Dreame H15 Pro Wet & Dry Vacuum: Innovation or Just Another Yearly Upgrade?

Summary

The video script discusses the constant cycle of consumerism, specifically focusing on the wet and dry vacuum market. It reviews the Dreamy H15 Pro, highlighting both its innovations and drawbacks. The H15 Pro introduces a new 'zero-gap front cleaning' feature, which aims to improve edge cleaning but ultimately falls short. While it fixes some issues from its predecessor, such as drying functions and mode flexibility, it sacrifices important features like automatic solution dispensing and edge cleaning. The review concludes with a nuanced perspective, recommending the product with caveats based on individual preferences and priorities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Consumerism, planned obsolescence, and capitalism are driving constant innovation to make people buy things they don't need.
• 😀 Companies are releasing new products yearly to stay relevant, like with smartphones and wet/dry vacuums.
• 😀 The new Dreamy H15 Pro introduces a unique 'descend reach gap-free' feature with a retractable squeegee for better front cleaning.
• 😀 The H15 Pro fixes issues from previous models, like turbo mode and drying functionality, but also removes some useful features.
• 😀 The H15 Pro now offers four distinct modes: auto, turbo, quiet, and custom, allowing more flexibility compared to earlier models.
• 😀 The H15 Pro addresses previous shortcomings with the brush roll drying function, allowing direct drying without using the app.
• 😀 Unfortunately, the H15 Pro removes useful features like the automatic cleaning solution dispenser and headlight.
• 😀 The H15 Pro's edge cleaning performance has worsened due to the new front squeegee arm, which struggles to clean close to the edges.
• 😀 The H15 Pro performs well in cleaning tests, removing dried coffee, ketchup, and milk stains, but edge performance remains weak.
• 😀 Despite the innovative front cleaning arm, competitors like the RoboRock F25 Ace still perform better on edge cleaning, showing that the innovation may not be worth the trade-off.

Q & A

What is the main innovation introduced in the Dreamy H15 Pro vacuum?

The Dreamy H15 Pro introduces a motorized retractable squeegee called 'Descend Reach Gap Free,' which is designed to clean debris from the front of the machine, something no other wet and dry vacuum has done before.

Does the Dreamy H15 Pro still feature a turbo mode?

Yes, the Dreamy H15 Pro offers four distinct modes, including a turbo mode that provides true suction without dispensing any water, addressing a previous issue where water was dispensed during suction.

How does the drying system of the Dreamy H15 Pro compare to its predecessor?

The Dreamy H15 Pro improves the drying system by allowing users to dry the brush roll by holding the self-cleaning button, without requiring the app. However, the machine removes some features, such as the 5-minute quick drying cycle, which is now replaced with a loud, fast drying option through the app.

What problem arises due to the new 'Descend Reach Gap Free' feature?

While the new front cleaning arm can get closer to the front of the machine, it reduces edge cleaning performance. The brush roll no longer reaches the edges as effectively as previous models, negatively impacting cleaning near walls or corners.

How does the Dreamy H15 Pro compare to other wet and dry vacuums in terms of edge cleaning?

Despite the innovation of the 'Descend Reach Gap Free' arm, edge cleaning on the H15 Pro is worse than its competitors. Other vacuums like the Roborock F25 Ace perform better with edge cleaning, suggesting that the new feature is not as effective as hoped.

Is the new feature of the H15 Pro worth the trade-off in edge cleaning performance?

While the H15 Pro's new cleaning arm provides better front cleaning, the loss of edge cleaning makes the feature less useful for thorough cleaning, especially in areas close to walls. The trade-off may not be worth it for users who prioritize edge cleaning.

How does the cleaning performance of the Dreamy H15 Pro compare when cleaning tough stains?

The H15 Pro performs well on tough stains like dried coffee and ketchup, often cleaning them faster than other wet and dry vacuums. However, edge cleaning is still a challenge, as it struggles to clean debris near walls.

What is the temperature of the water used during the self-cleaning cycle of the H15 Pro?

The H15 Pro uses hot water during its self-cleaning cycle, which is advertised to reach around 100°C (212°F). In tests, the water was measured at about 70°C (158°F), which is still quite hot and effective for cleaning the brush roll.

How effective is the anti-air tangling feature in the Dreamy H15 Pro?

The anti-air tangling feature in the H15 Pro is highly effective. It successfully prevents hair from tangling on the brush roll, even when vacuuming large amounts of hair, making it ideal for homes with pets or long hair.

Does the Dreamy H15 Pro have any notable design improvements compared to its predecessor?

Yes, the H15 Pro has improved design features, such as the ability to lay completely flat at 180° to clean under furniture and the addition of auto-traction wheels, which help with maneuverability, although they may slip on wet floors.