DREAME X50 Ultra White Robot Vacuum and Mop with Auto-Empty and Mop Self-Cleaning, 20,000Pa Suction, Obstacle Avoidance and 360° Navigation, Corner to Edge Deep Cleaning, Detangling Brush

The choice was between this and well-regarded RoboRock. They are effectively the same, though RoboRock uses a slightly more sophisticated navigation system, the benefits of which are marginal.The threshold-climbing of the X50, if you need it, is unbeatable. I see that robot arms will be the next big thing, but color me skeptical on those.The vacuuming and mopping are what I am looking for, now that navigation issues are largely solved for higher end models of top brands. The comparison I have is an iRobot J7+, which vacuums and empties into a home station, but which does not mop. That device delivered, and continues to; but I wanted a mopping robot for my hardwood and stone floors. The iRobot J7+ will move to another floor for duty.Speaking of floors, the X50 will handle multiple floors in its mapping system. Which brings up the Ultra X50 smartphone app. IMO, it is a bit of a hot mess on usability and organization. Once you figure it out, it works fine. But golly is it confusingly put together. And the Chinglish doesn’t help, either. They couldn’t afford a translator for their flagship product?I belatedly discovered that, while you can use custom names in the map, the voice control does not recognize them (unlike the iRobot, which does). So then you have to go spelunking in the app to figure out where it is that you change room names — it’s not obvious.The Lidar device which lowers into the unit is useful, but I’ve found that it does not recognize a dark brown leather chair for some reason, even though the room is very well lit. I tried putting a zone under the chair to force it to go there to vacuum and mop, with limited success.Placing artifacts on the map is limited. It does a very good job, thanks to Lidar, of mapping your rooms. And it even discerns some furniture like beds, nightstands, couches, and dining tables, and automatically puts them on the map. The X50 automatic recognition and naming of room was 90%+ accurate, which was surprising.After mapping the house, I did a standard cleaning, ensuring that the floors were clear of obstacles. I did this to give the device a baseline. Then, after a couple of runs, I switched to the “Genius” mode, and that has been successful. As to “genius”? First Apple’s “Genius Bar” and now Dreame. Don’t these guys ever learn? Cuz it is not “genius.” It’s adequate.Battery life is meh. I have not been achieving the length of operation suggested, even on the most basic, non-genius runs. But this is not an issue for me, as it is fine if the unit returns to charge and then continues. YMMV.The floors do get nicely scrubbed. I am a believer in the rotating pads vs the vibrating pads. A simple pad, vibrating or not, may work well on meticulously even floors; less so if natural stone is uneven, or other artifacts of your floors. And the cleaning of rotating pads is mechanically an easier thing to do well.The pad cleaning is effective, as well as the drying. Cleaning just takes a minute, and is audible, but not what I would call “loud.” Just a little slurpy, and it’s done. The drying, though? 3 hours. Which, again, is not a particular inconvenience, for the pads only dry after it is completely done.Unlike iRobot, the app has no geo-location function. So you cannot direct it to start cleaning when you leave, or on particular days when you leave. This is a pretty big app oversight, IMO, and should be fixed.That being said, the Ultra X50 produces ~60dB of noise when vacuum-mopping, which is roughly low-conversation levels. And when mopping and not vacuuming? Pretty much silent. And the floors dry very quickly, within just 1-2 minutes with the app’s water setting at around medium.The extendable mop pad and side brush extend as expected, and do work more effectively in corners than any robot vacuum I’ve had before. Because the pads are round, there’s a limit to getting all the way in a corner, but better than nothing. The edge work is very good, hugging baseboards. I did notice one or two times that it was further away from the baseboard than it should have been, but this does not seem to be consistent nor a big issue.Which brings us back to navigation and efficacy. While I have not watched it work the entire job, if the reports from the app are accurate (and I believe they are), the Ultra X50 thoroughly covers every room. Being able to designate the direction of the wood flooring was nice; the unit will go perpendicular to the flooring direction on a secondary or intensive mopping/vacuuming.Should you get this? I think, with all these robot floor devices, you should if having small detritus accumulate on the regular is a pain to manage. This will take care of virtually all of it. Pet hair? Yes, it will work for that too. The side brush is susceptible to hair tangles (unlike the Roborock’s currently superior design for the side brush), but the double rollers for the main intake should handle all kinds of hair, human or pet, without issue. The design of the main rollers on the Ultra X50 seems to have solved that problem, altogether. Now they just need to go steal the RoboRock design for the side brush.Small carpets, like for a bath or an entry, are not well handled by the Ultra X50; no robot vacuum I’ve owned ever has. It’s a shame that the Ultra X50 does not use its extends-legs to get on to a small carpet, but it instead ends up bunching one end, which creates a “wall” from the unit’s perspective. Larger carpets, though, or installed carpeting, likely will be no problem. The ability for the Ultra X50 to leave the wet pads at the base station before vacuuming a carpet is an ideal solution, for the 10.5 mm raising of them when they are still installed will likely get your carpet a bit damp on the surface. Not awful, but why not just leave the pads off altogether if you have the option?Is this thing worth the price I paid, around $1550, including tax? For me, yes. But that is a steep price. It seems to be very well built, and most of the things that I think could be better can be handled entirely by software updates.My ideal robot floor cleaner is one I do not have to think about much. I have yet to see if it will remind me to change the dust bag, or alert that more water is needed. I have been emptying the dirty water tank after every use, which has been very easy. Personally, I like the design of the Ultra X50 base much, much more than the RoboRock look. Silly, mebbe, but I think the RoboRock looks, and perhaps is, less expensively made. RoboRock’s base, to me, looks cheap, and if you examine things like the hinges on the top access closely, you’ll see that Dreame took more care in manufacture and design than did their most direct competitor.The replacement cleaning fluid, pads, filters, etc. from Dreame are a bit expensive. But then, if I were worried about that, I wouldn’t have bought a $1500 vacuum mop, now would I?

