Dreame X40 Ultra vs Bissell FlexClean FurForce 2-in-1 Vac and Mop Robot

Quick take: The Dreame X40 Ultra runs longer per charge (210 vs 180 min).

SpecDreame X40 UltraBissell FlexClean FurForce 2-in-1 Vac and Mop Robot
Price~$600~$600
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction12000 Pa—
Battery210 min180 min
NavigationLiDAR + CameraLiDAR
Filtration—HEPA
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise66 dB—
Dustbin300 ml3 L (base)
Water tank80 ml0.25 L
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesNo
Hot water washingYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Carpet detectionYesNo
Auto mop liftingYesNo
Multi-floor mappingYesNo
App controlYesNo
Dimensions13.9 x 13.9 x 4.0 in—
Weight10.1 lbs19 lbs
Warranty3 years—

Pros & cons

Dreame X40 Ultra

  • ✓12000Pa suction is the strongest available — pulls embedded dirt from carpet fibers
  • ✓Extending side brush reaches into corners and along walls other robots miss
  • ✓Hot water mop wash with auto-detergent dispensing is truly hands-free
  • ✓MopExtend technology pushes mop pads beyond the robot body for edge mopping
  • ✓210-minute battery comfortably covers 3000+ sq ft homes
  • ✗App can be buggy with occasional disconnects and slow map loading
  • ✗Extending brush mechanism is a moving part that could wear over time
  • ✗Slightly taller profile (4 inches) may not fit under some furniture
  • ✗Newer brand with less established US customer service compared to Roborock or iRobot

Bissell FlexClean FurForce 2-in-1 Vac and Mop Robot

  • ✓180 minutes of rated runtime
  • ✓Self-empty base holds up to 8 weeks of debris
  • ✓360React LiDAR navigation with area mapping
  • ✓Robot has a HEPA filter
  • ✓Detects and avoids objects in its path
  • ✓A $489.99 non-FurForce version is available for less
  • ✗No suction figure, only a comparison claim
  • ✗0.25 L clean-water tank is small
  • ✗$110 more than the non-FurForce FlexClean 4270
  • ✗Bissell does not say whether the base washes or lifts the mop, and gives no noise, dimension or warranty figure