Dreame D30 Ultra CE
A lower-cost version of the D30 Ultra for hard-floor homes that want a washing dock on a budget.
Amazon $399.97$399.97
The Dreame D30 Ultra CE is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.5 to 4.0. The Dreame D30 Ultra CE leads on mopping.
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max
For pet owners who want camera obstacle avoidance and a mop that never touches carpet; check availability first, as it is now hard to find new.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dreame D30 Ultra CE for mopping (Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges vs Static pad).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dreame D30 Ultra CE | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 12 tested Dreame robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 64 measured 85% of sand from carpet, 100% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5) |
| Value 25% | 92 $400 | 92 $400 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 87 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 80 Camera + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | 10 Static pad |
Independent tests
Dreame D30 Ultra CE
No independent test published yet.
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 85% | 100% | 0.5 | 542 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Dreame D30 Ultra CE | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 25,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | Rubber brush (TriCut brush sold separately) | dual rubber brushes |
| Dustbin | 300 mL | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | Static pad |
| Mop lift | 10.5 mm | - |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 3.2 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | - | No |
| Clean water tank | 4.5 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | Camera + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | Line laser (3DAdapt) | PrecisionVision camera recognises and avoids cords, socks and pet waste |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Matter | - | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (97 mm) | 3.4 in (86 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 4,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h 50 min | - |
| Weight | 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2026-05 | 2024-08 |