A few weeks ago, the Dreame X50 Ultra revolutionized the world of robot hoovers with innovative new features. In addition to impressive climbing properties, the premium robot hoover also offers powerful suction performance and a feature-rich all-in-one station. However, the flagship also comes at a price. If you want almost as much performance at a significantly lower cost and can make a few compromises, you should take a look at the Dreame L50 Pro Ultra. In the Dreame L50 Pro Ultra test, we have checked for you what differences there are and whether the slimmed-down version is also convincing.
Technical data
| Model | Dreame L50 Pro Ultra |
| Dimensions | Robot vacuum cleaner: 350 x 352 x 895 mm Cleaning station: 340 x 457 x 590 mm |
| Suction power | 19,500 pa |
| Water tank volume | Fresh water: 4,500 ml Dirty water: 4,000 ml |
| Dust container volume | Robot dust container: 395 ml Dust bag: 3,200 ml |
| Mopping function | – 2x rotating mops – Liftable to 10.5 mm |
| Battery | – 6,400 mAh – max. running time: 150 min – Charging time complete charge: 270 min |
| AiO station functions | – Suction function – Cleaning function (75°C hot water) – Hot air drying – Automatic addition of cleaning agent – Mops can be deposited – Filling of the robot water tank |
| Navigation | – LiDAR navigation – AI action (3D cameras, ToF, cross laser, LED) |
| Special functions | – Side brush, mop and main brush can be raised – Extendable mop – Extendable side brush |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Dreame |
| Price | € 1,199.00 * |
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Scope of delivery
- Dreame L50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner
- All-in-one station
- 2x dust bag (1x installed)
- 200 ml cleaning solution
- Cleaning brush
- instruction manual
Dreame L50 Pro Ultra Test: A twin of the X50
Experience has shown that robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers make a point of clearly separating the budget versions from the top of their own product range. Just take a look at the Dreame L20 Ultra (Review | € 799.00 *) compared to the Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Gen 2 (Review | € 479.00 *). But Dreame apparently deviates from this concept with the L50 and X50.
The L50 looks like the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete (Review | € 1,499.00 *). Both Robos come in elegant white and score points with their excellent workmanship. They have a clean look on the top. In addition to the company logo, you will only find the extendable LiDAR tower with integrated control unit. You can use the two buttons to start or pause the Robo and send it back to its base.
The magnetically attached lid houses the 395 ml dust container. This corresponds to the dust container of the Dreame X50. It also houses the WiFi LED, which is also used as a reset button. There is also a printed QR code here, which you can use to conveniently add the smart household helper as a new device in the Dreame app. The obstacle detection technology is located on the front.
This section, highlighted in black, is made up of RGB cameras, two cross lasers and an LED light. At the back we find the charging contacts, which are used to charge the battery in the cleaning station. The suction opening, through which the robot’s dust container is extracted, is also located here. There is also a distance sensor on the side of the household helper, which enables precise movements along skirting boards and furniture.
The underside is where things get exciting. This is where those familiar with the X50 will notice a decisive difference. Although the L50 Pro Ultra also has a trick that is designed to make it possible to climb or cross obstacles, the principle differs significantly from that of its big brother. While the X50 comes with extendable legs, the L50 Pro Ultra uses a wheel that is reminiscent of a small windmill.
This is supposed to pull the Robo over obstacles without further ado. The rest looks familiar again. There are two liftable mops, one of which can be extended to clean along skirting boards and furniture. The side brush can also be extended and raised. The equipment is rounded off by the main brush, which consists of a fully rubberized brush and a brush with a combination of rubber and bristles.
Dreame L50 Pro Ultra test: Function-rich cleaning station
The similarities continue when looking at the cleaning station of the L50 Pro Ultra. In terms of appearance, however, it is much easier to distinguish the station from the X50. While the L50 has a smooth front, the X50 has a lamellar structure. The flap on the top gives you access to the two water tanks, which offer space for a maximum of 4,500 ml (fresh water) and 4,000 ml (dirty water).
If you don’t feel like refilling manually, you can also buy and retrofit the Dreame water connection kit (€ 199.00 *). After each cleaning cycle, the robot’s dust container is vacuumed and the dirt is transferred to the dust bag via a chute. The gold-colored cover on the front gives you access to the 3,200 ml dust bag, which should last around 100 days with average use.
There is also a refillable cassette here, which you use to add the cleaning agent that the station automatically adds to the fresh water. In the lower area is the parking lot for the Robo, where it is not only charged. This is also where the Robo’s internal water tank is filled with fresh water and some cleaning solution.
The cleaning unit is also located here. The L50 Pro Ultra uses 75°C hot water to clean the mops and relies on the AceClean DryBoard system. The X50 is slightly ahead here with 80°C hot water. During cleaning, small high-pressure nozzles rinse the dirt out of the mop surfaces.
The station and mops benefit equally from this. As the pads rotate on the tray, they simultaneously remove the dirt that accumulates on them. After thorough cleaning, the pads are dried with hot air to prevent the formation of bacteria and unpleasant odors. Like the Robo itself, the station also impresses with its outstanding build quality.
Dreame L50 Pro Ultra test: Navigation and obstacle detection
One of the things that made the X50 stand out in the test was its innovative extendable LiDAR turret. It is all the more pleasing that we can also find this in the L50 Pro Ultra. As soon as the robot reaches a flat piece of furniture, it can simply retract the tower to get to hard-to-reach places.
