Dreametech L10 Pro Review

Robotic vacuum cleaners have gone through a transformation in the past few years. However, one of the biggest obstacles (pun intended) is avoiding obstacles. I’ve seen different technologies put into these products – first, the camera sensor that works fairly well. Unfortunately, these have blind spots and can’t be relied solely on avoiding things.

Dreame aims to solve this problem with its latest product – the L10 Pro. Instead of using a front camera, they used three front laser sensors. I’m not sure what to expect from this technology, but after testing the past few days, I was impressed with its ability to avoid smaller obstacles.

Positives

• better than Ecovacs T8 AIVI and Roborock S6 MaxV obstacle avoidance
• More airflow than Dreame D9
• above average 570ml dustbin
• Two-in-one function for robot vacuum and mop
• Cross cleaning pattern Available in empty and wipe modes
• Excellent app functionality

Negatives

• Still lagging behind other brands in cleaning debris
• Intended only for light wiping
• You won’t completely avoid wires

Introduction to Dreame L10 Pro

This robot may represent the future in obstacle avoidance technology. Three lasers in advance help to scan its surroundings more precisely than the camera sensor, and not relying on light enables it to work even in black conditions.

Please note that Dreame is not the first to use front laser sensors. That distinction carries over to the Ecovacs T8 Max and N8 + Pro, but this option may be the least expensive (depending on the introductory price).

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out my review for a new product – Dreame Z10 Pro. It’s a similar product to this variant, but comes with an automatically empty dock with slightly more airflow.

High precision 3D sensor

Dreame calls this technology “High precision 3D sensorIt features three individual laser sensors in front of the robot that detects and avoids objects.

The use of a laser improves accuracy and provides a wider field of view. It is better than the camera sensor because it is not dependent on light.

These sensors fire signals at a rapid rate to detect potential obstacles around them.

In my experiments, these sensors greatly improved how this robot avoids things, even those in edges and corners.

Users will not have to worry about bumping into expensive furniture. However, there is a caveat. Will Never completely avoid wires. This was a problem with Roborock S6 Max VAnd Ecofax T8 Maxand the N8+ and the same for the L10 Pro.

The problem is not with the laser sensor but rather the side brush that is beyond the laser’s field of view.

Which Loose or dangling wire We will get caught. I’ve seen this problem many times during testing, and I recommend tidying up the wires to reduce the risk of accidents.

The side brush may also clean pet feces and small items. Also, this robot will not avoid the little things like the Lego mini-figure.

Design

T10 Pro contains Similar design to D9, with the same LIDAR sensor, combo brush, dust box, and water tank. It even keeps the rubber flaps in front of the brush roller.

I have it all black and glossy. It has a round frame and a top dustbin.

Underneath, you’ll see that it retains the same design as the D9, with one side brush and combo brush.

Behind the brush there are holes where you can connect the electronic water tank of 270 ml.

Dustbin

One of the features I love about the L10 Pro is the large trash can. can afford Up to 570 milliliters of dry dirt. Getting rid of dirt is easy with the front-mounted door, but you’ll have to use a spacious trash can to avoid debris spilling.

Behind the trash there is a file Washable HEPA filterHowever, Dreame still recommends replacing it every two or three months. There is no specific time frame and it will depend on several factors such as frequency of use and type of debris.

Water tank

Another similarity with the D9 is the rear-mounted electronic water tank. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s roughly equivalent to the Roborock S5 Max and S6 MaxV’s capacity at 270 milliliters.

Unfortunately, there is no form of excitement, just pulls a damp pad on the surface. So it is only useful for light wiping.

How does the Dreame L10 Pro navigate?

LIDAR and SLAM enable this robot to efficiently traverse straight lines. One of the new wrinkles added by Dreame is the cross-cleaning pattern that was not previously present on the D9.

Not sure if there will be a release of the older D9 camera. Regardless, I like this optimization because it enhances accuracy. This pattern is also usable in scanning configuration.

Users can choose the number of passes between one and two. I was hoping they would increase the number to three, but it wasn’t the case.

