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Dreame X40 Ultra vs iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
Dreame's $999 model meets iRobot's $899 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
Dreame X40 Ultra wins on more spec categories (5–3), but iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ undercuts it by $100. Choose Dreame X40 Ultra if you want the better robot; choose iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ if your budget is tight.
Dreame X40 Ultra: 5 category wins iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: 3 category wins
Side by side
Dreame X40 Ultra
$999
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
$899
Suction
12,000 Pa Win
2,800 Pa
Runtime
198 min Win
120 min
Max coverage
308 m² Win
220 m²
Dustbin
300 ml
400 ml Win
Self-empty dock
Yes
Yes
Mopping
Yes
Yes
Auto-washes mop
Yes Win
No
Auto-refills water
Yes
Yes
Mop lift
10.5 mm
30 mm Win
Navigation
LiDAR + RGB camera
Camera (vSLAM)
Obstacle avoidance
AI 3D structured light
PrecisionVision (AI)
Noise
65 dB Win
68 dB
Height
96.5 mm
87 mm Win
HEPA filter
Yes
Yes
Carpet boost
Yes
Yes
Smart home
Alexa, Google, Siri
Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts
Dreame X40 Ultra
Dual-arm robot with extending brush and mop that reaches edges others can't.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
Roomba's first credible mop+vacuum combo with a retractable pad.
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