Probably, robotic arms in Roborock Saros Z70 and in the announced Dreame model can be positioned as the most sensational innovation of 2025.
However, WaterRecycle system in 3i robot is no less amazing. Its station condenses clean water from the air. Moreover, it thoroughly cleans and reuses dirty water.
In fact, base provides the fully cleaning automation without the hassle of connecting to the water supply and sewerage system.
Probably, in the near future these functions will become commonplace, but for now they significantly increase the model price. Therefore, the list of new superb robots with improved traditional options is much longer. Almost all top lists this year contain Dreame X50 Ultra and Mova P10 Pro Ultra. For reference, Mova is a sub-brand to Dream. In fact, their models are very similar, but Mova robots are several times cheaper. For example, depending on the region, the price of Dreame X50 Ultra varies from $ 1,350 to $ 1,700 or £ 1,150 in UK. Mova P10 Pro Ultra is offered at a price starting from $ 450 and does not exceed $ 650. Of course, this huge difference is slightly intriguing and requires analysis.
The main specs of Mova P10 Pro Ultra correspond to the premium level:
– 13,000Pa – power suction;
– all-in-one docking station (auto emptying, water filling, adding cleaners, cleaning / drying the mop pads).
Technologies:
– lifts the mop pads 10.5mm above the carpet;
– built-in RGB camera with 3D structured light (3D scanning) precisely detects up to 70 kinds of objects;
– FlexReach extending side brush and mop pad efficiently cleans corners and beneath low furniture;
– pet-friendly features (video monitoring);
– voice control with ‘Hey Mova’ virtual assistant.
Vacuuming
Until recently, the price of models with similar specs and functionality reached $ 1,000. In fact, the P10 Pro Ultra became the first premium model in the mid-budget segment. As a result, the superb price-quality ratio ensured its huge popularity.
For cleaning hard floors and carpets, the model uses a conventional main brush and floating brush-roll housing with a single side brush.
Of course, evaluating cleaning performance is always subjective. However, the model copes well even with mid-pile carpets. In fairness, thorough cleaning of long-pile carpets still requires special detergents and vacuums.
When tested, the model demonstrates an excellent flow rate, which reaches 20 CFM (cubic feet per minute). For reference, the premium Roborock Saros 10R (~ $ 1,600) provides only 15 CFM. But their suction power in specs is 13,000 Pa and 22,000 Pa, respectively. This paradox requires clarification.
Simply put, suction power characterizes the vacuum’s ability to create a pressure difference to lift air with dust from the surface. Airflow is the air volume moved by a vacuum per unit of time, measured in CFM. It depends on the motor power, the design of its air pathways, filters, and bag or canister.
Thus, suction creates the pressure difference to lift dirt from the surface, and but airflow carries the dirt into the dustbin. To put it very simply, suction is force and airflow is volume, and both are needed for effective cleaning. A well-designed vacuum has an optimal balance between them.
For curious users, the Internet offers calculators for converting them:
CFM=(Pa∗A)/471.9474, where CFM is the flow rate, Pa is the pressure in Pascal, and ‘A’ is the area in square feet of the opening through which the air is flowing.
Key Features
For navigation, the P10 Pro Ultra uses a spinning LiDAR sensor on the top, which provides mapping and traditionally reliable obstacle avoidance.
A set of front-mounted obstacle avoidance sensors includes a camera, structured light sensors, and an LED light for cleaning in the dark or under furniture.
Thanks to superb energy efficiency, a full charge of 5,200 mAh battery provides cleaning of more than 2,150 ft² with an average figure in the industry of just over 1,000 ft². By comparison, the more expensive Roborock Saros 10R’s battery only provides a little over 1,200 ft². According to this criterion, the model rightfully claims the champion title.
Mopping system supports all the top-tier features, using two spinning mop pads with controlled water dispensing. Of course, the robot automatically lifts them above the carpet, ensuring wet wiping of floors and vacuuming carpets in one cycle. What’s more, one of its mop pads automatically extends near walls for better edge coverage. This option is controlled with the app.
The multifunctional auto dock of the Mova P10 Pro Ultra supports all popular functions, including emptying the on-board dustbin, filling the on-board container with clean water, washing and drying the mop pads.
In addition, the detergent filling and a dirty water sensors make maintenance easier.
Mova’s app also fully corresponds to the premium level, offering almost all the basic (multi-level mapping, virtual barriers, carpet boost, etc) and advanced (virtual assistant, voice activation, pet-related features) options.
