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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Dreame L60 Ultra

Get the L40 Ultra Gen 2. Unless your floors get cluttered or you have pets that shed β€” then the L60 Ultra is worth the extra.

Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
Our pick

Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2

Strong suction and a full dock for the money, but weak at dodging clutter.

Dreame L60 Ultra

Dreame L60 Ultra

The best all-rounder. Great on carpets and pet hair, and it never tangles.

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The short answer

Both have a dock that washes the mops. The L60 Ultra is better on carpet, pet hair and clutter, but the L40 Ultra Gen 2 costs about half as much and picks up well on hard floors that are kept clear.

Get the L40 Ultra Gen 2 if
  • β€”Your floors are mostly clear.
  • β€”Hard floors are most of your home.
  • β€”You want a full self-cleaning dock for about half the price.
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Get the L60 Ultra if
  • β€”You have pets that shed a lot.
  • β€”Cables, socks and toys are often on the floor.
  • β€”You want the best cleaning available.
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Key differences

Carpet and pet hair
Picks up well on hard floors
L40 Ultra Gen 2
Strongest on carpet and pet hair
L60 Ultra
Dodging clutter
Weak; gets stuck around chair legs
L40 Ultra Gen 2
Dodges clutter well
L60 Ultra
Mop washing
Cold water
L40 Ultra Gen 2
Hot water
L60 Ultra

Pros and cons

Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
  • +25,000 Pa suction
  • +Side brush and mop reach into corners
  • +Dock empties, washes, dries and refills
  • βˆ’Gets stuck around chair legs, and avoids little on carpet.
  • βˆ’The dock washes the mops with cold water; the first L40 Ultra used hot.
  • βˆ’Sand pick-up was below average in Vacuum Chef's tests.
Dreame L60 Ultra
  • +Strongest on carpet and pet hair
  • +Brushes that don't tangle
  • +Dodges clutter well
  • βˆ’Replacement parts and cleaning solution add to running costs.

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How we reached this verdict

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Vacuum Wars, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 10 Oct 2026How we decide