Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Roborock Qrevo S5V

The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, on suction, battery life and warranty, and because it adds Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant through an announced Matter update. The Roborock Qrevo S5V is the lower priced option with a larger onboard bin.

Suction and warranty. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is rated at 25,000 Pa with a three-year warranty, against 12,000 Pa and one year for the Roborock Qrevo S5V.

Not yet. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 supports Alexa and Google Home today, and Dreame lists Matter, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant as an upcoming over-the-air update. The Roborock Qrevo S5V works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, but not Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.

Yes. Its dock empties the bin, washes the mop pads and dries them with hot air. Detergent dosing needs the separately sold dispenser accessory, unlike the Roborock Qrevo S5V, which has no automatic dispenser at all.

The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, on its higher suction and extendable side brush. Owners of both report good pickup, but Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 owners also warn that hair can still tangle in the wheels or main brush from time to time and needs clearing.

Buyers who want automated emptying and mop washing at the lowest price here, with solid pet-hair pickup, a larger onboard bin and no need for Apple Home or SmartThings.

Homes with mixed floors and pets that want strong suction, a three-year warranty and a route into Apple Home and SmartThings, and buyers who value multi-floor mapping.