MOVA E40 Ultra
MOVA’s cheapest self-cleaning dock robot, for small hard-floor homes that want hands-off mopping on a tight budget.
MOVA $359$359
The MOVA E40 Ultra is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.5 to 4.3. The MOVA E40 Ultra leads on value. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE wins on navigation. The MOVA E40 Ultra costs $240.98 less ($359 vs $599.98).
Dreame L40s Ultra AE
For buyers who want an AI camera for obstacle avoidance and remote viewing on a full self-cleaning dock; for carpet and pet hair, the plain L40s Ultra measured better.
Amazon $599.98$599.98
Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MOVA E40 Ultra for value ($359 vs $600).
- Choose the Dreame L40s Ultra AE for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | MOVA E40 Ultra | Dreame L40s Ultra AE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested MOVA robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 66 measured 85% of sand from carpet, 80.8% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 98 $359 | 67 $600 |
| Dock 20% | 88 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
MOVA E40 Ultra
No independent test published yet.
Dreame L40s Ultra AE
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 85% | 80.8% | 0 | 1,591 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| MOVA E40 Ultra | Dreame L40s Ultra AE | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 19,000 Pa | 19,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Rubber brush (CleanChop TriCut brush optional) | Liftable rubber brush with TriCut hair-cutting |
| Dustbin | 300 mL | 395 mL |
| Extending side brush | No | No |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 10.5 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 80 mL | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | No | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | - | Yes |
| Clean water tank | 4.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | Line laser | AI camera, recognises 120+ object types |
| Climbs thresholds | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (97 mm) | 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 3 h |
| Weight | - | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2025-08 |