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Dreame Robot Vacuum Buyerโ€™s Guide 2025: Best Models Compared

This guide explains the practical differences between Dreame robot vacuums, organized by price and generationโ€”from older, budget-friendly models to the latest premium devices. We focus on the features that Dreame builds into every model and then look at how each series adds more advanced functions. Our aim is to help you decide which series and which model best fits your cleaning needs.

Dreame has unveiled exciting new lineup additions at their Mid-2025 Launch Event! We are updating this guide with all the latest details as they are released โ€”so stay tuned!

Dreame Series Overview

Dreame has five active series: the D series, the L series, the X series, the Aqua10, and the Matrix10. The models are numbered by generation within that series with the higher number being the more recent model (for example, the L20 will be older than the L40).

The D series is the entry level series. The D series got a refresh with the recent 2025 Dreame Product release with more advanced suction, anti-tangle brushes, and other upgrades. Jump to D Series

The L series is the mid-range series and is made up of the L10s family, the L20 Ultra model, the L40 Ultra model, the L40s refresh, and the new L50 Ultra. (The newer L robots carry a lot of the advanced features that are found on the premium X series with a comparable price tag, bumping them into premium range). Jump to L Series

The X series is a premium series for Dreame robot vacuums and includes their most prized features and innovations – carrying a price tag that reflects these enhancements. Jump to X Series

The Aqua10 series, released late in 2025, is Dreame’s first robot vacuum with a rolling mop system. Kitted out with some of the biggest advancements in Dreame Technology, the Aqua10 series is currently made up of 2 models. Jump to Aqua10.

The Matrix10 was announced alongside the Aqua10 models in 2025. With a unique multi-pad mopping system managed in the dock, the Matrix10 is the most advanced Dreame robot to date. This category has only one model so far. Jump to Matrix10.

Evolution of the Mopping Design

For a long while, Dreame maintained a consistent cleaning strategy. The first major change came with the L series, which introduced dual rotary mopheads in place of the older plate mop, which has to be manually removed and cleaned between uses. This switch to spinning mopheads opened the door to extending mop heads, automatically detaching mop heads, and mop maintenance in the dock, dramatically increasing hands-free cleaning.

Core Technologies

  • Vormaxโ„ข Suction System: All Dreame models use this trademarked suction technology. The suction power climbs with the robot lineup as each new generation improves performance.
  • Mopping/Vacuum Combo: All current robots in the Dreame brand have a mopping ability, but the entry level D series lacks certain automations.
  • Brush Systems: Early models use a single rising rubber main brush with an option to upgrade to the TriCut anti-tangle brush; many newer models now include DuoBrush anti-tangle system
  • Pathfinder Smart Navigation: Dreame robots use LiDAR-based mapping and multiโ€‘floor route planning to cover your home efficiently.
  • App Control & Voice Integration: Each model supports control via the DreameHome app and is compatible with thirdโ€‘party voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.

Naming Conventions

Naming conventions in the Dreame brand are most important for understanding the L series, with Dreame’s six-member L10s family as the most confusing part of the lineup.

  • Max” is only used in the D9 Max Gen 2. It likely refers to an improved D9 over an original model which is no longer available, and it appears that the “Max” designation is retired after the D9 Max. The “Max” does not include a dock.
  • โ€œProโ€ refers to an enhanced version of a robot model. If a robot is named a โ€œProโ€ only, then it doesnโ€™t include a dock.
  • โ€œPlusโ€ includes a dock with an auto-empty dustbin.
  • โ€œUltraโ€ includes a dock with an auto-empty dustbin and mop-washing.
  • โ€œPro Ultraโ€ means an enhanced version of a robot with a dustbin-emptying and mop-washing “ultra” dock.
  • โ€œMasterโ€ indicates that the dock is integrated into the plumbing of your house without its own water tanks.
  • โ€œsโ€ (as in L10s or L40s): Dreame tags โ€œsโ€ at the end of a family name to mark a sub-generation refresh, typically including upgrades to the robot’s intelligence or hardware.

Dreame seems to be following the unfortunate naming convention of attaching cryptic letters to variant models, as in the new CE and AE version of the L40s, that don’t signal much useful information to the user.

Dreame D Series: Entry Level Models

Dreame D Series Overview

The D series represents Dreameโ€™s entry level models. This series includes the D9 Max Gen 2 and the D10 Plus Gen. It also got a members in the middle of 2025 with the D20 Plus and D20 Pro Plus

The D series is your โ€˜no-frills, just clean the floorโ€™ option, best for homes without many transitions between carpet and hard floors and not too much floor-clutter.

