Dreame D20 Air Plus vs Dreame D20 Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dreame D20 Air Plus costs $350 and the Dreame D20 Plus costs $310, so the Dreame D20 Plus is $40 cheaper. The Dreame D20 Plus has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Dreame D20 Air Plus is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame D20 Air Plus for hard floor homes on a budget that want auto empty. Pick the Dreame D20 Plus for pet owners with carpet on a budget. The Dreame D20 Plus wins 3 of 7 points we can measure (3 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Dreame D20 Plus wins 3 of 7 points we can measure (3 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| D20 Air Plus | D20 Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $350 | $310 | D20 Plus |
| 3 year cost | $350 | $358 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Suction | 20,000 Pa | 13,000 Pa | D20 Air Plus |
| Runtime per charge | 150 min | 285 min | D20 Plus |
| Onboard bin | 220 mL | 500 mL | D20 Plus |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.7 in (tested) | 3.8 in | Tie |
- You care most about suction (20,000 Pa vs 13,000 Pa)
- Best for hard floor homes on a budget that want auto empty
- You want to spend less (saves $40)
- You care most about runtime per charge (285 min vs 150 min)
- You care most about onboard bin (500 mL vs 220 mL)
- Best for pet owners with carpet on a budget
- Suction
- 20,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min from
Budget LiDAR robot with 20,000 Pa and a 120 day auto empty bag
Full Dreame D20 Air Plus review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 13,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LDS LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Dreame lists 285 min
Budget LiDAR robot with a tangle resistant dual brush and a 5 L bag dock
Full Dreame D20 Plus review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dreame D20 Air Plus | Dreame D20 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 | $310 |
| 3 year cost | $350 | $358 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.5/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #53 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | 3 years (Dreame US store) |
| Suction | 20,000 Pa claimed (Dreame), with Quiet, Standard, Intense and Max levels (PCWorld) | 13,000 Pa with five levels (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.53 kPa sealed suction against a 0.99 kPa average but 18 CFM airflow, above average |
| Navigation | LiDAR with up to 4 saved maps, 3D map and no go zones (Dreame); Android Authority found it navigates well and rarely hit furniture | LDS LiDAR with multi floor maps, room selection and virtual barriers (Vacuum Wars) |
| Obstacle avoidance | No camera; LiDAR, front bumper and cliff sensors only (Android Authority, PCWorld). Android Authority saw it shove a plastic tub and fold a small mat | No small object avoidance; Vacuum Wars recorded 0 of 24 obstacles avoided |
| Mopping | Yes, flat pad with a 280 mL water tank (Dreame) and 32 water levels (Android Authority); no mop lift and no pad washing in the dock (PCWorld) | Yes, detachable flat pad with a 350 ml tank and 32 water levels; no mop lift (Dreame, Vacuum Wars) |
| Self empty | Yes, 4 L dust bag, up to 120 days per Dreame in house lab calculation | Yes, 5 L bag, up to 150 days per bag (Dreame) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; small dock at 293 x 201 x 266.5 mm (Dreame) with a power switch on the back (PCWorld) | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill (Vacuum Wars) |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min from a 3,200 mAh battery, about 140 m2 in quiet mode (Dreame); Android Authority cleaned about 463 sq ft in about 57 min using 73% battery | Dreame lists 285 min in its lab test; Vacuum Wars got 48 min in a vacuum and mop run but estimated about 2,761 sq ft of coverage per charge |
| Dustbin | 220 mL robot bin (Dreame) plus 4 L dock bag | 500 ml robot bin plus 5 L dock bag (Dreame) |
| Height | 94.7 mm, about 3.7 in (Dreame; Android Authority also measured 3.7 in) | 3.8 in (robot 13.8 x 13.8 x 3.8 in, Dreame) |
| Pet hair | PCWorld said it picked up its greyhound's hair; no review measured pet hair pickup | Vacuum Wars measured 91% flattened pet hair pickup against an 82.2% average and 0% long hair wrap |
| App | Dreame app with carpet settings, floor direction, 3D maps, zones and no go areas; works with Alexa, Google Home and Siri (Dreame) | Dreamehome app with room settings, no mop zones, auto empty frequency and carpet boost; works with Alexa, Siri and Google Home (Dreame, Vacuum Wars) |
| Noise | No dB figure from Dreame; Android Authority and PCWorld both found it louder than average for a robot, and louder on carpet (PCWorld) | Vacuum Chef measured about 74 dB at max suction |
| Threshold | n/a | Not published; Dreame's spec table lists 0.79 in under obstacle avoidance without explaining it |
| Best for | hard floor homes on a budget that want auto empty | pet owners with carpet on a budget |
| Skip if | you need real mopping or camera obstacle avoidance | your floors are cluttered with cables and small objects |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Dreame D20 Air Plus
- Android Authority: Tested at home over several runs: cleaned about 400 sq ft in 48 min on 80% battery, then about 463 sq ft in 57 min on 73%. Navigation was good, but it shoved angled leg items and folded a small mat. Mop works only as a damp touch up. Given the AA Recommended badge, no numeric score. Source
- PCWorld: Tested in a split level home on hard floors and rugs: good vacuuming for the price, picked up greyhound hair, cleaned under a low entertainment center and finished a downstairs area in about 33 min with 77% battery left. It repeatedly nudged a mat and the mop is basic. Source
Dreame D20 Plus
- Vacuum Wars (2.90 Vacuum Wars stars): Removed 93% of embedded sand and 91% of flattened pet hair with 0% long hair wrap, and estimated about 2,761 sq ft per charge. It avoided 0 of 24 obstacles, crevice pickup was below average and mopping scored below average on dried stains. Source
- Vacuum Chef (95/100): Hands on review of a unit supplied by Dreame: strong cleaning on carpet, rugs and hard floors and good tangle resistance, but small or low objects were bumped and it reached about 74 dB at max suction. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dreame D20 Air Plus or the Dreame D20 Plus?
The Dreame D20 Plus has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Dreame D20 Air Plus is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame D20 Air Plus for hard floor homes on a budget that want auto empty. Pick the Dreame D20 Plus for pet owners with carpet on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Dreame D20 Plus at $310, versus $350 for the Dreame D20 Air Plus, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $350 vs $358.
What is the difference between the D20 Air Plus and the D20 Plus?
Suction: 20,000 Pa claimed (Dreame), with Quiet, Standard, Intense and Max levels (PCWorld) on the D20 Air Plus, 13,000 Pa with five levels (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.53 kPa sealed suction… on the D20 Plus. Navigation: LiDAR with up to 4 saved maps, 3D map and no go zones (Dreame); Android Authority found… on the D20 Air Plus, LDS LiDAR with multi floor maps, room selection and virtual barriers (Vacuum Wars) on the D20 Plus. Obstacle avoidance: No camera; LiDAR, front bumper and cliff sensors only (Android Authority, PCWorld)… on the D20 Air Plus, No small object avoidance; Vacuum Wars recorded 0 of 24 obstacles avoided on the D20 Plus.
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