The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is the manufacturer’s latest X series flagship, revealed at CES 2026. We saw it in action during its debut on the show floor, and it’s positioned as the next generation following the X50 Ultra, which introduced various industry-leading technologies. In this first look, we’re taking a closer look at what’s new on the X60 model and the most meaningful upgrades over the previous year’s flagship. Here’s what we know so far about the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete robot vacuum.
March 2026 Update: See our full review of the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete!
The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is Dreame’s flagship robot vacuum-mop combo, featuring a slim 3.13-inch (79.5 mm) retractable-LiDAR design paired with exceptional 51 mm (2-inch) threshold climbing. It delivers powerful 35,000 Pa suction and uses the HyperStream Duo Divide anti-tangle brush with an extending side brush to improve edge cleaning and prevent hair wrap. In testing, it performed extremely well on hard floors and carpets, achieving an 89% carpet deep-clean score and a rare 100% score in flattened pet-hair pickup. Its upgraded mopping system includes dual spinning pads with warmed water, 15 N downward pressure, 21.5 mm mop lifting, an extending edge mop, and optional mop removal for vacuum-only runs. Obstacle avoidance is another highlight, using binocular AI cameras, edge sensors, and Proactive Illumination to detect objects as small as 1 cm while avoiding 22 of 24 objects in testing. The self-empty dock includes a 3.2 L dust bag, boiling-temperature mop washing, hot-air drying, fast charging (~80 minutes), and automatic detergent and odor-control refilling. Downsides include slightly below-average navigation efficiency, modest battery efficiency and coverage (about 950 ft² per charge), and a relatively small 235 mL onboard dustbin. See additional info
Price as of April 15, 2026
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
Hardware: Auto Extending Side Brush for Hard to Reach Areas | Up to 88mm Threshold Crossing | Removes Hair from Brush Roll
Performance: Carpet Boost Settings | Stain Detect
Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones
Obstacle Avoidance: 280 Objects Recognized
Pet Features: Live Video Monitoring | Pet Checkup or Similar
Controls: Virtual Assistant Options
| Scores | Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete | Average Robot Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 4.12 | 2.58 |
| Features | 4.10 | 3.28 |
| Mopping Performance | 3.24 | 2.39 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 4.59 | 3.39 |
| Pet | 4.98 | 3.42 |
| Navigation | 3.07 | 3.21 |
| Battery | 2.22 | 2.56 |
| Performance | 4.07 | 3.56 |
| Official Battery Life: 180 Minutes | Navigation Type: VersaLift dToF Lidar |
| Official Suction Power: 35000 Pa | Dust Bin Size: 235ml |
| Obstacle Avoidance Type: Dual AI Cameras, Lateral Sensor, LED & Projector | Objects Recognized: 280 |
| Multi Level Maps: Yes | Virtual Barriers: Yes |
| Detergent Capacity: 600ml (400ml Cleaning Solution + 200ml Pet Odor Solution) | Disposable Bag: 3.2L |
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A Slimmer Body With Improved Threshold Climbing
The X60 Max Ultra Complete is Dreame’s slimmest robot vacuum to date, measuring just 79.5 mm (3.13 inches) at its lowest setting. This reduced height improves its ability to clean under low-profile furniture such as couches and beds.
By comparison, the previous-generation X50 Ultra measured approximately 89 mm (3.5 inches) tall. That additional height can restrict access in tighter clearance areas, making the X60 better suited for homes with lower furniture profiles.
Both models use Dreame’s VersaLift navigation system, which retracts into the robot vacuum’s body. However, Dreame managed to make the X60 Max Ultra Complete slimmer without sacrificing threshold climbing performance. In fact, threshold performance improved.
The X50 Ultra led the industry in 2025 with its 60 mm tiered threshold climbing. The X60 Max Ultra builds on that design, climbing a single threshold up to 45 mm or a tiered threshold of up to 88 mm. On paper, this suggests Dreame has maintained its focus on real-world accessibility while refining the overall form factor.
Next-Generation HyperStream DuoBrush and 35,000Pa Suction
The robot vacuum system itself has received upgrades with Dreame’s next-generation HyperStream DuoBrush.
The DuoBrush 2.0 introduces what Dreame calls a retractable pressure plate. According to the company, this plate can lower to narrow the airflow gap between the robot and the floor.
Dreame states that this creates a semi-sealed chamber, helping build suction directly at the floor surface and achieving up to 35,000 pascals of rated suction power. It’s a significant increase over the X50’s official rating of 20,000 pascals.
