Dreame's new Matrix10 Ultra takes robovac smarts to the next level

The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra is a premium robovac that offers a meaningful step up in navigation, obstacle avoidance and overall polish compared to earlier models. In daily use it delivered excellent vacuuming and mopping across hard floors, carpet and rugs, all while being impressively quiet. Its party tricks, like jukebox style mop pad swapping, 4.2cm step climbing and the ability to spot 240+ objects with its cameras, make the Matrix10 unusually capable in messy, complex homes. The main caveats are the high asking price, spare parts availability and very minor app quirks. Overall, if you want a set-and-forget flagship robovac that can dodge cables, pets and other chaos without getting stuck, plus has mopping option not found anywhere else, the Matrix10 Ultra is one of the best-value high-end options available.

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  Automatic multi-set mop pad swapping

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  4.2cm step climbing

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  Impressive object recognition

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  Expensive and hard to buy in ...