Dreame X50 Ultra
Dreame’s 2025 flagship, now discounted: a good fit for homes with thresholds and low furniture that want leg-climbing and a lowering LiDAR for less than the X60.
Amazon $999.99$999.99
The Dreame X50 Ultra is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.1 to 3.4. The Dreame X50 Ultra leads on cleaning, mopping and navigation. The Roborock S8 Max Ultra costs $50 less ($949.99 vs $999.99).
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Roborock S8 Max Ultra
#102 in Self-cleaning dockFull review
For buyers who can plumb in the dock and want a hands-off mopping robot that never needs its water tanks touched.
Amazon $949.99$949.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dreame X50 Ultra for cleaning (measured 83% of sand from carpet, 97.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 72% of sand from carpet, 75% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6)), mopping (Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges) and navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dreame X50 Ultra | Roborock S8 Max Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 70 measured 83% of sand from carpet, 97.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 18 measured 72% of sand from carpet, 75% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6) |
| Value 25% | 36 $1,000 | 39 $950 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 86 Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | 62 Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Dreame X50 Ultra
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 83% | 97.5% | 0 | 1,125 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Roborock S8 Max Ultra
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 72% | 75% | 0.6 | 1,006 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Dreame X50 Ultra | Roborock S8 Max Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 20,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Main brush | HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush (two separate brushes) | DuoRoller Riser dual rubber brushes |
| Dustbin | 395 mL | - |
| Extending side brush | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 10.5 mm | 20 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | Yes | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Clean water tank | 4.5 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera with LED light, recognises up to 200 object types | 3D structured light (Reactive 3D) |
| Climbs thresholds | 60 mm | - |
| Matter | Yes | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Siri, Google Home | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.5 in (89 mm) | 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | Yes | No |
| Battery | 6,400 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h 40 min | - |
| Weight | 10 lb (4.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2025-02 | 2024-04 |