Despite the advertised tricks for better cleaning, the X40 Ultra Complete from Dreame was only partially convincing in the IMTEST laboratory. The overall suction performance on hard floors was thorough, but it showed slight weaknesses when mopping tiles and vacuuming carpets. Despite the extendable wiping plate and side brush, there was still residue left on edges and in corners when the robot declared...

Never vacuum or mop yourself again - that's the promise of cleaning robots. Stiftung Warentest regularly tests what the robots can do on hard floors or carpets, how thoroughly they clean - in short, what they are good for in practice. Many appliances show weaknesses, especially when it comes to mopping...

Dreame continues to catch up in the battle for the best vacuum-mopping robot - and takes the throne alongside the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra with the X40. The competitor cleans and navigates a little better, but Dreame is the king of edge and corner cleaning. Now standard in this price range: the multifunctional dock that vacuums, refuels, hot rinses and dries with warm air.