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Dreame D20 Air Plus vs Dreame D20 Pro
Dreame D20 Air Plus or D20 Pro? The D20 Air Plus: suction 20,000 vs 13,000 Pa; the D20 Pro: runtime 4 h 45 min vs 2 h 30 min. Verdict Scores 63 and 61.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
Verdict
The Dreame D20 Air Plus has the higher Verdict Score, 63 to 61.
The Dreame D20 Air Plus has the edge in cleaning, navigation, automation and ease of use. The Dreame D20 Pro has the edge in mopping and obstacle avoidance.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame D20 Air Plus is ahead on one row: suction (20,000 Pa against 13,000 Pa). In turn, the Dreame D20 Pro is ahead on one row: runtime (4 h 45 min against 2 h 30 min).
The Dreame D20 Air Plus suits small flats with hard floors and no clutter. The Dreame D20 Pro suits large hard-floor flats on a small budget.
Where the Dreame D20 Air Plus is ahead
- Cleaning93 · 86
- Navigation80 · 70
- Automation33 · 4
- Ease of Use97 · 82
- Suction20,000 Pa · 13,000 Pa
Where the Dreame D20 Pro is ahead
- Mopping25 · 24
- Obstacle Avoidance58 · 10
- Runtime4 h 45 min · 2 h 30 min
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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63/100 $270Price in the manufacturer's shop | 61/100 ≈ $230Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 63/100 | 61/100 |
| Cleaning | 93 | 86 |
| Navigation | 80 | 70 |
| Mopping | 24 | 25 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 10 | 58 |
| Automation | 33 | 4 |
| Ease of Use | 97 | 82 |
| Reliability | 64 | 64 |
| Value | 100 | 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. | ||
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction | 20,000 Pa | 13,000 Pa |
| Brush system | Tangle-resistant | Tangle-resistant |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet boost | Yes | Yes |
| Dustbin | Not published | Not published |
| Hair pick-up rate | 95% | Not published |
| Carpet detection | Not published | Ultrasonic, with a suction boost |
| Suction levels | Not published | 5 |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | None | Structured light |
| Saved floor plans | 4 | Not published |
| Threshold climb | Not published | 20 mm |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Static pad | Static pad |
| Mop lift | No | No |
| Extending mop | No | No |
| Water tank | 280 ml | Not published |
| Dock | ||
| Self-emptying | Yes | No |
| Mop washing | No | No |
| Mop wash temperature | n/a | n/a |
| Mop drying | No | No |
| Water refill | No | No |
| Plumbed drain | No | No |
| Dust bag interval | 120 days | Not published |
| Dust bag | 4 l | Not published |
| Dock size and weight | 293 × 201 × 267 mm, 2.65 kg | Not published |
| Dock functions | Self-emptying only; no mop washing | Not published |
| Dock | Not published | Charging only, 130 × 126 × 93 mm |
| Software | ||
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Pet waste recognition | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 2 h 30 min | 4 h 45 min |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Area per charge | 140 m², quiet mode | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Voice control | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.59 kg | 3.5 kg |
| L × W × H | 325 × 325 × 95 mm | 350 × 350 × 97 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
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| Warranty | Not published | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Obstacles | ||
| Sensor | Not published | A single line laser |
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