Dreame makes some of the best robot vacuums on the market, and I had a sneak peek of its newest flagship at CES 2026. The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is available for preorder now in the US, and it boasts a number of big upgrades over its predecessor. Given that model scored a near-perfect 4.5 stars in our Dreame X50 review, I have very high hopes for this updated version.
The X50 is one of a few Dreame robot vacuums to be showcased at CES – other models include the Cyber10 Ultra, with an arm that can pick up different tools, and the Cyber X, which comes with a pod that’ll enable it to climb up and down stairs. (In fact, these eye-catching bots weren’t even the most headline-grabbling part of Dreame’s showcase: the brand used CES to announce its expansion into a massive number of new tech categories – but that’s a different story.)
However, the X60 is the flagship, and the option that’s the most realistic choice for most people. Let’s take a look at three big ways it improves on the X50…
1. It’s much thinner
The headline feature that Dreame is focusing on is how thin the new bot is. Like its predecessor, the Dreame X60 Max has a top-mounted LiDAR puck that can retract until it’s flush with the top of the robot. This happens when the robot senses it’s entering a low-height space.
However, the X60 is significantly thinner than the X50 in the first place. With its puck retracted, it comes in at 3.13 inches / 7.95cm tall (in contrast, the older version came in at 3.5 inches / 8.9cm). That’s down there with the shallowest robot vacuums on the market – in line with the likes of the Roborock Saros 10R, or possibly even a touch thinner.
Why is height important? It affects where the robot can and can’t clean. It might, for instance, be the difference between the bot being able to vacuum under your sofa or not. That’s a big benefit, because these inaccessible places will often collect dust, and are out of reach for manual vacuums too, unless you commit to a big furniture reshuffle.
2. It has scorching hot mop washing
Like most premium robot vacuums, the X60 has a dock that can clean the bot’s mop pads. Here, Dreame has increased the temperature of the mop washing to a scorching 212F / 100C – boiling point. The idea is that it’ll cut through any lingering grease and ensure your pads are squeaky clean before their next mopping session. In comparison, the X50 could clean up to 176F / 80C, which is still nice and hot.
3. It can vault itself over even taller thresholds
The X50 introduced Dreame’s ProLeap system: tiny little feet that raise the bot up and enable it to cross steps up to 2.4 inches / 6cm in height. For the X60, that system has been improved, and the robovac can now manage obstacles of up to 3.47 inches / 8.8cm.
Like the thinner build, this improvement is all about expanding the number of places this bot can reach. If you have a particularly tall threshold, that could potentially make a room – or even a whole section of your home – inaccessible to the robot vacuum. That is, unless you take the time to lift it over the threshold manually each time, which somewhat negates the hands-off benefit of opting for a robovac in the first place. With the new ProLeap system, the X60 can roam free, bumping itself over steps and obstacles as it goes.
Big benefits
Those are the big, headline improvements, but there are plenty more tweaks and changes under the hood that could make a big difference to certain users. For example, the X60’s dock has a dual-solution compartment that means it can dispense not only regular floor cleaner but also a specific solution designed to eliminate pet odors. The basics have also had a boost, with Dreame promising faster navigation and speedier responses, improved sensors that can detect things like pet hair and pale liquids, and more powerful suction.
At present, the X60 Max Ultra Complete is US-only – it’s available for preorder from dreametech.com now, with shipping from 10 Feb. At list price it costs $1,699.99 (equivalent to around £1,260 / AU$2,525), but I suspect it won’t regularly be sold at that price – the current ‘super early bird’ offer knocks $340 off, and bundles in accessories, cleaning solution and an extended warranty.
Dreame has a strong presence in the UK and Australia, and I anticipate the X60 making its way to both markets before long.
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