Does the H15 Mix deliver? The dream package for savers
3/12/2025
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Pictures: Stefanie Lechthaler
With the Dreame H15 Mix combi package, you get a hoover, wet cleaner and carpet cleaner all in one. The crux of the matter is that the appliances share the same battery. Find out whether the purchase is worthwhile in this test report.
The Dreame H15 Mix seems to be the mega-deal when it comes to household cleaning. In addition to a dry vacuum cleaner, the 35-kilogram package also includes a hard floor cleaner and carpet washing hoover. Although the work aids share the same battery and motor, they are cheaper. In comparison, three similar household appliances from the brand together would cost around one and a half times as much.
Dreame itself describes the monster package as the 7-in-1 multifunctional hoover. «One appliance, seven ways to tackle dirt», according to the manufacturer's website.
There are two questions that immediately come to mind sieben.
Firstly, does a split battery and motor turn three machines into one?
And secondly, does the all-in-one solution deliver what it promises? To answer that, I test the «seven types of dirt control».
Dirt control no. 1 of 7: Hard floor cleaner against stains
My first thought: The black and simple wet vacuum cleaner makes a high-quality impression. But I want to know how well it works. To do this, I fill a tank in the base of the wet and dry vacuum cleaner with fresh water. There is also a small integrated niche for cleaning products. Dreame includes two all-purpose cleaners in the monster machine package.
As soon as I press the start button on the handle, the screen lights up and the integrated voice tells me that the wet vacuum cleaner is about to start cleaning. I have four modes to choose from. The «smart mode» detects dirt and adjusts the cleaning power accordingly, the «turbo mode» for stubborn stains, the «dry mode» for dry vacuuming and the «user-defined mode», which I can personalise via the app.
Luckily, the voice can be muted again at the touch of a button on the hard floor cleaner. This should also work in the app. Incidentally, I don't install the app on my smartphone during the entire test run. It works quite well without it.
Excellent at tackling spilt oatmeal, mustard and tufts of hair
As with every wet vacuum cleaner test, I check how well the machine copes with various types of dirt. And I am pleasantly surprised. With a suction power of 23,000 Pa, the H15 literally takes on the oatmeal and mustard that I spread on the kitchen floor. Unlike the Wash G1 from Dyson, nothing gets stuck in the grooves. It is even slightly faster than the FCV 4 model from Kärcher, which I tested in August.
The reason for this could be the scraper, which pushes the food residue directly to the roller so that the dirt is removed and not pushed across the floor. I see the same thing in the bathroom. The hair that I drop from my brush onto the floor is immediately sucked up by the wet cleaner. I wipe up the occasional hair left behind on the second pass.
Like most hard floor cleaners, it works solidly on the parquet - evenly and with a moderate water supply. It also glides horizontally across the floor, allowing me to reach even the hidden areas behind the sofa. However, it is a little stiff when steering sideways. Weighing just under six kilograms, it does put a strain on the arms after a while, but because it only employees with little traction, it's easy to put up with.
Marginless happiness
But what convinces me most is that I can clean seamlessly along the walls with the hard floor cleaner. In return, however, I scratch the fresh water tank the first time I use it while cleaning under a kitchen cupboard.
Dirt residues
Under the motor is the dirty water tank, which I can easily fold out. Because it is filled with water, I make sure not to tip the tank. Otherwise some of the dirty water could flow back in. I tip the contents into the sink. I rinse out what remains in the container with the water jet. Unlike the Wash G1 and the Kärcher, the oat flakes also get caught in parts of the container cover. It takes me a little longer to clean the dirty water tank than with the comparison devices mentioned above.
Self-cleaning with hot water
Except for the roller brush and part of the stand, nothing can be removed from the hard floor cleaner. This is not necessary, as the work aid cleans itself completely in the station - at germ-killing temperatures.
I start the self-cleaning function on the screen. The device hums for about five minutes. During this time, the wet cleaner is rinsed through. It then emits a whirring sound. The roller is then dried for around 20 minutes at up to 100 degrees.
After this, the work aid is ready for use again.
Duration of use in normal operation
By default, the battery and motor are in the wet cleaner, as the battery is only charged in this machine. If I clean the floor in «Smart mode», the battery life of 65 minutes specified by the manufacturer is achieved. With the «turbo mode» the time should be a little shorter. I can easily clean my 70 square metre flat in one pass and one battery charge. If the battery is empty, I wait four hours until it is back to 100 per cent.
Dirt control no. 2 of 7: Vacuum cleaner against dust
The situation is different when vacuuming. According to Dreame, it should last 75 minutes. However, my test shows that the battery is empty after 45 minutes at the latest in «Smart mode». This is probably because the appliance regulates the suction power itself and uses more power depending on the surface. If it is constantly running in «Turbo mode», the strongest level, the battery life is reduced again to 30 minutes.