Compared to more expensive competitors, the P10 Pro Ultra falls slightly behind in only a few areas, including dried stain mopping and carpet cleaning from pet hair.
ProLeap system and VersaLift tech
ProLeap System (threshold handling), VersaLift (retractable LiDAR), Vormax suction tech (TurboForce motor 6th with 20,000 Pa suction power) and advanced DuoBrush system (tangle-fighting design for hairs up to 11.8″) ensure place in the list of the most innovative models for Dreame X50 Ultra.
Additionally, the robot extends both its brush and mop for cleaning in the corners and low spaces. Unfortunately, the price tag of over $ 1,500 also matches this level.
New ProLeap climbing system ensures overcoming of two-tiered thresholds totaling up to 6 cm / 2.36″. But the distance between the two tiers must be at least 4 cm. For single-tier threshold max the height reaches 4.2 cm, which is an industry record. For comparison, the Roborock Saros is limited to 30mm / 1.18″ vertically. The robot solves this problem using two mechanisms on the sides with eccentrics.
Probably, over time, robots will learn to overcome the steps of stairs, but for now this is a proto-technology. Of course, it’s useful for homes with elevated thresholds, but they are usually absent in standard apartments. Builders limit their height to prevent people from tripping over thresholds that are too high. But, of course, overcoming stair climbs will significantly increase the level of automation of cleaning in multi-story apartments.
Retractable LiDAR seems like a more pragmatic innovation. As known, cleaning hard-to-reach places under low-profile furniture is one of the main bonuses of robot vacuums. Of course, their height directly affects accessibility for ‘low-clearance’ cleaning. Unfortunately, the LiDAR for most effective navigation is located on the top and increases the height. Retractable LiDAR has become a superb compromise. VersaLift lowers the robot’s height from 111mm with LiDAR raised to 89mm when it’s down.
X50 Ultra features
New DuoBrush System is an one-piece dual roller module is tapered on one end.
Testing has demonstrated the high performance of this design.
For mopping, the X50 Ultra uses a standard two-spinning mop pad design with electronically controlled water dispensing. An automatically extending mop pad increases edge coverage. Of course, the robot lifts the mop pads over 10mm above the carpet. However, the robot also has the vacuuming option without mop pads, which are detachable with a magnetic system on the base.
Compared to the Dreame X40 Ultra, the dock washes the mop pads with hotter water (80°/176F vs 70°/158F). In addition, it uses the new self-cleaning AceClean DryBoard system with a sprayer and a new filtration systems.
According to the company, the AI software of obstacle avoidance system is trained on 200 objects. Together with 3D structured light, it’s one of the most productive in the industry.
Like the X40 Ultra, the X50 has a 6400 mAh battery, cleaning up to 1,130 ft² on a single charge.
The X50 Ultra is the first Dreame robot with a voice assistant built in. This version also supports the Matter standard, smartwatch and phone widgets. Of course, the new flagship has virtual barriers, advanced scheduling, and many pet-related features using camera.
Conclusions
The list of real bonuses includes (Dreame X50 Ultra vs Mova P10 Pro Ultra):
– 20,000 Pa vs 13,000 Pa suction power.
But Mova P10 confidently surpasses in flow rate, which reaches 20 CFM (cubic feet per minute) vs13.5 CFM in Dreame;
– threshold crossing (max height) – 6 cm / 4.2 cm with ProLeap System vs 2.2 cm.
This innovation promises in the future the ability of robotic vacuums to ‘walk’ on the steps of stairs, automatically cleaning even multi-story apartments. But frankly speaking, the height of the thresholds of almost all modern apartments rarely exceeds even 1 cm;
– min clearance – 89 mm without LiDAR (VersaLift tech) vs 97 mm.
This bonus will certainly be useful to owners of furniture with a height above the floor from 89 mm to 97 mm.
Thе list of the X50 Ultra’s pros can be expanded by the DuoBrush and self-cleaning AceClean DryBoard system.
Sure, the ProLeap System, VersaLift and 20,000 Pa suction power are impressive, but the three-fold price difference (~$ 1,500 vs $ 500) seems too big. However, the price is unlikely to stop progressives and perfectionists with a good budget. But for pragmatists, the Mova P10 Pro Ultra with its superb price-quality ratio may be the perfect choice.
This video demonstrates the super capabilities of the new Dreame X50 Ultra.