Dreame D Series Features

D Series Navigation

Navigation is handled with LiDAR sensors (trademarked as โ€œPathfinder Navigationโ€) and basic obstacle detection. They use an impact plate sensor (which means it may gently bump into stuff before it senses anything, then moves along or around the obstacle until it senses the path is open again).

The notable exception to this is the new D20 Pro Plus, which was released in mid-2025 with the addition of 3D structured light obstacle avoidance. This is the first member of the D series with obstacle avoidance.

D Series Mopping

The D series models use a plate mop system rather than the newer dual rotary mop heads. This mop pad is pulled behind the robot, while the water tank replenishes the water in the pad at 3 adjustable rates of flow. A plate mop has to be removed and cleaned between uses, and it will not lift over carpets, so you will need to do separate runs for mopping and vacuuming.

Dreame D-Series robots use plate-style mops that do not spin or lift on carpet, and an electronic water tank to control water flow
Dreame D Series robots use plate style mops that do not spin or lift on carpet and an electronic water tank to control water flow

Mop Automation

In our opinion, one of the biggest direct effects on the user experience of having a robot vacuum/mop combo is having to manually remove and clean mop pads yourself. A plate mop will do a fine job of mopping your floor, but you have to add or remove the pad and conduct different runs for mopping and vacuuming, which can become a hassle in a home with a lot of transitions between hard floors and carpets.

If this sounds too hands-on for you, consider a model in the L series starting at the L10s Ultra, where the mop washing and drying, detergent dispensing, and tank refilling is handled for you in the dock. Jump to L series

D Series Brushes

Early D-series models have a fixed side brush and a โ€œFloatingโ€ all-rubber main brush. This brush lifts over carpet and other obstacles to prevent battering the brush or getting stuck. The single rubber brush can be swapped out for the TriCut Anti-Tangle brush which is sold separately. The TriCut slices long hair before it can tangle around the brush and is a good option for users who are likely to need this. 

The D20 Plus and the D20 Pro Plus exchanged the single brush with the DuoBrush that had been previously reserved for the premium Dreame robots. This was a huge change for the D series, allowing the D20 Plus to manage hair tangles out of the box without purchasing a TriCut add-on.

The D20 Pro Plus includes an extending side brush and edge sensors to reach into corners.

The D series only used a single rubber brush with an option to upgrade, but the D20 changed that with the inclusion of the anti-tangle DuoBrush
The D series only used a single rubber brush with an option to upgrade left but the D20 changed that with the inclusion of the anti tangle DuoBrush right ยฉVacuum Wars

D series Docks

This series does not have much in the way of docking features. The D9 Max Gen 2 has no dock at all, and the D10 Plus Gen 2 and the D20 models have an auto emptying dustbin that empties into a bag in the dock. Docking features become more robust in the L series.

Dreame D Series Models

The D9 Max Gen 2 model comes without a dock: it has a charger only and a larger dustbin to accommodate the greater accumulation of dust. It also has a larger-capacity water tank on board the robot. The robotโ€™s dustbin must be emptied manually. 

A Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 displayed with parts
The Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 comes with a mop pad and on board water tank as well as a simple charging station instead of a large multifunctional dock

The D10 Plus Gen 2 model has a smaller water tank than the D9 Max Gen 2 and a smaller dustbin on board the robot. The dustbin is emptied automatically into its accompanying dock, which they claim can go up to 90 days before needing maintenance.  

The new D20 Plus and D20 Pro Plus make a significant leap in official suction over the older D models, more than doubling it to 13,000Pa. The D20 Pro Plus also has a carpet boost feature, where it increases its suction when it senses carpet. With the inclusion of the anti-tangle DuoBrush and a bigger battery, this D20 refresh is meant to boost the cleaning performance of Dreame’s entry-level line.

  • No Dock/Charger only
  • 6000 Pa Suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Basic LiDAR and Impact plate
  • Plate style mop with water tank
  • Auto Empty Dustbin in Dock
  • 6000Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Basic LiDAR and Impact plate
  • Plate style mop with water tank
  • Auto Empty Dustbin in Dock
  • 13000Pa Suction
  • DuoBrush Anti-tangle main brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Basic LiDAR and Impact plate
  • Plate style mop with water tank
  • Auto Empty Dustbin in Dock
  • 13000Pa Suction
  • Carpet boost
  • DuoBrush Anti-tangle main brush
  • Extending side brush
  • LiDAR
  • 3D structured light obstacle avoidance
  • Plate style mop with water tank

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Dreame L Series: Midโ€‘Range Models and Advances in Mopping and Automation

Dreame L Series Overview

The L series moves away from plate mops and introduces dual rotary mop heads, which provide a scrubbing action that the plate mops lack. These models also feature better navigation, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and more advanced docking stations that can empty dustbins and take care of mop maintenance. These models lift their mops over carpet, so you donโ€™t have to do separate mop and vacuum runs, greatly enhancing automation.

