Dreame Z30 vs Dreame Air
Quick take: The Dreame Z30 costs $100 less; the Dreame Z30 runs longer per charge (90 vs 40 min).
| Spec | Dreame Z30 | Dreame Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$400 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 310 AW | 80 AW |
| Battery | 90 min | 40 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.6 L | 0.16 L |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 1.89 x 1.89 x 39.59 in |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs | 2.43 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Dreame Z30
- ✓310AW max suction — the highest of any stick near its price
- ✓Smart dirt detection automatically boosts power on dirty patches
- ✓Green dust-reveal lighting shows what you'd otherwise miss on hard floors
- ✓0.6L bin is larger than the Dyson flagships'
- ✓Strong reviewer results on thick carpet and pet hair, with a deshedding tool included
- ✓2-year warranty and a street price often under $300
- ✗Max mode drains the battery in roughly 10-15 minutes
- ✗4-hour recharge is slow if you run it hard
- ✗No dock or auto-empty — manual bin dumping
- ✗Dreame's US service network is thinner than Dyson's
- ✗90-minute runtime claim only holds in Eco with non-motorized tools
Dreame Air
- ✓2.43 lb handheld body, Dreame's lightest
- ✓Slim 1.89 in main unit stores easily
- ✓Up to 40 minutes per charge
- ✓Six-cell 2,000 mAh battery pack
- ✗Only 80 AW, low for a $399.99 stick
- ✗0.16 L dust cup needs emptying often
- ✗Takes 4 hours to recharge
- ✗1-year warranty, shorter than Dreame's robots
- ✗No filtration spec or noise figure published