Dreame F10: A POWERFUL upgrade for the budget robot vacuum cleaner!

Hello to all readers of the project! In this video, I'll be reviewing the Dreame F10 robot vacuum cleaner. Priced at $160-$200, the updated model boasts increased suction power of 13,000 Pa, lidar for navigation, dry and wet cleaning functions, and a silicone turbo brush that's easier to clean from hair and pet hair. Overall, it offers a decent set of features for a reasonable price. Next, I'll test the Dreame F10 in detail, highlight its pros and cons based on the test results, and then express my personal opinion of the robot. So, let's get started!

Equipment

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

In addition to the robot itself, the package includes a charging base with a power adapter, a wet cleaning attachment with a microfiber cloth attached, and documentation for the robot with Russian translation.

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the Dreame F10's design. It's available in two colors: black and white. The body is round and stands approximately 96 mm above the floor.

Unfortunately, there's no wall sensor. There's a sensor mounted on the front bumper that detects large obstacles in the robot's path.

Navigation is handled by a lidar with a spring-loaded cover. Two mechanical control buttons are located next to it.

The 570 ml dust container is located under the top cover. Next to it, you'll find a QR code for connecting the robot to a Wi-Fi network and a cleaning tool.

The container and filter are washable with water, which is a plus. The filtration system uses a HEPA filter and mesh.

A wet cleaning attachment like this one is installed underneath the robot. It features a pump for electronically controlling the flow of liquid. The tank has a capacity of 235 ml. The cleaning cloth is secured with Velcro and pockets.

The robot has four fall protection sensors on the bottom. There is no carpet sensor. The three-beam side brush is quick-release and does not extend into corners.

The central brush unit is floating. The turbo brush itself is silicone and can be removed on both sides to remove tangled hair and pet hair.

The pros and cons of this design will be discussed during the final review. Let's move on!

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the Dreame F10, as stated by the manufacturer, are displayed on the screen:

• Li-Ion battery 5200 mAh.
• Suction power up to 13000 Pa.
• Operating time up to 300 min.
• Dust collector 570 ml.
• Water tank 235 ml.
• Obstacle clearance 2 cm.
• Robot dimensions: 350*96.2 mm.

The only thing that has changed in terms of characteristics is the suction power, compared to its counterpart. D9 Max Gen 2Otherwise, the characteristics are on par with similar devices in this price segment.

Functions

Speaking of functions, the Dreame F10 is controlled via the Dreamehome app. It's available in Russian and is intuitive and easy to use.

Main functions:

• Saving multiple cleaning maps in memory.
• Automatic zoning of premises into rooms.
• Selecting areas and rooms for cleaning.
• Virtual walls and no-go zones (and for wet cleaning mode).
• Suction power adjustment.
• Adjusting the degree of wetting of the napkin.
• User mode.
• Cleaning log.
• Setting up cleaning according to a schedule.
• Voice notifications in Russian.
• Automatic power increase on carpet.
• Yandex.Alice support.

Overall, it offers all the basic options for flexible cleaning settings. I'll just note that the automatic power boost doesn't always work correctly on carpets, as there's no carpet detection sensor.

Testing

A detailed video review of the Dreame F10, including all tests, has already been prepared and published on the channel:

Navigation

And finally, let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the Dreame F10's navigation in a room with obstacles. The robot vacuum first moves around the perimeter of the room, then cleans the entire accessible area in a serpentine pattern. The dryer's legs presented no problems; the robot navigated over them without difficulty. It also swept around the box and chair legs separately, then returned to the station. Surprisingly, the mirror didn't introduce any errors in the map. The test was successful.

Speaking of navigation within the home, the robot vacuum goes room by room, following the perimeter, then in a serpentine pattern. Despite the lack of a wall sensor, it carefully cleans along baseboards. It touches objects and walls more often than robots with a wall sensor. This is a fact worth considering. Regardless, there are no uncleaned areas left, and the cleaning speed is high, so this model has excellent navigation!

Passing under low furniture

The minimum height the robot can pass was also tested. Considering the robot itself is 9.6 cm tall, I created a 10 cm clearance under the furniture, and it fits through it without a problem. That's good!

