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 $599.99$599.99
The Dreame D30 Ultra CE is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The Dreame D30 Ultra CE leads on navigation.
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iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo
For large, low-furniture homes that want a hot-wash mopping dock and long runtime without paying for camera obstacle avoidance.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dreame D30 Ultra CE for navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR).
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 Plus 515 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 not yet tested; estimated from 12 tested Dreame robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 67 $600 | 67 $600 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
Specifications
| Dreame D30 Ultra CE | iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 25,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa |
| Main brush | Rubber brush (TriCut brush sold separately) | multi-surface rubber and bristle brush |
| Dustbin | 300 mL | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10.5 mm, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 10.5 mm | 10 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 3.2 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | - | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | - | Yes |
| Clean water tank | 4.5 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Line laser (3DAdapt) | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (97 mm) | 3.3 in (84 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h 50 min | Up to 4 h 55 min |
| Weight | 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) | 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2026-05 | 2026-07 |