If cleaning your floor entails vacuuming dust off first with a vacuum cleaner and then mopping it, it’s probably time for you to try out a wet & dry vacuum cleaner. And the all new Dreame H12 Pro is a great option to start cleaning more time efficiently, as it sweeps and mops at the time. Dreame H12 Pro retails for S$729, but there will be an early bird promotion from 25 to 31 Oct where you can snag the Dreame H12 Pro for just S$649. Use code ‘DREATECHH‘ for additional S$35 off!
Unboxing
In the box, you’ll find the following items:
- Dreame H12 Pro main body
- Handle
- Charging base
- Spare roller brush
- Replacement filter
- Cleaning brush
- Accessory holders
- Cleaning solution
- User manual
Setting up the Dreame H12 Pro is straightforward. Simply insert the handle into the main body and you’re good to go. Don’t forget to setup the charging dock as well.
Design and build quality
Unlike traditional vacuum cleaners which you can tuck it away in your storeroom after use, the Dreame H12 Pro is meant to be part of a house. Thankfully, the Dreame H12 Pro has a clean, minimalistic design featuring a round body and handle. The body has a matte finish in a modern dark grey colour, which will blend in seamlessly in any house.
The overall construction of the Dreame H12 Pro is feels well done and sturdy. The plastic used feels high quality, and I did not notice any part of the vacuum cleaner that felt subpar of rattly. The Dreame H12 Pro weighs in at 4.9kg, which feels ok to use – not too light, not too heavy, partly also because it kind of moves on its own (more on that later).
The charging dock is made of plastic and has useful accessory holders to keep your cleaning brush. The docking point is easy to connect as well. It would have been nice if the dock was a bit weightier as it sometimes will shift when I’m trying to dock the Dreame H12 Pro back.
Handling and usage
It is relatively easy to operate the Dreame H12 Pro. There are three buttons on the handle – (1) to power on the vacuum cleaner, (2) to switch between the cleaning modes, and (3) to kickstart self-cleaning. There is also a button at the back of the body of the Dreame H12 Pro where you can customise the voice prompt settings, which is quite loud at default.
900ml clean water & 700ml dirty water tank
Before you start using the Dreame H12 Pro, do ensure that you fill the clean water tank with water. The clean water tank is located at the back and has a 900ml capacity. The water in the clean water tank is used for channeling water to the brush as you clean.
Keep the water tank in the front empty as it is used to store dirty water and dust collected from the floor. The dirty water tank has a 700ml capacity, which is an upgrade from the H12’s 500ml. Having a larger dirty water tank allows it to store more dirt before needing to empty it. Both water tanks are easy to remove, refill, and latch back on to the body.
Easy operation
Operating the Dreame H12 Pro is intuitive. You simply have to tilt the vacuum from its upright position, then turn on the power and it will move forward on its own as it begins vacuuming. As the Dreame H12 Pro moves on its own, there isn’t a need to push the vacuum cleaner forward at all, making cleaning easy.
As for making small changes in directions, you simply have to guide the Dreame H12 Pro by slight turns of your wrist.
Three modes for cleaning
While vacuuming, the bright LED screen allows you to monitor your cleaning process. You can view the battery life, cleaning mode, and the amount of dirt that is being vacuumed based on the colour of the ring as below. Apart from visual cues, you can also listen to voice prompts played by Dreame H12 Pro.
- Green: Light dirt
- Amber: Medium dirt
- Red: Heavy dirt.
Dreame H12 Pro has three cleaning modes – (1) Auto mode, (2) Suction mode, and (3) Ultra mode.
Auto mode will perform both suction and mopping at the same time, which would be the mode you would most likely be using for cleaning most of the time. In Auto mode, Dreame H12 Pro will automatically adjust the water and suction strength used based on the difficulty of the cleaning task. On the other hand, Suction mode will activate only the suction mechanism without the mopping feature. This is very handy when you want to quickly clean away spilled drinks or soup on the floor. Lastly, Ultra mode which is new on the H12 Pro, takes about 10 seconds to prepare. Ultra is helpful if you want to do deep cleaning.
Self-cleaning & Hot air drying
Once you are done cleaning, simply dock the Dreame H12 Pro on the charging base and press the self-cleaning button. It takes about 2 minutes for the self-cleaning to complete. Afterwards, it will automatically turn on the hot air drying mode to dry the roller brush. This hot air drying is a new feature on the Dreame H12 Pro, which I find to be useful in extending the longevity of the roller brush. It also prevents foul smell and germs.
Performance and user experience
I find the Dreame H12 Pro easy and ergonomic to use. Navigating the direction of the Dreame H12 Pro is also easy to do as shown above. During my time of testing, I found the Dreame H12 Pro considerably powerful for a stick-style vacuum cleaner, and is able to clean the floors effectively, be it marble or parquet flooring. I’ve had no issues cleaning up crumbs, liquid or sticky stains on the floor. The finish is ever so slightly damp, but it is less damp than using a traditional mop. Although there are 3 modes, I find myself using the auto mode the most as it is good enough to get the job done.
Edge-to-edge roller brush
As for efficiency of cleaning, the Dreame H12 Pro does great in most places of the house especially at corners of the house due to its innovative edge-to-edge roller brush. This allows the Dreame H12 Pro to clean the floor edges more effectively as the roller brush is now able to reach much closer to the baseboards.
This edge-to-edge roller brush design is improved from the H12 which only had the right blocker removed. Having an edge-to-edge brush allows you to clean corners more effectively from any direction. However, one thing that the Dreame H12 Pro is not capable of doing is cleaning tight areas such as under a sofa as the stick is not able to be angled low enough.
Easy to maintain
Maintenance of the Dreame H12 Pro is quite fuss-free. I simply have to remove the dirty water tank and empty the contents. I like how dust and dirt are combined with water so it is easy to dispose. It is also great that I don’t have to spend time to clean the roller brush as there is function for it to self-clean and even dry. Noise levels while using the Dreame H12 Pro is ok. It is definitely less noisy compared to traditional vacuum cleaners.
Battery life
Dreame H12 Pro is equipped with a 6x 4,000mAh battery pack that delivers 35 minutes of cleaning before needing to charge. 35 minutes should be sufficient to clean a small to medium size house. And during my time of cleaning withe the Dreame H12 Pro, I have not encountered a time where the battery ran out before my intended cleaning session. As for charging, the Dreame H12 Pro takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge it from flat.
Conclusion
As someone who is using a wet & dry vacuum for the first time, I have to say that I’m quite impressed by the capabilities of the Dreame H12 Pro. It is well-designed with features that allow a new user to pick up quickly and use without much maintenance and after-cleaning required. Gone are the days of owning two different equipment to clean your house which takes up quite a lot of time. Cleaning with the Dreame H12 Pro is fast and fuss-free, which I believe will be the new way forward.
DREATECHH
for additional $35 off
As aforementioned, there will be an early bird promotion from 25 Oct to 31 Oct where you will be able to purchase the Dreame H12 Pro for just S$649, instead of the regular price S$729 when it officially lunches on 11 Nov. Dasher Singapore is the exclusive distributor for the Dreame brand, and every purchase will come with a 2-year warranty.