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Dreame A3 AWD 1000 vs Dreame A3 AWD 2000

Dreame A3 AWD 1000 or A3 AWD 2000? Both score 82 out of 100. The A3 AWD 2000: max lawn area 2,000 vs 1,000 m². Which to choose, from published specs.

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

Both score 82/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 has the edge in value. The Dreame A3 AWD 2000 has the edge in ease of use and features.

No published figure puts the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD 2000 is ahead on one row: max lawn area (2,000 m² against 1,000 m²).

At $1,400 against $1,700, the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is the cheaper of the two. The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 suits lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover. The Dreame A3 AWD 2000 suits lawns of 1,000 to 2,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover.

Dreame
A3 AWD 1000$1,400
Dreame
A3 AWD 2000$1,700

Where the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Value62 · 48

Where the Dreame A3 AWD 2000 is ahead

  • Ease of Use95 · 90
  • Features100 · 95
  • Max lawn area2,000 m² (0.49 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 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 A3 AWD 1000
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Dreame A3 AWD 2000
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$1,400Price in the manufacturer's shop
$1,700Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Value
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
Pros
  • 360° LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 5.5 cm obstacles
  • Edge mode keeps the disc within 5 cm of a border
  • 360° LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 5.5 cm obstacles
  • Charges in 54 minutes at 5 A
Cons
  • 20 cm cut for a 1,000 m² lawn
  • No runtime or charging time published for the 5 Ah battery
  • 4G data included for one year only
  • 20 cm cut for a 2,000 m² lawn
  • No runtime published for the 5 Ah battery
  • Warranty term printed only on the US page
Best for
  • Lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover
  • Gardens with beds and paths where the edge distance matters
  • Lawns of 1,000 to 2,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover
  • Gardens with beds and paths where the edge distance matters
Score breakdown
Verdict Score82/10082/100
Navigation
82
82
Cutting
65
65
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
90
95
Reliability
78
78
Features
95
100
Value
62
48
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 area1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
Zones150150
Mowing rateNot published1,200 m² a day standard, 2,200 m² efficient, 2,400 m² rush mode
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range50 m50 m
Stored mapsNot published2
Cutting
Cutting width200 mm200 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Edge distance in edge mode< 4.8 cm< 5 cm
Cutting height increments0.5 cm0.5 cm
Night mowingNot publishedYes
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle crossing height5.5 cm5.5 cm
Power
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot published54 min
Charging currentNot published5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Included 4G data1 year3 years per the German table and US FAQ; the US bullet list says 1 year
Physical
Weight16.1 kg16.1 kg
L × W × H635 × 434 × 295 mm635 × 434 × 295 mm
Noise63 dB63 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+300+

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