A robot vacuum cleaner should make life easier, not give you another device to babysit. In the past few months, I have had the opportunity to review a few Dreame products, including the L40 Ultra AE and the L50s Pro Ultra, and while both had their strengths, they also came with their fair share of problems. The L40 Ultra AE struggled with small objects getting stuck, and even had its brush fall off twice during cleaning. The L50s Pro Ultra was a significant improvement, but it occasionally stopped mid-clean or refused to return to its dock.
Dreame X60 Ultra Complete
Rs 1,34,999
What Is Good?
- Maps rooms while cleaning
- Slim 7.95cm body with retractable LiDAR sensor
- Promising cable avoidance and obstacle recognition
- Premium multifunctional dock with 100°C mop washing
What Is Bad?
- Premium multifunctional dock with 100°C mop washing
- Companion app feels cluttered
- Dirty-water tank lasts only around 2-3 days
- High price of around Rs 1.3 lakh
Now, we have been testing the Dreame X60 Ultra Complete, the company’s flagship robot vacuum. Priced at Rs 1,34,999, with the official website listing it at a discounted price of Rs 1,29,999 at the time of writing, this is a premium purchase by any measure. It features 35,000Pa of claimed suction power, a slim 7.95cm body, AI-powered obstacle avoidance and a multifunctional dock that washes the mop pads with water heated to 100°C, but what caught my attention first was something much simpler. Unlike the previous models I tested, the X60 Ultra Complete started cleaning straight away and mapped the room as it went, rather than requiring a separate mapping run. It is a small change, but one that makes the experience feel more convenient from the beginning. After using this for about 15 days here’s everything I liked and did not like about this RVC.
It Starts Cleaning Without Making You Wait for Mapping
One of the first things I noticed about the Dreame X60 Ultra Complete was its approach to mapping. Instead of spending time mapping the room separately before beginning its cleaning routine, it started working and mapped the space as it cleaned. For someone who wants a robot vacuum to get on with the job, this is a welcome change. The difference becomes more noticeable when I compare it with the L40 Ultra AE, which took a considerable amount of time to map the house. The L50s Pro Ultra improved the mapping experience, but the X60 Ultra Complete’s approach feels more seamless because cleaning and mapping happen together.
This does not mean you will never need to configure rooms or adjust the map through the app, but it reduces the feeling that you need to complete a separate setup task before the robot can do anything useful. I like this approach because it makes the robot feel more autonomous from the start. It is a small improvement, but exactly the kind of convenience I want from a premium robot vacuum.
Vacuuming Is Good, but the Mopping Leaves the Floor A Little Too Wet For My Liking
The most important thing about any robot vacuum is how well it cleans, and the X60 Ultra Complete has delivered good results in my testing so far. Vacuuming has been impressive, and the mopping performance is also good. However, I did notice one issue: the floor feels too wet after mopping. It is not excessively wet to the point where the robot leaves puddles everywhere, but there is more moisture left behind than I would ideally like. This was exceptionally visible in one our room which has wooden tiles. While it is not slippery but it can lead to wet stains.
Dreame claims 35,000Pa of Vormax suction power, alongside a HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush 2.0 and a dual Omni-Scrub mopping system. The mop pads rotate at up to 230RPM and can apply up to 15N of downward pressure to help tackle stubborn dirt. These features are designed to improve cleaning performance, although the amount of moisture left on the floor is also an important part of the mopping experience. The dock washes the mop pads using water heated to 100°C and dries them with hot air after cleaning. This reduces the manual effort involved in maintaining the mops between sessions. However, a premium robot vacuum should not just clean effectively; it should also leave the floor in a condition that makes it comfortable to use immediately afterwards.
Having tested the L40 Ultra AE and L50s Pro Ultra, I can appreciate a robot that delivers good cleaning without making the process unnecessarily complicated. The X60 Ultra Complete has impressed me with its overall cleaning performance, but the wet finish is something I would like Dreame to improve. It is not a deal-breaker for me, but I would prefer a more balanced mopping result that cleans thoroughly without leaving so much moisture behind.
