Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs iRobot Roomba 705X

For most buyers the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, on the strength of its three-year warranty, 231 minute battery and 25,000Pa suction. The iRobot Roomba 705X is the better pick only if working Matter, Apple Home and dual-band Wi-Fi matter more to you than battery, suction and warranty length.

Warranty and connectivity pull in opposite directions. Dreame covers the L40 Ultra Gen 2 for three years and gives it the longer battery, while iRobot gives the Roomba 705X dual-band Wi-Fi and Matter that already works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Yes, the iRobot Roomba 705X ships with Matter, so it joins Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant immediately, alongside Alexa and Google Home. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 lists the same platforms but as an upcoming OTA update.

The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, rated at 231 minutes per charge against 120 minutes for the iRobot Roomba 705X, so it finishes a large floor in one outing more often.

Buyers who want the longest warranty and battery in this pair, the stronger suction for pets and carpet, and a self-washing dock, and who do not need Matter to work on day one.

Anyone whose home already runs on Apple Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant and wants a robot that connects now, plus a PowerSpin roller mop and automatic detergent dosing.