Dreame V10 Review: Is this The Best Xiaomi Stick Vacuum?

Over the past few months, I’ve tested some of Xiaomi’s best stick vacuums, including the Roidmi F8, Jimmy JV51, and the Roidmi NEX.

Today, we’ll be looking at one of the lesser-known brands, Dreame.

Introduction to the Dreame V10

There are three different Dreame options: the Dreame V9, V9 Pro, and V10 Pro. All three models have the same attachment, except for the hose tool, which is only available with the V10. Another similarity is the design, as all three have the same dust cup and trigger placement with some minor cosmetic differences.

The difference lies in the V10 Pro’s upgraded motor, while it retains the same 2,500 mAh Li-ion battery as the V9 Pro.

In essence, the V10 Pro offers the most power among all available options.

However, based on tests, the soft roller doesn’t need high airflow to be effective. Even at the lowest setting, it can still pick up debris efficiently.

This is important because it allows folks to use it for more extended periods (more than 37 minutes in my tests).

Let’s look at the features of the Dreame V10 one by one.

Usability and Ergonomics

The V10 Pro has the same design cues as the Dyson V7 and V8. With the trigger, dust cup, and motor all in the same area close to the top.

So it has the same ergonomic qualities as a Dyson, but with inferior steering.

It adopts a similar steering mechanism to other Xiaomi products, so it doesn’t move as smoothly or as effortlessly.

Three Adjustable Power Settings

The Dreame V10 features three distinct power settings: low, medium, and max.

There is a slide switch located behind the motor that allows users to toggle between the three settings.

In daily cleaning chores, you may not need to use the middle or high settings, as the soft roller attachment will do a good enough job of picking up debris, such as dust and even sand.

I would even encourage using the low setting when cleaning floors since the soft roller bar spins the slowest at this setting and prevents particular debris (e.g., quinoa and pet litter) from being kicked forward.

How Much Power Does The Dreame V10 Have?

To measure power, I used an anemometer to determine airflow on the wand and the main cleaning head. I believe that this is a good indicator of how well a vacuum will pick up dirt on a variety of surfaces.

But other factors are also important, such as brush roll design.

Here are the results

It doesn’t have as much airflow as other premium models, such as the Dyson V10, V11, and the Tineco Pure One S12.

The airflow numbers of the V10 Pro are closer to those of the Dyson V8 and the Roborock H6.

Dust Cup Design and Capacity

It has a slightly smaller canister than the Dyson V8 with a 0.5-liter capacity. This model features the same vertically aligned bin with a trap door at the bottom, but it lacks the hygienic system found in all newer Dyson cord-free products.

The dust cup’s outer shell isn’t removable; however, the main filter assembly (the charcoal and silver part in the middle) is, and it is washable. So giving it a thorough clean won’t require any special tools, as would a Dyson.

It only has a single filter before the motor and does not have any post-motor filter. The filter itself has two parts, a HEPA and a cylindrical foam filter in the middle.

I’m not sure why there is an extra foam filter, but it could just be for added filtration.

Tools and Attachments

The Dreame V10 features a total of seven attachments, providing this cord-free product with considerable versatility.

These include the following:

1. Soft roller: The primary tool for cleaning floors. It works best on hard surfaces, but it is usable on carpet, at least for picking up surface dirt.

2. Combination brush/upholstery tool: The first of two combination tools with a pull-out brush tool and an upholstery tool. It works well at picking up large debris such as Cheerios or Fruit Loops.

3. Combination brush/crevice tool: The second combination tool has a brush and a crevice tool.

4. Flexible hose: A hose tool that extends the reach of non-powered tools for cleaning small spaces inside vehicles or homes.

5. Mini turbo brush: An excellent tool for cleaning carpet, stairs, fabric upholstery, and mattresses.

6. Extension wand: a device that morphs this product from a handheld to a stick vacuum and extends the reach when you need to clean areas up high.

7. Charging/dock: A tool that mounts on a wall to store this vacuum on a vertical plane to save space.

Battery Run Time

Dreame claims that this vacuum will run for up to 60 minutes, and I conducted tests to verify the validity of this claim, both with and without the primary brush roll.

With the combination tool attached, this vacuum ran for more than 64 minutes at the lowest setting, and with the soft roller tool, it ran past 37-minute mark.

Note that even at the lowest setting, the V10 Pro has sufficient airflow to collect various types of debris in both its stick and handheld configurations.

So it’s not just a marketing gimmick.

Cleaning System Design

Much like other stick vacuum brands, such as Dyson, Tineco, and Shark, Dreame offers a range of tools to clean various parts of the home.

You can use this product in various configurations, including as a stick and a handheld vacuum.

Remember that this vacuum’s primary function is to clean hard surfaces like hardwood.

The soft roller attachment is excellent for the task. It was able to clean various types of debris, from Cheerios to sand, from carpets and hard floors.

One issue is that it cannot clean a pile of Fruit Loops, as it can clog the narrow pathway leading to the dust cup, which is the size limit of the V10 Pro. Anything smaller than Fruit Loops should have no issues with cleaning.

Even with its handheld configuration, it will not have issues with cleaning stuff like Quaker Oats, sand, dust, etc.

I like how usable the power is even in the low setting.

Cleaning Performance

To assess the Dreame V10’s effectiveness in cleaning dirt on carpets and hard floors, I conducted a series of tests using various debris types, including coffee, Quaker Oats, quinoa, and pet litter. I also conducted other tests with sand and Fruit Loops to see how it performs on these types of messes.

