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Dreame C1 Station S vs Dreame C1

Dreame C1 Station S or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 77 and 73, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

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Verdict

The Dreame C1 Station S has the higher Verdict Score, 77 to 73.

The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in adhesion and ease of use. The Dreame C1 has the edge in value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead on one row: suction (8,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa). No published figure puts the Dreame C1 ahead.

The Dreame C1 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.

Dreame
C1 Station S≈ $600
Dreame
C1≈ $430

Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Ease of Use80 · 56
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Value65 · 54

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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C1
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≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Adhesion
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
Pros
  • 8,000 Pa peak with pressure compensation, up from the plain C1's 5,500 Pa
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s with resume and return to start; corners by four 360° brushes
  • Station anchored at 800 N with button-press cable winding, voice prompts and a 140 kg-rated cable
  • Corner brushes and elastic balls, which Dreame says raise corner coverage by 90%
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s that resumes after an interruption and returns to its start
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 4 m, down to 30 × 40 cm, on glass, marble or tiles
Cons
  • Dreame prints two battery figures for this kit: 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table, 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy
  • No power-cut minutes, warranty term or robot weight on the page
  • An 8.3 kg station to carry; no area figure for the 80 ml tank, only a 60-minute cycle
  • No power-cut backup stated for the plain C1
  • 3,300 Pa sustained vacuum; the 5,500 Pa peak is with compensation
  • 80 ml tank with no area-per-fill figure, only a 60-minute cycle
Best for
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby
  • Buyers who want the C1's quiet corner cleaning with more grip
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter
  • Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down
Score breakdown
Verdict Score77/10073/100
Cleaning
67
67
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
97
97
Safety
61
61
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
80
56
Reliability
61
61
Value
54
65
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.

Cleaning
Spray systemYesYes
Water tank80 ml80 ml
Glass per fillNot publishedNot published
Cleaning speed14 cm/s14 cm/s
Cleaning modes55
Corner cleaningYesYes
Cleaning cycle per fill60 min60 min
Area on one station chargeAbout 90 m², thorough whole-pane modeNot published
Stated area coverage> 90%> 90%
Corner brushesFour, turning through 360°Not published
Modes at the station buttons3Not published
Cloths in the box4Not published
Corner brushes in the boxNot published8
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Sustained vacuum3,300 Pa3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest pane250 × 400 cm250 × 400 cm
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesYes
Edge sensing response0.02 s0.02 s
Obstacle clearance2 mmNot published
Automatic start at tilt60° to 120°; other angles by remote steeringNot published
Safety
Power-cut backupNot publishedNot published
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope rating140 kg140 kg
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice promptsNot published
Station battery, as Dreame prints it4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copyNot published
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesNo
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Mains lead1.8 m1.8 m
Cordless optionNot publishedC1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
WeightNot published1.6 kg
L × W × HNot published270 × 270 × 81 mm
Noise63 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot publishedNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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