F9, D9, L10 Pro, Z10 Pro

Dreame would have remained a run-down aerodynamic laboratory if it hadn’t been taken over by Xiaomi in 2017. The company focused on the development of robotic vacuum cleaners and, under the strict guidance of an older comrade, made a loud statement in 2020. The cunning Chinese took the slightly outdated Xiaomi Mijia 1C, put a top-end battery on it, finalized the mapping and released it under the name Dreame F9. It still remains one of the best visual navigation robots. Dreame then released its first lidar robot, the Dreame D9. The motor has become more powerful, the tank is larger, and in memory there was already a place for several room maps. But the real breakthrough was the extreme models in the manufacturer’s line — Dreame L10 Pro and Dreame Z10 Pro. They installed a powerful motor and an object recognition system, and for the Z10 they also developed a self-cleaning station. This is one of the most attractive offers of 2021.

I have outlined the general picture, now I need to understand in detail how these robots differ and which one is better.

How it works

Dreame vacuum cleaners work on the same principle: the end brush sweeps the debris under the bottom, the turbo brush throws it further into the air duct, and the vacuum motor draws all the dirt into the built-in dust collector. At the same time, any of the robots can mop the floors with a static mop.

Only the Dreame Z10 Pro stands out against the general background. It not only collects dust in the dust collector, but also empties it on its own at the self-cleaning station.

Navigation

The next point of comparison is navigation. The algorithm for constructing a route for robots is the same — moving in zigzags with a control passage along the walls. Assistants clean the apartment according to the built map, go through the entire available area and do not leave passes. But the technology of building a map and detecting obstacles is different.

Dreame F9 reads the outlines of the ceilings with a camera, then compares the received data with the readings of the gyroscope and optical rangefinder, and displays the projection of the apartment on the smartphone screen. With each next cleaning, the map becomes more and more accurate, then the robot remembers it and divides it into rooms. When faced with obstacles, the Dreame F9 focuses only on the readings of the bumper with IR sensors, so it forgets to sweep around the legs of chairs, flower pots and other objects on the floor.

Dreame D9 is equipped with a lidar instead of an overview camera, so it draws a finished map immediately after the first cleaning. Up to 3 cards are stored in memory, so Dreame D9 is suitable for multi-level houses. Lidar accurately determines the coordinates of surrounding objects and helps to clean areas around boxes and chairs.

Dreame L10 Pro and Dreame Z10 Pro, in addition to lidar, are equipped with a 3D sensor that recognizes objects. These robots avoid contact with socks, shoes, excrement and other problematic obstacles. The number of spatial collisions is reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is increased.

By the way, all Dreame robots, even the most high-tech ones, are afraid of black carpets. This is a generic disease of all Xiaomi vacuum cleaners. It can be cured only with a band-aid — just glue the fall sensors.

Application functions

Dreame robots are controlled using the MiHome app.

In the map editor, you can change the boundaries of rooms, give them familiar names, set virtual walls, target zones and two types of forbidden areas: for dry cleaning or for wet cleaning. You can also choose the number of passages for each room.

Additionally, you can adjust the suction power and wetting intensity; make a schedule with the choice of the right rooms; activate do not disturb mode, resume cleaning after recharging and increase power on carpets; view cleaning history; track the wear of accessories; choose a voice package.

All robots speak Russian well and are friends with Alice.

Dry cleaning

The working accessories of the compared models are the same, only the suction power is different.

For Dreame F9 it is 2500 Pa. This is enough to pick up wool, sand and grains from smooth floors, as well as for surface cleaning of carpets.

Dreame D9 has a slightly higher suction power — 3000 Pa, but this practically does not affect the quality of cleaning. The only difference is that the Dreame D9 is slightly better at pulling sand out of the cracks in the tiles.

Dreame L10 Pro and Dreame Z10 are equipped with a 4000 Pa motor, and here the difference with their predecessors is already noticeable. The tenth models suck out debris from cracks up to 8 mm deep, pick up pebbles and fragments of the designer from the floor, pull sand and dust out of the carpet.

All Dreame robots handle hair very well, but in Dreame L10 Pro and Dreame Z10 the hair is almost not wrapped around the brush. This is achieved by self-cleaning ribs installed in the socket.