I conducted the tests on three different surfaces: a hard floor, a low-pile carpet, and a medium-pile carpet.

• Overall: 82%
• Hard Floor: 99.82%
• Carpet (Surface Pick Up): 94.73%
• Carpet (Deep Cleaning): 51.5%

Hard Floor Results

The V10 soft roller attachment will work best on hard floors, like most attachments with a similar design.

Here are the tests’ results on coffee, Quaker Oats, quinoa, and pet litter (photos are in that order).

• Quaker Oats: 99.4%
• Coffee: 99.9%
• Quinoa: 100%
• Pet Litter: 100%

The soft roller attachment did its best on hard floors as reflected by the average scores where it picked 100% on both the quinoa and pet litter test and close to 100% on the quaker oats and coffee grounds test.

One thing to note is the soft roller’s tendency to splatter dirt forward, particularly when cleaning hard surfaces like quinoa or pet litter.

It’s more prevalent when cleaning larger dirt clusters, but not so much when these are farther apart.

The splattering is caused by the rapid spinning of the soft roller attachment, which is why I prefer the Duo Clean head for cleaning hard floors, as it doesn’t spin as fast in the hard floor setting.

Sand on hard floor test

One of the toughest things to clean on hard surfaces is sand. To test the Dreame V10’s capabilities, I tested it on 50 grams of sand.

It was able to pick up an average of 99.5% of sand on two tests. So it was able to clean up every particle of sand on hard floors at the lowest setting.

I want to point out that some of the sand splattered forward, but the soft roller could pick up the debris on subsequent passes.

The Dreame V10 is an excellent and more affordable alternative for individuals living in sandy areas.

Carpet Cleaning Test

Now, we’ll examine how the Dreame V10 performs on carpets.

Low Pile Results

• Quaker Oats: 98.4%
• Coffee: 97.6%
• Quinoa: 97.9%
• Pet Litter: 99.8%

On low-pile carpet, the Dreame V10 performed very well in picking up surface dirt, achieving an average in the high 90s in all tests – not bad for a tool designed to work only on hard surfaces.

Medium Pile Results

• Quaker Oats: 96.5%
• Coffee: 83.6%
• Quinoa: 91.3%
• Pet Litter: 92.8%

You can see the trail of coffee grounds on the medium-pile carpet.

You’ll notice in the results that the finer the debris, the less it is picked up, which is consistent with the issue with rollers on carpets. It will only pick up debris on the surface.

The V10 struggled most with cleaning fine coffee grounds, which is expected, as the soft roller cannot pick up embedded dirt.

Overall, I still like the results, but don’t expect too much from this vacuum on thicker pile carpets.

Deep cleaning test

Even if the soft roller isn’t designed for cleaning embedded dirt, I had to test how well it does at picking up sand on medium-pile carpets.

I rubbed 100 grams of sand and ran the V10 Pro at its highest setting to see how much of the sand it could pick up.

It was able to pick up an average of 51.5% on two tests, which is pretty good for something with no bristles.

How loud is the Dreame V10?

This stick vacuum is one of the noisier options I’ve tested so far, topping out at 76.5 decibels at the highest setting, which is almost as loud as the Dyson V10 and V11.

• Low: 73.5 dB
• Med: 74 dB
• High: 76.5 dB

Take note that all noise tests are done using a sound meter with the primary brush roll.

Product Specification

Where can I buy the Dreame V10?

Unfortunately, the Dreame V10 is not available in Amazon’s US store, but it is available in Amazon UK and Germany, which is excellent news if you live in the EU.

Please check the links below to see the latest prices in different locations.

• Buy the Dreame V10 on Amazon or AliExpress

Please note that when you purchase through any of these links, we receive a commission, but at no additional cost to you.

Does the Dreame V10 provide good value?

When considering the V10 Pro price in relation to other brands like Jimmy or Roidmi, it is on the high side.

While the performance and runtime are impressive, the lack of aftermarket support raises some concern for me.

This model isn’t available on Amazon, so those living in the United States or Canada will need to purchase it from stores like AliExpress or GearBest.

Although you can purchase parts like the extra battery from AliExpress, shipping to the United States or any country in the Western Hemisphere will take longer, as it’ll come from China.

I’d say that the cheaper Dreame V9 (Pro or non-Pro) would provide better value, as the bump in power doesn’t necessarily translate to improved cleaning performance.

In essence, there won’t be much of a difference regarding how well the Dreame V9 and V10 clean.

The attachments that come with the V9, V9 Pro, and V10 Pro are the same, so there is no additional incentive to upgrade to the latest version.

4 Reasons You Should Buy the Dreame V10

The verdict: Who should buy the Dreame V10

People who need a good quality, stick vacuum that can clean hard surfaces will benefit the most from the Dreame V10.

Based on tests, this model outperforms the Jimmy JV51 in terms of cleaning hard surfaces.

The soft roller attachment does an excellent job of picking up debris without pushing portions of it forward, as was Jimmy’s case.

There’s no question about this vacuum’s performance as it does a superb job, especially on hard floors.

One concern I have is the availability of parts, as they are not available on Amazon. If you don’t mind purchasing these parts from Aliexpress, I would not hesitate to recommend this vacuum.

You can save some money by opting for the cheaper Dreame V9, as the power increase of the V10 has no impact on its performance on hard floors.

Both models will do equally well on this surface, and each will have the same set of tools.