It navigates efficiently even through tight spaces, and containment features (invisible wall and restricted areas) help users block restricted areas.

Does Dreame L10 Pro remove furniture?

The short answer is no thanks to the front three laser sensors. You will often slow down and avoid furniture, even those on the edges. Watch the video review (if you haven’t) above to see what I mean.

Application Features

this robot Compatible with the Xiaomi app. If you are familiar with Xiaomi, they mainly make mobile devices, and it is not surprising that the Dreame app has excellent functionality, even better than the iRobot app.

1. Live Map

It is probably my favorite feature of Dreame because it provides users Real-time data of the exact location of the robot. You can see where the robot is on the map in a jiffy. The map is also used to plot containment areas such as an invisible wall and restricted areas.

There is also easy access to manage maps and invisible wall options in the upper right part of the map.

2. Savings Map

Users can save up to two levels of maps, so this bot can be used inside multi-level homes.

Within each map, you can zoning, name rooms, and draw containment areas (invisible walls and restricted areas).

Make sure the “Multi-storey maps” option is turned on in the app to activate this feature.

3. Label the room

As I said above, the app has a room naming feature. Unfortunately, users can only choose from a list – only limited options. The custom label is not available, I hope Dreame will consider adding it in future updates.

Selective room cleaning

People can select a room/area that needs cleaning by clicking on a room on the map.

4. Clean areas

This feature is similar to in-place cleaning but with more control – by drawing a rectangle or square on the map, the robot will advance and clean the area. I like to use this feature for scanning purposes.

5. Containment

They include invisible wall, “clean restricted area” and “wipe restricted area”. The latter two are similar in that they prevent the robot from entering square or rectangular areas.

These options provide users with several options to block restricted areas.

6. Unlimited scheduling

Another useful feature is unlimited scheduling, where users can set as many rides as possible per day with the option to set time, water flow, and power setting options.

You can also choose a specific room that needs cleaning, which I think is useful, especially in larger homes.

7. Clean up the history

This section displays a list of previous cleaning cycles and corresponding dates and times and maps.

8. Use an extension

This tab provides a quick overview of the status of consumable parts such as the side brush, filter and main brush. It displays numbers in percentages and gives users an idea of ​​when to replace these parts or clean the sensors.

How much power does the Dreame L10 Pro have?

Dreame says the L10 Pro has 4,000Pa of suction, a thousand more than the D9. Airflow tests seem to support these claims because this variant has 12.88% more airflow when setting up the turbo. The increase isn’t quite as much as the suction, but it’s still an improvement.

Check out the results below:

• calm: 8.72 cubic feet per minute
• Basic: 11.33 cubic feet per minute
• strong: 13.39 cubic feet per minute
• Turbo: 18.17 cubic feet per minute

This increase translates to better overall pick-up on hard floors (more below), with the L10 Pro having higher rates of cleaning hard surfaces.

cleaning performance

Next, we will look at the well that the Dreame L10 Pro cleaned of various types of debris on hard floors and carpets. I’ve tried it on Quaker oats, coffee grounds, quinoa, pet litter, sand, and hair.

Here are the results.

• Total: 89.98%
• Solid ground: 99.35%
• Carpet (surface): 96.95%
• Sand on the hard floor: 98.9% (Second Range: 99.6%)
• deep cleaning: 64.75% (Second Range: 72.15%)

She had total numbers higher than Dreamy D9. The higher airflow was manifested in sand cleaning on hard floors, with the L10 Pro snapping more than 8% after the first two runs.

However, it didn’t have enough suction to cleanly pick up debris at low power settings. You’ll have to select the turbo and powerful setting to get a decent pickup.

hard floor results

• Quaker Oats: 99.6%
• Cafe floors: 99.4%
• Quinoa: 99.2%
• pet litter: 99.2%

This robot performed better on hard surfaces, picked up in the 1990s, which benefited directly from increased airflow.

