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Dreame J1 vs. Zodiac Vortex OV 5300 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
5959Schwach
6060Solide
Value for money
41Okay
25Mediocre
Best price
€299.00€599.00−50 %
€1,094.30
Price advantage
€795.30 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 42 of 45
Rank 40 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Dreame J1Overall rating 59Zodiac Vortex OV 5300Overall rating 60
Dreame J1Zodiac Vortex OV 5300
Cleaning results66/10068/100
Navigation & reliability38/10052/100
Runtime & endurance68/10062/100
Handling & maintenance72/10066/100
App & build quality48/10045/100
Cleaning results
66
68
Navigation & reliability
38
52
Runtime & endurance
68
62
Handling & maintenance
72
66
App & build quality
48
45
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
J1
Vortex OV 5300
Cleaning coverageAreas the robot cleans according to the manufacturer – only with walls and waterline is no dirt ring left; top models also skim leaves from the surface, pure skimmers clean only the surface
WaterlineFinish
FloorWallsWaterline
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Cable
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
In-ground poolAbove-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Random
Cleaning
ChassisHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – tracks climb walls and steps and roll over liner folds, wheels and rollers get stuck on edges more easily; propellers drive floating skimmers
Propellers (floating)
Wheels or rollers
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
Flow rateVolume of water the pump draws through the filter per hour according to the manufacturer, in m³/h – a higher flow rate also picks up heavy debris
16 m³/h
Cleaning programsCleaning programmes according to the manufacturer – "Smart", "Auto" or "Standard" is the full clean of floor and walls, "Quick" or "Turbo" the quick programme, "Enhanced" or "Ultra" the intensive programme; a quick programme is enough for the daily round
WaterlineSurface (skimmer)
Floor onlyFloor and walls
Suitable pool surfacesPool surfaces the manufacturer approves the robot for – "pebble" and pebble plaster count as concrete, "vinyl" and "liner" as liner, fibreglass and GRP as polyester
TilesVinyl linerConcretePolyesterMosaic tile
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
150 min
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
5 l (1.3 gal)
5 l (1.3 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Filter finenessFineness of the finest included filter according to the manufacturer in microns – the smaller the number, the finer the filter, but it clogs faster
200 µm
100 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
240 min
ChargingHow the battery is charged according to the manufacturer – with a plug on the device the socket must be dry; a dock sometimes also rinses the filter but then needs a water connection
Charging cable on the device
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
18 m (59 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Controls
Obstacle detectionHow the robot detects walls, steps and obstacles according to the manufacturer – with ultrasound, laser or camera before it bumps into them; "ultrasonic radar" and "sonar" are ultrasound, 3D ToF and point laser are laser/ToF
Contact (wall and bump)UltrasonicLaser/ToF
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
No
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
RetrievalHow the robot is ready for removal after cleaning according to the manufacturer – without a retrieval aid it stays on the bottom and has to be fished out with a hook
Recall via app
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
8 kg (18 lb)
10.2 kg (22 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
4 m (13 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
12 m (39 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
48.6 × 56 × 22 cm (19 × 22 × 8.7 in)
43 × 48 × 27 cm (17 × 19 × 11 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Model year
2025
In the box
Poolskimmer, Ladegerät, Rückholhaken, Benutzerhandbuch, Kurzanleitung
Roboter mit 18 m Schwimmkabel inkl. Swivel, Filterkorb 100 µm (5 l), Steuergerät, Transportwagen
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Dreame J1 ist ein schwimmender Solar-Skimmer, der Laub und Insekten von der Oberfläche fischt und die Wasserlinie bürstet – Boden und Wände erreicht er nie. Als Ergänzung zum Bodenroboter in einem sonnigen, windgeschützten Becken erspart er dir das tägliche Keschern. Der Haken: Die Umwälzpumpe muss aus sein, sonst treibt er ab, und Propellerfehler erzwingen Neustarts.
Pros
- Hält Wasseroberfläche frei von Blättern und Insekten, Kescher wird seltener nötig
- Bürstet die Wasserlinie mit zwei Seitenbürsten in eigenem Randmodus
- Filterkorb mit 5 l und 200 µm hält Laub, Haare und Insekten zurück
- 18-W-Solarpanel lädt bei Sonne nach, Skimmer sucht selbst die hellste Stelle
- Parkt per App am Beckenrand, bleibt während der Fahrt erreichbar
- Fach für Chlortabletten im Filterkorb
Cons
- Umwälzpumpe muss aus sein, sonst treibt der Skimmer durchs Becken
- Propellerfehler stoppen das Gerät wiederholt, Neustart nötig
- Wind bringt ihn vom Kurs und stört die geordnete Bahn
- Kann sich im Einlauf-Skimmer des Beckens festsetzen
- Geordnete S-Bahn nur im versteckten Labor-Modus der App
Der Zodiac Vortex OV 5300 ist ein Kabelroboter mit Allrad, der Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie ordentlich, aber nicht lückenlos reinigt. Auf Schrägen und Stufen kommt er weit hinauf, der 5-l-Filterkorb ist schnell geleert. Ecken musst du nacharbeiten, Komfort wie Zeitplan oder Lift fehlt, und der eigentliche Haken sind Ausfälle rund ums Garantieende.
Pros
- Allradantrieb kommt über Schrägen, Stufen und strukturierte Böden
- Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie in 150 min
- Filterkorb mit 5 l, ohne Werkzeug ausgespült
- Filtereinsätze mit 60, 100 oder 200 µm je nach Schmutz
- Filter-voll-Anzeige an der Steuerbox
- Transportwagen mit Halterung für Kabel und Box inklusive
Cons
- Mehrere Ausfälle nach Monaten oder kurz nach Ende der Garantie
- In Ecken bleibt Schmutz liegen
- Kabel verdreht sich trotz Drehgelenk, Roboter erreicht Beckenende nicht
- Kein Zeitplan, keine Fernbedienung, keine Liftfunktion an der Standardbox
- Bergen von rund 10 kg ohne Lift oft nur mit Haken
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