Dreame R20, our opinion | It's worth it?

Stick vacuum cleaners have become an essential product for millions of people, and if you are looking for one machine created by one of the leading brands, with enormous power and fantastic equipment, at a reasonable price, the Dreame R20 may be of interest to you.

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	Dreame R20
2 in 1 toy	Yes
Autonomy (min)	90
Noise (decibels)	65-78
Weight (kg)	1,67
Led lights	Yes
High efficiency filter	Yes
Deposit (ml)	600
Speeds	2/Auto
Suction power (aW)	190
Assessment	98

Company Dream Technology was born in 2015 within the Xiaomi ecosystem (partly financed by the well-known multinational), and in these years it has earned a place in consumer preferences, due to its fantastic combination of technology, design and performance.

Dreame has a powerful R&D department, with more than 150 patents in various aspects (motor, artificial intelligence, cyclonic technology...), thanks to which, it is positioned as one of the leading firms in the field of home cleaning.

In addition to its complete and attractive range of robots, with models such as the balanced D10 Plus or the advanced and very complete L10s Ultra, stands out especially for its line of broom vacuum cleaners, where it has been one of the main alternatives to the almighty Dyson, with models like the best seller V11, the sensational T30 y T30 Neo, and now this new generation model, the R20, of which we will tell you all the details below.

Dreame R20: our assessment

The Dreame R20 has obtained a rating of 98 points out of 100. It is a new generation cordless stick vacuum cleaner, with a spectacular design in gray tones and carbon fiber tube, which gives it a very modern look while providing great lightness.

Combine one enormous absorption capacity with the automatic management of power, it has a very complete equipment and includes a spectacular blue light which contributes to greater effectiveness and efficiency in cleaning; and all this, with the usual quality of the brand, and at a reasonable price, so the quality-price ratio is very good.

Box contents

A Dreame R20 stick vacuum cleaner.
Multifunction LED head.
Soft head.
Carbon fiber extension tube.
Removable battery (installed).
Flexible merge tool.
Small 2 in 1 brush.
Mini turbo brush.
Flexible elbow.
Power adapter.
Wall base (includes plugs and screws).
Warranty, assembly guide and user manual (includes Spanish).

Start up

The Dreame R20 comes well packaged, with a protective outer box and the device itself, in which the different elements are well wrapped and protected. At the top we can find the different documentation and below, a series of compartments with the different elements that make up the package.

The vacuum cleaner comes partially charged, but it is advisable to fully charge it before putting it to work for the first time.. The time for a full charge is less than 4 hours, below the segment average (usually about 4,5); While charging, two LED lights are displayed flashing.

Its 2.900 mAh, 8-cell battery provides you with autonomy of up to 90 minutes, among the highest in the segment, which allows cleaning large surfaces (between 200 and 300 m²) on a single charge.

The battery comes installed, but is removable, providing great versatility, since we could purchase another one additionally to double the working time and easily replace it if necessary, extending the useful life of the machine.

Like other Dreame devices, in principle you have to press the trigger for it to work, but It has a locking button (with a padlock) that allows it to be fixed, so that the vacuum cleaner will work without having to press the trigger, a possibility that increases comfort, especially if we are going to use it for a long time.

The different accessories are placed in a simple and intuitive way, fitting them until they click and pressing the corresponding release button to remove them. The inclusion of elements such as the flexible elbow, which can be combined with other accessories, provides great versatility when cleaning.

Like other stick vacuum cleaners, the Dreame R20 comes with a base to place on the wall with space for accessories, which includes screws and plugs for mounting, so that we can always have the vacuum cleaner collected and located.

Operation of the Dreame R20

The Dreame R20 It is a broom with high-end qualities and a reasonable price, ideal for those looking to combine quality, effectiveness, efficiency and comfortable handling without having to make a huge outlay.

Suction power

This machine is among the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaners on the market. Its 570 W digital motor rotates at 150.000 revolutions per minute (2.500 times per second!) to generate a large air flow, which allows it to trap all types of dirt with great effectiveness: dust, hair, crumbs, sand, cereals, dirt and other heavier elements.

