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Dreame Z1 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2

Dreame Z1 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2: Verdict Scores 68 and 62, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The Dreame Z1 has the higher Verdict Score, 68 to 62.

The Dreame Z1 has the edge in navigation, value, ease of use and reliability. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 has the edge in filtration and power.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame Z1 is ahead on one row: pump flow (30,283 l/h against 20,820 l/h). In turn, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is ahead on one row: rated pool size (300 m² against 180 m²).

At $499 against $799, the Dreame Z1 is the cheaper of the two. The Dreame Z1 suits buyers who find it discounted below the Pro. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 suits owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end.

Dreame
Z1$499
Beatbot
AquaSense 2$799

Where the Dreame Z1 is ahead

  • Navigation92 · 73
  • Ease of Use66 · 64
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Value100 · 50
  • Pump flow30,283 l/h · 20,820 l/h

Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is ahead

  • Filtration22 · 9
  • Power76 · 73
  • Rated pool size300 m² · 180 m²

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
Z1
Dreame Z1
Dreame press image
Beatbot AquaSense 2
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$499Price in the manufacturer's shop
$799Price in the manufacturer's shop
Highest Verdict Score
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Filtration
  • Power
Pros
  • 8,000 GPH pump with walls and waterline
  • Ultrasound and 3D structured-light sensing
  • Poolside parking and more than three hours a charge
  • Surfaces and parks at the edge when finished or when the battery is low
  • Cordless, rated for pools up to 300 m²
  • Floor, walls and waterline in one pass
Cons
  • Lists above the Z1 Pro, which does more
  • No basket volume, weight or warranty term published
  • 180 μm filter, no dock, four to six hours to charge
  • Neither filter fineness, runtime nor warranty term published
  • 2 l basket fills fast under trees
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Buyers who find it discounted below the Pro
  • Simple pools up to 180 m² without a tanning ledge
  • Owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end
  • Pools up to 300 m² with light to moderate debris
Score breakdown
Verdict Score68/10062/100
Coverage
80
80
Filtration
9
22
Navigation
92
73
Power
73
76
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
66
64
Reliability
62
61
Value
100
50
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
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceNoNo
Filtration
Filter fineness180 µmNot published
Debris basketNot published2 l
Navigation
MappingCamera + sonarUltrasonic
Rated pool size180 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
SensingUltrasound and 3D structured lightNot published
SensorsNot published16, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow30,283 l/h20,820 l/h
Suction, as published8,000 GPH5,500 GPH
PumpTwo pump motorsNot published
ChargingMagnetic charger, four to six hoursNot published
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Runtime3 hNot published
Charging time4 hNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
WeightNot published10.47 kg
L × W × HNot publishedNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
WarrantyNot publishedNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning
BrushesDual brushesNot published
WaterlineHorizontal waterline cleaningNot published

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