Cable Avoidance Is Looking Promising
Obstacle avoidance is an area where I have had mixed experiences with Dreame’s earlier models. The L40 Ultra AE could get stuck when it encountered plastic and other small objects, sometimes stopping the cleaning session altogether. The L50s Pro Ultra handled these situations better, but I wanted to see whether the more expensive X60 Ultra Complete could improve things further. So far, cable handling has been encouraging. Cables have not been getting stuck as I expected they might, which is particularly important because loose charging cables and wires are common obstacles in a home. A robot vacuum that constantly needs to be rescued from tangled cables defeats the purpose of having an automated cleaner in the first place.
Dreame uses AI-powered obstacle recognition alongside 3D sensing to identify objects in the robot’s path. The company claims that the system can recognise more than 280 types of objects, helping it navigate around everyday obstacles. However, no obstacle-avoidance system is infallible, and performance can vary depending on a cable’s thickness, colour and position. This is an encouraging improvement over the problems I experienced with the L40 Ultra AE.
The Retractable Sensor and Changing Lights Look Pretty Cool
Robot vacuums do not usually have much going on visually, but the X60 Ultra Complete has a design detail that genuinely caught my attention. Its retractable LiDAR sensor moves up and down depending on what the robot is doing, and the lights around it change as well. It is a small thing, but it looks pretty cool in person. The retractable sensor serves a practical purpose. By lowering its profile, the robot can navigate underneath furniture that might be difficult to reach with a conventional raised navigation turret. The overall body is just 7.95cm tall, although you will still need to check the clearance under your furniture before expecting it to fit everywhere.
The robot also features extendable side brushes and mop pads designed to improve coverage along edges and corners. Its retractable legs help it cross obstacles, with Dreame claiming support for single steps up to 4.5cm and certain double-layer thresholds up to 8.8cm. These features make the X60 Ultra Complete feel more advanced than a conventional robot vacuum. They are not just cosmetic additions, although the moving sensor and changing lights certainly make it more interesting to watch. I love these little touches because they make the X60 Ultra Complete feel like a proper flagship. The design is not just about looks; some of the engineering also serves a practical purpose.
The Dock Looks More Premium Than Ever
One thing that genuinely stood out to me about the Dreame X60 Ultra Complete is its dock. Having tested the L40 Ultra AE and L50s Pro Ultra, I felt their docks looked quite similar. The one on the X60 Ultra Complete, however, feels like a noticeable step up in terms of design. It looks more premium, feels better suited to a flagship product, and has the kind of finish that makes you feel you are paying for something at the top end of the market.
Of course, a dock is not just about looks. It automatically empties the robot’s onboard dustbin into a dust bag, refills its water supply, washes the mop pads with water heated to 100°C and dries them with hot air. It also supports automatic cleaning-solution dispensing, reducing the amount of manual maintenance involved in regular use. The robot itself has a relatively small 235ml onboard dustbin, so it relies heavily on the dock to empty collected debris. That is part of the automated experience, but you will still need to maintain the dock, refill water and replace consumables when required. You will also need to set aside enough space for the unit, particularly if you want easy access to its tanks and dust bag. The dock finally feels as premium as the flagship robot it houses, and that matters when the product costs well over Rs 1 lakh and more importantly, it combines that premium appearance with the automation that makes a robot vacuum genuinely convenient.
Battery Life: What My Testing Revealed
Battery performance is important because a robot vacuum should be able to clean your home without constantly needing to recharge. During my testing, one cleaning cycle took around 45 minutes and consumed approximately 21% battery. In another test covering our 250-square-foot studio, the battery dropped from 100% to 50% over 1 hour and 54 minutes.