Wet cleaning

The wet cleaning system is the same for all models: a mop with a built-in reservoir and pump is installed under the bottom. Water flows through three nozzles, and the amount of wetting can be adjusted in the application, but even at the maximum level, the water supply rate is quite low. Therefore, robots will not cope with old stains, but they will be able to wipe footprints and remove surface dust.

Only the volume of the tank differs. At Dreame F9, 200 ml of water is placed in it, which is enough for 50–70 squares. Dreame D9 and Dreame L10 Pro with a 270 ml tank can process up to 100 sq. m. without refueling. At Dreame Z10, due to the peculiarities of docking with the station, the tank volume was reduced to 150 ml, therefore, more than 40 sq. m. from one start, he will not wash.

Consumables

Spare accessories for the Dreame range are easy to find. There are many stores on Aliexpress that offer replacement brushes, filters, turbo brushes, microfibers, base bags, etc. Below is a small table with links to stores where you can purchase consumables.

Which Dreame robot vacuum cleaner should I choose?

We have looked at the main differences between robots, now we need to decide which one to choose. Everything here will depend on your goals and capabilities.

If you have a low level of pollution in your house, and financial possibilities are limited to 17-18 thousand, then Dreame F9 will be the best solution.

Best price for Aliexpress

Dreame D9 is an intermediate option that can only be recommended to those who don’t give a damn about object recognition and for whom it is fundamentally important to save a couple of thousand.

The fact is that Dreame D9 costs 26 thousand rubles, which is only 2 thousand cheaper than the more powerful and technological Dreame L10 Pro.

I think it’s better to add a little and take the robot of the 10th series for 28 thousand. It will become an indispensable assistant in homes with animals and children. He will go around toys and excrement, clean carpets with high quality.

Well, for those who are not constrained by funds, the best choice is Dreame Z10 Pro for 40 thousand rubles. It not only recognizes objects and does deep cleaning of carpets, but also collects garbage in a 4-liter bag at the station. Ideal for allergy sufferers or people with ultra-high employment.

This is the end of the rating of Dreame robot vacuum cleaners. Today, this is the entire model range of the company, if it was interesting to read, write which model you would choose yourself, and if you use the devices of this company, also write, it will be interesting to read your personal user review. Well, do not forget to subscribe to the Youtube channel so as not to miss the reviews of new products.

Dreme (translated as «dream») was founded in 2015 by a young engineer from China — Yu Hao, who had already collaborated with Boeing on his own project. Therefore, the company specializes in the production of high quality cleaning devices using aerospace technology. Research and development personnel make up to 80% of the company’s staff. It is led by former members of the research team of Tsinghua University. The company’s goal was to «improve the quality of life of users around the world.» The company has repeatedly received awards at the most prestigious technical exhibitions.

In 2017, Dreame joined the Xiaomi ecosystem as a sub-brand and leading company for smart household cleaners (vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners). Xiaomi Dreame has created a series of important inventions and registered more than 150 patents, such as high-speed motor, monocular machine vision, SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) and multi-layer cyclone air separation, several of these patents are world-leading.

In 2018, the Xiaomi Dreame V9 cordless vacuum cleaner was released, which became the best-selling cordless vacuum cleaner in China.

In 2020, Dreame’s first robot vacuum cleaner was the F9 model, which received impressive performance and an attractive price. After this triumph, the line of Xiaomi Dreame robotic vacuum cleaners is actively expanding.

The entire line of Dreame robots

Good build quality, high suction power, above average cleaning efficiency, navigation — that’s what distinguishes Dreame robots. Let’s take a look at the models that have already been released, as well as those that are not yet in widespread use.

Before looking at the lineup, let’s see what is the most significant difference between them and what you are looking for in the first place.

Budget option — Dreame F9. This is the only model in the line that focuses on the built-in camera.

One of the best prices on the market — Dreame D9. If you don’t need either collision avoidance technology or a self-emptying container system, the D9 is a great choice.

Dreame L10 Pro is one of the budget options on the market that allows you to avoid objects, but does not support a self-emptying base.

Next up is the Dreame Z10 Pro, a top notch model. It supports self-emptying system, has strong suction and 3D sensor. For people who have to deal with a lot of dust or pet hair, a robot that empties itself is a must, but you have to be prepared to spend more on it.

