Dreame X60 Ultra Review: Is This Premium Robot Vacuum Worth the Price?

The Dreame X60 Ultra is touted as one of the most sophisticated robot vacuums currently available for home use. This flagship model is engineered to excel at handling daily grime, navigating over thresholds, cleaning various carpet types, picking up pet hair, and removing stubborn dried stains. It’s also designed for such effective automation that you can truly forget about it, allowing it to autonomously maintain your home’s cleanliness. This is our in-depth review of the Dreame X60 Ultra.

The Dreame X60 Ultra was provided to us for review by Dreame. The manufacturer had no influence over the content of this material.

Table of Contents

• Packaging and Accessories
• Design and Build Quality
• Dreame X60 Ultra in Action
• Suction Power and Vacuuming Efficiency
• Mopping Performance
• Operation, Navigation, and App
• Device Maintenance
• Battery Life
• Conclusion and Our Opinion

Dreame X60 Ultra: An Overview

Dreame consistently releases new robot vacuum models at a rapid pace, sometimes making it challenging to identify significant differences between them. So, what truly sets the Dreame X60 Ultra apart?

Primarily, it boasts a record-breaking suction power of up to 35,000 Pa, an advanced OmniSight system with AI that can recognize over 280 types of obstacles, and a notably low profile with a retractable LiDAR turret. It also effectively navigates over thresholds and tackles various floor surfaces with ease.

Furthermore, Dreame includes a multifunctional docking station that not only empties the dustbin but also washes the mopping pads with hot water (up to 212°F / 100°C) and dries them with hot air.

While these features sound impressive, many of them have been seen in other high-end robot vacuums, both from Dreame and competitors. However, the Chinese manufacturer asks a premium price for this comprehensive package, often exceeding $1,400. Can the Dreame X60 Ultra truly justify its high cost?

Key Advantages:

• High-quality construction and premium materials
• Low profile, making it one of Dreame’s lowest robots to date, allowing it to clean under lower furniture
• Retractable LiDAR turret (VersaLift Navigation) for access to tight spaces
• Exceptional vacuuming and mopping effectiveness
• Efficient mop lifting mechanism over carpets
• Excellent performance on both carpets and hard floors
• Industry-leading suction power of up to 35,000 Pa
• Mop washing with 212°F (100°C) hot water and hot air drying
• Accurate obstacle recognition and avoidance (OmniSight AI)
• Flawless operation in low-light or dark conditions
• High level of automation, minimizing user intervention
• Easy access to water tanks and filters for maintenance

Considerations:

• Very high price point
• Some specific, deeply ingrained stains may still require manual cleaning
• Small detergent bottles and lack of spare accessories (e.g., filters, mop pads) in the basic package
• Relatively small dustbin capacity within the robot itself
• Significant water consumption during mopping cycles
• Ongoing operating costs (bags, filters, detergents)

Packaging and Accessories

The Dreame X60 Ultra arrives in a large, heavy carton, immediately signaling a complete ecosystem: the robot itself, a sophisticated base station, and a starter set of accessories. The logical arrangement of components and clear paper documentation that guides users step-by-step through the initial setup of the station and robot are commendable.

Inside the box, you’ll find a pair of rotating mopping pads, a spare dust bag (one is already installed in the vacuum), a power cable for the base, a ramp for the base, and small containers of floor cleaning detergents and odor neutralizers.

The detergent containers are quite small, and there are no spare parts like additional filters or textile mop pads included. This highlights the ongoing operational costs. Sooner or later, you will need to purchase more detergents (or alternatives), dust bags, or a HEPA filter.

This might not be a major concern for a device costing half as much as the Dreame X60 Ultra. However, given the reviewed unit’s high price, this absence is somewhat disappointing. Of course, you can opt for the “Complete” model, which costs about $150 more and primarily offers a more comprehensive set of accessories and detergents for initial use, along with other bonuses.

Design and Build Quality

The build quality of both the robot and the docking station is exceptionally high. Components are well-fitted, plastics feel solid, and the overall aesthetic aligns perfectly with a premium product.

The station is large, but its designers cleverly concealed the clean and dirty water tanks (under the top lid) and the dust bag and detergent tank (behind a hinged flap). This thoughtful design allows the Dreame X60 Ultra to blend quite well into a living room setting.

The base’s construction is fairly standard. At the front, in the lower section, there is a recess where the robot parks and where it can wash and dry its mops. A removable cover hides the detergent tank and the dust bag, while the top flap reveals the clean and dirty water containers – their distinct colors and profiling prevent incorrect installation.

