EPEI
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Category benchmark report
Dreame Z1 Pro
Dreame
- Award ID
- EPEI-BVA-2026-000030
- Methodology
- 2026.07-2
- Benchmark
- [email protected]
- Decision date
- 2026-07-26
- Overall score
- 81.0 / 100
- Award status
- Valid
Editorial award
Assessed on our own initiative
The manufacturer was not involved in this assessment, was not contacted about it, and paid nothing for it. The European Product Evaluation Institute selected this product itself and assessed it against the published category benchmark using publicly documented evidence only.
Product identity
- Manufacturer
- Dreame
- Product
- Dreame Z1 Pro
- Model
- —
- Identity state
- Confirmed
- Region focus
- EU
- Category
- Pool Cleaning Robots
Dreame Z1 Pro
Benchmark placement
BenchmarkRobotic pool cleaners (cordless & corded)
[email protected]Price classMid-range€300–€700
Verified European price
Reference price€499.00Documented price sources
| Source | Price | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| pools.shop | €552.09 | 2026-07-26 | T3 |
| www.hornbach.de | €499.00 | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
Knock-out gates
- European price verified499.0 EURPassed
- Product identity confirmedDreame Z1 ProPassed
- No active safety recallPassed
- CE marking and the manufacturer's EU declaration of conformity (including the radio directive RED for radio/app models)DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... Complies with the following Directives 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863,2014/53/EU — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/1385338/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt]Passed
- Runs on safety extra-low voltage (battery or transformer output, typ. 12-30 V DC) - no mains voltage in the water; power supply/charger is operated outside the poolPosition the battery charger at least 3.5 m from pool edge during operation... place the battery charger at least 11 cm above ground. Connect the magnetic charging connector to the robot's charging port and plug the charger into an electrical outlet — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/1385338/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt]Passed
Feature-to-evidence matching
Mandatory features
2| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking and the manufacturer's EU declaration of conformity (including the radio directive RED for radio/app models) | VerifiedT3 | DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... Complies with the following Directives 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863,2014/53/EU — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/1385338/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Runs on safety extra-low voltage (battery or transformer output, typ. 12-30 V DC) - no mains voltage in the water; power supply/charger is operated outside the pool | VerifiedT3 | Position the battery charger at least 3.5 m from pool edge during operation... place the battery charger at least 11 cm above ground. Connect the magnetic charging connector to the robot's charging port and plug the charger into an electrical outlet — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/1385338/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
Expected in this price class
4| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleans floor, walls and waterline | VerifiedT3 | allows you to select different cleaning modes – bottom, walls, water line or full cycle — https://poolcomet.com/en/swimming-pool-pool-automatic-robotic-cleaners/automatic-cleaner-robot-dreame-z1-pro-wireless-pool-cleaning-robot-with-app/ [von 7 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Systematic lane navigation instead of a random pattern (manufacturer statement on path planning or evidence from independent tests) | VerifiedT2 | Optimale Zoneneinteilung und anpassungsfähiger Reinigungspfad — https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Battery runtime of at least approx. 120 min (or continuous corded operation) | VerifiedT2 | Bis zu 4 Std. Arbeitszeit für die Reinigung des Bodens — https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Selectable cleaning modes (e.g. floor only / walls only / full clean) | VerifiedT3 | The device allows the selection of complete or specific cleaning cycles: bottom, walls or waterline — https://poolcomet.com/en/swimming-pool-pool-automatic-robotic-cleaners/automatic-cleaner-robot-dreame-z1-pro-wireless-pool-cleaning-robot-with-app/ [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
Above-class bonus features
14| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface-skimming mode in addition to floor/wall/waterline | Not fulfilledT3 | Cleaning Mode Floor/Wall/Waterline/Standard. No surface skimming mode listed — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/1385338/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +5 |