If those numbers translate effectively into real-world performance, it would be a substantial leap in raw suction capability for the X series.
Heated Mopping System and Carpet Protection Features
The mopping system has changed in several notable ways since the X50. The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete uses the dual-spinning mop pad design seen on many X series robots, but adds something new: heated water mopping. The X60 now heats the water used for mopping to 40°C (104°F), which is the model’s most significant upgrade.
While still relatively rare, heated mopping is becoming more common in higher-end robot vacuum mops. We are particularly interested in how warm-water mopping affects the X60 Max Ultra Complete’s mopping performance during our evaluation.
Additionally, one of its mop pads extends outward for improved edge cleaning, and the mops lift 21 mm over carpets. This allows the robot vacuum to clean both hard floors and carpets in a single run.
For homes with high-pile carpets, the system can automatically leave the mop pads in the dock for vacuum-only runs, offering additional protection against moisture on carpeted surfaces.
See also: How Vacuum Wars Tests Robot Vacuum Mops
Enhanced Obstacle Avoidance With Proactive Illumination
Obstacle avoidance has been upgraded. Like the X50, the X60 uses dual AI cameras with LED-assisted illumination. But the X60 expands on this foundation with projector-style proactive illumination.
This lighting system is more powerful than standard LEDs and is designed to improve the robot’s ability to detect obstacles, debris, and even light liquids. The AI system also now supports recognition of up to 280 different object types, compared to the 200 listed for the X50.
On paper, that expanded object database and enhanced lighting could improve navigation reliability, especially in cluttered or low-light environments.
100°C Mop Washing and More Dock Upgrades
Dreame is incorporating dock upgrades first introduced on the Aqua10 models into the X series. The X60’s self-emptying dust bin can hold up to 100 days of dust, depending on usage patterns.
The mop washing temperature is listed as 100°C (212°F). The mop pads are dried with hot air, and the dock supports fast charging. These features suggest that Dreame continues to prioritize automated maintenance and hygiene in its flagship lineup.
Pet Care 4.0 and Odor-Focused Cleaning
Dreame highlights a suite of pet-focused features it calls Pet Care 4.0. The X60 Max Ultra Complete includes two separate cleaning solution compartments: one for standard floor cleaning and another dedicated specifically to eliminating pet odor.
Obstacle avoidance is rated with a faster reaction time to help prevent collisions with moving objects, particularly pets. The enhanced dirt and debris recognition (combined with the proactive illumination system) is also positioned as beneficial for homes with pets, where hair, dirt, and occasional spills are more common.
A Refined Evolution of Dreame’s Flagship Design
On paper, the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete seems to be a thoughtful evolution of the manufacturer’s flagship platform. The changes focus on refining core performance metrics, including suction, mopping capability, obstacle recognition, and usability.
We have ordered and received the X60 Max Ultra Complete and are looking forward to putting it through our in-house evaluation protocol. We buy all the products we evaluate, and have independently assessed over 170 robot vacuums. You can see our favorite models in the Vacuum Wars top 20 robot vacuums list.
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Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete FAQ
What is new on the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete compared to the X50 Ultra?
The X60 Max Ultra Complete introduces a slimmer 79.5mm body, upgraded 35,000Pa rated suction, a next-generation HyperStream DuoBrush 2.0 system with a retractable pressure plate, heated 40°C (104°F) water mopping, improved threshold climbing, enhanced projector-assisted obstacle avoidance with recognition of 280+ object types, and dock upgrades including 100°C mop washing.
How powerful is the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete?
Dreame rates the X60 robot vacuum at up to 35,000 pascals of suction when using its retractable pressure plate system. This represents a significant increase over the previous X50 Ultra’s 20,000Pa rating, at least on paper.
Does the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete use heated water for mopping?
Yes. The Dreame X60 heats its mop water to approximately 40°C (104°F) during cleaning. Additionally, the dock washes mop pads with water up to 100°C (212°F) and dries them with hot air to support hygiene and reduce odor.
Can the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete handle thresholds and thick carpets?
The X60 robot vacuum can climb single thresholds up to 45mm and tiered thresholds up to 88mm, depending on configuration. Its mop pads lift 21mm over carpets, and for high-pile carpeting, the system can automatically leave the mop pads in the dock for vacuum-only cleaning.
Is the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete good for homes with pets?
The X60 includes Pet Care 4.0 features such as dual cleaning solution tanks (including a pet-odor formula option), enhanced AI object recognition, proactive illumination for spotting debris and spills, and fast reaction obstacle avoidance designed to reduce collisions with moving pets.
Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete
