ZDNET’s Key Takeaways
- The Dreame X40 Ultra is typically $1,900, but it’s 42% off right now on Amazon, available for $1,000.
- The X40 Ultra is a high-performing robot with excellent mapping capabilities and strong 12,000Pa suction. It performs exceedingly well on carpet and hard floors, with great object avoidance and high customization.
- Although it can recognize and show snapshots of obstacles, it sometimes gets tangled in cords and loses one or both mop pads. I also found some connectivity issues with the app.
Our Pick for the Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combination
Our pick for the best robot vacuum and mop combination, the Dreame X40 Ultra, is now discounted by $900 off its original price, on sale for $1,000.
Unboxing and Setup
Unboxing the Dreame X40 Ultra was a joy, mainly because the robot looks nicer than most eyesores. The base station features a grooved front and gold accents, while the robot looks sleek and simplistic. Setup was quite a breeze — you download the Dreamehome app and follow the instructions to add it to your Wi-Fi network and set up your preferences. I found some issues with the app connecting to the Dreame X40 Ultra, making me wait a few minutes or force-quit the Dreamehome app to relaunch it.
Features and Performance
The robot features market-leading suction power at 12,000Pa, making it excellent for carpeted homes or homes with pets. It’s efficient and fast, easily cleaning across my floors and navigating obstacles while staying true to its map.
Object Avoidance and Customization
One of my two favorite features of the Dreame X40 Ultra robot is its object avoidance. This is one of two robots in my home that doesn’t require me to pick up every object from the floor before running it. This means I can send it out to clean on a schedule or when I’m away from home and rely on it to consistently deliver a clean home without getting stuck on a kid’s sock under the coffee table.
My second favorite thing about this robot is that it has magnetic mop pads that not only lift to avoid getting carpets wet but can also be set up in the app to leave the mop pads at the base, vacuum the carpets first, and then vacuum everything else. Then, it returns to the base to reattach its mop pads and mop the entire house, avoiding the already clean carpets.
Limitations and Drawbacks
Unfortunately, the X40 Ultra’s mop pads lift to about 10.9 mm, which is not quite enough to keep my living room’s medium pile carpet dry. This means I have to set that rug as a no-go zone for robot vacuum and mop combinations like the Yeedi M12 PRO+, which lifts its mop pads to 9 mm. The X40 Ultra’s ability to detach its mop pads at the base station and clean carpets first is a game-changer. The app also lets you enable intensive carpet cleaning, where the robot slows down and cleans carpets twice by cross-walking.
Conclusion
The Dreame X40 Ultra is the smartest robot vacuum and mop I’ve ever tested. It’s the perfect combination of performance, customization, and object avoidance. While it’s not perfect, I found the issues with the app and occasional tangles with cords to be minor drawbacks. At $1,000, it’s a steal, making it a great investment for anyone looking for a reliable and efficient cleaning solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Dreame X40 Ultra worth the price?
A: Yes, considering its performance, customization options, and object avoidance features, the Dreame X40 Ultra is worth the price.
Q: What are the limitations of the Dreame X40 Ultra?
A: The X40 Ultra’s mop pads lift to about 10.9 mm, which may not be enough to keep some carpets dry. It also sometimes gets tangled in cords and loses one or both mop pads.
Q: Is the Dreame X40 Ultra easy to set up?
A: Yes, the setup process is straightforward, but some users may experience connectivity issues with the app.
Q: Can I customize the Dreame X40 Ultra’s cleaning schedule?
A: Yes, the Dreamehome app allows you to schedule cleanings and customize the robot’s cleaning path.
