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Dreame Announces X50 Ultra Featuring Breakthrough Threshold Handling

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.

Dreame X50 Ultra Robot Vacuum

The Dreame X50 Ultra is engineered for a quiet, thorough clean by combining innovative features such as retractable legs and shock absorbers that allow it to overcome thresholds, door tracks, and obstacles up to 2.36 inches while minimizing impact noise. Its VersaLift Navigation lowers the device to just 3.5 inches for easy access under furniture, and an AI-guided camera ensures precise movement in tight spaces. The advanced DuoBrush system effectively manages long hairs up to 11.8 inches and minimizes tangling, while the powerful sixth-generation TurboForce motor delivers up to 20,000Pa of suction to tackle dust, cat litter, and crumbs. Additionally, the vacuum extends both its brush and mop to reach corners and low spaces, and offers five tailored cleaning modes to optimize performance on various surfaces. See additional info

$1,699.99

Price as of August 22, 2025

Auto Empty Station: Self Empties Debris | Washes Mop Pad | Washes Mop Pad with Hot Water | Dries Mop Pad | Dries Mop Pad with Heated Air| Self Cleaning | Dirty Water Sensor

Mopping: Lifts Mop Pads on Carpets | Extending Mop Pad for Hard to Reach Areas | Can Leave Pads at Base while Vacuuming

Hardware: Auto Extending Side Brush for Hard to Reach Areas | Up to 60mm Threshold Crossing | Removes Hair from Brush Roll | Low Clearance to 89mm | Retractable dToF Sensor

Performance: Carpet Boost Settings

Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones

Obstacle Avoidance: 200 Objects Recognized

Pet Features: Live Video Monitoring | Pet Checkup or Similar

Controls: Virtual Assistant Options

ScoresDreame X50Average Robot Vacuum Tested
Vacuum Wars Overall4.26

2.80

Features4.58

3.63

Mopping Performance3.46

2.73

Obstacle Avoidance4.17

3.44

Pet4.75

2.87

Navigation3.10

3.00

Battery2.05

2.27

Performance3.85

3.59

Official Battery Life: 220 MinutesNavigation Type: VersaLift dToF
Official Suction Power: 20000 PaDust Bin Size: 395ml
Obstacle Avoidance Type: Single Camera + 3D Structured LightObjects Recognized: 200
Multi Level Maps: YesVirtual Barriers: Yes
Detergent Capacity: UnknownDisposable Bag: 3.2L

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.

dreame x50 ultra minimum height demo

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

The X50 Ultra Object recognition visualization
The upgraded AI on the Dreame X50 is trained to recognize and avoid up to 200 obstacles

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:

FeatureDescription
Mop Self-CleaningUses 80°C (176°F) water to remove residue and sanitize mop pads 
Solution RefillingReplenishes the mop reservoir with a cleaning solution
Tank RefillingRefills the robot’s tank without user intervention
Empty DustbinEmpties collected dust and dirt into the dock
Mop DryingDrying 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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Amanda Cartwright is a staff writer at Vacuum Wars, where she reports on the latest trends and innovations in robot vacuum technology and the broader home automation industry. She uses her background in writing and education along with her fascination for technology to keep our readers up to date on emerging products and the rapidly evolving world of robot vacuums.

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