On the back, you’ll find a compartment for cable management and the power connection. In the upper part, an element can be unscrewed to access connectors for plumbing integration, allowing the vacuum to automatically empty the dirty water tank and refill with clean water. Additionally, unscrewing the bottom cover provides access to the base’s internal mechanisms.

The robot vacuum itself has a typical round shape. Notably, it is genuinely low, measuring less than 3.1 inches (79.5 mm) in height with the VersaLift navigation turret retracted. This allows it to clean under more furniture than many competing models.

There’s also a hidden feature that isn’t visible until the robot starts cleaning: a system of extendable “legs” that enable it to climb onto higher carpets and overcome thresholds with ease.

The robot maintains a classic round form, featuring a golden module with control buttons on its surface. This is the top part of the LiDAR turret, which elevates during operation and retracts when the vacuum navigates under lower furniture. Lifting the cover provides access to the dustbin, which includes a HEPA filter.

The only minor aesthetic drawback is that with its light-colored finish, dust tends to accumulate on the surface over time, requiring occasional wiping to maintain its pristine appearance.

Along its side edge, the robot features the usual components found in robot vacuums: cameras, sensors, and various openings and connectors used by the base for charging, dustbin emptying, and water exchange.

Underneath, you’ll find the drive system consisting of two robust main wheels and a smaller maneuvering wheel. There are also mounting points for the two circular mopping pads, one of which can extend sideways, and a single side brush. At the center of the device is the main brush, or rather, a tandem of brushes that can be easily removed from the robot’s body for cleaning.

Dreame X60 Ultra in Action

In daily use, the X60 Ultra delivers exactly what it promises. It effortlessly navigates under low furniture, skillfully avoids obstacles like pet bowls, cables, shoes, and toys, and confidently overcomes thresholds and floor moldings.

A significant advantage is its OmniSight system with AI, which utilizes dual cameras and additional illumination to “see” obstacles even in complete darkness. The X60 Ultra proved this during everyday cleaning; while it occasionally snagged on loose wires or ingested small items, it consistently avoided larger objects with high precision.

We also appreciate its intelligent cleaning methodology. For routine cleaning, a single pass was often sufficient to effectively vacuum and mop the surface. However, for heavily soiled areas, the robot can autonomously increase suction power or return to a specific spot to thoroughly clean problematic zones.

Suction Power and Vacuuming Efficiency

The Dreame X60 Ultra’s specifications are impressive, not just on paper. Its claimed suction power of up to 35,000 Pa places it among the absolute top tier of robot vacuums on the market, representing a substantial performance leap from its predecessor (the X50 Ultra offered 20,000 Pa). Effective cleaning is further ensured by the dual HyperStream DuoBrush 2.0 main brush with a pressure adjustment system.

This difference is evident in practice on carpets, where the robot can extract fine sand, cat litter, pet hair, and dust from the fibers that are invisible to the naked eye. We tested it with scattered seeds and flakes, using a relatively low-power standard mode. The surface appeared vacuumed, though closer inspection revealed minor residues between the fibers. When the test was repeated with a higher power mode, the carpet was thoroughly cleaned in a single pass.

In everyday scenarios, it’s unlikely you’ll encounter such concentrated piles of dirt. Our general observation is that the robot effortlessly maintains high vacuuming effectiveness on carpets.

Hard floors, such as laminate or tiles, pose no challenge whatsoever. The robot efficiently collects both larger debris (e.g., cat litter spilled around the box) and finer dirt. The extendable side brush proves effective along edges, reaching deep into moldings and crevices near furniture.

The robot’s performance is also remarkable when it detects a threshold (which can be predefined in the app as passable or impassable). It can lift the front part of its casing quite high to ascend to a higher surface. Not once did it get stuck on a threshold or struggle when climbing onto a carpet.

Mopping Performance

The Dreame X60 Ultra utilizes two rotating mops that effectively press the pads against the surface and scrub it. This allows the robot to remove most stains, shoe marks, and pet messes. As expected from a high-end vacuum, the mops are automatically lifted over carpets, effectively protecting them from getting wet.

For those concerned about hygiene, the base station confirms its effectiveness by washing the mops in water heated to an impressive 212°F (100°C). To prevent the robot from spreading dirt throughout the house with dirty, wet pads, we typically configure it to wash the mops after cleaning each room. This makes the cleaning process slightly longer, but it ensures the mop pads remain clean and ready for continued use. After completing a cleaning program, the station not only washes the pads but also dries them with hot air, which helps inhibit bacterial growth and prevent unpleasant odors.

In daily practice, mopping performs exceptionally well on tiles, laminate, and parquet floors. The robot handles both fresh dust and marks from food or drinks. However, it may struggle with multi-day, deeply dried-on stains. All fresh spills and dirt are effortlessly dealt with.