The Dreame L series has five generations, the L10s, the L20, the L40, the L40s, and the L50. The L10s has six members, and this generation is the trickiest to understand. We will try to simplify it for you here. The naming conventions listed above are important to understanding the L10s series.

All models in the L series except for the L10s Pro Gen 2 have an auto empty dustbin (the L10s Pro Gen 2 has no dock, only a charger), and the L10s Plus is the only robot with a dock that does not have automated mop washing. All L models with mop maintenance (an ‘Ultra’ dock) include Auto Detergent Dispensing.

In mid-2025, Dreame introduced the L40s refresh with three new models (L40s Ultra / L40s Ultra AE / L40s Ultra CE) and the L50 Ultra, which expand obstacle-clearing, brush options, suction, and dock capabilities within the L lineup, bringing them closer to the specs (and prices) of the X series.

Dreame L Series Features

L series Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance

All L series models use Pathfinder LiDAR navigation with some improvements over the D series. LiDAR combines with 3D structured light for more effective obstacle avoidance, and higher-level models incorporate additional sensors, AI, and a RGB camera for obstacle recognition. The L40 Ultra, the L40s Ultra AE, and the L50 Ultra have all of the bells and whistles for obstacle avoidance, utilizing a combination of lasers, AI, RGB camera, and LED lighting for obstacle avoidance, a system that performed very well in our tests on the original L40 Ultra.

A close up of Dreame's camera-based AI system
L models use a camera to recognize and avoid obstacles ยฉVacuum Wars

A Word About Cameras

RGB cameras see the spectrum of light that is visible to humans and are widely used in phones and other consumer electronics. RGB cameras in general are an important part of Dreame’s obstacle avoidance strategy.

Dreame L models without RGB Cameras

ModelSystem used instead of an RGB camera
L10s Pro Gen 2LiDAR (LDS) + line-laser (structured light) obstacle sensing
L10s PlusLiDAR (LDS) + line-laser (structured light) obstacle sensing
L10s Ultra Gen 2LiDAR (LDS) + 3D line-laser (structured light) obstacle sensing
L40s UltraLiDAR (Pathfinder/LDS) + 3D structured light (no RGB/video features)
L40s Ultra CELiDAR (Pathfinder/LDS) + 3DAdapt structured-light avoidance (no RGB/video features)

Note: These models donโ€™t list an onboard RGB camera in their user manuals or hardware specs

The rest of the L series and all of the X series have RGB cameras and their accompanying app features like remote video monitoring.

L series Mopping

As noted before, the Dreame L series makes a big shift from plate mop to dual rotary mopheads, which are two mop pads that spin in opposite directions for a scrubbing action, where the previous D series only used a plate mophead. This greatly increased the automation possible for mopping. These mops lift over carpet, at first only 7mm in the L10s Pro Gen 2, the L10s Plus, and the L10s Ultra, then 10.5mm from the L10s Ultra Gen 2 and onward.

Dreame's spinning mopheads
The Dreame L series swapped out the plate mop for rotary mops a change that carries through the most recent premium releases ยฉVacuum Wars

Dual spinning mopheads also allowed for the possibility of automatic mophead detaching, which is first seen on the L20 Ultra and continues through the lineup. We also see:

  • MopExtend Technology: Automatically extends the mop pad laterally to clean edges and corners more thoroughly.
  • RoboSwing Technology: Provides an active swinging motion to help clean under low furniture and in tight spaces. (Note that some L models, such as the L10s Ultra Gen 2, may only offer MopExtend without the RoboSwing function.)

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L models with MopExtendL models with RoboSwingL models with detaching mops
L10s Ultra Gen 2
L10s Pro Ultra
L10s Pro Ultra Heat
L20 Ultra
L40 Ultra
L40s Ultra
L40s Ultra AE
L50 Ultra
L10s Ultra Gen 2
L40 Ultra
L40s Ultra CE
L50 Ultra
L20 Ultra
L40 Ultra
L40s Ultra
L40s Ultra AE
L50 Ultra

L series Brushes

As in the D series, L series models have a fixed side brush. he L40 Ultra, the L40s Ultra, and the L50 Ultra model, which has an extending, lifting side brush to reach deeper into corners.

There are three main brush types. The L series robots have a โ€œFloatingโ€ all-rubber main brush that lifts over carpet and other obstacles to prevent battering.

