Dreame L50 Ultra vs L40 Ultra Gen 2: $400–$600 apart

The L50 Ultra ($1,200–$1,500) runs about $400–$600 more than the L40 Ultra Gen 2 ($800–$1,100). That gap only makes sense if you have thick carpets or a truly cluttered home — otherwise the L40 is the smarter buy by a wide margin.