I’ve noticed the side brush scatters debris on a large scale, but not as bad as the Ecovacs T8 or other dual side brush robot vacuums.

Sand test on hard floor

Another improvement over the D9 is sand cleaning and this robot picked up 98.9% – a 8.2% increase.

Passes were cleaner thanks to higher suction power and higher airflow. However, the problem remains the same – it has only two paths.

I tried a second run, and the result rose to 99.6% – not perfect, but closer to brands like Roomba and Roborock.

Edge cleaning

The results here were good but not great. It has captured most of the debris scattered in this area. However, it is inferior to other robots I tested with two side brushes: ILIFE A10 and Ecovacs T8 AIVI.

hair wrap

Another benefit of a more powerful motor is improved cleaning performance on hair. I tested the L10 Pro on five and seven inch threads, and here are the results.

There was hardly any hair on the brush after the five inch test.

• 5 inch test: 99% inside the basket and 1% around the brush
• 7 inch test: 54% inside the basket and 45% around the brush

But much more than that is wrapped around it with threads longer than seven inches.

These results represent an improvement over the D9, particularly the tangle resistance from shorter five-inch strands.

However, don’t expect the brush to be 100% tangle-free, as the holders will wrap around and on the axles. The good news is that cleaning is easy. No scissors or blade needed – hair can be pulled out. Detachable tip caps simplify cleaning hair from hubs.

Carpet cleaning

Unfortunately, the L10 Pro performed worse on carpet than on hard surfaces. One of the reasons could be the flaps in front of the brush that obstruct the flow of debris. I’m not sure why Dreame put it, but it was also on D9.

Low stack results

• Quaker Oats: 97.6%
• Cafe floors: 93.6%
• Quinoa: 100%
• pet litter: 99.6%

If you compare the result of the L10 pro with the D9, it would have been better to pick up more ground coffee, but not so in the other two tests (Quaker oats and pet litter).

The difference isn’t huge, but it’s something I’d like to point out for your reference.

Mid-stack results

• Quaker Oats: 91.6%
• Cafe floors: 89.6%
• Quinoa: 100%
• pet litter: 99%

Results on medium pile carpet mirror results on low pile. It was worse than cleaning up the coffee grounds, which tells me this robot will struggle with small debris. Again, it was better than the D9, collecting more ground coffee, but no better with the other experiments.

Deep cleaning results

I was hoping the higher airflow would lead to better deep cleaning results, but it didn’t. The L10 Pro scored an average of 64.75%, slightly lower than the D9 but not far behind the more expensive Ecovacs T8.

Turning it on a second time increased the result to 72.15% – which is good, but it will not replace the void in this aspect.

How good is the Dreame L10 Pro mop?

Next, we’ll take a look at how good the Dreame L10 Pro stain wiper is. Please be aware that this robot has no agitation, so it will not clean large stains very well.

I tried it on red wine and grape juice stains, here are before and after photos of the first run.

You can see it left visible residue after a two-pass run. So I made a second round.

It looks clean, but what the photo doesn’t show is the sticky residue, which isn’t a surprise due to its suspense (or lack thereof).

This robot is best suited for light scanning. Don’t use it on sugary stains because it will leave a sticky residue.

How noisy is the Dreame L10 Pro?

I used an audio meter to measure the L10 Pro’s noise levels at all settings.

Here are the results.

• calm: 57 dB
• Basic: 59.5 dB
• strong: 65.6 dB
• Turbo: 75.2 dB

It’s quiet in the lower two modes, and doesn’t even break through the 60 decibel mark. But there isn’t a lot of usable suction at these two setups, so it’s kind of a bummer.

Noise levels increase dramatically in the higher two modes as they crossed the 75dB mark at their highest setting.

How long does the Dreame L10 Pro run?

Dreame says the L10 Pro will run for up to 2.5 hours or 15 minutes, which isn’t surprising as it packs the same 5,200mAh Li-ion battery as the D9.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to use it fully because a higher power setting is required for optimal reception, which reduces uptime.

