Dreame Bot D10 Plus: A more affordable robot vacuum cleaner with self-cleaning and wet mopping

The new robot vacuum cleaner called Dreame Bot D10 Plus is a transitional version from Dreame Bot D9 Pro To Dreame Bot Z10 ProMore specifically, the robot now has a self-cleaning station, but it has lost its 3D sensor for detecting objects on the floor. Compared to the Z10 Pro, this allowed the price to be reduced from $500-$600 to $400 (at least at launch). Compared to the D9 Pro, the price is roughly the same, but the D10 Plus is equipped with a self-cleaning station. If Dreame can keep the price at $400, it seems like a very attractive option. It remains to be seen how well the Dreame Bot D10 Plus performs in its primary role to determine whether it's worth the money. That's what we'll discuss below. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The robot vacuum cleaner arrived in a cardboard box like this:

In addition to the robot and station, the delivery kit includes:

1. Power adapter.
2. Spare bag for the station.
3. Nozzle with a microfiber cloth installed.
4. Operating instructions and quick start guide for the robot.

The package contents are minimal, as is typical for most robot vacuum cleaners in the Xiaomi ecosystem, which includes the Dreame factory. Let's move on!

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's design. Let's start with the robot vacuum itself. It's round. A sensor for detecting obstacles in the robot's path is mounted on the front mechanical bumper. The wall sensor was removed from the bumper. The height of the body is 96 mm from the floor.

The top of the body contains two mechanical control buttons. Navigation is handled by a lidar sensor, which is equipped with a spring-loaded cover to prevent the robot from getting stuck under furniture.

The robot's dust container and cleaning tool are located under the top cover. The filtration system uses a mesh and HEPA filter. The container holds up to 400 ml of dry waste. Openings with shutters are located at the bottom for emptying waste from the dust container into a bag in the station.

The robot comes with a wet mopping attachment with a pre-installed microfiber cloth. It's identical to the one included with the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro. The tank holds only 145 ml of water. The attachment features a pump for electronically controlling the flow rate. The cloth attaches easily to the attachment using Velcro and grooves.

Let's take a look at the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's underside. It's equipped with four fall protection sensors. It has a single, three-beam side brush with a quick-release mechanism. Behind the turbo brush unit are openings for emptying debris. The unit itself floats, which is a plus.

The central brush has bristles and petals and can be disassembled on both sides to remove tangled hair and fur.

We also see a ribbed surface in the suction channel for combing and untangling the brush.

Now let's take a look at the Dreame Bot D10 Plus self-cleaning station. The dust bag is located under the top cover and can hold 2.5 liters of dry waste. The station is equipped with a platform for the robot to drive onto. This prevents the wet wipe from coming into direct contact with the floor, which is a plus. The suction channel underneath can be removed for cleaning if debris gets stuck.

Overall, the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's build quality is above average and well-suited to its price.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the Dreame Bot D10 Plus, as stated by the manufacturer:

• Li-Ion battery 5200 mAh.
• Suction power up to 4000 Pa.
• Cleaning area up to 250 sq.m.
• Battery life up to 150 min.
• Dust collector 400 ml.
• Water tank 145 ml.
• Capacity of the bag in the station: 2.5 l.
• Self-cleaning station power: 600 W.
• Obstacle clearance 2 cm.
• Robot dimensions: 350*96 mm.
• Station dimensions: 303*403*400 mm.

It's worth noting that the station is smaller in size compared to the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro. The station's dust bag is also smaller in capacity (the Z10 Pro has a 4-liter capacity) and its power is 200 watts lower. Otherwise, the specifications are identical.

Functional capabilities

Let's move on to an overview of the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's features. The robot vacuum cleaner is controlled via the Mi Home mobile app. Russia is supported, so the app interface is in Russian.

The robot vacuum cleaner creates a room map on the main control panel. Below it are three cleaning modes: room selection, automatic cleaning of the entire available area, and selection of cleaning zones.

You can also set virtual walls and no-go zones, even creating separate no-go zones for wet cleaning mode. In the map management section, you can manually edit room boundaries. It's important to note that the Dreame Bot D10 Plus stores multiple unique maps in its memory, which is a plus!

When customizing the cleaning parameters, you can adjust the suction power and the degree of cloth wetting. You can also customize cleaning parameters for each room, even selecting the number of passes the robot makes (from 1 to 3) and customizing the cleaning sequence. Another additional feature: you can choose the movement pattern: a regular serpentine or a tighter one.

In the settings section, you'll first be asked to select the language for voice notifications and adjust their volume. The Dreame Bot D10 Plus also speaks Russian.

You can also enable automatic power boost on carpets, a baby unit, continue cleaning after recharging at the base, and set a time when the robot should not disturb you.

When setting up a scheduled cleaning, you're asked to select the rooms to clean, the time, and the days of the week. Apparently, the settings are adjusted from a section on the main dashboard.

The settings list also includes a cleaning log, a section that tracks the status of consumables, and a remote control mode for the robot.