We’ve owned several robotic vacuums over the years, but the Dreame X50 Ultra has truly impressed us. From the moment we set it up, it was clear that this wasn’t just another smart cleaner—it’s a device that genuinely elevates household maintenance.It's fantastic, effortlessly lifting dirt, dust, and even pet hair from a variety of surfaces. The mop function is equally effective, tackling leaving floors spotless, very few streaks on high gloss porcelain tile. What sets it apart is the self-cleaning dock, which eliminates the manual maintenance by washing, drying, and refilling the mop pads automatically. It’s a thoughtful feature that makes a noticeable difference in everyday usability.Navigation is another standout feature. Unlike some robotic vacuums that struggle with mapping or get stuck in awkward places, the X50 Ultra moves intelligently through rooms, adapting to different floor types and obstacles without issue. The battery life is impressive, allowing it to cover large areas without frequent recharging, making it perfect for busy households.While the app provides useful customization options and scheduling capabilities, it could be slightly more responsive. One feature we feel is missing is the ability to track room cleanliness over time. The X50 Ultra doesn’t remember how dirty a room was from one cleaning session to the next, so it doesn’t offer schedule recommendations based on past cleaning patterns. This would be a great addition to further optimize efficiency.That said, the overall experience is great. This isn’t just a cleaning tool it’s a huge time-saver and maintains spotless floors. With a few refinements in app performance and smart scheduling. For anyone looking to invest in a high-end cleaning solution, this one is absolutely worth considering.Highly recommended!

We moved into a mostly tile-floored home and originally purchased an iRobot i3 to help with dirt and dog hair from our Westie. Unfortunately, the i3 struggled — it would get lost, tangled in hair, and often couldn't even find its way back to the base. It also had a knack for finding dog messes before I did... and making them worse. Between our Westie, three long-haired women, and later adding a cat and a mini Australian Shepherd (who sheds a lot), hair pickup became essential.After a lot of research, we decided to invest in the Dreame X50 Ultra — and I can honestly say it was one of the best purchases we've made. Yes, it's expensive, but the value and performance far exceed the cost.The cleaning quality is incredible. The first time I emptied the bag, I couldn't believe how much hair it had picked up — and there was nothing left tangled in the brushes or stuck in the vacuum bin. It handles dog and human hair with no issues at all. Plus, the mopping feature is fantastic and very easy to maintain — just refill the clean water and empty the dirty water. It even follows the direction of our tile for a flawless finish.The app is intuitive and powerful. I’ve set different cleaning paths for different days of the week, and I love that it detects extra-dirty areas and offers to clean them again automatically. Unlike our old robot, the X50 Ultra effortlessly cleans the entire downstairs, including bedrooms, without getting stuck or lost. It's also much quieter than expected.Maintenance is a breeze, performance is outstanding, and the peace of mind knowing our floors are truly clean is priceless. If you're on the fence — buy it. You won’t regret it!