These results give us a useful idea of how the robot performs in my space, although battery consumption can vary depending on the suction level, cleaning mode, mopping settings and the amount of dirt it encounters. The time taken also matters: a robot that uses less battery but takes longer to complete a cleaning session is not necessarily more convenient for everyone. For context, I observed around 50% battery consumption over 1 hour and 54 minutes in our studio with the Dreame L40 Ultra AE. These figures are not directly comparable unless the cleaning settings and conditions are identical, but they provide a reference point from my earlier testing. The battery results look reasonable for the area I tested, but I would not call them exceptional just yet. I would want to test more cleaning cycles and settings before making a firm judgement about overall battery efficiency.
The App Is Feature-Rich, but It Could Be Simpler
The companion app is an important part of the experience because it gives you control over room-by-room cleaning, schedules, cleaning history and other settings. The X60 Ultra Complete also supports voice control through compatible assistants, including Alexa, Siri and Google Home. However, the software experience is not necessarily as effortless as the cleaning itself. The app can feel crowded, with settings spread across multiple menus, and finding a particular option may take more navigation than expected. The built-in voice controls also do not offer the flexibility of a fully conversational assistant, so I would not buy this product expecting to control every aspect of cleaning through natural-language commands.
Dreame has added plenty of features, but the challenge is making them accessible without overwhelming users. The ability to create routines and customise cleaning is valuable, but these options should be easy to discover, especially for someone using a robot vacuum for the first There is room for improvement in how those controls are organised. A premium product should make advanced features accessible without turning simple tasks into a search through multiple menus.
Dreame X60 Ultra Complete vs L50s Pro Ultra and L40 Ultra AE
Having tested all three models, I can see how Dreame’s robot vacuum experience has evolved. The L40 Ultra AE offered an appealing design and was easy to operate, but I faced issues with small objects getting stuck, the brush falling off twice, slow mapping and battery drain while the robot was idle. It also struggled with cleaning side skirts.
The L50s Pro Ultra was a more convincing experience. Its 30,000Pa claimed suction delivered strong vacuuming and mopping, and its handling of hair and small objects was better in my experience. The dirty-water tank lasted around seven to eight days, battery life was impressive in my testing, and the app and mapping experience improved. However, it occasionally stopped during cleaning or failed to return to the dock, and it still struggled with side skirts.
The X60 Ultra Complete raises the bar with 35,000Pa of claimed suction, a retractable navigation sensor, a slimmer body and more advanced obstacle avoidance. Its ability to map while cleaning feels more convenient, cable handling has been encouraging, and the dock is easily the most premium-looking of the three. However, the mopping leaves the floor wetter than I would like, and the app still feels cluttered and the dirty water tank lasts around 2-3 days. The X60 Ultra Complete feels like a meaningful step forward, particularly in design and convenience. However, I would not call it a flawless upgrade. Its cleaning performance is strong, but there is still room for improvement in mopping and software.
Verdict: A Premium Robot Vacuum With Plenty Going for It
The Dreame X60 Ultra Complete has delivered good vacuuming and mopping performance in my testing so far. Its ability to map while cleaning, encouraging cable avoidance, retractable sensor, slim design and premium-looking dock make it an appealing option for people who want to automate as much of their household cleaning as possible.
My experience with the L40 Ultra AE and L50s Pro Ultra gave me specific things to look for, particularly small objects getting stuck, brush problems, mapping time and unexpected interruptions. So far, the X60 Ultra Complete has made a positive impression, especially when it comes to cleaning and cable handling. The dock looks and feels like a genuine flagship component, and the moving sensor with changing lights adds a nice touch. It is not perfect, though. The mopping leaves the floor a little too wet, the app could be more intuitive, and the small onboard dustbin makes the robot dependent on its dock. Battery consumption has been reasonable in my tests.
At close to Rs 1.3 lakh, the X60 Ultra Complete needs to offer more than a long specification sheet. It needs to reduce the amount of attention you give to cleaning, and my experience so far suggests it is moving in the right direction. If you want a premium robot vacuum with strong cleaning performance, advanced navigation and a dock that looks as good as it works, the X60 Ultra Complete is worth considering. Just be prepared to pay flagship money, and keep in mind that there is still room for improvement in the mopping finish and app experience.
