Which is better for pet hair?

The Dreame L40s Ultra AE. Its TriCut brush cuts hair and directs it into the dust box, and buyers praise it for pet and long hair. The Roomba 106 has a standard brush.

Which one mops floors?

Only the Dreame L40s Ultra AE. It has two rotary mop pads with downward pressure that wash and dry themselves at the base. The Roomba 106 is vacuum only.

Is the Dreame worth the extra over the Roomba?

At the latest prices it is not extra: $249.00 at Dreametech as of October 29 versus $259.99 for the Roomba as of October 28. The Dreame adds mopping, stronger suction, and a bigger bag for less.

Which has the longer hands-free dock?

The Dreame L40s Ultra AE, with a 3.2L bag rated up to 100 days. The Roomba 106 dock is rated up to 75 days.

Which works with more voice assistants?

The Roomba 106, with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE lists Alexa only.

Which is easier to live with day to day?

The Roomba 106 needs less upkeep because it does not mop. The Dreame needs its water tank changed and emptied often, or buyers report smells.

iRobot Roomba 106 Robot Vacuum vs Dreame L40s Ultra AE Robot Vacuum and Mop

The Dreame L40s Ultra AE is the better buy for most people. It vacuums and mops, has 13,000Pa suction, a self-washing mop, and a 3.2L bag that lasts up to 100 days. The Roomba 106 is a vacuum-only robot with a 75-day dock and weaker ratings. On price, the Dreame was $249.00 at Dreametech as of October 29, below the Roomba's $259.99 as of October 28, though the Dreame also hit $499.97 on November 4, so timing matters.

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