Dreame L10s Pro review: a mop vacuum cleaner that almost manages on its own

Robot vacuums are a great help when it comes to effectively cleaning your floors, but not all are created equal. iRobot, a pioneer in the field, must now face competition from Asia, with very high-end products such as the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra or the Dreame L10s Ultra. These products are extremely effective, but their price of more than 1,000 euros can put off more than one.

However, there is a compromise, allowing you to benefit from the same suction and washing efficiency as these high-end models, for half the price. This is particularly the case with the new Dreame L10s Pro, which incorporates most of the features of the L10s Ultra, minus the drain base. This means manually emptying the dust bin and cleaning mops, although the robot remains much the same. Let’s see what it is worth on a daily basis and if it is as formidable as its big brother.

Dreame L10s ProTechnical sheet

Dreame L10s ProThe design of its big brother

The Dreame L10s Pro takes up the design of its elder, itself similar to that of many other robot vacuum cleaners. We thus find a round product, but this time in an anthracite black color, with a very high-end look.

On the top, Dreame has arranged the LIDAR sensor, as well as three quick access buttons to turn the robot on, send it back to the charging station or clean a specific area. To avoid having to turn the robot over, the brand’s engineers have simplified things by placing the dust container and the water tank under the top cover, as well as a small brush, simplifying cleaning at the same time. .

Under the vacuum cleaner, there is a side brush to collect dust and clean the corners, two pads on which the rotating mops are scratched, the various sensors, the wheels and the rubber roller. The materials are of good quality and seem solid, which suggests that the device will be durable over time.

The relatively compact dimensions of 350 × 350 × 97 mm allow the L10s Pro to slip under most furniture and sofas, and thus clean a maximum of surface. In addition, it is equipped with advanced 3D navigation that allows it to avoid obstacles and even recognize carpets, in order to raise its mops so as not to wet them.

Let’s finish with the L10s Pro station, much more discreet than that of the Ultra, since it only serves as a charging base. It is therefore barely visible, which makes it possible in particular to place it under a piece of furniture, and thus prevent your vacuum cleaner from sitting in the middle of your living room.

Dreame L10s ProConfiguration

The Dreame L10s Pro can be configured with Dreame Home or Xiaomi Mi Home, which avoids multiplying the number of applications to download on your smartphone. No matter which one you choose, installing the vacuum cleaner is a snap. All you have to do is scan the QR code under the robot’s hatch to connect it to Wi-Fi. Then, the robot scans the surroundings to quickly map your home.

Within minutes, parts are detected and a map is generated. You can modify it to your guide, in order to cut or merge parts and, of course, give them a name, which is particularly useful when interacting with Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri.

The L10s Pro can also handle multiple boards, which is particularly useful if your house has several floors, or if you plan to use your robot in your second home. Likewise, you can set no-go or no-wash areas, as well as virtual walls, to customize the map to your needs.

Dreame L10s ProSuction and cleaning performance

The Dreame L10s Pro can vacuum and wash the floor simultaneously. To do this, simply moisten the mops and place them on the pads. The robot moves methodically by first cutting out a part, before going back and forth and then moving on to the next one.

It is of course possible to define the suction power and the desired level of humidity, either at each pass, or in the parameters of each room. For example, you can allow the robot to vacuum harder and moisten the mops in the entrance hall.

Unlike the Ultra model, the L10s Pro does not benefit from AI navigation, capable of precisely identifying each object and thus distinguishing a cable from a shoe. Nevertheless, the robot brilliantly managed to circumvent all the roadblocks that we reserved for it, namely shoes and table and chair legs. Unlike some other vacuums, it never got stuck under a table or in a corner, which is especially reassuring for a standalone device.

The vacuum can also recognize carpets and automatically raise mops so they don’t get wet, or just avoid them, depending on your preference. In the same way, it automatically adapts its route to go from one room to another and can detect obstacles in the way.

When it comes to cleaning, the L10s Pro does a great job. Its suction power of 5,300 Pa allows it to leave the floors clean, but it is unfortunate that it only has one side brush, since it sometimes struggles to clean effectively along the baseboards.

When washing, the results are just as good thanks to the efficiency of the two rotating brushes, although the L10s Pro is not intended to be used with detergent. However, pay attention to the surface to be cleaned, since the 190 ml tank is only sufficient for an area of ​​approximately 40 to 45 m². Beyond that, it will be necessary to think of filling it, otherwise you will run out of clean water to wash the floor.

Finally, the 5,200 mAh battery lasts for around 200 minutes on the lowest power, which is more than enough to clean a large area.

Dreame L10s ProInterview

The main weak point of the Dreame L10s Pro is its lack of autonomy when it comes to maintaining it. Unlike the Ultra model, the Pro version doesn’t have a dump station, meaning you have to manually empty the 450ml dust bin and rinse the mops before and after each pass. It is therefore much more restrictive than the superior model, which however costs almost double the price. Worse still, Dreame does not provide a spare mop, which makes it difficult to wash and dry them between each cycle.

Also note that in addition to having to perform these tasks manually, the L10s Pro is also not able to automatically clean its mops, after cleaning a room. It is a good idea to do this during a cycle if the surface to be cleaned is large. Fortunately, the dust container is large enough not to have to empty it with each pass. It will still be necessary to do it once every week or so, depending on the size of your home and the frequency of use of the robot.

We salute the rubber brush, which prevents hair and dust from accumulating there, and thus facilitates maintenance. Likewise, access to the tanks is particularly simple and the L10s Pro proves to be very pleasant on a daily basis. Admittedly, it is not as autonomous as the Ultra model, but this lack of functionality is justified by a significant price difference.

Dreame L10s ProPrice and availability

The Dreame L10s Pro costs 600 euros, which is very affordable given the cleaning efficiency it offers, whether vacuuming or washing. Its price remains similar to what Roborock offers, with its S7, with slightly lower functionality compared to the Dreame.