This is one of the verybest budget vacuumsI’ve tested.
Read on for my full Dreame R20 cordless stick vacuum review.
If you live in the UK, the list price is 279, discounted (very slightly!)
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to 259 when shopping direct at theUK Dreame store.
Although Dreame does have a presence in Australia, the R20 isn’t currently available there.
A lot of Dyson-esque stuff, in other words.
However, runtimes are still exceptional (more on this in the Battery section).
The bin itself has a 0.6-litre capacity which is about 0.2-liters less than much of the competition.
One of the R20’s standout features is its exceptional suction power.
However, the motor does produce an annoying high-pitched whine in both power prefs.
Dreame lists it at 85dB but I measured a more reasonable 75.4dB in Boost mode at head height.
Okay, let’s get down to floor level and the business end of this model.
And besides, it buffs up the flooring in the process.
Both heads swivel at a near 90-degree angle for Dyson-like manoeuvrability.
Top marks in this respect.
I really needed to put my shoulder into it a bit of a workout, in other words.
Just wish Dreame hadn’t disguised it so well.
The flexible hose attachment further enhances its versatility, allowing for convenient cleaning under furniture and beds.
I also scattered some Coco Pops for good measure (no, I haven’t grown up yet).
I had zero issues using the controls other than accidentally pressing the trigger when carrying it.
In fact, I found this one to be one of the easiest interfaces I’ve used.
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And that means Boost mode wont get you much more than about seven minutes of use out of it.
(It’s not unusual for a vacuum’s maximum suction mode to bleed the battery very quickly.)
Should you buy the Dreame R20?
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5/5
Design
Generally well designed with ergonomic hand unit and ultra-light suction tube.
Battery
Up to 90 minutes well above average, and with fast recharge too.
Recharge times are fast, too.
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one that requires a little bit of manual help, especially when filled with pet hair.
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