The Dreame R20 reaches 190 air watts (aW) of power, a figure above machines as qualified as the Dyson V11 (185 aW), doing a fantastic job on all types of surfaces and conditions.

Vacuum It has two power modes, selectable using the button at the bottom of the screen:

In Eco/Auto mode, which is the one in which it turns on by default, it shows the screen in green colors and reaches maximum battery life; It is enough for daily cleaning and the noise level is very contained, about 65 decibels.
When we need maximum suction power, we can select the turbo mode, which will show white tones and deploy its 190 aW. so that nothing is left unpicked, raising the noise level to about 78 dB, similar to that of a conventional vacuum cleaner.

Intelligent dust recognition

One of the highlights of the Dreame R20 is that It has sensors to automatically recognize the level of dirt.

The usual thing will be to work with automatic mode, since the vacuum cleaner itself is responsible for varying the suction depending on the conditions at any given time., with total comfort for the user, and we will only need to use maximum power occasionally, for example, if we are trying to collect heavy particles or we want to deep clean a thick carpet.

The screen uses a very intuitive color code to indicate the situation at all times:

When the lights are green, the dirt is light or the floor is clean.

If there is a medium degree of dirt, it will turn orange.

If the accumulation of dirt is high, turns red.

Brushes

The Dreame R20 has two heads for cleaning floors:

A multifunction head with light, which combines rubber and bristles to do a good job both on hard floors (collecting dust and fine dust) and on carpets and rugs, where it helps to dislodge the dirt that is hidden between the fibers.

The brush has a studied V-shaped design, which, together with the separator comb and its wide diameter, prevents the formation of the dreaded tangles., facilitating maintenance and increasing its effectiveness.

Detail of the multifunction roller

A soft roller, ideal for cleaning hard floors and especially wooden floors, effectively capturing dirt, while caring for the surface.

The multifunction head stands out for the inclusion of a new blue light, which clearly reveals dirt (similar to the green light on the Dyson Gen5 Detect, Proscenic P12 or the Ultenic U12), so that not a speck escapes us.

Reveal the dust

The blue laser light has a studied 138º angle that illuminates clearly and reveals even invisible or microscopic dust, so many users even prefer to clean in dark conditions.

Accessories

The equipment of the Dreame R20 is one of the most complete on the market, making it possible to clean any corner of the house or the interior of the vehicle.; The main head can be attached via the extension tube as a broom or directly to the body, as a handheld vacuum cleaner; Additionally, it includes:

A narrow nozzle which is perfect for cleaning corners, corners and hard-to-reach areas, which can be extended to reach areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach thanks to its flexible design.
A small 2 in 1 brush, which can function as a hard tube, similar to the previous one but shorter, or as a bristle brush, to clean tables, furniture, shelves, countertops, blinds, computer keyboards, decorative objects and other delicate areas.
A practical mini electric toothbrush, ideal for thoroughly cleaning all types of upholstery: sofas, armchairs, mattresses, cushions, pillows, car seats... The combination of its design with the high power of this machine provides a deep cleaning that is ideal for homes with pets and /or small children.
A flexible elbow or kneecap, which in combination with another accessory listed above, or with the extension tube functioning as a broom, facilitates cleaning under furniture, closets and beds, as well as other complex or otherwise difficult to reach areas.

Deposit and filtering

The Dreame R20 tank offers a capacity of 600 milliliters, somewhat above the segment average, and emptying is very simple, just one touch, you simply have to press the button to open the bottom cover, so that the dirt falls out.

El Filtering system effectively traps dirt inside the device, avoiding secondary pollution and obtaining cleaner air.

El 5-stage filtration system It is composed of primary cyclonic technology, a steel mesh filter, secondary cyclonic technology, a sponge filter and a high-efficiency filter.