Finally, Dreame W10 is a mop robot with a vacuuming capability, which is different from previous robots that are first a vacuum cleaner and then a mop. Vice versa.

Which Dreame robot vacuum do you need?

First of all, all Dreame robots have the ability to map and move in straight lines, methodically covering the entire cleaning area. They are all lidar controlled except for the F9 with some additions such as the 3D sensor in the L10 Pro and Z10 Pro.

is controlled by gyroscope and camera. It is not as efficient as lidar, but coverage is close to 100%.

there is a lidar that scans the surroundings.

L10 Pro and Z10 Pro are additionally equipped with a front 3D sensor that recognizes objects.

W10 is first a robot for washing floors, and only then a vacuum cleaner.

The most significant difference between them is navigation. Yes, the map built by F9 is not that accurate, but its coverage is quite good.

Robots controlled by lidar treat objects more carefully, which makes navigation easier. However, the D9 and W10 do not see small objects on the floor and push them, unlike the L10 Pro and Z10 Pro.

Object recognition technology is useful in homes with pet bowls pushed by robots without Lidar non-navigation. Same with shoes and slippers: Robots like the L10 Pro and Z10 Pro will bypass shoes when others pick them up and drag them around the room. Another thing is that slippers and bowls can be removed. It’s a matter of choice.

Each Dreame can be controlled via an app connected via Wi-Fi. None of them has a remote control, like most modern robots — as unnecessary.

Robots have all the features you would like to see in a modern smart robot such as restricted areas, zoned cleaning and room cleaning. There is also a schedule, cleaning sequence, maintenance information and other options.

Zoned and room cleaning is when you send a robot to clean a specific room or area.

Restricted areas prevent the robot from being in certain areas, such as pet areas or cluttered areas.

The water level and suction power can also be switched on the app.

Later models support saving more than one map and allow you to set zones without a mop.

No Mopping Zones are active only when the Mopping Nozzle is turned on and are designed to bypass carpets when the robot is mopping the floors when the No Mopping Zones completely cover certain areas for the robot.

In addition, the latest models may have additional features. Updates are also coming to the robots.

How well does it wash?

Dreame robots include a water tank and can not only vacuum, but also mop. All have an electric water tank with a pump, so you can control the water level on the app.

F9, D9, L10 Pro and Z10 Pro have a very similar mopping system, so these four robots mop the same. The difference between these four is the size of the water tank. The Z10 Pro has the smallest water tank, which means less coverage. If the area is large, you will need to fill the tank with water during cleaning. For homes with carpets, one of these four is best.

If you are looking for a robot that cleans first, take a look at the Dreame W10. Model W10 with self-cleaning station similar to Narwal. For homes with hard floors or no carpet at all, or if you’re looking for a floor cleaning robot, Dreame W10 is the way to go.

One of the best budget robots on the market.

Dreame F9 is the most affordable and the only camera controlled model. Its navigation is not as advanced, but still suitable for small to medium-sized homes.

It is worth noting the lowest profile in the line — the height of F9 — 8.2 cm against 9.6 for other Dreame robots.

It is an alternative to the popular Xiaomi Mijia 1C, even bypassing it in terms of characteristics and build quality, for example, Dreame F9 has a map building function and room division, which is not in 1C.

Affordable Dreame D9

Excellent value for money.

Dreame D9 is one of the most budget-friendly yet powerful and smart robots on the market. It shows excellent cleaning results on both carpets and hard floors.

Navigation is advanced, but it does not see small objects like its brothers and sisters. Suitable for large houses with hard floors and carpets.

Object recognition technology. Great cleaning paired with advanced navigation.

Compared with D9, L10 Pro has stronger suction and 3D sensor for detecting small objects. It also shows the best results when cleaning carpets. The quality of the mop is similar to the D9 as they have the same mopping system. Will cope with a larger area when mopping than the big brother Z10Pro.

Object avoidance technology makes navigation more accurate, and the L10 Pro performs better on carpet than its bigger and smaller brothers.

Difference between L10 Pro and Dreame D9

One of the best robots on the market. Impressive features and excellent owner reviews make this rotota top in the Dreame line and among analogues.

With self-emptying base Dreame Z10 Pro

The

supporting self-cleaning docking station and 3D sensor definitely stand out from the rest of the line with new autonomy and all the latest technologies.