We conducted a test on a tiled kitchen floor with coffee, milk, and cocoa stains, along with ketchup and mustard. We selected standard zone mopping in the app and were surprised when the robot returned to its base, leaving areas with smeared dirt. It turned out, however, that it had gone to wash its mops and returned shortly to complete the job, leaving the floor spotless.

Of course, it’s always better to manually clean up large liquid spills beforehand, perhaps with a paper towel. While the robot will eventually clean it, it might get its undercarriage dirty in the process. It’s best not to make things harder than they need to be.

Operation, Navigation, and App

The X60 Ultra operates in conjunction with the Dreame app, which also supports older robot models from the manufacturer. This intuitive app allows users to create detailed maps of their home, divide rooms, set forbidden zones, schedule cleaning tasks, and configure custom scenarios.

Mapping is swift (though the map itself may appear less detailed compared to the Dreame L20 Ultra model), and the robot accurately recognizes room layouts, which translates into logical cleaning routes.

The application’s interface is user-friendly and clear, though the sheer number of functions might initially overwhelm a new user. We particularly appreciate the ability to independently configure mopping and vacuuming settings, including scrubbing intensity, the number of passes, behavior on carpets, and reactions to detected dirt (e.g., automatically increasing power in identified zones).

Naturally, users can always rely on the intelligent mode, which learns room layouts and household habits, autonomously deciding the cleaning order and intensity.

Here are some examples of the Dreamehome app interface and features:

• Detailed home mapping and room segmentation.
• Customizable cleaning schedules for specific rooms or zones.
• Setting no-go zones and virtual walls.
• Adjustable suction power and mopping wetness levels.
• Real-time tracking of the robot’s location and cleaning progress.
• Notifications for cleaning status and maintenance reminders.
• Option for multi-floor mapping.

Device Maintenance

The X60 Ultra’s station acts as a mini-service center, handling the robot’s upkeep after each cleaning session, whether it’s just finished vacuuming or mopping the floors.

First, the robot’s dustbin is automatically emptied into a 3.2-liter disposable bag within the station. Then, the mopping pads are thoroughly rinsed with hot water and subsequently dried with hot air. Each of these processes can be customized to your preferences, such as water temperature or drying time.

Access to the water tanks and the dust bag is remarkably straightforward, requiring only the lifting of the appropriate flap on the station. Air filters and brush components can also be easily removed for rinsing or cleaning.

However, we found this to be rarely necessary, especially for the brushes. After three weeks of daily cleaning in a household with two long-haired individuals and one cat, we didn’t find a single hair wrapped around the brushes – a testament to the HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush 2.0 system.

We especially value the high level of automation, making the entire robot maintenance process take just a few minutes, and only once every few days. Of course, it’s important to be aware that typical operating costs associated with replacing dust bags, filters, and detergents will arise over time.

Battery Life

The Dreame X60 Ultra is equipped with a 6400 mAh battery, which comfortably allows it to clean a large apartment without needing to recharge mid-cycle. Naturally, actual runtime depends on the area to be cleaned and the selected cleaning power. Nevertheless, you won’t have to search for it under furniture or manually guide it back to its base; when the battery runs low, it will automatically return to the station to recharge and resume cleaning exactly where it left off.

Dreame X60 Ultra Specifications and Price

Here are the specifications of the reviewed robot vacuum:

The price of the Dreame X60 Ultra is not among the lowest. This model is priced around $1,375. However, if purchased before March 18, 2026, it might be available for slightly less, approximately $1,250. Yes, this is a significant investment, but comparable flagship models from competitors are often similarly priced.

Conclusion and Our Opinion

The Dreame X60 Ultra truly showcases the capabilities of the premium robot vacuum segment, not just in its impressive specifications but also in its outstanding daily performance. It combines high suction power, excellent mopping, highly accurate AI-powered navigation, and an advanced station that vacuums, washes, and dries its mops.

Its high level of automation painlessly takes over most of the chores associated with vacuuming and mopping floors, leaving the user with only occasional oversight.

Are there any drawbacks? Yes. Primarily, the very high price. A cost in the range of $1,200-$1,400 can be a significant barrier for many users, especially given the strong internal competition within the Dreame brand itself. Furthermore, in a few months, the X60 Ultra model might be available at a significantly lower promotional price (during sales events like Black Friday or Christmas, discounts have reached up to 45%).

Nevertheless, the Dreame X60 Ultra sets a very high standard. It’s a device without unnecessary gimmicks, one that can be confidently recommended to demanding users, homeowners with large areas, individuals with children and pets, and anyone who simply wants to minimize the time spent on cleaning.

Source: Internal, Dreame. Opening photo: Gemini

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