Dreame L60 Pro Ultra Review: A Powerful Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo

Introduction

The Dreame L60 Pro Ultra is a robot vacuum and mop combo that sits at the top of Dreame’s new L60 lineup. The L60 series follows the successful L50 Ultra, and the Pro Ultra model pushes into more premium territory, both in features and price. After several weeks of hands-on testing, this model has secured a very high place on our top 20 robot vacuums list. In this review, we cover what we really liked about this model, as well as some weaknesses we noticed.

Who the Dreame L60 Pro Ultra Is For

This robot vacuum is designed for homes that need strong vacuuming performance combined with capable mopping. It handles debris of many different sizes on both hard floors and carpet, making it a versatile choice for mixed flooring. The low profile of 89 mm, which is lower than average, helps the robot access space under low furniture like sofas and beds.

The L60 Pro Ultra is also a strong option for homes with pets. In our pet hair pickup test, it removed 93.5% of the hairs, which is a great score compared to the average of 82%. The anti-tangle brush system also performed exceptionally well, with 0% of hairs tangling around either the main brush or the side brush.

Main Strengths

The L60 Pro Ultra is a strong vacuum cleaner. Dreame says it has 35,000 pascals of suction, and in our suction bench test, it scored above average. It also performed well in our airflow test, which we often associate with stronger real-world vacuuming performance. In our carpet deep clean test, the L60 was able to remove 90% of the sand, which is much higher than the average.

The brush design uses Dreame’s HyperReam Duo Brush, which is really two brushes that roll counter to one another to funnel hair into the dustbin so it doesn’t wrap around the brushes. The side brush also has an anti-tangle feature and extends into corners. In our anti-tangle test using 7-inch hair, the L60 achieved 0% tangling, much better than the average of 26%.

Obstacle avoidance is another big pro. The L60 uses an AI-powered camera in combination with dual laser 3D structured light and an LED light assist. The system performed exceptionally well in all of our standard tests and in our torture test, successfully avoiding 22 out of 24 possible objects. This was even better than the L50’s high score.

The L60 Pro Ultra is also equipped with Dreame’s new ProLeap threshold climbing hardware. This system is rated to clear a tiered threshold of up to 88 mm tall with the first step being 45 mm. In our studio test, the L60 was able to cross a single threshold of 51 mm, which is higher than its official rating.

Dock features are another pro. The station washes the mops at 212°F and dries them with hot air. It automatically empties the robot’s dustbin into a disposable bag and supports fast charging. It automatically mixes detergent into the water tank, and the robot can leave its mop pads in the dock automatically for vacuum-only runs.

The mopping features are also a highlight. The L60 family uses dual spinning mop pads, and the Pro Ultra model uses hot water to mop the floor. The robot heats the water to 40°C, which is 104°F, and the hot water helps break down and remove messes. The mop pads can lift 10.5 mm, letting the robot clean a mix of hard floors and carpets in a single pass without getting the carpet wet.

The app is one of our favorites in the industry. It has a number of features for room and cleaning customizations, no-go zones, map editing, and scheduling. The camera on the obstacle avoidance system is accessible through the app, so you can use it for remote viewing and driving the robot. The app also has more detailed features like a setting to clean in the same direction as the floor, which minimizes the appearance of streaks. You can integrate the robot with third-party voice assistants, but it also has an onboard assistant for voice commands, and the robot is Matter compatible.

Things to Consider Before Buying

While the mopping features themselves are very robust, mopping performance was a little mixed. It did a good job in our dried stain test, scoring above the average, but it used a lot more water than we like. Overly wet floors can lead to streaking when they dry. When we combine the stain cleaning with the water penalty score, the combined mopping score was a little below the average. You can set the water flow to a lower setting to help with this.

Navigation efficiency was a little lower than average. This robot uses Dreame’s VersaLift retracting lidar, which drops into the robot’s body when it senses low clearances. This helps the robot bring its profile down so it can access under tight spaces, but the routing efficiency was a little lower than average, meaning the robot can take a little longer to route a path.

Battery efficiency was also a little under the average. The Pro Ultra uses a larger battery pack than the other L60 models, likely to accommodate the water heating feature in the mop. Between the slightly low scores in navigation and battery efficiency, the robot covered a smaller area per charge than the average. With a recharge and resume feature, this is not likely to be a huge dealbreaker for most homes. But if you have a large floor plan or a lot of carpet, which can drain a battery faster, it is something to consider.

Buying Advice

The Dreame L60 Pro Ultra is a new release, so there aren’t a lot of user reviews yet. For the time being, it has secured itself a very high place on our top 20 robot vacuums list. With a powerful vacuum, high-performing obstacle avoidance, high threshold climbing, and a low profile, this is an agile and effective floor cleaner.

Conclusion

The L60 Pro Ultra is a well-rounded robot vacuum and mop combo that excels at vacuuming, obstacle avoidance, and threshold climbing. The mopping performance and navigation efficiency have minor drawbacks, but they are not likely to be dealbreakers for most homes. If you’re looking for a capable and feature-rich robot vacuum, the L60 Pro Ultra is worth serious consideration.