The single rubber brush can be swapped out for the TriCut Anti-Tangle brush which is usually sold separately. The TriCut slices long hair before it can tangle around the brush and is a good addition for users with pets or household members with long hair. The L40s Ultra AE and L40s Ultra CE both ship with a TriCut brush, and the L40s Ultra and the L50 Ultra have the detangling DuoBrush that used to be only available on the X series.

ModelSide brushMain brush systemAnti-tangle
L10s Pro Gen 2FixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L10s PlusFixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L10s UltraFixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L10s Ultra Gen 2FixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L10s Pro UltraFixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L10s Pro Ultra HeatFixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L20 UltraFixedFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L40 UltraExtendable + liftableFloating all-rubber (single)TriCut sold separately
L40s UltraExtendable + liftableHyperStream / Detangling DuoBrush (dual-roller)DuoBrush system
L40s Ultra AEFixedLiftable rubber or TriCut 3.0 (included swap)TriCut Included
L40s Ultra CEFixedTriCut anti-tangle (single)TriCut Included
L50 UltraExtendable + liftableHyperStream / Detangling DuoBrush (dual-roller)DuoBrush system

L series Docks

Except for the L10s Pro Gen 2 (no dock) and the L10s Plus (with only dustbin emptying), all other L models now come with docks that empty the dustbin AND wash and dry the mop pads with a range of days estimated for hands-off maintenance. Some newer models use hot water for faster and more sanitary mop-washing (see table below).

CleanGeniusโ„ข dirt detection first appears in the L10s Pro Ultra and becomes standard on Dreame robot vacuums from then on. This technology senses dirt in the dock. If the mop pads are especially dirty, the robot will trigger a rewash of the area where the excess dirt was detected.

Fast Charging is introduced on the L10s Ultra Gen 2 and becomes a standard feature.

Washboard Cleaning, where the part of the dock that cleans the mop pads also cleans itself, first appears on the L40 and becomes a standard dock feature in the X series.

A close up of self-cleaning washboard
Dreames self cleaning washboard includes small wipers for a squeegee type action ยฉVacuum Wars

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L models with only Auto-empty DustbinL Models with Auto-empty dustbins and mop washing/dryingL models with hot water mop washingL models with Dirt detectionL models with Fast ChargingL Models with Washboard Cleaning
L10s PlusL10s Ultra,
L10s Ultra Gen 2,
L10s Pro Ultra,
L10s Pro Ultra Heat,
L20 Ultra,
L40 Ultra,
L40s Ultra,
L40s Ultra AE,
L50 Ultra
L10s Pro Ultra Heat,
L40 Ultra,
L40s Ultra,
L40s Ultra AE,
L50 Ultra
L10s Pro Ultra,
L10s Pro Ultra Heat,
L20 Ultra,
L40 Ultra,
L40s Ultra AE,
L50 Ultra
L10s Ultra Gen 2,
L10s Pro Ultra,
L10s Pro Ultra Heat,
L20 Ultra,
L40 Ultra,
L40s Ultra,
L40s Ultra AE,
L40s Ultra CE,
L50 Ultra
L40 Ultra,
L40s Ultra,
L40s Ultra AE,
L50 Ultra

L series Suction

Official suction on the L series increases as the generations go on, topping out at 19,500Pa official suction on the L50 Ultra.

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ModelSuction in Pascals
L10s Pro Gen 27,000Pa
L10s Plus7,000Pa
L10s Ultra5,300Pa
L10s Ultra Gen 210,000Pa
L10s Pro Ultra7,000Pa
L10s Pro Ultra Heat7,000Pa
L20 Ultra7,000Pa
L40 Ultra11,000Pa
L40s Ultra CE13,000Pa
L40s Ultra19,000Pa
L40s Ultra AE19,000Pa
L50 Ultra19,500Pa

โญ See our reviews of some of the Dreame L-series models:

Dreame L20 Ultra

Dreame L40 Ultra

Dreame X40 Ultra, X30 Ultra, L20 Ultra Lineup Comparison

Special Feature: Threshold clearing

The L40s Ultraโ€™s EasyLeap clears double-layer thresholds up to 1.57 in (and 0.87 in single-step), a big jump over the L40 Ultraโ€™s ~0.86 in spec and most mid-range robots. This gives the L40s Ultra the ability to climb a tiered threshold of up to 39mm.

