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Dreame A2 1200 vs Dreame A2 3000

Dreame A2 1200 or A2 3000? Verdict Scores 75 and 74. The A2 3000: max lawn area 3,000 vs 1,200 m². The A2 3000 leads on ease of use and features.

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Verdict

The Dreame A2 1200 has the higher Verdict Score, 75 to 74.

The Dreame A2 1200 has the edge in value. The Dreame A2 3000 has the edge in ease of use and features.

No published figure puts the Dreame A2 1200 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A2 3000 is ahead on one row: max lawn area (3,000 m² against 1,200 m²).

The Dreame A2 1200 suits gardens up to 1,200 m² with trees or walls that block satellites. The Dreame A2 3000 suits gardens of 1,200 to 3,000 m² with trees or walls that block satellites.

Dreame
A2 1200≈ $870
Dreame
A2 3000≈ $1,090

Where the Dreame A2 1200 is ahead

  • Value96 · 77

Where the Dreame A2 3000 is ahead

  • Ease of Use90 · 80
  • Features90 · 85
  • Max lawn area3,000 m² (0.74 acres) · 1,200 m² (12,917 sq ft)

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

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Dreame
A2 1200
Dreame
A2 3000
Dreame A2 1200
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Dreame A2 3000
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≈ $870Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,090Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Value
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
Pros
  • 360° LiDAR and HDR camera, no RTK antenna, no wire
  • Under 55 dB and 16.3 kg
  • Edges to 5 cm, 3 to 7 cm cutting height, two maps
  • 360° LiDAR and HDR camera, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • Under 55 dB and 16.3 kg for a 3,000 m² rating
  • Edges to 5 cm, 3 to 7 cm cutting height, two maps
Cons
  • 22 cm cut and 50% slopes on two driven wheels
  • No runtime, charging time or battery voltage
  • No rain sensor or PIN lock listed
  • 22 cm cut and 50% slopes on two driven wheels
  • No voltage, runtime or charging time for the 5 Ah battery
  • 1,000 m² a day in standard mode, so the full area takes several days
Best for
  • Gardens up to 1,200 m² with trees or walls that block satellites
  • Owners who want quiet mowing near neighbours
  • Gardens of 1,200 to 3,000 m² with trees or walls that block satellites
  • Owners who want quiet mowing near neighbours
Score breakdown
Verdict Score75/10074/100
Navigation
80
80
Cutting
62
62
Terrain
47
47
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
80
90
Reliability
78
78
Features
85
90
Value
96
77
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.

Coverage
Max lawn area1,200 m² (12,917 sq ft)3,000 m² (0.74 acres)
ZonesYesYes
Mowing rate800 m² a day standard, 1,600 m² efficient mode1,000 m² a day standard, 2,000 m² efficient mode
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR360° × 59° field of view, 70 m range, plus a 1080p HDR camera360° × 59° field of view, 70 m range, plus a 1080p HDR camera
MapsTwoTwo, with an extra charging station
Cutting
Cutting width220 mm220 mm
Cutting height30–70 mm30–70 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Edge distanceUnder 5 cmUnder 5 cm
Mowing modesAll areas, area, edge, spot, manualAll areas, area, edge, spot, manual
Terrain
Max slope50% (27°)50% (27°)
Drivetrain2WD2WD
Power
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Charging current3 A3 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Link module4G, one year included4G, pre-installed, three years of data included
Physical
Weight16.3 kg16.3 kg
L × W × H666 × 444 × 273 mm666 × 444 × 273 mm
Noise55 dB55 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Fit
Dock size778 × 490 × 309 mm, 3.3 kg778 × 490 × 309 mm, 3.3 kg

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