D10 Plus Gen 2
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →A budget Dreame that maps rooms and empties itself into its dock. It suits a tidy home with mostly hard floors. It bumps into small objects, though, and its mop is basic.
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Where it sits in Dreame’s range
- D9 Max Gen 2Same kind of robot, charging base only
- D10 Plus Gen 2This model
- D20 PlusReplaced it in the US, with more suction
- L10s Ultra Gen 2Dock also washes and dries the mops · £289
- D30 UltraTop of the D series, with a mop-washing dock
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What reviewers found
Three tests. Tom's Guide ran its standard pickup tests at home, TechGearLab scored it against 22 other robots, and Vacuum Chef measured it in-house. All three found it cleans hard floors well, maps quickly and is easy to live with for the money. All three also saw it bump into or run over small objects. Carpet splits them: TechGearLab and Vacuum Chef were impressed, while Tom's Guide saw it struggle, especially with hair and deep pile.
Tom's Guide, hands-on, May 2026 · TechGearLab, lab test, Apr 2026 · Vacuum Chef, hands-on, May 2025
Hard floors
Reviewers rate it highlyIts strongest area. Tom's Guide found it picked up almost everything on hardwood and cleaned like far pricier robots, and TechGearLab saw it handle rice, sand and cereal well, with good edge cleaning.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsIt depends on pile and hair. TechGearLab found it a neat, methodical carpet cleaner and Vacuum Chef scored it well in a carpet deep-clean test, but Tom's Guide saw hair, seeds and cereal left in high-pile carpet.
Pet hair
Reviewers found problemsTom's Guide left most hair behind on carpet and says to skip it for heavy shedders, and TechGearLab saw it roll over clumps. Both TechGearLab and Vacuum Chef found long hair wraps round the brush ends.
Mopping
Mixed resultsBasic at best. TechGearLab found the pad made floors look noticeably better but left them damp, Tom's Guide saw dried sauce and muddy footprints leave residue, and Vacuum Chef likened it to a damp cloth. You fill, fit and wash the pad by hand.
Navigation and obstacles
Mixed resultsMapping is quick and accurate, but it can't see small things. TechGearLab watched it run over cords and hit every fake pet mess, Tom's Guide found it bumped into new obstacles, and Vacuum Chef calls its approach bump-and-run.
Dock and upkeep
Not enough evidenceThe base only empties the bin. Tom's Guide liked the promise of 90 days between bag changes, but nobody has tested the base over time yet.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyTechGearLab found the app surprisingly full-featured for the price, with easy mapping, scheduling and monitoring, and Tom's Guide called it intuitive. No-go zones and zone cleaning are included.
Noise
Not enough evidenceOnly TechGearLab judged noise, finding the robot quiet enough to watch TV while it ran, though the base is noticeably louder when it empties.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo qualifying review ran it long term or judged Dreame's support.
Value
Reviewers rate it highlyGood value for a self-emptying robot. Tom's Guide calls its price stellar for how it cleans hard floors, and TechGearLab found it strong value for tidy homes, accepting some hands-on work.
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Strong on hard floors
Tom's Guide measured 100% of hair and cereal and 99.5% of flax seeds picked up on hardwood, and said it cleaned like far pricier robots there. TechGearLab found it handled rice, sand and cereal reasonably well, with the odd small bit left behind, and rated its edge cleaning a strong point. If most of your home is hard floor, this is the reassuring result.
Carpet results depend on the test
Tom's Guide collected only 40% of its test hair from low-pile carpet and 12% from high-pile carpet. TechGearLab reported about 76% debris pickup in a different test, and Vacuum Chef gave a positive deep-clean result. They used different materials and methods, so the figures don't line up directly. Either way, don't buy it for pet hair.
It doesn't see small things
TechGearLab watched it run over cords, bump into furniture and hit all six of its fake pet messes, and a tester called it a cord eater. Tom's Guide found it bumped gently into new obstacles, including the reviewer's leg, and Vacuum Chef says small objects get bump-and-run rather than avoidance. Pick up cables, socks and toys before every run, and don't use it where a pet might have had an accident.
Basic mopping, done by hand
The water tank and mop pad clip on and off, and there's no detergent. Tom's Guide found dried soy sauce, mayonnaise and muddy footprints left residue after a run. TechGearLab said the pad improves how floors look but leaves them on the damp side, and needs washing between runs. Vacuum Chef likened it to a damp cloth. Treat it as a quick wipe between proper mops.
Easy to live with
All three liked the quick, accurate mapping and the app, with no-go zones, zone cleaning and schedules. TechGearLab found it quiet enough to watch TV while it ran, though the base is louder when it empties. The downside is hair: TechGearLab and Vacuum Chef both found long hair wraps round the ends of the brush, so keep the cutting tool handy.
Our take
Should you buy the D10 Plus Gen 2?
Best for: Homes with mostly hard floors that are kept clear of clutter. Skip it if: Pet hair embedded in carpet is your main cleaning problem.
It's a good cheap choice for a tidy, mostly hard-floored home. With a shedding pet the Roborock Q7 M5 has a better record, and the Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 washes its own mops.
The D10 Plus Gen 2 is a budget Dreame with a raised sensor that maps rooms and a base that empties the bin into a bag. Below it, the D9 Max Gen 2 has only a charging base. The mop is a clip-on pad and small water tank you fill and wash by hand, and there's no camera for spotting things on the floor.
Tom’s Guide reported strong hardwood pickup. Carpet results differed: TechGearLab and Vacuum Chef were more positive, while Tom’s Guide left much of the tested hair behind. Obstacle handling was a clearer weakness, with collisions involving cables, socks and simulated pet waste. Long hair also wrapped around the brush. The basic mop left residue from dried sauce and should be treated as light wiping rather than dependable stain removal.
Where to buy
Where to buy the D10 Plus Gen 2 in United Kingdom
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
No. TechGearLab saw it run over cords and hit all six of its fake pet messes, and Tom's Guide found it bumped into new obstacles. It can't reliably see small objects, so tidy the floor before each run and keep it away from anywhere a pet might have had an accident.
How often do I have to empty or refill anything?
The base empties the robot into a 4L bag that Dreame says lasts up to 90 days, per the specifications. The water tank only holds 150ml, and Tom's Guide found you need to fill and empty it every time you mop, plus wash the pad.
Can it cross rugs and raised thresholds between rooms?
TechGearLab liked it for routine cleaning on low- and medium-pile carpet, but Tom's Guide saw weaker results on high pile. Dreame claims it handles thresholds up to 2cm, so check your doorway's height and shape against that. Take the mop off before vacuuming rugs the pad could touch.
Does it fit under low furniture?
Often not. It's 9.63cm tall with the laser turret on top, per the specifications. Measure the gap under your sofa and bed before buying; anything under about 10cm is too tight.
Is it any good with pet hair?
Only light shedding. Tom's Guide said to skip it for pets that shed a lot, after it left most hair on carpet, and TechGearLab found it rolled over clumps. Hair also wraps round the brush ends, according to TechGearLab and Vacuum Chef.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Q7 M5
Check the separate M5+ dock bundle before comparing offers.
Why consider it: Another low-cost mapping robot that vacuums and lifts pet hair far better than its price suggests.
The compromise: It bumps into clutter too, and its charge-only dock means you empty the bin yourself.
L10s Ultra Gen 2
Why consider it: One of the cheaper Dreames whose dock also washes and dries the mops, with good everyday cleaning.
The compromise: Long hair tangles, edges get missed and it won't reliably dodge pet mess.
Specs
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