New in robot vacuums — October 2026
Updated October 16, 2026: this guide now covers the L40 Ultra Gen 2, the model that replaced the original L40 Ultra as Dreame's best seller.
Some robot vacuums clean your floors. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 also cleans up after itself — its dock empties the dust and washes the mop pads. It is the Dreame robot customers actually buy: more than 4,000 were bought on Amazon in the past month, over ten times the L40s Ultra.
What's new
25,000Pa of suction. More than double the original L40 Ultra — flagship territory, at a midrange price.
Cleaning that reaches the edges. The side brush and mop physically extend to sweep corners and wall edges — the spots round robots usually miss — then the mops lift 10.5mm so they never drag across your carpet.
A dock that does the chores. The all-in-one base empties the dustbin and washes the mop pads itself, so the robot is ready for the next run without a maintenance ritual.
Eyes, not just a bumper. Obstacle avoidance steers around cables, shoes, and pets instead of eating them. Control it from the app or with Alexa.
Quick specs
| Suction | 25,000Pa |
|---|---|
| Mopping | Extendable mop, 10.5mm lift |
| Dock | Self-emptying, mop self-cleaning |
| Control | App, Alexa |
| List price | $749.99 |
Who it's for
Busy homes with mixed floors and pets — anywhere you want real cleaning without a weekly maintenance ritual. If you only have one small carpet, a simpler (and cheaper) bot will do; the Gen 2 earns its price in medium and large homes.
Before you buy
Today the Gen 2 is $499.98 at Amazon and $499.98 at Walmart — the same price at both, $250 under list. Target does not carry this model. Check the full comparison before you buy:
Compare Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 prices at Amazon, Walmart, and Target →
Prices checked October 15, 2026