For those who want something slightly cheaper, it’s well worth checking out ourDreame L40 Ultra review.
Instead, I set a schedule for a daily vacuum and reduced mopping to once a week.
After three months of daily use, its hard to find fault with the vacuuming prowess of the X40.
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It can also detect wet patches, so it wont spread or vacuum over any puddles it encounters.
As great as the robot itself is, the suction on the auto-empty station is a bit weak.
I found I had to change the bag more often than expected and these can get quite expensive.
However, using the X40 Ultra will incur ongoing costs, specifically the replaceable dust bags.
Ive included the accessories pricing below for theUS,UK, andAustralia.
Notably the Dreame website doesnt sell the side brush in the US, or the brush cover in Australia.
The availability of this kit is to be confirmed.
The underside has a carpet sensor, along with downward-facing cliff sensors to detect steps or other drops.
Extrapolating from that, I think it will have no trouble cleaning up to 200m2 per charge.
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Even more importantly, the robovac can recognize any pet droppings and will steer well clear when cleaning.
Impressively, the robovac only got stuck twice in three months of testing and both times were my fault.
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I tested the X40 on polished wooden floors, as well as tiles and rugs.
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A third pass was needed to get the floor squeaky clean.
The wasabi paste and honey both took two mopping passes to fully clean up, leaving no trace behind.
The bot washed the mop pads between each test removing any contamination from previous cleanups.
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To avoid this, regularly wipe away any residue remaining on middle of the mop pads.
That meant it would often do an entire home vacuum while clogged and not pick up anything.
This clog would further reduce the suction, worsening the emptying problem.
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I found the layout and navigation of the app frustrating at times.
I found it much more stable to configure a dedicated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID for the robovac to connect to.
Maintenance for the Dreame X40 Ultra is fairly simple and takes about 10 minutes a month.
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For a larger home, this cost could easily double or triple.
Should I Buy the Dreame X40 Ultra?
For those on a budget, there are plenty of other great options at more affordable prices.
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Below are a few alternatives that are worth considering.
I tested the X40 Ultra on polished wooden floors, tiles, carpet, and medium-pile rugs.
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The weather during the test period included both wet and dry conditions.
I tested both the automatic CleanGenius mode and customized cleans using schedules and shortcuts.
I also tested dry and wet spills to evaluate the mopping prowess.
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