The robot has a smaller water tank, but the battery size and suction power are the same as L10 Pro. In fact, this is a robot very similar to the L10 Pro, supporting a self-emptying base.

A floor cleaning robot that can vacuum Dreame W10

Dreame W10 is the first floor cleaning robot with a self-cleaning base. It has a large stand and two containers for clean and dirty water, with a capacity of 4 liters. The W10 is first and foremost a floor cleaning robot capable of vacuuming.

He has a lidar, but he does not see smaller objects. Suitable for homes with hard floors or for those who primarily need a floor cleaning robot. He knows a lot about this. And there are a lot of such requests.

Which one is better?

The choice can be made based on several criteria, such as budget, space, pets, and your personal needs. I must say that they all collect garbage well and wash the floor. If you’re looking for a performance vacuum, take a look at the F9, D9, Z10 Pro and L10 Pro. If you are looking for a floor cleaning robot, consider purchasing the W10.

For a reasonable price, you can buy an excellent robot — F9, which does not have a 3D sensor, but it cleans carpets and hard floors well, and also washes. A great option for those who need a good robot, without claiming the latest technology. Ideal for apartments and houses up to 150m2.

Pay attention to D9 if you do not want to overpay, but just want a good robot vacuum cleaner with mopping. If you have a complex layout or more than 3 rooms, pay attention to D9, as its navigation is more advanced — laser.

L10 Pro is number one if you need advanced navigation, high power and top performance for the right price. Yes, it does not have a self-draining base, but it has a larger water tank than the Z10 Pro (with a self-draining base), so Dream L10pro will suit homes with more hard floor area. The power of 4000Pa is even higher than some hand-held robots, what to say about robots, many manufacturers do not even post information about the suction power in Pascals. If you need a truly powerful and technological robot — pay attention to L10 Pro. Ideal for pet owners (the robot won’t get caught up in the story) and picks up hair very well.

The Z10 Pro is an option when you don’t have to mop as much, but need a self-emptying base so you don’t have to worry about emptying the dustbin. An excellent choice for pet owners who leave a lot of hair and large homes. In fact, the same L10 Pro, only with a garbage collection base and a smaller water tank.

Dreame W10 is a mop-and-vacuum robot, perfect for homes with hard floors that need to be cleaned regularly.

​Dreme models performed well in terms of energy efficiency, cleaning and mopping. Navigation, a good application and voice assistants are other pluses of these robots. Dreame robots are high-tech vacuum cleaners that are in many ways superior to similar robot vacuum cleaners from other manufacturers.

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At the time of writing, (2022-11-20), Valetudo supports more than 20 different Robots.
If you’re interested in hardware specifics, teardowns and more, check out Dennis Giese’s Vacuum Robot Overview.

Please note that Vacuum Robots tend to look very similar to each other. Before you make any assumptions, please consider
asking in the Telegram Group or on the IRC. You can only brick your robot once.

Unless noted otherwise, you can assume that these robots were tested by us.
HOWEVER if noted otherwise, please be aware that the experience can be bad and not representative for Valetudo.
There may be no one that can help you if something goes wrong. You might even end up with a permanently bricked robot.

Hint:
You can use Ctrl + F to look for your model of robot.
Please make sure to read and understand the information written there.

Xiaomi

Robots sold under the Xiaomi brand are actually made by varying manufacturers.
Don’t assume any compatibility of consumables or other parts as well as rooting instructions.

Xiaomi V1

The Xiaomi V1 is made by Roborock. It is sold as:

This robot never received firmware updates that enable persistent maps. This means that it creates a new one on every cleanup.
There are no virtual walls etc. Do not buy this new. There are much better options.

Rooting is pretty easy if your device was manufactured before 2020-03.
In that case, it only requires a laptop. All warranty seals stay intact.

If your robot is newer than that, full disassembly will be required.

Xiaomi 1C

The Xiaomi 1C is made by Dreame. It is sold as:

There are multiple hardware revisions under the same name. Only the dreame.vacuum.mc1808 is currently supported.

Rooting is pretty easy, only requiring a 3.3v USB UART Adapter and almost no disassembly. All warranty seals stay intact.

