The L10 family of Dreame Tech expands further with the new Dream L10 Prime. A model that is placed in the medium / high range, cheaper even of the Dream L10 Ultra, mainly oriented towards washing floors, but with some compromises. I tried it for a few weeks and I'm telling you about it.
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Dreame L10 Prime Robot Vacuum Cleaner with 7 mm Mop Lifting, Self-Cleaning Mop, LDS Navigation, 4000Pa Suction, 3D Mapping, WiFi/APP/Alexa
449,00€ available
135 used starting at € 354,71
What's in the box?
DreameTech is not very generous in its package, but this also happens on the more expensive models. However, in the package we find everything necessary to use the robot:
- Robot vacuum cleaner
- Charging/self-cleaning base
- Basic power cord
- 2 holders for floor washing mops
- 2 Mops for washing floors
- Rotating brush (to be assembled)
- Multilingual user manual
Dreame L10 Prime robot design and specifications
Il Dream L10 Prime has the classic circular shape of 35cm diameter and 10cm high with a weight of 3.7Kg. It is proposed only in white, classic and discreet.
In the upper part, in addition to the typical turret for the LIDAR sensor which takes care of detecting the environment, there are also three buttons dedicated to the primary functions: on and off; return to the charging base; start spot cleaning. Opening the top cover gives access to the large 350ml powder container and 180ml clean water container.
Frontally we find the optical sensor “High precision 3D” which, in combination with the laser sensor, helps the robot to recognize the various obstacles and prevent them. Of course, there is also the anti-collision bumper which, however, is rarely called into question.
Finally, in the lower part there are the anti-fall and carpet recognition sensors. But above all we find the two rotating mops for washing the floor, the most interesting feature of this robot.
| Dimensions: | 350 x 350 x 103.8 mm |
| Weight : | 3,65 kg |
| Connection Type | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Voltage | 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A |
| Nominal power | 60w |
| Suction power | 4000 Pa |
| Battery Capacity | 5200mAh |
| Dust Tank Capacity | 450ml |
| Capacity of the water tank | N/A |
| Minimum noise | 59 dB |
Design and specifications of the Dreame L10 Prime charging base
| Dimensions: | 340 x 423 x 440 mm |
| Weight : | 5,72 kg |
| Dust container | N/A |
| Clean water tank | 2,7 L |
| Dirty water tank | 2,5 L |
The base of the Dreame L10 Prime has a pleasant, minimal design, but of generous dimensions (42 x 34 x 44 cm) as it houses the two tanks necessary for washing clothes. We save space in height given theabsence of the bag for the dust self-emptying function.
Recharge robots
The base obviously and above all has the charging function. The Dreame L10 Prime has a generous 5.200 mAh battery which guarantees about 210 minutes of autonomy estimated by the house, 150 minutes if you wash and vacuum at the same time. In my home rehearsals where the surface to be cleaned is 80 square meters, set to "high power" suction and with the washing done simultaneously, I returned to base with 49% battery. It is able to clean even medium/large houses without autonomy problems, but it is also able to clean if necessary return to base to recharge and pick up cleaning where you left off.
Washing of mops
Before leaving and at the end of each cleaning, the robot back to base for cleaning mops. Clean water is sent under the mops as they spin and scrub against a rough surface in the base. At the same time, the resulting dirty water is sucked into the dedicated tank. This it is an essential function for robots with spinning mops that are capable of picking up a lot of dirt and therefore need to be washed both after and during house cleaning.
Through the app we can customize the return to base time for self-cleaning, choosing based on the surface washed (from 10 to 35 mXNUMX) or after each room. We can even choose between three levels of cleaning of the cloths.
The internal base where the rollers rub to wash can be easily removed to perform extraordinary maintenance. Through the application it is also possible to take advantage of this function to perform aself-cleaning of the base itself which sends water to the base and then sucks it away.
Wetting the mops
Unlike the "big brothers" the Prime it does not have an internal water tank, then the cloths are wetted before cleaning and whenever returning to base for mop washing. It is possible to choose between three levels of "wet".
Lo disadvantage compared to robots with an internal tank is that the mop does not wet the floor evenly because part of the water is left on the floor. It is therefore advisable to take advantage of a frequent return to base for mop washing.
There is however the advantage to have fewer components that can break or become blocked, because pipes and solenoid valves can actually cause problems over time, especially if we do not use demineralised water.
Drying the mops
At the end of the house cleaning, when the mops have been washed, a blast of hot air is sent to dry them. We can also choose the duration, between 2/4/6 hours even if usually already with 2 hours you get a sufficient result. We will hear a background noise which, however, is acceptable in an environment where one does not usually sleep.