| In-pool charging/parking dock (e.g. inductive) for permanent use without removal | Not fulfilledT3 | Magnetic Charger supplied. Position the battery charger at least 3.5 m from pool edge during operation. [External charger only; no in-pool charging dock mentioned] — https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3745320/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +4 |
| User-replaceable battery available as a spare part in EU retail at a fair price (fair meaning clearly below the unit price, as a guide up to about half of it) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
| Equipment clearly above class expectation (e.g. wall/waterline in budget, app plus smart navigation in mid-range) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
| AI/camera navigation with pool map and cleaning coverage shown in the app | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| App stays connected to the robot underwater (e.g. ultrasonic/sonar link) | VerifiedT3 | Dank der optischen LiFi-Kommunikation können Sie mühelos Reinigungsaufgaben zuweisen. [...] eine handliche Fernbedienung mit LiFi-Technologie für die Unterwasserverbindung, sowohl in Süß- als auch in Salzwasser-Pools — https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter [von 3 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Control possible without a cloud account (direct Bluetooth connection per manufacturer/manual) | VerifiedT3 | The robot can be operated for pool cleaning without a network connection. Set up your cleaning task by pressing the buttons directly on the robot—no complicated steps required—before you submerge it. — https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3745320/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Battery runtime above approx. 240 min per charge | Not fulfilledT3 | 240 Minuten Akkulaufzeit — https://www.hornbach.de/p/dreame-z1-pro-poolroboter-fuer-pools-bis-zu-200-m-kabellose-reinigung-von-boden-waenden-und-wasserlinie-30-280-l-h-durchflussrate-240-minuten-akkulaufzeit-poolsense-technologie-lifi-fernbedienung-fuer-alle-poolarten-geeignet/12460795/ [von 3 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Water clarification feature (e.g. automatic clarifier/flocculant dosing) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Wear and spare parts (filters/filter basket, brushes, battery) individually available from EU retailers and replaceable without special tools | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Manufacturer-documented battery protection while charging (battery management with overcharge, deep-discharge and temperature protection) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Retrieval aid: at cycle end the robot moves to the water surface or pool edge and waits there to be lifted out | VerifiedT3 | der Poolroboter sich automatisch am Beckenrand parkt — https://www.hornbach.de/p/dreame-z1-pro-poolroboter-fuer-pools-bis-zu-200-m-kabellose-reinigung-von-boden-waenden-und-wasserlinie-30-280-l-h-durchflussrate-240-minuten-akkulaufzeit-poolsense-technologie-lifi-fernbedienung-fuer-alle-poolarten-geeignet/12460795/ [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Full charge in under approx. 2 hours | Not fulfilledT3 | recharging through a magnetic base in approximately 4-6 hours — https://poolcomet.com/en/swimming-pool-pool-automatic-robotic-cleaners/automatic-cleaner-robot-dreame-z1-pro-wireless-pool-cleaning-robot-with-app/ [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Finer filter stage available as an accessory (ultra-fine filter for algae/fine particles) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +2 |
Negative characteristics
6| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented recalls/fire incidents during charging without proven remedy (model/series) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -8 |
| If app control is intended: app not properly usable in the EU (not listed in the EU app stores or sign-up only possible with a non-EU account/phone number) | Not fulfilledT3 | Dreamehome app provided in multiple EU languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish versions). Scan the QR code to download the Dreamehome app, or search for 'Dreamehome' in the App Store or Google Play. — https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3745320/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -5 |
| Core functions (modes, mapping, schedules) locked behind a subscription | Not fulfilledT3 | The robot can be operated for pool cleaning without a network connection. [No subscription mentioned; core functions accessible without cloud account] — https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3745320/Dreame-Z1-Pro.html [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -5 |
| The manufacturer expressly states that the battery is not user-replaceable, or the replacement battery is documented to cost more than approx. 50% of the unit price | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Repeatedly documented severe app/connectivity defects (dropouts, unusable core functions) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Wear parts disproportionately expensive: a filter set costs more than approx. 40% of the unit price according to the manufacturer's or a retailer's price | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -3 |