Dreameโ€™s ProLeapโ„ข system brings the brandโ€™s most dramatic mobility upgrade to the L series, previously seen only on the flagship X50. Using retractable โ€œlegs,” the L50 Ultra can climb single vertical steps up to 1.65 in (โ‰ˆ42 mm) and traverse double-layer thresholds up to 2.36 in (โ‰ˆ60 mm), including sliding-door tracks and U-shaped chair bases. In practice, that means fewer no-go zones, less babysitting, and better room-to-room coverage in real homes with mixed flooring and raised transitions.

Dreame L50 Ultra has Dreame's groundbreaking 60mm tired threshold crossing ability
Dreame L50 Ultra has Dreames groundbreaking 60mm tired threshold crossing ability

Dreame L series Models

See the L series arranged in order of feature upgrades:

L10s Ultra
L10s Pro Ultra
  • 7,000Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Dual rotary mops: 7mm lift
  • Charger only
  • LiDAR + line laser obstacle avoidance
  • 3rd party voice control
  • 7,000Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Dual rotary mops: 7mm lift
  • Auto-empty Dustbin
  • LiDAR + 3D Structured light obstacle avoidance
  • 3rd party voice control
  • 5,300Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Dual rotary mops: 7mm lift
  • Mop extends
  • Auto-empty dustbin
  • Cold cleans and dries mop heads
  • Auto detergent dispensing
  • LiDAR + AI + RGB obstacle avoidance
  • Remote Video monitoring
  • 3rd party voice control
  • 10,000Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
  • Mop extends
  • Roboswing
  • Auto-empty dustbin
  • Cold cleans and dries mop heads
  • Auto detergent dispensing
  • Fast Charging
  • LiDAR + 3D Structured light Obstacle avoidance
  • 3rd party voice control
  • 7,000Pa suction
  • Single rubber brush
  • Fixed side brush
  • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
  • Mop extends
  • Auto-empty dustbin
  • Cold cleans and dries mop heads
  • Auto detergent dispensing
  • Smart Dirt detection
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Fast Charging
  • LiDAR + 3D Structured light Obstacle avoidance
  • 3rd party voice control
    • 7,000Pa suction
    • Single rubber brush
    • Fixed side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Remote video monitoring
    • Fast Charging
    • LiDAR + AI + RGB obstacle avoidance
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 7,000Pa suction
    • Single rubber brush
    • Fixed side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Roboswing
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Cold cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Remote video monitoring
    • Fast Charging
    • LiDAR + AI + RGB + LED Obstacle avoidance
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 11,000Pa suction
    • Single rubber brush
    • Extending side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Roboswing
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Remote video monitoring
    • Fast Charging
    • Self cleaning washboard
    • LiDAR + AI + RGB + LED Obstacle avoidance
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 13,000Pa suction
    • Single rubber brush (Tricut brush included)
    • Fixed side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Roboswing
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Fast Charging
    • Self cleaning washboard
    • LiDAR + 3D structured light + LED Obstacle avoidance
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 19,000Pa suction
    • DuoBrush detangling brushes
    • Extending side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Roboswing
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Fast Charging
    • Self cleaning washboard
    • LiDAR + 3D structured light+ LED Obstacle avoidance
    • EasyLeap 39mm tiered threshold climbing
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 19,000Pa suction
    • Single rubber brush (TriCut included)
    • Fixed side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Roboswing
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Remote video monitoring
    • Fast Charging
    • Self cleaning washboard
    • LiDAR + 3D structured light + AI + RGB + LED Obstacle avoidance
    • 3rd party voice control
    • 19,500Pa suction
    • DuoBrush detangling brushes
    • Extending side brush
    • Dual rotary mops: 10.5mm lift
    • Mop extends
    • Mops detach
    • Auto-empty dustbin
    • Hot cleans and dries mop heads
    • Auto detergent dispensing
    • Smart dirt detection
    • Remote video monitoring
    • Fast Charging
    • Self cleaning washboard
    • LiDAR + 3D structured light + AI + RGB + LED Obstacle avoidance
    • ProLeap 60mm tiered threshold climbing
    • 3rd party voice control
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    Dreame X Series: Premium Models and Breakthrough Innovations

    Update โ€“ August 13, 2025
    Weโ€™ve published a follow-up with recurring issues and solutions for the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum. Read our Dreame X50 Ultra: Common Complaints (and Fixes) for the latest details.

    Dreame X Series Overview

    The X series represents Dreameโ€™s highest-end models. They offer the most advanced automation and are designed for users who want a very handsโ€‘off experience. It is in the X lineup where several docking features that were rolled out a little at a time in the L series become standard. In the X series, all “Ultra” docks have:

    • Automatic Detergent Dispensing
    • Hot water mop cleaning
    • Detachable mopheads
    • Auto tank refill
    • Washboard cleaning
    • Fast Charging
    • Smart Dirt Detection

    Other common features across the X series:

    • Dual Rotary Mopheads
    • Advanced AI Navigation: These models integrate AI with RGB cameras, 3D structured light, LED lights, and LiDAR for precise mapping and obstacle avoidance.
    • 6400mAh Batteries: increased battery life and more powerful suction than previous series.

