Updated October 17, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Dreame vs Flymo
Dreame
Flymo
Higher score in this comparison
Dreame vs Flymo: the differences
| Compare | DreameReviewVisitVisit | FlymoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 5,000Higher | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Noise level (dB) | 65 | 58Lower |
| Markets | AT, AU, AZ, AE, BE, BG, BR, CA, CL, CN, CO, HR, CZ, DK, DE, EE, FR, GR, HK, IN, ID, IE, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, MX, NL, NO, PE, PH, PL, PT, RO, SA, RS, SG, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TR, UA, GB, US, VNCovers more | GB, IE |
| Price from | $1,399.99 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum slope | 80% | Not confirmed |
| Shared battery platform | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: App control (Yes).
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Key differences
- Flymo scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
- Largest lawn area (m²) is higher at Dreame: 5,000 vs 1,500.
- Warranty is higher at Dreame: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Noise level (dB) is lower at Flymo: 58 vs 65.
- Support channels: only Dreame offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Flymo: 1965 vs 2017.
- Dreame is available in 45 more countries.
- Products: only Flymo offers Lawn mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower.
- Robot mower navigation: only Dreame offers Lidar, Vision.
- Robot mower navigation: only Flymo offers Boundary wire.
Our verdict on each
Dreame
Dreame suits owners of a large lawn who want cordless mowing, app control, and both lidar and vision navigation rather than a machine that needs a boundary wire. The robot mower range starts at $1,399.99, handles grounds of 5,000 m², and carries a warranty of 3 years.
Flymo
Flymo suits UK and Irish gardens that want one brand for the robot mower and the rest of the garden kit, with app control and a shared battery platform across the range. Max area of 1,500 square metres and a warranty of 2 years are the trade-offs to weigh against rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | Dreame | Flymo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of $1,399.99 for robot mowers sits at 19 of 20 brands on that measure. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2HigherCoverage of 5,000 m², app control as standard, and a warranty of 3 years across the robot mower range. | 9.0Range spans robot mowers to garden tools, with app control, scored 9 on offer. |
| Trust | 8.4A warranty of 3 years and support on phone, email and help centre, from a company founded in 2017. | 9.1HigherBacked by Flymo UK Husqvarna Group in GB, working since 1965, with support across email, phone and help centre. Trust scores 9.1. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Dreame | Flymo |
|---|---|---|
| Robot lawn mowers | 1 of 26 | 15 of 26 |
By the numbers
| Fact | Dreame | Flymo |
|---|---|---|
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 5,000 | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Noise level (dB) | 65 | 58 |
Also worth a look
STIGA has largest lawn area (m²) at 14,000, against 5,000 for Dreame and 1,500 for Flymo.
STIGA reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Dreame | Flymo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot mower | Robot mower, Lawn mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower, Chainsaw, Pressure washer, Garden toolsCovers more |
| Robot mower navigation | Lidar, Vision | Boundary wire |
| Legal entity | Dreame Technology | Flymo UK Husqvarna Group |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2017 | 1965Lower |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Dreame | Flymo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,399.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 5,000above the median | 1,500below the median | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsat the median | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
| Maximum slope | 80%above the median | Not confirmed | 55% |
| Noise level (dB) | 65highest quarter | 58below the median | 59 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Dreame
Pros
- Dual navigation with lidar and vision means the mowers do not rely on a boundary wire alone.
- Ground coverage of 5,000 m² ranks 5 of 14 brands on this site.
- App control comes as standard on the robot mowers.
Cons
- Price from $1,399.99 places Dreame at 19 of 20 brands on entry price, so it is a costlier way in.
- Dreame sells robot mower only, while Fuxtec also lists robot mower, lawn mower and ride on mower for a wider machine mix.
- Noise of 65 dB is worth weighing on a small plot or a lawn shared with neighbours.
Flymo
Pros
- Range covers robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer, covering both robotic and hand held garden work under one brand
- App control is supported, so mowing can be scheduled and monitored from a phone
- A shared battery platform means one charger can serve several Flymo machines
Cons
- Boundary wire navigation means the lawn needs a cable laid before the mower runs, on boundary wire.
- Warranty of 2 years sits below the robot mower field, ranking 11 of 19.
- Max area of 1,500 square metres ranks 10 of 14, below the largest mowers tracked.
Who each suits
Dreame
Who it suits
- Owners of a large lawn who would rather not bury a boundary wire.
- People who like setting mowing schedules from a phone, since app control is standard here.
- Gardens on sloping ground, with slopes of 80% supported.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a single seller for the whole garden: Dreame sells robot mower only, while Fuxtec lists robot mower, lawn mower and ride on mower.
- Anyone after a ride-on mower as well as a robot: Exmark lists lawn mower, ride on mower and robot mower.
- Shoppers keeping entry price first: Dreame ranks 19 of 20 brands on price from, so start your shortlist with Toolineo.
Flymo
Who it suits
- Households wanting the robot mower and the wider garden kit from one brand, since robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer runs from robot mowers to pressure washers
- Owners with a mid sized lawn close to the 1,500 square metre mark who are comfortable laying a boundary wire
- Gardens near neighbours, where 58 decibels and app scheduling make runs easy to live with
Who should look elsewhere
- Large estates above the listed 1,500 square metres, where a bigger mower from another brand gives more ground covered per charge
- Buyers who want wire free navigation, since Flymo lists boundary wire
- Anyone outside GB and IE who cannot source local parts and service
Country by country
| Country | Dreame | Flymo |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
8 of 48 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Dreame
How much does a Dreame robot mower cost at entry?+
Dreame's robot mowers start at $1,399.99. That is the entry figure for the range rather than a single model price, so the machine you pick can sit above it. Worth setting that entry point as your budget floor, then comparing it with the other robot mower brands on this site.
How large a lawn can a Dreame robot mower manage?+
Coverage runs to 5,000 m² of lawn, which points at a large property rather than a small city plot. If your grass is spread across several areas or split by paths, the total you mow adds up faster than it looks. Larger grounds are where the coverage figure matters most.
Flymo
What kinds of machines does Flymo sell?+
Flymo spans robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer, so a single brand can cover the mower plus trimmers, a leaf blower, a chainsaw, a pressure washer and garden tools. That breadth suits buyers who would rather run one support line and one battery platform than mix suppliers.
Does the robot mower need a boundary wire?+
Flymo's listed navigation is boundary wire, which means a cable has to mark the lawn edges before the mower can work unattended. It suits a straightforward plot, and less suited to a lawn with complicated boundaries that need a wire run around every edge.
Other options to compare
Dreame
Flymo