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Flagship Robots Stretch Cleaning Reach While Roller‑Wipe Models Close the Gap

Independent tests show Dreame's foldable cleaning arms extend reach under furniture and into corners, and roller‑wiping midrange models deliver near‑flagship cleaning at much lower cost.

Overview

  • CHIP named the Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete its testsieger on Friday, July 31, 2026, citing foldable cleaning arms that push a 12 cm edge brush and an 18 cm mop pad beyond the robot body to reach edges and slide under low furniture.
  • MOVA's V70 Ultra Complete, launched in May and showcased by home&smart, positions itself as a technical flagship with claimed 40,000 Pa suction, 9 cm obstacle clearance, and extendable side brushes and mop heads that reach up to 12–16 cm.
  • home&smart's testing finds the MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller SA scores 93/100 and costs under €700, with its roller‑wiping system producing stronger results on smooth floors than vibration mops and closing much of the performance gap to pricier flagships.
  • Reviewers note clear trade‑offs: flagship machines add powerful suction, high obstacle‑climbing and extendable arms for corners, while many midrange roller models sacrifice extreme suction and obstacle height for simpler, lower‑cost designs.
  • The market trend reported by reviewers is a bifurcation where manufacturers push mechanical reach and advanced station hygiene at the top end while making roller‑wiping systems standard in affordable models, a shift that should give buyers strong value choices based on floor type and home layout.