X50 Ultra Complete
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Dreame's previous flagship, with lifting legs for raised thresholds and a sensor that drops for low furniture. It suits homes where mopping and reaching awkward spots matter most. It's less convincing on carpet and fine dust.
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Where it sits in Dreame’s range
- L50 UltraCheaper L-series model with a fixed tower
- X40 UltraLast year's flagship, without the climbing legs
- X50 Ultra CompleteThis model · £659
- X60 Max Ultra CompleteUS successor: lower body, higher climbing claim
- X60 Pro Ultra CompleteNewer X60 model sold in the UK and Europe · £1,299
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What reviewers found
Three proper tests. TechRadar lived with it for two months and Tech Advisor for one, and both rated it highly for mopping, edge cleaning, getting over thresholds and getting under furniture. RTINGS tested it in the lab and was cooler: decent on carpet, only average on hard floors and weak with fine debris along edges. All three found obstacle avoidance mostly good, but they disagree about pet mess.
TechRadar, hands-on, 2 months at home, Jul 2025 · Tech Advisor, hands-on, 1 month at home, Jan 2025 · RTINGS, lab test (tested on the X50 Ultra (US name for the same robot))
Hard floors
Mixed resultsAt home, Tech Advisor found rice, seeds and sugar almost all gone and TechRadar saw most debris cleared on the first pass. In the lab, RTINGS found it moved too fast, missing fine material and barely using its extending brush in corners.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsCarpet is its weaker side. TechRadar found powder and fine debris left in both low and high pile, and RTINGS rated pickup only satisfactory. Tech Advisor thought it as good as robots get on rugs, but still wanted a proper vacuum for deep cleans.
Pet hair
Mixed resultsTechRadar and Tech Advisor found the twin rollers almost tangle-free, though the side brush still gathers clumps of hair. RTINGS found it couldn't lift deeply embedded pet hair from carpet.
Mopping
Mixed resultsThe home testers loved it: TechRadar called it the most thorough mopping it had seen and Tech Advisor saw dried tea and sticky marks go easily. In the lab, RTINGS rated it mediocre on stains, needing several passes, so old set-in marks may need help.
Navigation and obstacles
Mixed resultsIts climbing legs and lowering tower impressed TechRadar and Tech Advisor. Obstacles split testers: RTINGS found it avoided pet waste very well but caught tasselled rugs, while TechRadar saw it miss socks and small wires and hit fake pet mess until Pet mode was on.
Dock and upkeep
Reviewers rate it highlyTechRadar found it fantastically low-maintenance, and Tech Advisor called it genuinely set-and-forget. Both note the dock is tall, and Tech Advisor had to keep it in the sitting room.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyTechRadar found the app easy to use with plenty of mopping controls, and Tech Advisor liked its detailed scheduling and map editing. Tech Advisor's map marked some hard floor as rugs, which had to be corrected by hand.
Noise
Mixed resultsTech Advisor found it not too noisy while cleaning, but TechRadar said its drop down off thresholds is an alarmingly loud crash.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo review is long enough to judge reliability or Dreame’s support. TechRadar got about 90 minutes per charge in its test. That's a battery result rather than a fault, and you can only compare it with Dreame's claimed maximum if the cleaning settings match.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly TechRadar judged value, saying it's close to overpriced at list price but good value once discounted, helped by the pile of spare parts in the box.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
Climbs thresholds, slips under sofas
This is the reason to buy it. Tech Advisor watched it clamber over a bedroom threshold that had beaten plenty of other robots, and TechRadar found the legs slow but very effective. Both say coming down is less graceful; TechRadar called the landing an alarming crash. The lowering tower worked every time for TechRadar, and RTINGS agrees it gets under furniture most laser-guided robots can't. One oddity: with its headlight off, Tech Advisor's unit couldn't find the threshold any more, so leave the light on.
Hard floors: home tests versus lab
Tech Advisor collected nearly all of its rice, pumpkin seeds and sugar, with a few grains left by a chair leg. TechRadar saw most debris go on the first pass, then the robot went back for what it missed. RTINGS found much weaker pickup of fine dirt and in corners. Nobody knows why the results differ, so fine dust is less of a sure thing.
Carpet and pet hair lag behind
Everyone agrees carpet is its weaker side. TechRadar found powder and fine debris left in both low and high-pile carpet. RTINGS rated carpet pickup satisfactory but said it couldn't lift deeply embedded pet hair. Tech Advisor put it simply: as good as robots get on rugs, but you'll still want a proper vacuum for a deep clean. The twin rollers are the good news, with both home testers finding them almost tangle-free, though the side brush still collects clumps of hair.
Mopping is the standout
TechRadar called it the most thorough mopping it had experienced, handling sticky, wet and dried-on spills with only small streaks, and praised the extending mop along skirting boards. Dried tea and sticky marks went easily for Tech Advisor, though dusty rings built up around fiddly furniture. RTINGS disagrees on stains, rating it mediocre and needing several passes. Everyday kitchen and hallway mess should be no bother; old, set-in stains will need your help.
Obstacles: good, but pet mess is disputed
RTINGS found it excellent at avoiding obstacles, pet waste included, though it got caught in tasselled rugs. TechRadar had a different time of it: the robot missed crumpled paper, short wires and socks, and kept driving into fake pet mess until Pet mode was switched on, after which it dodged it almost every time. Tech Advisor saw a dropped USB cable snag the side brush. If you have animals, turn on Pet mode, and pick up cables and socks first.
