Dreame has officially unveiled its latest robot vacuum cleaner at CES 2025—the Dreame X50 Ultra. Featuring advancements over its predecessor, the Dreame X40 Ultra, this new model’s main innovation lies in its ability to tackle unprecedented threshold heights, progressing the robot vacuum industry even further towards autonomy in robot vacuums.
ProLeap System: Raising the Bar for Threshold Climbing
The star innovation in the new X50 Ultra is Dreame’s new ProLeap climbing system, enabling this robot vacuum to clear two-tiered thresholds totaling up to 6 centimeters (2.36 inches)—the highest climb so far for a commercially available robot vacuum. For the ProLeap system to achieve this feat, the space between the two tiers must be at least 4 cm to prevent the robot from getting stuck.
ProLeap also demonstrates unprecedented single-tier performance by climbing a single threshold of up to 4.2 cm— a record height for single-tier climbs. This makes the X50 Ultra well-suited for homes with challenging floor transitions or elevated thresholds that might pose problems for standard robot vacuums.
Threshold-climbing robots, including the new Roborock Saros series (Z70 and 10R/10), appear to be a growing priority in the robot vacuum industry. This trend may be moving us closer to a time when stair-climbing robot vacuums become a reality. Dreame’s ProLeap system sets an impressive precedent, offering a glimpse of new possibilities yet to come.
Retractable LiDAR for Low-Clearance Cleaning
The X50 Ultra features a retractable LiDAR, which they are calling VersaLift. Retracting top-mounted LiDAR is a feature that we are seeing more of in the industry this year. VersaLift allows the X50 Ultra to lower its profile to fit under clearances of 89mm (3.5 inches), enabling it to slide under furniture and into tight areas that would typically be inaccessible. Considering the Dreame X40 Ultra’s strong track record in navigation, we are interested to see how the X50’s retractable LiDAR will affect its coverage and efficiency.
AI Navigation for Smarter Obstacle Avoidance
Dreame has invested in its artificial intelligence for the X50 Ultra, training its navigation system to recognize and avoid up to 200 types of objects. Whether it encounters stray cables or toys, the robot’s improved object recognition is intended to reduce tangles and collisions, which will hopefully help create a more hands-off cleaning experience.
Cleaning Features
Dreame’s X50 Ultra is equipped with a V-shaped side brush, a design that Dreame claims can handle hair up to 30 cm (11.81 inches) long. A V-shaped side brush helps direct debris inward while reducing the risk of hair wrap, using centrifugal force to fling hair off before it winds around the brush. This shape has become the favored solution to side brush hair tangles.
In terms of raw suction power, the X50 Ultra debuts what it calls Vormax suction technology, delivering 20,000 Pa—significantly above the X40’s rating of 12,000 Pa. We are seeing much higher suction numbers across many brands this year, and we are interested to see how they do in our performance tests.
⭐ Related: Watch (YouTube link) how we measure usable suction.
The Dreame X50 Ultra also employs a design carried over from the X40 – two spinning mop pads that can be lifted 10.5 mm to prevent carpet wetting. These pads can be conveniently removed for vacuum-only sessions, a design we liked in the X50’s predecessor.
One prominent change is the new HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush, which replaces the X40’s single main brush. By combining two brushes spinning in complementary directions, the X50 Ultra aims to maintain efficiency on various floor types without being tangled with hair—an issue often seen with single-brush systems.
Fully Automated Docking Station
The X50 Ultra pairs with a docking station that includes several automated features:
| Feature | Description |
| Mop Self-Cleaning | Uses 80°C (176°F) water to remove residue and sanitize mop pads |
| Solution Refilling | Replenishes the mop reservoir with a cleaning solution |
| Tank Refilling | Refills the robot’s tank without user intervention |
| Empty Dustbin | Empties collected dust and dirt into the dock |
| Mop Drying | Drying the mop pads after use to prevent odors and bacteria |
Availability
The Dreame X50 Ultra will be available on Dreame’s official website and Amazon starting February 14, 2025.
With the ProLeap system’s threshold-climbing capability, powerful suction, advanced AI navigation, and comprehensive dock features, the Dreame X50 Ultra has drawn considerable attention at CES 2025. The Dreame X50 Ultra’s new and hopefully improved features makes it a notable option to watch this year.
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