Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot AquaSense X vs Dreame Z1 Pro
Beatbot AquaSense X or Dreame Z1 Pro? Verdict Scores 72 and 70. The AquaSense X leads on coverage. The Z1 Pro leads on navigation.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
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Verdict
The Beatbot AquaSense X has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 70.
The Beatbot AquaSense X has the edge in coverage, filtration, automation and reliability. The Dreame Z1 Pro has the edge in navigation, value and ease of use.
No published figure puts the Beatbot AquaSense X ahead. No published figure puts the Dreame Z1 Pro ahead.
At $3,799 against $429, the Dreame Z1 Pro is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense X suits owners who never want to empty a basket. The Dreame Z1 Pro suits budget buyers who want walls and the waterline done.
Where the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead
- Coverage100 · 80
- Filtration50 · 8
- Automation72 · 52
- Reliability72 · 60
Where the Dreame Z1 Pro is ahead
- Navigation95 · 80
- Ease of Use86 · 66
- Value100 · 25
Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Beatbot Beatbot AquaSense X | Dreame Dreame Z1 Pro |
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72/100 $3,799Price in the manufacturer's shop | 70/100 $429Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Coverage | 100 | 80 |
| Filtration | 50 | 8 |
| Navigation | 80 | 95 |
| Power | 73 | 73 |
| Automation | 72 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 66 | 86 |
| Reliability | 72 | 60 |
| Value | 25 | 100 |
Specifications In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked. | ||
| What it cleans | ||
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Yes | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | Not published | 180 µm |
| Debris basket | 22 l | Not published |
| Debris capacity | 22 l, up to two months between emptyings | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | AI vision | Camera + sonar |
| Rated pool size | Not published | 200 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensing | Not published | Ultrasound and 3D structured light |
| Automation | ||
| Lifts itself out | Yes | Yes |
| Returns to the edge | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | Yes | No |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Water quality sensing | No | No |
| Remote control | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Runtime | Not published | 3 h |
| Charging time | Not published | 4 h |
| Pump flow | Not published | 30,283 l/h |
| Suction, as published | Not published | 8,000 GPH |
| Pump | Not published | Two pump motors |
| Charging | Not published | Magnetic charger, four to six hours |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | Not published | Not published |
| L × W × H | Not published | Not published |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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| AstroRinse station | Cleans the filter and empties the debris in three minutes | Not published |
| Coverage | ||
| Shallow platforms | From 35 cm of water | Not published |
| Tanning ledges | Not published | Yes, Pro only |
| Cleaning | ||
| Water clarification | ClearWater agent | Not published |
| Brushes | Not published | Dual brushes |
| Waterline | Not published | Horizontal waterline cleaning |
| Control | ||
| Voice control | Yes | Not published |
| Remote | Not published | LiFi handheld remote that reaches the robot under water |
| Chassis | ||
| Coating | Automotive-grade IMR | Not published |
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