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Dreame Z1 vs. Zodiac Freedom Lite compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6767Solide
6868Solide
Value for money
49Okay
50Okay
Best price
€629.95
€632.73
Price advantage
€2.78 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 30 of 45
Rank 29 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Dreame Z1Overall rating 67Zodiac Freedom LiteOverall rating 68
Dreame Z1Zodiac Freedom Lite
Cleaning results66/10070/100
Navigation & reliability50/10062/100
Runtime & endurance72/10070/100
Handling & maintenance74/10066/100
App & build quality66/10074/100
Cleaning results
66
70
Navigation & reliability
50
62
Runtime & endurance
72
70
Handling & maintenance
74
66
App & build quality
66
74
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Z1
Freedom Lite
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
FloorWallsWaterline
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
180 m² (1,938 sq ft)
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Battery (cordless)
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
Sensor-based mapping
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
240 min
180 min
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
Tracks (rubber)
Tracks (rubber)
Brush typeType of main brushes according to the manufacturer – PVC, nylon and plastic brushes count as bristles, PVA is the absorbent foam roller that also grips smooth tiles; a "combined brush" usually means bristles plus PVA
Rubber roller
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
30 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
Floor and wallsFloor onlyWaterlineEco
Floor onlyWalls onlyFloor and wallsWaterline
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
ConcretePolyesterMosaic tileVinyl liner
Tiles
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 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
4.5 l (1.2 gal)
4 l (1.1 gal)
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
180 µm
3 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
360 min
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
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
UltrasonicInfrared
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
Parks at the pool edgeWaits at the waterline
Waits at the waterline
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
11.8 kg (26 lb)
8.2 kg (18 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
15 m (49 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
47.02 × 42.38 × 28.12 cm (19 × 17 × 11 in)
43 × 38 × 23 cm (17 × 15 × 9.1 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
3 years
Price segment
Premium
In the box
Poolroboter, magnetisches Ladegerät, Rückholhaken, Benutzerhandbuch, Schnellstartanleitung
Ladegerät, Doppelfilterbehälter, Filter 3 µm/180 µm, Universalhaken zur Bergung, Kit für rutschige Becken
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Dreame Z1 ist ein kabelloser Poolroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie mit kräftiger Saugleistung für groben Schmutz. Im rechteckigen Becken mit fester Treppe ist der Boden nach einem Lauf sauber. In Ecken bleibt Schmutz liegen, unter Einhängeleitern verkeilt er sich, und feiner Staub geht durch den Filter. Musst du dich nie um ihn kümmern wollen, ist er für dich die falsche Wahl.
Pros
- Saugt Laub, Sand und groben Dreck zuverlässig in den Korb
- Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie ohne Schwimmkabel
- Akku hält knapp 3 h bei Boden, Wand und Wasserlinie
- Parkt nach dem Lauf an der Wasserlinie zum Herausheben
- Filterkorb mit 4,5 l in unter zwei Minuten ausgespült
- App mit Wochenzeitplan, Zonenreinigung und Laufprotokoll
Cons
- Lässt in Ecken und an Wänden regelmäßig Schmutzstreifen liegen
- Verkeilt sich unter Einhängeleitern und bricht den Lauf ab
- Filter mit 180 µm lässt Feinschmutz zurück ins Wasser
- Teils Ausfälle nach Wochen und ein langsamer Kundendienst
- Volle Ladung dauert 4 bis 6 h, keine Ladestation
Der Zodiac Freedom Lite ist ein kabelloser Raupenroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der den 3-µm-Feinfilter gleich mitbringt und so auch Pollen zurückhält. Er passt zu rechteckigen Becken bis 15 x 5 m mit festen Wänden. Der Haken: Nach 180 min ist der Akku leer, das Laden dauert 240 min, und du musst ihn nach jedem Lauf herausheben.
Pros
- Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie ohne Schwimmkabel
- Feinfilter mit 3 µm liegt bei und hält Pollen und Staub zurück
- Systematische S-Bahn mit Gyroskop statt Zufallsfahrt
- Sichtfenster zeigt den Füllstand des 4-l-Korbs
- App mit mehrtägigem Zeitplan und einzeln wählbaren Programmen
- 3 Jahre Garantie und Kit für rutschige Fliesenbecken im Lieferumfang
Cons
- Nach 180 min Lauf braucht der Akku 240 min zum Laden
- Schmale Reinigungsbreite von 15 cm für große Becken
- Poolstange für den Bergungshaken fehlt im Lieferumfang
- 4-l-Korb ist bei viel Laub schnell voll
- S-Bahn für Rechteckbecken ausgelegt, Freiformbecken liegen ihm weniger
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