Ergonomics and ease of use

The Dreame R20 is a light and easy-to-use broom. Weighing 1,67 kilograms, it is very easy to handle and provides a comfortable and pleasant cleaning experience.

It is very easy to exchange the different accessories and go from using it as a broom to a handheld vacuum cleaner and vice versa., and its light carbon rod facilitates cleaning in high areas, obtaining a complete 360º cleaning solution for cleaning the house and car.

The head of the Dreame R20 offers good flexibility both horizontally and vertically and thanks to its blue laser lighting it allows you to observe dust particles that we cannot see with the naked eye., facilitating cleaning under furniture, sofas and beds, as well as in nooks and corners.

Flexible adapter and convenient articulated elbow make cleaning hard-to-reach areas even easier, allowing us to reach spaces under furniture or above shelves, for example, that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

El easy emptying of the deposit and the possibility of wash the filters They also make daily maintenance easier.

La information screen, in addition to giving it a very techie, offers the most relevant information for the user, such as the percentage of remaining autonomy and various warning or error messages.

Dreame R20 screen

Advantages of the Dreame R20

Xiaomi Ecosystem

Dreame has become the apt Pupil of the Xiaomi ecosystem, with its own legion of fans, in love with its sensational combination of design, technology and performance.

Absorption capacity

Its 570 watt digital motor reaches a power of 190 aW or 27.000 Pa, placing itself among the most powerful machines to do an excellent job in any situation.

Intelligent power management

The Dreame R20 has intelligent dust detection, allowing you to adapt its operation to the circumstances to obtain the best result with total comfort for the user.

LED head

The head offers good flexibility to clean any area comfortably and effectively, and Its spectacular blue light reveals the invisible powder to increase efficiency and not miss a speck of dust

Removable battery

Its 8-cell, 2.900 mAh lithium-ion battery provides autonomy of up to an hour and a half, and it is also removable, so you can purchase another one to double the autonomy or replace it if necessary.

Equipment

The Dreame R20 is one of the most equipped brooms on the market, providing greater comfort and versatility when cleaning any corner of the house or inside the vehicle.

For homes "with a lot of life"

Su huge power suction, its noise level content, The brush anti tangle and elements like motorized mini brush They make it ideal for homes with pets and/or small children.

Value for money

This model offers a high level of performance, exquisite design, high quality and complete equipment at a very reasonable price, a great value for money that you will fall in love with.

Why buy a Dreame R20

If you are looking for a cordless vacuum cleaner to conveniently and quickly clean your home and car, and you want a effective and powerful model, capable of effectively eliminating all types of dirt.

If you want a quality device with a spectacular design; If there are pets and/or small children in your house, or you simply want to have a super complete equipment to solve any cleaning situation; And if, in addition, you prefer to opt for one of the leading brands in the segment and at a reasonable price, the Dreame R20 may be the broom you were looking for.

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Dreame R20 vs Dreame T30

The Dreame R20 shares several characteristics with the futuristic T30, the brand's spectacular top of the range:

Both include a digital motor that rotates at 150.000 rpm. to provide a power of 190 aW.
They both have one removable battery which reaches an autonomy of up to 90 minutes.
Both offer a similar design, beautiful and light, which includes a carbon fiber rod.
Both models have color information screen.
Both versions include automatic power with dirt detection.

They both come very equipped, including such interesting elements as the mini turbo brush and the articulated elbow. In the case of the T30, it includes a flexible tube for cleaning complex areas.
The Dreame T30 offers graphic information on the dust level, so that we can see how the house is becoming cleaner in a very visual way.
The T30 filtering system is more complete, reaching an efficiency of 99,97% when capturing microparticles of dust, mites, pollen and other allergens.

The Dreame R20 includes two heads, one multifunction and one soft (for one multifunction of the T30), and also, incorporates the spectacular blue laser light to better visualize the dust.

At the time of this review, the price of the Dreame R20 is about 100 euros less than the T30, so we think it is a great alternative to it, but it is up to each person to assess which model they decide on; You know, we analyze, you choose.