There's also a separate section on the main panel for setting up the self-cleaning function, where you can disable this function and adjust the frequency of garbage emptying from the container.

Overall, the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's functionality is on par with other modern robotic vacuum cleaners with lidar navigation. All necessary features are included. Particularly noteworthy is its support for voice control via Yandex.Alice.

Testing

A detailed video review of the Dreame Bot D10 Plus has already been prepared and published on the channel. I recommend watching the video:

Navigation

And finally, let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's navigation in a room with obstacles. The robot first navigates the room's perimeter, then traverses the entire accessible area in a zigzag pattern and returns to its base. It didn't get stuck on the dryer, and it swept around the chair legs and a box separately, before successfully returning to its base. The test was successful.

As for navigating throughout the house, the robot goes room by room, first along the perimeter, then in a serpentine pattern. Cleaning speed is high, and there are no uncleaned areas. This model has excellent navigation!

Suction power

The Dreame Bot D10 Plus boasts a suction power of 4000 Pa. It was able to suck up debris from crevices up to 4 mm deep, just like the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro.

The remaining cracks were beyond his strength, although, for example, Dreame Bot L10 Pro was able to partially suck out debris from a 10mm deep crack, and the D9 Pro and D9 Max They sucked up the trash from an 8mm gap. It's unclear why, as the robots are structurally identical. I even tried taping up the trash discharge holes to prevent the container from becoming leaky, but the results didn't improve, which is odd. In any case, the robot in question boasts increased suction power, but I wouldn't call it very powerful.

Dry cleaning

The dry cleaning performance on laminate flooring was also impressive. The robot vacuum was able to remove all debris from the floor, including pet hair and fur. Only the corners were left uncleaned, which is a problem with most round robots.

Some hair got caught in the side and center brushes, but the bulk of the debris was still collected in the dust bin. Passed this test!

Cleaning the carpet

The cleaning performance on carpet is excellent; the robot was able to pick up debris while thoroughly cleaning the fluffy, medium-pile carpet. The test counts!

Wet cleaning

However, the dirt removal performance is poor, even worse than most other robots in the Dreame line. This is because the nozzle doesn't press hard enough to the floor, the cloth itself is thin and doesn't absorb much dirt, and the water flow is not very generous. This test was failed.

The implemented wet cleaning function is more suitable for gentle floor wiping and dust collection. At least the Dreame Bot D10 Plus can vacuum and mop simultaneously.

Wet cleaning and carpets

Regarding wet cleaning in the presence of carpets, although the robot detects carpets and automatically increases suction on them, it does not avoid them during wet cleaning. This is worth keeping in mind. In such cases, I recommend setting no-go zones on carpets for wet cleaning.

Self-cleaning quality

The robot's self-cleaning performance was tested separately. It's not perfect, but it's good, and I have no complaints. There's virtually no debris left after emptying the full container.

Obstacle clearance

Regarding the robot's maneuverability, the D10 Plus can navigate thresholds up to 2 cm high, even with the cleaning pad attachment attached. Its obstacle clearance is good.

Driving on dark surfaces

However, like most robots in the Xiaomi ecosystem, the robot vacuum cleaner is sensitive to dark surfaces. This is a drawback.

Noise level

Finally, we measured the Dreame Bot D10 Plus's noise level in different modes. In Quiet mode, the noise level is between 60-62 dB. In Standard mode, it's 63-66 dB. In "Intensive Cleaning" mode, the noise level reaches 69 dB, and at maximum power, the peak noise level was 81 dB.

This robot has a high noise level, despite its slightly increased suction power. This is worth considering.

Let's sum it up

Dreame Bot D10 Plus has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. our evaluation system he managed to gain 126 points. Three points less than the older Z10 Pro, which received additional points for its floor detection system. Still, the result is good, considering the price and the capabilities demonstrated.

Overall rating of robot vacuum cleaners tested on robovac.washerhouse.com: https://robovac.washerhouse.com/en/rejtingi/robovac-obshhij-rejting-robotov-pylesosov-robo.html.

I'll share my personal opinion about the robot. I liked the following:

1. Availability of a self-cleaning station.
2. Good navigation.
3. Increased suction power.
4. Simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.
5. Good quality dry cleaning on both hard surfaces and carpets.
6. A large number of functions in the application.
7. Good obstacle clearance.
8. High quality assembly.

Speaking of drawbacks, there are quite a few of them as well. I didn't like the following:

1. Average wet cleaning. This is due not only to the inability to scrub away dirt, but also to the small water tank.
2. The robot is afraid of dark floor coverings.
3. High noise level.
4. The suction power does not match the stated one and the robot is actually weaker in power than its predecessors.

Ultimately, I would recommend this robot vacuum primarily for dry cleaning on hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets. Wet cleaning is more of a bonus feature you can use to collect dust.

Here, you should also consider the robot's price. If it's significantly cheaper than the Z10 Pro and you don't care about obstacle detection, then it might make sense to save money and choose a more basic model. Given the minimal price difference, I'd still recommend the more advanced Z10 Pro.

On that note, I'd like to end this review. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping. Bye!