Aiper Seagull Pro vs Dreame Z1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the Aiper Seagull Pro costs $499 and the Dreame Z1 costs $499. The Dreame Z1 has a published review score and ranks #8 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Aiper Seagull Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Seagull Pro for simple flat bottom pools on a budget. Pick the Dreame Z1 for mid sized irregular pools. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Seagull Pro | Z1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $499 | $499 | Tie |
| Runtime | 150 min | 3 h | Z1 |
| Charge time | 3 h (tested) | 4 h | Seagull Pro |
- You care most about charge time (3 h (tested) vs 4 h)
- Best for simple flat bottom pools on a budget
- You care most about runtime (3 h vs 150 min)
- Best for mid sized irregular pools
- Cleans
- Floor and walls
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
- Max pool
- Aiper's page conflicts:
Older cordless floor and wall cleaner with dial control, phasing out
Full Aiper Seagull Pro review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Over 180 min floor
- Max pool
- Up to 1,950 sq ft
Cordless pool robot with 3D obstacle sensing and 3 h runtime
Full Dreame Z1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Seagull Pro | Dreame Z1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $499 |
| 3 year cost | $499 | $499 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.7/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #28 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | n/a |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; Aiper says suitable for all pool types | All pool types and materials, saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Dreame) |
| Cleans | Floor and walls. Aiper's spec table marks waterline cleaning as not supported, though its feature copy mentions waterline scrubbing; The Pool Nerd found it reached the waterline only occasionally | Floor, walls and waterline with Global, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes, dual brushes (Dreame); The AU Review saw it miss tight corners and leave some debris on walls |
| Power | Cordless; Aiper store lists a 7,800 mAh battery and 4 motors up to 196 W; Pro Tool Reviews lists a 25.9 V 9,000 mAh battery | Cordless, dual pump motors, 8,000 GPH max (Dreame); CyberShack lists a 21.6 V, 207 W, 18 cell pack |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min (Aiper); Pro Tool Reviews lists 180 min and got about 3 h in a 20,000 gallon pool; EFTM ran it 2 h in floor mode; Poolbots got about 45 min after a few weeks of use | Over 180 min floor cleaning in Eco mode (Dreame); CyberShack saw 160 to 180 min in standard mode, The AU Review just under 3 h |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h (Aiper); EFTM measured about 3 h from flat | 4 h, or 4 to 6 h in Dreame's comparison table (Dreame); CyberShack saw 4 to 5 h |
| Filter | 180 micron top load basket, 7 L (Aiper); one filter level only, no ultra fine option (The Pool Nerd) | 180 micron basket, 4.5 L (Dreame, CyberShack); 3 micron socks sold separately |
| Max pool size | Aiper's page conflicts: spec table says 1,600 sq ft and 50 ft long, other copy says up to 3,200 sq ft; Pro Tool Reviews lists 3,200 sq ft | Up to 1,950 sq ft (Dreame; one Dreame page also shows 2,160 sq ft) |
| App | None listed in Aiper's spec table; one dial with off, walls, floor and walls plus floor positions (EFTM) | Dreamehome app with modes, cleaning logs, parking and zone cleaning; connection drops underwater (Dreame, The AU Review) |
| Suction | 4,800 GPH (Aiper); Pro Tool Reviews lists 130 GPM | n/a |
| Navigation | WavePath route planning with a gyroscope; Auto, Floor and Wall modes (Aiper) | Ultrasound plus 3D structured light obstacle sensing and auto poolside parking (Dreame) |
| Weight | Over 21 lb dry (The Pool Nerd) | 12.1 kg, about 27 lb (CyberShack) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Aiper) | Not stated on the US pool store page; 30 day exchange for defects (Dreame) |
| Best for | simple flat bottom pools on a budget | mid sized irregular pools |
| Skip if | you want an app, waterline cleaning or fine filtration | you need a fine filter in the box |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper Seagull Pro
- Pro Tool Reviews: Ran about 3 h in a 20,000 gallon inground pool and recharged in about 90 min. Cleaned the floor in straight lines, then climbed walls in vertical passes, and drove over raised drain covers. Basket cleaned with a hose in a few minutes. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Over 21 lb dry and heavier when full. Got stuck on the main drain several times and reached the waterline only occasionally. One filter level, no timer. Verdict printed as Pool Nerd Disapproved; the page also notes a CPSC recall for burn and fire hazards. Source
Dreame Z1
- CyberShack (8.6/10): Ran 160 to 180 min in standard mode. A 20 m2 floor, 24 m2 wall and 24 m tile line test took 80 min and used 47% of the battery. Charged in 4 to 5 h and weighs 12.1 kg. Source
- The AU Review (3.5/5): Ran just under 3 h and charged in about 4 h. Strong suction, but missed tight corners, sometimes left debris on walls, moved slowly, and the remote and app connection were weak. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Seagull Pro or the Dreame Z1?
The Dreame Z1 has a published review score and ranks #8 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Aiper Seagull Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Seagull Pro for simple flat bottom pools on a budget. Pick the Dreame Z1 for mid sized irregular pools.
What is the difference between the Seagull Pro and the Z1?
Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; Aiper says suitable for all pool types on the Seagull Pro, All pool types and materials, saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Dreame) on the Z1. Cleans: Floor and walls. Aiper's spec table marks waterline cleaning as not supported, though… on the Seagull Pro, Floor, walls and waterline with Global, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes, dual brushes… on the Z1. Power: Cordless; Aiper store lists a 7,800 mAh battery and 4 motors up to 196 W; Pro Tool… on the Seagull Pro, Cordless, dual pump motors, 8,000 GPH max (Dreame); CyberShack lists a 21.6 V, 207 W, 18… on the Z1.
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