    Dreame X Series Features

    X series Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance

    Dreame performs well in our obstacle avoidance tests thanks to a multi-technology approach.

    • Sensor Fusion: Combines retracting LiDAR, AIโ€‘driven RGB cameras, and LED illumination to detect even small obstacles in low light.
    • Remote Video Monitoring: All X models include live video monitoring, which can be useful for pet owners and security purposes.

    X series Mopping

    Dreame’s X models all include the MopExtend feature, where one of the mopheads stretches to the side to reach along edges, and RoboSwing, which adds an active swinging motion to the extending mop to effectively scrub under low clearances. All mop heads in the X series detach into the dock for vacuum-only runs.

    X series brushes

    The X30 Ultra uses a fixed side brush as in the D series and most of the L series, but in the X40 Ultra, X40 Master, and X50 Ultra, the extendable, lifting side brush becomes a regular fixture. This extending side brush can reach into corners and lift over obstacles to prevent collisions and tangles.

    The X30 Ultra, the X40 Ultra, and the X40 Master use the all rubber floating brush that can be replaced with a TriCut antitangle brush, which must be purchased separately.

    With the X50 Ultra, we see the first big change in main brush design in the Dreame lineup with the usage of a DuoBrush, where two brushes spin opposite each other for increased suction, which the X50 Ultra boasts at 20,000Pa.

    A close up image of Dreame's X50 Ultra duobrush design
    The DuoBrush on the X50 is designed to reduce tangles without the separate purchase of a TriCut brush

    X series Docks

    Dreame’s X series robots with “Ultra” in the name all share basically the same docking features (listed above).

    The “Master” X40 model, however, does not have water tanks in the dock, instead using your home’s plumbing system to manage clean and used water from the robot’s mop. We have been interested in this new trend of plumbing integrated robot vacuums, and we expect to see a lot more of these in the future. If you do not want plumbing integration, you must purchase the X40 Ultra instead of the X40 Master.

    The X40 Master left has a lower profile than the similar X40 Ultra right because the Master does not contain standalone water tanks ยฉ Vacuum Wars

    X Series Suction

    With a greater battery capacity, the X series makes some major increases in suction power, maxing out (for now) with 20,000Pa on the new X50 Ultra.

    ModelSuction
    X30 Ultra8,300Pa
    X40 Ultra12,000Pa
    X40 Master12,000Pa
    X50 Ultra20,000Pa

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    X50 Ultra – New Innovations

    The latest X50 Ultra flagship model introduces a major, industry-first innovationโ€”threshold climbing up to 60mm, which is a significant upgrade over the typical 20โ€ฏmm. This allows the Dreame X50 Ultra to climb a tiered threshold (think a sliding door track) that would otherwise block the path of a robot vacuum.

    The X50 Ultra also sports a retracting LiDAR, which brings the profile of the robot down to 89mm for low clearances, Dreame’s slimmest design to date.

    Dreame X Series Models

    Here are the members of the X series arranged by generation:

    Base Model
    • 8,300Pa suction
    • Mop Extend with RoboSwing
    • Hot water mop washing and drying in dock
    • Lasers + RGB + AI + LED
    Like the X30 Ultra but...
    • Extending lifting side brush
    • 12,000Pa suction
    • 22mm threshold crossing
    Like the X40 Ultra but...
    • Integrates into house plumbing
    Like the X40 Ultra/Master but...
    • 60mm threshold crossing
    • Retractable LiDAR for 89mm profile
    • Duo brush main brush system
    • 20,000Pa suction

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    $499.99 $1,199.99
    Dreame X40 Master Robot Vacuum at the Vacuum Wars Studio

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    $699.99 $899.99

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    $899.99 $1,599.99

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    Aqua10 Series

    Dreame Aqua10 Series Overview

    Released in late 2025, the Aqua10 is Dreameโ€™s first lineup with a roller mopping system instead of dual rotary pads. The roller continuously washes with clean water while vacuuming, squeegees dirty water into an on-board dirty water tank, then empties dirty water in the dock. Both Aqua10 models include a full-function PowerDock that automates dustbin emptying, hot-water roller cleaning, and drying. Compared with L/X series rotary mops, Aqua10 aims for deeper, streak-free hard-floor cleaning and stronger hair management, while still protecting carpets.