But this bot does recharge and resume, so it doesn’t matter because it automatically resumes cleaning after docked if it didn’t finish the job earlier.

What comes in the box?

1. The Dreame L10 Pro robot (a rubbish bin already connected to the robot)
2. one side brush
3. Charging station and plug
4. Water tank plus microfiber pad
5. Manual and quick start guide

Availability of spare parts

Since Dreame is brand new, availability of parts is limited to consumables such as filters and side brushes. I don’t see Dreame selling hard-to-find components like battery, side brush, motor, wheels, etc. Only time will tell if these parts will be available or not, which will depend on the brand’s long-term popularity.

maintenance

Regular maintenance is needed to keep the robot vacuum cleaner working at its peak, and the Dreame L10 Pro is no different. I will list the components that need to be cleaned or replaced below.

1. Basic brush roll: It is perhaps the most misused part of any robotic vacuum. Check it weekly for hair or debris that has accumulated on the bristles and axles.
2. Side brush: Another component of hair magnets. Check weekly for hair wrapping at the bristles or the base.
3. Dustbin: Empty it out after each cleaning cycle. Check the HEPA filter for dust buildup on the pleats. The filter is washable and I suggest washing it twice a month. Another option might be to tap a trash can or a hard surface (with newspaper laid out to catch dust). I like to use this technique to increase the life of the filter.
4. Sensors: Use a clean towel to wipe the different filters (drop sensors and front laser sensor). Avoid using something wet, as moisture can seep in and damage electronic components.
5. wiping pad: Wash it after each wiping cycle if possible.
6. Wheels: Wipe the side and caster wheels with a clean microfiber towel to remove any dirt buildup.

Product Spec.

Model	Dreame L10 Pro
the creator	Dream Tech
battery	5,200 mA
the show length	Up to 150 minutes.
Water tank capacity	270 ml
Dirt Capacity (Dry)	570 ml
Diameter	13.8 inches
Height	3.8 inch
smart navigation	yes
Recharge and resume	yes
HEPA filter	yes
side brush	yes
Extra filter	yes
Made in	China
Guarantee	One year
price	Check Price

Where can I buy Dreame L10 Pro?

Dreame will initially launch this on eBay, but it will eventually be available in stores like Amazon. Check out the links below for more details.

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Does the Dreame L10 Pro offer excellent value?

The introductory price of the L10 Pro makes it an attractive option. This robot has better obstacle avoidance than the Ecovacs T8 AIVI, with a slightly worse cleaning performance, but it is much cheaper.

The front laser sensors are obviously the main selling point of this product, and it delivers to a certain extent. It’s the best robot I’ve tested In avoiding the little thingseven those less than 0.5 inch.

Buying it at its introductory price makes it an attractive option for obstacle avoidance alone. However, it lags behind Roborock S4 Max and S5 Max With debris cleaning. It is good at cleaning surface debris and is best used on hard surfaces.

Don’t expect a lot of scanning as it only handles light-duty patches.

To summarize, here are the reasons to consider the Dreame L10 Pro.

1. Best obstacle avoidance: The front three laser sensors have a wider view and almost zero blind spots. But it’s not perfect and won’t avoid cables and wires. Also, you haven’t avoided the Lego mini-character, so you still have to put things in order.
2. Cheaper than Ecovacs and Roborock: It is the least expensive of the three options with better obstacle avoidance capabilities.
3. Decent in cleaning hard floors: Increased airflow improves cleaning performance on hard surfaces.
4. Large litter box: The capacity of 570ml is one of the largest in the robot vacuum industry (without self-discharge feature).

Verdict: Improved obstacle avoidance with warning

Dreame delivers on its promise of better obstacle avoidance with the L10 Pro. It was better in every aspect than Ecovacs T8 AIVI and Roborock S6 MaxV.

The three front laser sensors provide better accuracy and fewer (if any) blind spots. But there is a limit – you won’t avoid wires and small things, plus the side brush will still touch things, so you’ll still need to get tidy.

Regardless, this technology is a step in the right direction in obstacle avoidance technology.