It is also possible deactivate this function, which I strongly advise against. Wet mops are the ideal environment for bacteria and therefore also bad smells and it is essential to dry them as soon as possible.
How does laser navigation work?
Thanks to LiDAR navigation in combination with the SLAM algorithm, Dreame L10 Prime is able to generate very precise 3D maps in seconds. We have proof of this during the initial setup in which the robot immediately recognizes the perimeter of the rooms and shows it in real time on the map.
Il sensor laser instead helps us to recognize and anticipate obstacles: shoes, toys and medium-sized objects in general. Instead, he struggles with smaller objects like electrical wires. It therefore saves us from unpleasant situations in which the robot may have to stop cleaning or even worse. In general, it improves its browsing which is faster.
The great precision allows the robot to move with always optimized paths, saving time, battery and avoiding dragging objects around the house. It is also a prerequisite for .
How do you clean the Dream L10 Prime?
Il Dream L10 Prime with a nominal power of 60W, it reaches a suction pressure of 4000 Pa which is not the highest value on the market but which allows you to obtain excellent results on all surfaces, especially on floors.
Strong suction is essential especially on carpets and rugs, where any type of roller is not sufficient to remove the dirt that lurks between the bristles. The Dream L10 Prime performs well and manages to remove surface dirt from carpets with ease. Furthermore, thanks to the special sensor, the robot automatically recognizes carpets and increase the power to the maximum.
In all situations, the 17 cm wide fully rubberized roller offers a great contribution in effectiveness and minimizes the tangling of hair and hair making it the ideal robot for those who have pets at home.
In general, in all the tests I have carried out, the robot has fared very well with excellent results.
Guarda our review for more details on vacuum and scrubbing tests.
How does he wash the floors Dream L10 Prime?
Unlike Roborock, for washing floors Dreame has opted for the adoption of two spin mops that spin up to 180 times per minute and press down, creating enough friction to remove fresh stains easily. With the driest stains it may be necessary to do a second pass and increase the water level on the mops, but all in all this is also what we do manually.
The difference to the static cloths is huge, but even compared to the vibrating cloths I've tried, there's no story. It is an innovation that (finally) brings floor washing to the level of "manual washing", making up for an aspect in which these robots have often been lacking.
The function that allows you to lift mops up to 7mm, which allows you to keep the dry carpets as well as avoid dragging dirty mops across clean floors. Furthermore, the cloths can be activated only in the rooms where we want to wash.
Il Dream L10 Prime it does not have an internal tank but we can still choose the amount of water to wet the cloth: slightly dry, damp, wet. As the rollers wash the floor, a part of the water remains on the floor, so I advise you on large rooms, to use the maximum quantity.
If necessary, the mop holders can be removed they are attached to the robot magnetically, however the mops are attached to these with a velcro system, so very easy to detach and wash in the washing machine occasionally.
Companion app for Android and Apple
To take advantage of the many functions available, we have acompanion app really well done, perhaps the best together with that of Roborock and which provides many well-organized options. The application is in Italian, albeit with some inaccurate translations, as well as the voice available for the robot's vocal feedback.
Among the innovations that I appreciated is the setting on the cleaning intensity which allows you to carry out more or less distant trajectories depending on the degree of dirt in the house.
The wifi signal strength map is also useful and nice, which can help us identify any problems.
Both for Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), that android we can use the application of the Dreamer or Xiaomi Home.
- Subdivision by rooms
- Subdivision by floors
- Selective cleaning of areas or rooms
- Enabling disabling of areas where to clean or wash
- Virtual walls
- Scheduled cleaning
- Selection of suction power
- Selection of the amount of water to use
- Do not disturb mode
- Cleaning history
- Software update
The robot is also compatible with Alexa which allows us to give it voice commands to start and stop cleaning.
Dreame L10 Prime - Price and conclusions
Il Dreame L10 Prime is a very good product from all points of view. Navigation is excellent as well as suction and especially washing the floors.
It's a good alternative for those who cannot spend much. In fact, compared to the Dreame L10 Ultra it is true that we give up self-emptying and a little power, but we still find ourselves a robot with rotating mops but above all the "clothes washer" base which is fundamental, much more than self-emptying.
Dreame L10 Prime is available starting from €499 on Amazon. A really interesting offer considering that at the often price, no competitor product is able to provide the same functions. We don't know for sure how long this promotion will last, so I suggest you take advantage of it if interested.