    The Aqua10 series is currently made up of 2 models, the Aqua10 Roller and the more advanced Aqua10 Ultra Roller.

    Aqua10 Features

    Navigation & Threshold Handling

    OmniSight 2.0 sensor fusion with the same auto-retracting LiDAR turret that was first introduced on the X50 Ultra, and uses binocular vision for AI object recognition and avoidance.

    For threshold handling, the Aqua10 Roller takes the industry-leading 60mm tiered threshold climbing that was previously released on the X50 Ultra, while the Aqua10 Ultra Roller climbs even higher with tiered thresholds of up to 80mm.

    Roller Mopping System

    The roller mop design is the headlining feature of the Aqua10 series. The AquaRollโ„ข mop system continuously sprays fresh water on the roller and extracts dirty water in real time. The roller is 10.4 inches wide and can extend to the side for coverage along edges.

    On the Aqua10 Ultra Roller, a counter-spinning FluffRollโ„ข module spins counter to the roller and helps keep the roller from packing down with use to improve friction and contact with the floor’s surface.

    A collage of the Aqua10 Rolling mop system with a 10.4 inch wide roller that extends to the side and mops with downward pressure
    The Aqua10 mopping system uses a 104 inch wide roller that extends to the side and mops with downward pressure

    When it’s time to vacuum carpets, the AutoSealโ„ข roller guard closes over the roller to prevent contact with the carpet fibers, and on the Aqua10 Ultra Roller, the mop also lifts 0.55 in to prevent damp carpets and odors.

    Brushes & Hair Management

    HyperStreamโ„ข detangling DuoBrush main brush system with a 100% hair-detangling claim to reduce maintenance. The Aqua10 models both have an extending side brush for corner reach.

    Docking & Automation

    The All-in-one Powerdock prioritizes sanitation more than ever with a boiling hot water (212 ยฐF) roller deep clean. The Aqua10 Ultra Roller also boasts a new dual detergent system – one for cleaning solution in the clean water tank, and one solution for odor control in the dirty water tank. Both Aqua10 models include:

    • Auto-empty (up to 100 days).
    • Hot-air drying.
    • Auto-refill of clean water and detergent (dual-detergent support).
    • Dirt detection rewash logic.
    The Aqua10 docking system, which includes dirt detection for rewashing, hot water (212 ยฐF) mop cleaning, hot air (158 ยฐF on the Ultra, 149ยฐF on the Roller) drying, dust bag drying, 100 day hands-free dust emptying, and auto tank refilling
    The Aqua10 docking system includes dirt detection for rewashing hot water 212 ยฐF mop cleaning hot air 158 ยฐF on the Ultra 149ยฐF on the Roller drying dust bag drying 100 day hands free dust emptying and auto tank refilling

    App, Voice, & Pet Features

    You can control the robot through the DreameHome app, with third-party voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, or by using Dreameโ€™s native โ€œOK Dreameโ€ voice commands. The Aqua10 also highlights pet-friendly features, including โ€œpet vlogsโ€ that record your petโ€™s day, along with tools that can entertain your pet, clean up after it, and show its location while youโ€™re away.

    Suction

    Both models list 30,000 Pa Vormaxโ„ข suction, the highest in Dreameโ€™s lineup at the time of launch. (Dreame’s previous flagship model, the X50 Ultra, had only 20,000Pa of official suction.)

    Aqua10 Models

    • 30,000Pa Suction
    • Continuous rinse roller mop
    • Mop shield over carpet
    • Boiling hot water clean
    • 149 degree F hot air dry
    • 60mm threshold clearing
    • DuoBrush anti-tangle brush
    • 30,000Pa Suction
    • Continuous rinse roller mop
    • Roller fluffing module
    • Mop shield over carpet
    • Boiling hot water clean
    • 158 degree F hot air dry
    • 80mm threshold clearing
    • DuoBrush anti-tangle brush
    • dual-detergent system
    • .55 inch mop lifting

    $899.99 $1,399.99

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    Matrix10 Series

    Dreame Matrix10 Series Overview

    Announced alongside Aqua10 in 2025, Matrix10 is Dreameโ€™s most advanced robot to date. Its hallmark is a Multi-Mop Switching Dock that automatically swaps mop types for different zones to reduce cross-contamination and tailor cleaning to floor materials. Matrix10 also boasts the robot vacuum industry’s highest threshold climbing for tiered thresholds of up to 3.15 in (โ‰ˆ80 mm) using retractable legs and adaptive suspensionโ€”bridging gaps that stop other robots.

