Dreame R20 Cordless Vacuum

Verdict

The Dreame R20 Cordless Vacuum delivers excellent hard-floor and large-debris performance, strong suction, and very competitive runtimes, all backed by a generous toolkit and handy flexi adapter. Carpet cleaning is good but not class-leading, yet its easy maintenance, simple charging dock, and standout value make it a top choice for most homes—especially those without wall-to-wall thick carpeting.

Pros

  • Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 2 reviews 5.0
    With the soft roller, it captures nearly all fine dust on hard floors in testing, keeping pickup consistent and on par with Dyson-level performance.
  • Controls & UI 1 review 5.0
    The R20’s interface adds an onboard LED display to the simple trigger controls, giving real-time status information and making the top model feel more advanced than the R10 series.
  • Ease of use 1 review 5.0
    Easy drop-in docking and contact charging, combined with tools like the flexi adapter, make day-to-day cleaning straightforward even in tricky areas.
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 1 review 5.0
    The wide multi-surface brush and front opening let it glide smoothly over large debris like coffee beans without pushing pieces around.
  • Maintenance requirements 1 review 5.0
    Most components detach without tools, so clearing trapped hair and fine dust is quick and simpler than on Dyson models that require partial disassembly.
  • Runtime (Measured, Boost/Turbo) 1 review 5.0
    Boost mode lasts about 14–15 minutes in testing, longer than comparable Dyson sticks and giving plenty of time for intensive cleaning bursts.
  • Under-Furniture Pickup 1 review 5.0
    The included flexi adapter lets the wand bend to reach under low beds, sofas, and other furniture without awkward contortions.
  • Accessories & Tools 2 reviews 4.8
    Ships with a genuinely useful toolkit, including the flexi adapter, mini tools, and the laser multi-surface floorhead so you can reach under furniture and see debris clearly without having to buy extra heads.
  • Battery & Charging 2 reviews 4.8
    Uses a removable battery rated for long runtimes, officially up to about 90 minutes per charge, while real-world tests show close to an hour on low plus strong endurance in boost, and it can charge via a simple contact dock or direct plug.
  • Suction & Airflow 2 reviews 4.8
    Delivers up to about 190 AW of suction, matching Dyson-level pickup on hard floors while still offering strong performance on carpets and large debris.
  • Headlight & LED lights 2 reviews 4.5
    The laser floorhead uses blue LEDs to highlight dust across a wide area, improving visibility on darker floors even if Dyson’s beam is a bit brighter.
  • Price & Value 2 reviews 4.5
    At its discounted price you get strong cleaning, long runtimes, and a full tool kit, making it one of the best-value cordless vacuums in its class.
  • Runtime (Measured, Default) 1 review 4.5
    Default mode runtime lands just under an hour at around 57 minutes per charge, which is ample for most apartments and smaller homes.
  • Aesthetic design & finish 1 review 4.0
    The glossy dark finish looks modern and premium in person, sitting visually between Dyson’s flashy designs and cheap plastic budget vacuums.
  • Build quality & durability 1 review 4.0
    Build feels solid and far better than low-end sticks, though the fit and finish of attachments is slightly less refined than Dyson’s.
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 1 review 3.5
    On carpets it outperforms budget sticks and lifts embedded dust well, though Dyson’s V12 still reaches slightly deeper into the pile.

Cons

  • Bin & Bag 1 review 3.0
    The 0.6 L dust bin matches the rest of the Dreame cordless range, emptying easily and offering enough capacity for most routine whole-home cleans.

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