Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller review: 38 thousand for a vacuum cleaner sounds crazy, but when you see what it can do…

When I tested the Roborock Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm a few weeks ago, I thought it was the future of robotic vacuum cleaners. Then the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller Complete arrived, and I realized that the future could take a different form. Instead of an arm that picks up socks, you get a roller mop with a continuous supply of clean water. And for many, that’s a more relevant innovation for a typical household.

Robotic vacuum cleaners with mops usually work by dragging dirty pads around the apartment, which occasionally return to the station for washing. Dreame takes a different approach – the AquaRoll system continuously supplies clean water to a rotating roller, removes dirty water via a scraper, and sends it to a separate tank. It’s the same principle used by classic stick mops. Only here, a robot does it.

Design that isn’t afraid to be robust

When you open the box, the first thing you think is: this thing is huge! The docking station measures 57.5 × 51 × 56.9 cm and weighs almost 28 kilograms. But Dreame has a reason for this: inside, you’ll find two water tanks (clean and dirty), a 3.2-liter dustbin, a system for washing the roller with 100 °C water, and hot-air drying.

The robot itself is classically round with a standard diameter, meaning it fits under most furniture. The problem arises with lower console tables or under some beds or sofas – even though it has a VersaLift system that can retract the laser sensor down by a few millimeters, it doesn’t fit under my sofa. The white color looks clean and elegant.

ProLeap: when a robot needs its own legs

What impressed me most about the Dreame Aqua10 is the ProLeap system with retractable wheels. In practice, this means the robot can lift its chassis and overcome obstacles up to 4.2 cm high on a single threshold, or even 8 cm when combining two levels. This is double what most competitors can handle.

I tested it on thresholds between the bathroom and the hallway (3 cm). The Aqua10 handled it without hesitation. Additionally, Dreame uses a Triple-Wheel AgiLift chassis – three independently sprung wheels that better distribute weight and ensure a smoother transition. It’s not just marketing – when the robot moves from a hard floor to a carpet or crosses a threshold, you don’t hear as many bumps, which are common with cheaper models.

AstroVision: when AI sees 240+ objects

Navigation is based on two HD cameras with the AstroVision system, which reportedly recognizes over 240 types of objects. In practice, this means the robot can handle cables, toys, shoes, pet bowls, and even… excrement. Yes, this is a feature every dog owner will appreciate.

The StereoEdge system with structured 3D light is interesting, as it detects even thin and low obstacles, such as carpet fringes or a yoga mat. During two weeks of testing, the robot never once got tangled in a phone charger cable, which is a common problem with competing models.

However, I must say that the Z70 from Roborock has an edge in this regard – its arm can actively remove obstacles from its path. The Aqua10 merely avoids them, meaning an unswept area remains around them. On the other hand, the Z70’s arm worked reliably in about 60% of cases, which is quite low for a product at a similar price.

Mopping: where Dreame definitely wins

Here we get to the core of the matter. The AquaRoll roller mop operates on a four-step principle: spray → clean → remove dirt → refresh. The roller rotates at 100 revolutions per minute, which is slower than competing rotary pads (which can reach 180 rpm), but the efficiency is significantly higher.

Why? Because you’re not mopping with dirty water. Classic robotic mops soak up water in the station, then drive around the apartment until the pads are completely dirty, return to the station, get washed, and then go again. Dreame applies clean water throughout the cleaning process, continuously extracting the dirty water. It’s like the difference between a mop you dip in a bucket and a steam cleaner that has a clean water supply.

Furthermore, we have FluffRoll technology – a second roller that rotates in the opposite direction and “fluffs” the fibers of the main mopping roller. This prevents the fibers from matting together and keeps them effective even after a long cleaning session. It’s a small detail, but it makes perfect sense from a hygienic perspective.

AutoSeal: carpets stay dry

One of the biggest problems with robotic mops is what to do with carpets. Either they run over them with a wet pad (disaster), or you have to mark them as no-mop zones (inconvenient). Dreame solves this with the AutoSeal system – a motorized cover that automatically closes over the roller as soon as the robot detects a carpet.

It works reliably. The robot moves from a hard floor to a carpet, the cover closes within a second, the roller lifts (by 14 mm), and the robot continues only vacuuming. Once it leaves the carpet, the cover opens, the roller lowers, and it resumes mopping.

For comparison – Roborock’s Z70 has two separate rotating pads that lift when a carpet is detected. The problem is that if the pads are very wet, drops will still fall onto the carpet. Dreame’s solution is safer.

