Dreame X50 Ultra Review (2026): Hot Water Washing & MopExtend Test

Dreame X50 Ultra Review

The Mop Master: Hot Water Washing & MopExtend 3.0

If you have tiled floors or a messy kitchen, the Dreame X50 Ultra might just be the best investment of 2026. While other robots focus on suction, Dreame focuses on scrubbing.

The X50 Ultra introduces two game-changing features: a mechanical arm that extends the mop into corners, and a base station that washes the pads with 140°F (60°C) hot water to dissolve grease.

⚙️ Quick Specs

• Suction: 11,500Pa
• Mop Tech: MopExtend™ 3.0
• Washing: 140°F Hot Water
• Navigation: LiDAR + AI Action
• Carpet: Removes Mops Automatically
• Base: Auto-Refill & Drain Ready

1. MopExtend 3.0: No Corner Left Behind

The biggest flaw of round robots is that they can't clean square corners. Dreame solved this. When the X50 detects a wall or a chair leg, a mechanical arm physically swings the mop pad out by 4cm.

The Result: In our flour test along baseboards, the X50 cleaned 100% of the edge, whereas standard robots left a 2-inch gap. It's mesmerizing to watch.

2. 140°F Hot Water Hygiene

Cold water smears oil; hot water dissolves it. The Dreame X50 base station heats water to 140°F before washing the mop pads.

Why does this matter? If your robot cleans up soy sauce or olive oil spills in the kitchen, washing with cold water just spreads bacteria. Our swab tests showed significantly less bacteria on the X50 pads compared to competitors using cold water.

3. 11,500Pa Suction Power

While slightly lower than the Roborock S9, 11,500Pa is still massive overkill for most homes. It easily lifted sand, rice, and pet hair from our test carpets.

However, its AI obstacle avoidance (Action AI) is slightly more aggressive. It gets closer to objects than Roborock, which means it cleans better but occasionally nudges slippers.

✔ The Pros

• MopExtend reaches 100% of corners.
• Hot water washing keeps pads sanitary.
• Leaves mops in base when vacuuming carpets.
• Sleek, premium design.

✖ The Cons

• App UI is more complex than Roborock.
• Slightly slower mapping speed.

The Smart Home Tips Verdict

The Dreame X50 Ultra is the best robot mop of 2026.

If your home is mostly hard floors (tile, wood, laminate), prioritize this over the Roborock. The hot water washing is a game-changer for hygiene.

FAQ: Dreame X50 Ultra

Does it come with a detergent dispenser?

Yes, the X50 Ultra has a dedicated slot for detergent. It automatically mixes the solution with the water, so you don't have to measure it manually.

Can it be connected to plumbing?

Yes, Dreame sells an optional "Water Hookup Kit" that connects the base station directly to your home's water lines for fully automated refilling and draining.

Roborock or Dreame? The choice is tough. See how the Dreame X50's hot water washing stacks up against the Roborock S9's suction power in our main comparison:

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