Dreame X60 Max Ultra robot vacuum named top carpet performer for 2026

Mashable’s senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart reviewed the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, pricing it at $1,699.99 and describing it as the most powerful robot vacuum for carpet currently available. The unit combines dual brush rolls, heated mopping and high suction (close to the Roborock Saros 20’s 36,000 Pa) and proved especially effective on pet hair, carpet fibers and even tiny debris such as Goldfish crackers. Stodart’s testing spanned several months, including daily use and specific challenges that highlighted the vacuum’s ability to capture invisible pet hair and large tufts of cat fur.

In a broader market context, recent buyer guides note that robot vacuums have shed their reputation for being overpriced and underperforming, with several models now offering high‑end features at more competitive prices. The Dreame X60 Max Ultra appears to set a new benchmark for carpet cleaning performance, though its premium price may limit adoption to consumers willing to invest in top‑tier home‑tech.