Warranty
—months
No usable evidence recorded
Deterministic score derivation
| Calculation line | Change | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Base score (all class expectations met) | +70 | 70.0 |
| Bonus feature: App stays connected to the robot underwater (e.g. ultrasonic/sonar link) | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Control possible without a cloud account (direct Bluetooth connection per manufacturer/manual) | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Retrieval aid: at cycle end the robot moves to the water surface or pool edge and waits there to be lifted out | +3 | — |
| Bonus features subtotal | +9 | 79.0 |
| Warranty (unknown → EU baseline 24 months) | +0 | 79.0 |
| Price position in class ‘Mid-range’ | +2 | 81.0 |
| Total (clamped 0–100) | = | 81.0 |
Data gaps and limitations
- Warranty terms
Additional evidence register
| Type | Source and excerpt | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter Kabellos, vollautomatisch, kein Kabelsalat - das ist ultimative Pool-Perfektion mit dem Z1 Pro. Mit seiner starken Saugleistung von 30 m³/h und den Doppelbürsten reinigt der Z1 Pro hervorragend Böden, | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter dreame.de: 1299.00 EUR | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Fortschrittliche PoolSense™-Technologie 30 m³/h Saugleistung Optimale Zoneneinteilung und anpassungsfähiger Reinigungspfad Um 50 % höhere Effizienz bei der Reinigung der Wasserstandslinie Unkomplizie | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Dreame Germany: 499.00 EUR | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Explore more advanced features through the Dreamehome App* | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Robotic Pool Cleaner, Remote Control, Magnetic Charger, Retrieval Hook, User Manual, Quick Start Guide | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Magnetic Charger, Remote Control | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Fortschrittliche PoolSense™-Technologie 30 m³/h Saugleistung Optimale Zoneneinteilung und anpassungsfähiger Reinigungspfad Um 50 % höhere Effizienz bei der Reinigung der Wasserstandslinie Unkomplizie | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Dreame Germany: 499.00 EUR | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 4 Std. Arbeitszeit für die Reinigung des Bodens | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 4 Std. Arbeitszeit für die Reinigung des Bodens | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 4 Std. Arbeitszeit für die Reinigung des Bodens | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 4 Std. Arbeitszeit für die Reinigung des Bodens | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 200 ㎡ | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Bis zu 200 ㎡ | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Optimale Zoneneinteilung und anpassungsfähiger Reinigungspfad | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Fortschrittliche PoolSense™-Technologie ... Ultraschall, 3D-Scan mit strukturiertem Licht, IR-Objekterkennung, TOF (Teilchenlaufzeit) | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Smart App Control | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Robotic Pool Cleaner, Remote Control, Magnetic Charger, Retrieval Hook, User Manual, Quick Start Guide | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://global.dreametech.com/products/z1-pro-pool-vacuum Magnetic Charger, Remote Control, Retrieval Hook | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter Kabellos, vollautomatisch, kein Kabelsalat - das ist ultimative Pool-Perfektion mit dem Z1 Pro. Mit seiner starken Saugleistung von 30 m³/h und den Doppelbürsten reinigt der Z1 Pro hervorragend Böden, | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter dreame.de: 1299.00 EUR | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter App-Steuerung ja | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter Gewicht 12,1 kg | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter Poolroboter Fernbedienung Magnetisches Ladegerät Rückholhaken Benutzerhandbuch Schnellstartanleitung | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://dreame.de/products/z1-pro-poolroboter Magnetisches Ladegerät | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| registry | https://www.hornbach.de/p/dreame-z1-pro-poolroboter-fuer-pools-bis-zu-… Identitätsbeleg: EAN 6978144670066 steht auf dieser Seite. | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| registry | https://de.dreametech.com/products/dreame-poolroboter-z1-pro Identitätsbeleg: MPN PIXZ4110 steht auf dieser Seite. | 2026-07-26 | T3 |
Final decisionEPEI-BVA-2026-000030
Deterministic outcome
Award threshold met
European Best Value Award81.0/ 100
81
70Award threshold
0100