Autonomy

I also tested how long the battery lasted when running the robot at maximum power with wet cleaning enabled. It managed to run for 169 minutes, cleaning 165 square meters of usable space. In reality, that's just over four cleanings of a two-bedroom apartment. And that's an excellent result. It's likely the best on the project since this test was introduced. I'd also like to point out that there's a resume cleaning mode after charging at the base, so this model is capable of cleaning even more space.

Suction power

The power test that many are most interested in is the Dreame F10. In "Quiet" mode, the robot was able to partially clean a 2 mm gap and partially reach the 4 mm mark. In "Standard" mode, the robot partially cleaned the 6, 8, and 10 mm marks. In "Intensive Cleaning" mode, the 2 mm gap was completely cleaned, and the 4 mm gap was significantly improved. And in Turbo mode, the robot improved its cleaning performance at the 6 and 10 mm marks and even partially cleaned a 12 mm gap closer to the edge of the stand. This is not only a highly autonomous robot vacuum, but also a very powerful one!

Dry cleaning

Regarding the collection of various types of debris on the laminate flooring, the robot managed to collect most of the debris on the rack. However, we see that it struggles to pick up large debris, and not all of it. Furthermore, in my opinion, the side brush doesn't sweep along the baseboard very well. You can see that some debris remains near the corners.

Let's check the condition of the cleaning module. The brushes, as expected, are tangled in fur and hair, but fortunately, they're easy to clean.

Carpet cleaning

The robot does a good job of cleaning carpets. This applies to both low-pile and medium-pile carpets. Both were cleaned of debris.

Wet cleaning and carpets

When it comes to wet cleaning with carpets, since the robot vacuum cleaner doesn't detect them, it can't automatically avoid them. Therefore, you'll either have to accept that the robot will wet them during cleaning, or you can protect them from getting wet by setting up wet cleaning zones. Alternatively, you can first run the robot without the attachment for a full dry cleaning of the entire area, including carpets, and then attach the attachment to allow the robot to clean hard floors.

Wet cleaning

As for the wet cleaning performance, this model is primitive by the standards of 2025. However, the robot is capable of cleaning light stains from the floor. Since the cleaning cloth doesn't extend to the edge of the body, the blind spot from the edge is approximately 6 cm.

The implemented wet cleaning function is suitable for delicate wiping of the floor and can be used to collect fine dust that the main turbo brush might miss.

Passability

This model has good obstacle clearance. The robot vacuum cleaner can easily navigate a 2-centimeter threshold. That's a plus.

Driving on black surfaces

The Dreame F10, however, is wary of black carpets, detecting them by height differences, just like the D9 Max Gen 2. This is important to keep in mind.

Noise level

Finally, we measured the robot's noise level in different modes. It ranged from 59 to 71.5 dB. This is a fairly standard result for such a high power output.

Personal opinion

The Dreame F10 robot vacuum cleaner has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. According to our rating system, it achieved a score of 127 points. 7 points more than its twin D9 Max Gen 2.

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

First, I'll highlight the pros and cons of the tested robot vacuum cleaner, after which I'll express my own opinion about it, including a comparison with the first generation.

I liked the following:

1. Very high suction power, both in real conditions and in the stated figures.
2. Good autonomy at maximum power.
3. Cleaned low and medium pile carpet well.
4. The silicone brush is easier to clean from hair and fur.
5. Complete Russification.
6. A wide range of features for flexible cleaning settings, including a user mode and Yandex.Alice support.
7. Good cross-country ability.
8. Availability of warranty and service.

As for the disadvantages, I consider the main ones to be:

1. There's no wall or carpet sensor. As a result, the robot frequently bumps into walls and other obstacles in front of it. It also doesn't automatically detect carpets and doesn't always automatically increase suction on them.
2. There are problems with collecting large waste.
3. The side brush does a poor job of sweeping debris along the baseboard near the corners.
4. The robot vacuum cleaner is afraid of black carpets.

We also note that the robot does not completely sweep out debris in corners and there is a blind spot near the edge when wet cleaning, but these are typical comments for robot vacuum cleaners in the sub-$200 price segment.

So, what's the bottom line? I think this is an interesting model for the price, thanks to its long battery life and powerful suction even on medium settings. I'd recommend the Dreame F10 primarily for dry cleaning, including on carpets, and if the silicone brush is important to you. At $200, this device is quite competitive for such tasks. And if the price drops below $150, which is quite possible during sales, it's one of the best options in this segment.

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