Self-emptying | Yes | Yes |
| Mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Mop wash temperature | 75 °C | Not published |
| Mop drying | Yes | Yes |
| Water refill | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbed drain | No | No |
| Dust bag interval | 100 days | 75 days |
| Dirt detection | A colour sensor reads the wash water, sets one of 32 wash volumes and sends the robot back to re-mop | Not published |
| Water tanks | 4.5 l clean, 4.0 l dirty | 4.5 l clean, 4 l dirty |
| Dock size and weight | 457 × 340 × 590 mm, 9.0 kg | Not published |
| Dust bag | Not published | 3.2 l |
| Dock size | Not published | 340 × 457 × 590 mm |
| Software | ||
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Pet waste recognition | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 3 h | 4 h 20 min |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Area per charge | 168 m², standard vacuuming | 220 m², quiet mode |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4 kg | Not published |
| L × W × H | 350 × 350 × 97 mm | 350 × 350 × 97 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | Not published | 36 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Obstacles | ||
| Recognised obstacle types | 120+ | Not published |
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