Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 comes out ahead overall, scoring 70% to 30% across the categories compared — particularly suction power (25000 Pa vs 12000 Pa).
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 scored 70%, Narwal Freo Z Ultra scored 30%.
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is priced around $799, Narwal Freo Z Ultra around $1499.
How Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 and Narwal Freo Z Ultra Rank
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
Spinning Lidar navigation ranks in the top 58% of 21 navigation systems we track.
The Single brush roll ranks in the top 82% of 11 brush systems we track.
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
Spinning Lidar navigation ranks in the top 58% of 21 navigation systems we track.
The Single (Tapered) brush roll ranks in the top 64% of 11 brush systems we track.
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Cleaning Power
| Spec |
 Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
 Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Suction power | 25000 Pa | 12000 Pa |
| Extending side brush | Yes | No |
| Carpet boost | Yes | No |
| Side brush | Yes | No |
| Baseboard brush | No | Yes |
| Brush roll | Single | Single (Tapered) |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Smart Navigation
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Objects recognized | 120 | 120 |
| Light-assisted navigation | No | No |
| Multi-level maps | Yes | Yes |
| Quick mapping | Yes | Yes |
| 3D maps | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation system | Spinning Lidar | Spinning Lidar |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Self-Emptying Dock
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Self-emptying dock | Yes | Yes |
| Days before emptying | 100 days | 120 days |
| Dust bag capacity | 3.2 L | 2.5 L |
| Adjustable empty frequency | Yes | Yes |
| Self-cleaning dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto detergent dispensing | No | Yes |
| Hot-water mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Mop drying | Yes | Yes |
| Mop self-washing | Yes | Yes |
| Dirty-water sensor | No | Yes |
| Plumbing hookup | No | No |
| Water recycling | No | No |
| Ionized water | No | Yes |
| Dust collection type | Bagged | Bagged |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Mopping
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Mopping | Yes | Yes |
| Water-level adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Extending mop pad | Yes | No |
| Mops with the grain | Yes | Yes |
| Drops mop for carpet | No | No |
| Lifts mop pad | Yes | Yes |
| Mop-lift height | 10.5 mm | 12 mm |
| Mop pad type | 2 Spinning Pads | 2 Spinning Pads |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Battery & Charging
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | 231 min | 210 min |
| Charge time | 6 hr | 5 hr |
| Fast charging | Yes | No |
| Recharge and resume | Yes | Yes |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Design & Access
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Robot height | 3.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Threshold clearance | 20 mm | 30 mm |
| Grabber arm | No | No |
| Physical remote | No | No |
| Robot weight | 11.02 lbs | 14.3 lbs |
| Robot width | 13.78 in | 13.78 in |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Dustbin & Filtration
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Onboard dustbin | 250 mL | 480 mL |
| HEPA filter | Yes | Yes |
| Dirt sensor | No | No |
| Removable brush tray | Yes | Yes |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Connectivity & Smart Home
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes |
| Matter compatible | Yes | No |
| Live video monitoring | No | Yes |
| UV sterilization light | No | No |
| Onboard voice assistant | No | No |
| Pet check-up mode | No | Yes |
| Smartphone remote control | No | No |
| Room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Zone cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Room-specific scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-mop zones | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi band | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Narwal Freo Z Ultra: Price & Warranty
| Spec |
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
|
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
|
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr |
| Colors | Black, White | White, Grey |
Where each robot vacuum wins
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
- Suction power: 25000 Pa (vs 12000 Pa)
- Extending side brush
- Carpet boost
- Side brush
- Dust bag capacity: 3.2 L (vs 2.5 L)
- Extending mop pad
- Battery runtime: 231 min (vs 210 min)
- Fast charging
- Robot height: 3.8 in (vs 4.3 in)
- Matter compatible
Narwal Freo Z Ultra
- Baseboard brush
- Days before emptying: 120 days (vs 100 days)
- Auto detergent dispensing
- Dirty-water sensor
- Ionized water
- Mop-lift height: 12 mm (vs 10.5 mm)
- Charge time: 5 hr (vs 6 hr)
- Threshold clearance: 30 mm (vs 20 mm)
- Onboard dustbin: 480 mL (vs 250 mL)
- Live video monitoring
- Pet check-up mode
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better suction power, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Narwal Freo Z Ultra?
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 has the better suction power at 25000 Pa, versus 12000 Pa on the Narwal Freo Z Ultra.
Which has the better battery runtime, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Narwal Freo Z Ultra?
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 has the better battery runtime at 231 min, versus 210 min on the Narwal Freo Z Ultra.
Which has the better onboard dustbin, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Narwal Freo Z Ultra?
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra has the better onboard dustbin at 480 mL, versus 250 mL on the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2.
Which has the better extending side brush, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Narwal Freo Z Ultra?
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 has extending side brush; the Narwal Freo Z Ultra does not.