Although a Roborock Saros 10R (Review | € 1,299.00 *) is 10 mm smaller with a height of 79 mm, it does not have a LiDAR tower at all. The quality of the laser navigation does not suffer at all from the extendable design. The smart household helper scores points right from the start with fast and detailed mapping. In practice, the Robo also finds its way around perfectly.
It always found its way quickly and purposefully to its station or to specific rooms where I ordered it to clean. When cleaning, he works according to a classic pattern. First, it sweeps around the perimeter of the room and then the inside surfaces in parallel lines. When we talk about the movement of the L50 Pro Ultra, we must of course also mention its climbing capabilities. After all, these were one of the innovative highlights of the X50.
According to Dreame, the smart household helper can overcome obstacles up to 4 cm high. I tried my luck with an edge measuring a good 3 cm. Unfortunately, it was unable to overcome this. Unlike the X50, the L50 Pro Ultra is not able to lift its muzzle. When it comes to obstacle detection, the Dreame once again delivers a good performance. Once again, the manufacturer’s AI Action System is used here.
Several cameras work in conjunction with cross lasers and an LED, which is used in poor lighting conditions. In the test, the Robo was able to reliably detect most obstacles and skilfully avoid them. Minor outliers occurred with extremely flat or small objects such as cables or Lego bricks. Here, the smart household helper sometimes touched or moved the obstacle.
However, as this is still a relatively new product and the camera is also AI-based, future software updates may ensure that the whole thing is perfected. All in all, however, I liked the X50 a little better here. Incidentally, anyone who attaches great importance to reliable obstacle detection should take a look at the Narwal Freo Z Ultra (Review | € 949.00 *).
Dreame L50 Pro Ultra test: App operation
Of course, the Dreame L50 Pro Ultra’s own app for Android and iOS also ensures first-class ease of use. One reason for this is the quick and uncomplicated setup. After just a few minutes, the smart household helper is already set up in your network. The first thing you should do is carry out a quick mapping of your home. Here, the Robo scans its future location and creates a suitable map.
This is also quite quick, as the Dreame neither vacuums nor mops during this time. Once the maiden voyage is complete, you can view the finished map in the app. The Robo automatically creates a floor plan in which it assigns certain areas to rooms. This worked very reliably for me. However, if you have an exotic apartment layout, you may notice deviations. Then you can easily adjust the map including rooms.
And that’s not all. You can also define no-go zones or invisible walls in the map. The setting options are varied, but thanks to the deliberate design of the software, they won’t overwhelm even newcomers. For example, you can adjust the cleaning parameters such as suction power and mopping performance. You can also specify how the smart household helper should behave in certain situations. The best example is the behavior when driving over carpets. You can also set some parameters for the all-in-one station.
Dreame L50 Pro Ultra test: cleaning performance
Of course, vacuuming and mopping performance is still one of the most important virtues of any vacuum and mopping robot. And the L50 Pro Ultra does not disappoint here either. With a suction power of 19,500 pascals, it may be slightly weaker than the X50, but the power is more than enough. Whether hard floor or carpet – the L50 Pro Ultra was convincing on all surfaces and removed a lot of dirt even from long-pile carpets.
Corner cleaning is particularly impressive. This is where the extendable side brush pays off. But the main brush also did an excellent job in the test. As the owner of two long-haired cats and a golden retriever, I know how annoying pet hair on the floor can be. But I also know what a challenge they can be for some robot hoovers.
Not with the Dreame L50 Pro. The main brush with its diagonally arranged fins and double brush design ensures that not a single hair got tangled during the test period. An outstanding performance! And the positive cleaning picture continues when mopping. The smart household helper scored with a great mopping performance, with the water film evenly distributed across the floor.
Conventional stains are easily wiped away, but stubborn stains have to be wiped several times to reach the target. The artificial intelligence does a great job. The L50 Pro Ultra can detect heavy soiling and then automatically mop the affected areas more intensively. But the mops have even more to offer than just powerful mopping performance. On top of that, they can be lifted automatically when the Robo moves over carpets.
Conversely, the L50 Pro Ultra automatically lifts the main brush and side brush when the Robo is only supposed to mop to make the mop pattern even cleaner. The L50 Pro Ultra also comes with a retractable mop. This ensures rimless cleaning along furniture edges and skirting boards. The L50 Pro Ultra really shines when it comes to cleaning and has nothing to hide behind the X50.
Conclusion: Strong and cheaper alternative to the X50 Ultra
The Dreame L50 Pro Ultra proves to be a powerful and price-conscious alternative to the X50 Ultra without making any major compromises. Visually and functionally, it is very similar to the more expensive model, scoring points with a high suction power of 19,500 pascals, clever app control and a sophisticated cleaning station. Particularly impressive are the efficient edge and corner cleaning, the AI-supported mopping performance and the extendable LiDAR turret, which enables precise navigation.
Nevertheless, there are small drawbacks: Obstacle overcoming is not nearly as strong as with the X50 and the obstacle detection could work a little more finely – there would be potential for future software updates here. The Dreame L50 Pro Ultra is an excellent choice for anyone who can live with the minimal compromises and is looking for a powerful device with a more attractive price-performance ratio.
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CONTRA
The Dreame L50 Pro Ultra is an outstanding robot vacuum that can easily keep up with the X50 except for a few minor details.
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