Vacuuming: 30,000 Pa is not just a marketing number

Regarding suction power, 30,000 Pa is currently the highest value in Dreame’s portfolio (as of the review date). For comparison – typical robotic vacuum cleaners have 4,000–8,000 Pa, while flagships are around 15,000–20,000 Pa. Is it noticeable? Absolutely.

I tested the suction power on common household dust, dog hair, and crumbs. The Dreame Aqua10 handled everything in a single pass, with no residue. When I emptied the dustbin, everything was indeed there.

Also worth mentioning is the HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush – a brush that combines rubber lamellae with cleaning fibers and minimizes hair tangling. I have a long-haired partner and a dog at home, which is a recipe for a tangled brush in any vacuum cleaner. With the Dreame, I only had to clean the brush once during the entire testing period, which is much less than with competitors.

Docking station: the salvation of all perfectionists

The ThermoHub system in the docking station is essentially a miniature washing system. After each cleaning, the robot returns to the station, the roller is washed with 100 °C water with reverse rotation (water flows through the roller in both directions), and then dried with 70 °C hot air.

Why is this important? Because a damp mop is an ideal environment for bacteria and mold. If you let a classic rotating brush just air dry, you’ll smell mildew from it within a week. With the Dreame Aqua10, I didn’t detect even a hint of odor during three weeks of testing. The system always dried the roller to a state where it was pleasant to touch and odorless.

Bonus: the station also dries the dust bag with 50 °C hot air, which prevents moisture and odor inside the bin. The drying noise is only 37 dB, which in practice means that when the robot finishes cleaning at night, you won’t hear it from the bedroom.

The station also has an automatic detergent dispensing system – one for general cleaning, the other for neutralizing pet odors. You don’t have to manually measure doses; the robot takes exactly as much as it needs.

Dreamehome App: cleaning under control

The Dreamehome mobile app is feature-rich but not overly complex. After the first launch, the robot creates a map of your apartment using OmniSight 2.0 laser navigation, which takes about 20 minutes. The map is accurate, and you can manually edit it – divide rooms, name them, set no-go zones or no-mop areas.

You can even set different suction power and mopping intensity for each room. Want quiet in the living room? Set 50% power. Need maximum power in the kitchen? 100% suction + intensive mopping. The robot remembers this and applies it automatically next time.

An interesting feature is Pet Care 4.0 – the robot detects zones where pets move (based on the frequency of dirt) and automatically increases cleaning intensity there. In my experience, it really works – the robot started cleaning more frequently around bowls and near the pet bed, where the dog spends most of its time.

The app also supports voice control via Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, plus it includes the Matter standard for smart homes.

Battery life: 270 minutes on paper, reality is different

Dreame states a battery life of up to 270 minutes on a single charge, which sounds impressive. In practice, however, it depends on what the robot is doing. If it’s just vacuuming at standard power without mopping, you’ll get close to the declared value.

However, if you turn on maximum suction power + intensive mopping, the battery life drops by roughly half. This isn’t outright criticism – it’s physics; high suction power and active mopping simply consume a lot of energy.

Recharging takes over 4 hours, which is longer than competitors (the Z70 takes 2.5 hours). If the robot doesn’t manage to clean the entire apartment, it automatically returns to the station, recharges to 80%, and continues where it left off. In my case, however, this was never needed.

Verdict: best mop on the market, but the price is high

The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller Complete is currently the best robotic vacuum cleaner with a mop I’ve had the opportunity to test. The roller system with continuous clean water supply is hygienically on a completely different level than classic rotating brushes. The 30,000 Pa suction power will keep you calm even if you have pets and a carpet full of hair. The ProLeap system means the robot can handle thresholds that would stop competitors.

On the other hand, the price of 38,699 CZK is high. For that money, you get a complete ecosystem – a robot, a docking station with 100 °C washing, automatic drying, detergent dispensing, and dust emptying. But you have to realize that cheaper alternatives with rotating pads cost up to 15,000 CZK less and are perfectly sufficient for most households.

Would I buy it? If I wanted truly top-tier cleaning without compromise, yes. If I’m looking for a reasonable middle ground that saves time and doesn’t empty my bank account, I’d rather opt for a cheaper model and invest the difference elsewhere. The Dreame Aqua10 is a great product, but its target audience is clear – people who want the best and are willing to pay extra for it.

Editor’s rating: 87 %

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