    Matrix10 Features

    Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance

    Matrix10 uses Dreameโ€™s OmniSight sensor fusionโ€”combining VersaLift retracting LiDAR with Smart 3DAdapt obstacle avoidance and LED illuminationโ€”to maintain low-light accuracy, and itโ€™s rated to recognize and avoid 240+ object types.

    The threshold climbing on the Matrix10 is Dreame’s new industry leading level of 80mm (3.15 inches) for tiered thresholds, such as sliding doors and other complex room transitions.

    Mopping System

    The Matrix10 retains the dual spinning mophead design but adds a twist: the dock stores three mop-pad textures, each optimized for different floor types, and automatically swaps them between rooms. This ensures every surface gets the right pad while minimizing cross-contamination between spaces like bathrooms and the kitchen, and the mops lift over carpet to keep fibers dry.

    The Dreame Matrix10 spinning mop pads come in 3 different textures for different surface types and to prevent cross-contamination
    The Dreame Matrix10 spinning mop pads come in 3 different textures for different surface types and to prevent cross contamination

    Brushes & Hair Management

    The Matrix10 pairs a HyperStreamโ„ข detangling DuoBrushโ€”rated for 100% detangling to minimize hair wrap and maintenanceโ€”with an extending side brush that reaches deeper into corners and along edges for more complete coverage.

    Docking & Automation

    Matrix10โ€™s all-in-one PowerDock is Dreame’s most innovative dock yet, taking sanitation to the next level. Instead of sending one set of pads through your whole house, the dock auto-swaps mop types between rooms, so tile, laminate, and other hard floors each get the right texture and cross-contamination is kept to a minimum. After each run (and even mid-run when needed), the dock performs a boiling-water deep clean at 212 ยฐF that flushes grime from the pads, reducing odors and keeping the mops sanitary for the next zone.

    There are compartments for 3 types of solution: floor cleaning and wood cleaning for the clean water tank, and an odor managing solution for the dirty tank.

    Beyond mop handling, the dock also automates the routine upkeep that makes the robot truly hands-off:

    • Auto-emptying the dustbin
    • Self-refill of clean water and solution
    • Hot-air drying of the mop pads
    • Fast charging between jobs
    • Smart dirt detection to trigger targeted re-cleaning
    The Dreame Matrix10 dock system stores and cleans 3 different textured mop-pads, cleans them with boiling (212 ยฐF) water, and dries them with hot air. There is a compartment for 3 cleaning/odor neutralizing solutions.
    The Dreame Matrix10 dock system stores and cleans 3 different textured mop pads cleans them with boiling 212 ยฐF water and dries them with hot air There is a compartment for 3 cleaningodor neutralizing solutions

    Suction

    The Martix10’s Vormax suction has an official rating of 30,000Pa, matching the higher suction numbers on the Aqua10. This is extremely high suction for a robot vacuum.

    App, Voice & Pet-Care

    Control is straightforward with the DreameHome app, third-party voice assistants (Alexa/Google/Siri), and Dreameโ€™s native โ€œOK Dreameโ€ voice commands. For pet owners, built-in pet-care conveniences streamline fur pickup and trigger odor-management workflows to keep floors and fabrics fresher between deep cleans.

    Matrix10 Models

    $1,399.99 $1,999.99

    Dreame Lineup Evolution Summary

    • D Series: Entryโ€‘level models using a plate mop system. Affordable, basic robot vacuum/mop.
    • L Series: Midโ€‘range models that introduce dual rotary mopheads, advanced docking, and more sophisticated navigation.
    • X Series: Premium models with innovations such as retracting LiDAR, advanced side brushes, and the anticipated breakthrough threshold climbing in the X50 series.
    • Aqua10 Series: Late 2025 releases with next-generation threshold crossing, suction, sanitation, and Dreame’s first roller mop system
    • Matrix10: Late 2025 premium release with Multi-function dock that cleans and store 3 textures of mop pads, cleaning and wood care solutions, and next-generation suction and sanitation

    Final Takeaway

    Dreameโ€™s core focus has been on AI navigation and obstacle avoidanceโ€”to deliver a largely handsโ€‘off cleaning experience. While the basic mechanical design remains consistent, changes such as the dual rotary mopheads in the L series and the highโ€‘end innovations in the Matrix10 mark significant steps forward. With groundbreaking threshold crossing technology in hand, Dreame has positioned themselves as a heavy-weight competitor in the robot vacuum industry.

    Keeping it in top condition only takes a few minutes each week. Our complete Robot Vacuum Maintenance Guide covers everything from emptying bins and cleaning filters to caring for mop pads and multi-functional docksโ€”so your robot keeps running at peak performance for years to come. Read the full guide โ†’

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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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