Dreame’s step-climbing X50 Ultra mopping vacuum is hundreds off

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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a big price cut on a capable robot vacuum and mop hybrid that can scale over short steps and threshold to hunt messes. Dreame’s X50 Ultra is the model that my colleague Jen recommends for hard floors and carpets, and it’s down to $899.99 at Amazon for Prime members (originally $1,599.99, but commonly around $1,100). It’s actually a bit cheaper ($849.99) directly through Dreame’s site if you have a free account there.

The X50 Ultra debuted in early 2025, and still made the cut for Jen’s 2026 list of the best robot vacuums, thanks to its huge list of features that are executed well, for the most part. It’s a great vacuum and mop,...

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