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Dreame T20: 1.67 kg with 70 min standard runtime
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The Dreame T20 is for anyone who wants the lightest complete stick possible for daily tidy-ups. It is listed at just 1.67 kg, yet still quotes up to 70 minutes in standard mode and has a full colour screen that shows the vacuum's status. In small flats, or for people who find heavier sticks tiring on the wrist, that light weight is the main appeal.
- Weight
- 1.67 kg
- Runtime
- 70 min standard, 10 min max
- Bin
- 0.6 L
- Suction claim
- 150 AW / 25,000 Pa
- Floor head
- Not stated
In its favour
- Listed at 1.67 kg, the lightest machine here that comes with its own battery.
- The maker gives runtime by mode: 70 minutes standard, 30 minutes deep clean and 10 minutes full power.
- A 12-cyclone system is designed to take load off the filter, says the maker.
Good to know
- The listing does not describe the floor head, so check it suits your carpets.
- Ten minutes at full power is short if you rely on boost for rugs.
Our take
Suction, modes and real runtime
Dreame quotes 150 AW and 25,000 Pa from its SPACE4.0 motor at up to 125,000 rpm. Four working modes let you match suction to the surface at the press of a button.
Dreame lists runtime by mode, which is useful: up to 70 minutes in standard, 30 minutes in deep cleaning and 10 minutes at full power. Plan on the 30 minute figure for carpets, and treat full power as a short burst for stubborn spots.
The screen and continuous mode
An HD full colour LCD shows the working status in real time. A continuous mode keeps the motor running after one press until you press again, so you do not have to hold a trigger, while a non-continuous mode runs only while the trigger is held. That choice is helpful both for long cleans and for saving battery during quick jobs.
Bluetooth is listed as a connectivity feature, though the listing does not say what it is used for.
Cyclones, filter and cooling
The T20 uses 12 cyclones that, according to Dreame, separate up to 99.5% of dirt from the air and reduce load on the filter by 63%. The filter type is cartridge, and the bin holds 0.6 litres. A vent system routes air through the batteries to keep them cool.
The listing does not name the floor heads or tools that come with it, so check the box contents.
T20 against the Dreame Z20 and Dyson V8 Advanced
The Dreame Z20 weighs 2 kg and goes further, with up to 90 minutes, 250 AW, HEPA filtration and two lit floor heads, which suits larger homes.
The Dyson V8 Advanced is a familiar alternative at 2.5 kg, with 130 AW and up to 40 minutes, but the T20 is lighter and lasts longer in its standard mode.
Verdict
The Dreame T20 is ideal if low weight is the priority and most of your cleaning is quick daily jobs in a flat or small house. If you need HEPA filtration and lit floor heads, step up to the Dreame Z20, and if you prefer Dyson's two-mode simplicity, the Dyson V8 Advanced is the alternative.
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