Xiaomi 1T

The Xiaomi 1T is made by Dreame. It is sold as:

On initial root, it might be required to do a factory reset so that the device.conf gets regenerated.
Note that that factory reset will also remove Valetudo meaning that you will have to put it back after that.

Xiaomi P2148

The Xiaomi P2148 is made by Dreame. It is sold as:

With its 5.5cm height and 32.3cm diameter, this robot offers a solution for some tricky homes.
As it is china exclusive, spare parts may be hard to find in the rest of the world.

There is no reset button on this robot. Instead, press and hold the two buttons for

Xiaomi Vacuum-Mop P

The Vacuum-Mop P is using the Viomi cloud stack but is actually made by 3irobotix.
There are three robots with different IDs under this name, and they’re all 3irobotix CRL-200S inside.
It’s very confusing. If unsure, please ask us first.

These are sold under the names:

Rooting is pretty easy, only requiring a Linux Laptop and a micro USB cable.
It might be required to remove the battery but that can be done without touching any warranty seals.

Warning:
Unfortunately, there are some unresolved issues with the Mijia STYTJ02YM viomi.vacuum.v8.
It is strongly recommended to not attempt to root the v8 variant to avoid the risk of bricking the robot.

Note:
While Valetudo works with their model firmwares, the recommended rooting procedure is to flash these with a Viomi V6 firmware as that has more features.

Xiaomi Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra

The Xiaomi Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra is made by Dreame. It is sold as:

The Dreame D9 is Dreame’s first ever Lidar-based vacuum robot. It is sold as:

D9 Pro

The Dreame D9 Pro is sold as:

Important note:
Dreame never released any firmware updates for this robot.
However, we were able to port the regular D9 firmware to it, which is a huge improvement over the stock D9 Pro experience.

The Dreame F9 is sold as:

The Dreame L10 Pro is sold as:

The Dreame Z10 Pro is sold as:

The Dreame W10 is sold as:

Rooting is fairly easy, only requiring a 3.3v USB UART Adapter and almost no disassembly. All warranty seals stay intact.

Because of its port placement, it can be a bit difficult to connect the required cables for rooting.
If you’re struggling to do that, consider removing the Lid to gain better access to the connector.

MOVA

MOVA apparently was a rather short-lived sub-brand(?) of Dreame

MOVA Z500

The MOVA Z500 is made by Dreame. It is sold as:

Roborock

The Roborock S5 is sold as:

Rooting is pretty easy, only requiring a Laptop. All warranty seals stay intact.

Roborock S6

The Roborock S6 is sold as:

Important Note:
I do not own this robot. There can be unknown issues with equally unknown solutions.
Not everything might work. The available firmware might be outdated. The experience might be subpar.

Rooting requires full disassembly.

Roborock S6 Pure

The Roborock S6 Pure is sold as:

Roborock S4

The Roborock S4 is sold as:

Roborock S4 Max

The Roborock S4 Max is sold as:

Roborock S5 Max

The Roborock S5 Max is sold as:

Roborock S7

The Roborock S7 is sold as:

Warning:
The VibraRise mop module makes disassembly of this robot difficult and easy to mess up especially for newcomers.

Roborock S7 Pro Ultra

The Roborock S7 Pro Ultra is sold as:

Roborock Q7 Max

The Roborock Q7 Max is sold as:

Viomi

The Viomi V6 is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Viomi SE

The Viomi SE is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Cecotec

The Conga 3290 is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Important note:
Because Congas use a non-miio cloud implementation, getting them to work with Valetudo means reflashing them to a Viomi V6.
That’s possible, because the hardware is exactly the same.

Conga 3790

The Conga 3790 is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Proscenic

The Proscenic M6 Pro is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Important note:
Because Proscenic robots use a non-miio cloud implementation, getting them to work with Valetudo means reflashing them to a Viomi V6.
That’s possible, because the hardware is exactly the same.

Commodore

Someone from Austria seems to have bought the rights to use the long-defunct Commodore brand.
Apparently, the first thing to do with that was to release a line of vacuum robots made by 3irobotix.

Commodore CVR 200

The Commodore CVR 200 is actually a 3irobotix CRL-200S inside. It is sold as:

Important note:
Because Commodore robots use a non-miio cloud implementation, getting them to work with Valetudo means reflashing them to a Viomi V6.
That’s possible, because the hardware is exactly the same.