Short battery, big dock
TechRadar averaged about 90 minutes per charge, well short of Dreame's quoted figure, and Tech Advisor said a thorough clean takes a long time, so larger homes will need a recharge mid-clean. It picks up where it left off, but big jobs drag on. Both measured the dock at 34 by 26 by 59cm before the ramp, and Tech Advisor had to keep it in the sitting room. Decide where it'll live before it arrives.
RTINGS tested the X50 Ultra. The X50 Ultra Complete is the same robot with extra accessories, and Tech Advisor notes it is sold as the X50 Ultra in the US.
Our take
Should you buy the X50 Ultra Complete?
Best for: Homes with raised door thresholds and low furniture. Skip it if: Pet hair embedded in carpet is your main cleaning problem.
Consider the X50 if raised doorway thresholds or low furniture stop your current robot from reaching parts of the floor. Its climbing legs and retracting turret are the main reasons to choose it. Reviews were less consistent on carpet pickup, so it is a stronger fit for a home where mopping and access matter more than deep carpet cleaning.
The X50 Ultra Complete followed the X40 Ultra and preceded Dreame’s X60 range. Dreame claims its lifting legs can cross a threshold with two rises totalling 6cm; that is not a single 6cm step. The sensor turret retracts for lower furniture. The Complete bundle includes extra pads, brushes and filters, while the US model is sold as the X50 Ultra.
Tech Advisor and TechRadar both found the lifting legs useful on raised thresholds, although TechRadar reported a hard landing on the way down. Both praised mopping, while RTINGS found weaker stain removal. Vacuuming results also differed. Tech Advisor collected almost all of its rice, seeds and sugar, but RTINGS found missed fine dirt and limited edge cleaning. TechRadar found powder left in both low- and high-pile carpet, while Tech Advisor was more positive about rug cleaning. These results do not support a single verdict for every carpet. TechRadar’s unit hit simulated pet waste until Pet mode was enabled and ran for about 90 minutes per charge in its test. The dock also needs careful placement: Tech Advisor found it too large for its preferred spot.
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Price history
X50 Ultra Complete price history in the UK
Above average Today's £659 is above its £611 average since 21 Sept 2026.
- Today
- £659
- Lowest seen
- £59921 Sept 2026
- Average
- £611since 21 Sept 2026
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Can it cross rugs and raised thresholds between rooms?
Dreame claims up to 6cm in total over a threshold with two rises, not one vertical step, per the specifications, and Tech Advisor saw it climb a threshold that had stopped other robots. Coming down is noisy, says TechRadar. Tasselled rug edges are the weak point: RTINGS found it got caught in them, so tuck tassels under.
Does it fit under low furniture?
With its turret lowered, the X50 is 8.9cm tall. TechRadar and Tech Advisor both got it under their sofas, but that's no guarantee for yours. Measure the lowest gap and leave room for uneven floors and movement, because a gap only just above the body height may not be enough.
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
Mostly. RTINGS found it avoided pet waste very well, but TechRadar saw it hit fake pet mess again and again until Pet mode was on. Both home testers had trouble with small cables, so give the floor a quick tidy before a scheduled clean.
Can it leave the mops in the dock for carpet?
Yes. It lifts its pads over rugs, and Tech Advisor notes you can set it to drop the pads off automatically if you're worried about damp carpet. For TechRadar, lifting alone was enough to keep its carpets dry.
How much space does the dock need?
More than you'd think. TechRadar and Tech Advisor both give it as 34cm wide, 26cm deep and 59cm tall, plus the ramp and room for the robot to drive in. It holds the dust bag, water tanks and a detergent tank, per the specifications.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
X60 Max Ultra Complete
Why consider it: Even lower with its tower down, and one test got it over an unusually tall threshold.
The compromise: Its cleaning results are mixed, battery efficiency is modest and it's sold in the US only.
Saros 10
£140.99 more than the X50 Ultra Complete
Why consider it: Praised for reaching awkward places and keeping regular cleaning easy.
The compromise: Side-by-side tests found its sibling, the Saros 10R, scrubs stains better.
Qrevo Curv 2 Pro
£540.99 more than the X50 Ultra Complete
Why consider it: Consistently praised for its vacuuming and for getting under low furniture.
The compromise: Both home reviews were cooler on its mopping and on how it handles small objects.
Omni S2
£640 more than the X50 Ultra Complete
Why consider it: Cleans carpet well and dodges obstacles superbly in its tests.
The compromise: Mopping results are unusually divided, and one long-term reviewer's unit had to be replaced.
X50 Ultra Complete head to head
Head to head
Dreame X50 Ultra Complete vs Roborock Saros 10
Choose the X50 mainly for mopping and raised thresholds. For a mostly carpeted home, compare the carpet and pet-hair results before choosing it over the Saros 10.
Head to head
Dreame X50 vs X60 Pro Ultra
Buy the X50 unless your thresholds are taller than its 6cm two-step limit.
Head to head
Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete vs X50 Ultra Complete
Our verdict: The X60 Max is lower, claims to climb higher and topped Vacuum Wars' rankings, but RTINGS found ordinary hard-floor pickup on both. Only pick the X60 Max if very low furniture is your problem; otherwise the X50 does most of the same job.
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- TechRadar: Dreame X50 Ultra Complete review ↗4.5 / 5, RecommendedHands-on, 2 months at home
- Tech Advisor: Dreame X50 Ultra Complete review ↗4.5 / 5, Editors' ChoiceHands-on, 1 month at home
- RTINGS: Dreame X50 Ultra laboratory test ↗6.6 / 10Lab test · Tested on the X50 Ultra (US name for the same robot)
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