Dirt, you can't get away with it
The floor lighting on the surface bust is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, I can see directly where vacuuming is due. On the other hand, I notice how quickly the dust collects again. Nevertheless, I like the feature. Especially with larger crumbs or hair, I feel like an investigator looking for evidence.
Basically, I'm happy with the hoover. It sits comfortably in the hand and is easy to manoeuvre. For the most part, it also masters hard-to-reach areas without any problems and the suction power is exactly what I expect from a cordless vacuum cleaner. One small minus point: it doesn't stand up on its own when I push chairs out of the way in between.
However, the fact that the battery can only be charged in the hard floor cleaner - as already mentioned - is a major drawback. As I use the cordless vacuum cleaner more often than the wet cleaner, I want to be able to charge the vacuum cleaner directly and not have to juggle the motor and battery back and forth every time. In addition, the battery and motor connections are exposed when the appliance is not in use. I can imagine dust collecting there over time, which could damage the appliance.
Dirt control no. 3 of 7: Mini brush against ... dust?
The self-rotating brush is narrower than the surface brush, but makes a similarly robust impression on me. It is suitable for removing dust from textile surfaces. And that's exactly what I do. With the power function switched on, I run it over the fabric cover of my sofa several times and watch as the dust gradually disappears from the couch and ends up in the dust container. However, the battery is also draining by the minute.
Dirt control no. 4 to 6 of 7: Flexible combi attachment against crumbs
Yes, that's right. The flexible combi attachment is used three times for the following points. Firstly on the extension rod of the hoover, then directly on the motorised handle and finally by extending it telescopically. It's almost a bit cheeky to include these relatively unusual functions among the seven applications.
Source: Screenshot/Dreame
Nonetheless, the material of the telescopic extension looks well made - apart from the slight marks it has left on the wall. And the appliance transports the crumbs in the sofa crevice into the collection tank in no time at all. The bendable extension works only moderately well. It always springs straight back into its original position.
Dirt fighting no. 7 of 7: Cordless carpet cleaner against textile stains
The third appliance in the box is the carpet cleaner. Like the other appliances, I need the split battery and motor to get it going. I fill the fresh water tank with tap water and a splash of carpet cleaner, which is included in the scope of delivery.
I tackle the carpet under my kitchen table. With enough water and several attempts, I get rid of most stains quite well. To do this, I spray the cleaning solution onto the fabric by hand, work it into the fabric with the brush and then vacuum it off.
Even if the battery is running low by the minute, a full charge is enough to freshen up all the fabric shreds. However, the carpet cleaner reaches its limits with deep-seated stains. I probably won't be able to avoid treating the stains with a product beforehand. I also notice fibres coming loose from the carpet. However, it's difficult to say whether this is due to the carpet, which has been around for a few years, or whether the appliance is to blame. In the end, however, it looks fresher than before the wash cycle.
The appliance station
The wet cleaner and the hoover can be stored in the charging station together with the attachments. The carpet cleaner cannot be integrated there. As it takes up so much space, the base is not particularly easy to conceal. It is probably rather unsuitable for people with a small flat.
The bill: Should you get the combo pack?
The Dreame H15 Mix's packaging suggests that you could use it to tackle seven different «types of dirt control». To put it diplomatically, that's a good fib. But there are actually four different types at most: Wet cleaning, vacuuming, dusting and carpet cleaning.
But my impression is that, apart from the scratches on the hard floor cleaner, the appliances are of high quality and do their job perfectly. So if you want to get all the included household gadgets anyway and have enough space for them, the H15 Mix combo pack is a good choice.
The only catch is that you can't vacuum and mop the floor one after the other. A single battery charge is simply not enough. One option would be to get a second battery. But again, if you can only charge it with the hard floor cleaner, you'll still have to wait. At the moment, Dreame does not offer an external charger for the battery.
In a nutshell
Solid all-in-one household helper with minor flaws
The Dreame H15 Mix combines a hard floor cleaner, cordless vacuum cleaner and carpet cleaner in one attractively priced package. The wet cleaner impresses with thorough cleaning and practical self-cleaning. The hoover and the additional attachments work well, but suffer from the limited battery life and the inconvenient charging principle, as the battery can only be charged in the hard floor cleaner. The carpet cleaner freshens up surfaces well, but reaches its limits with deep stains. Overall, the set makes sense if you want to use all the appliances and have enough space.
Pro
- Hard floor cleaner successfully removes stains and hair
- Cleans areas along the wall
- Cordless vacuum cleaner with floor lighting and two additional attachments
- Carpet cleaner removes light stains from textiles
- Price of the combi package
- Works without an app
Contra
- Limited battery life when vacuuming
- Battery can only be charged via the hard floor cleaner
- Vacuum cleaning and floor mopping in one go impossible
Header image: Stefanie Lechthaler
Painting the walls just before handing over the flat? Making your own kimchi? Soldering a broken raclette oven? There's nothing you can't do yourself. Well, perhaps sometimes, but I'll definitely give it a try.
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