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Dreame Air Purifier AP5 vs Dreame AirPursue PM20

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Key differences between Dreame Air Purifier AP5 and Dreame AirPursue PM20

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Feature differences among your selected devices

Fan Mode (features): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — No; Dreame AirPursue PM20 — Yes (3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection.).
Heating (features): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — No; Dreame AirPursue PM20 — Yes (PTC heating module with a target temperature adjustable from 0 to 40 °C.).
Humidifier (features): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — Yes; Dreame AirPursue PM20 — No.
Oscillation (features): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — No; Dreame AirPursue PM20 — Yes (The head oscillates at 45, 90 or 180 degrees, follows a detected person by radar, and sweeps between several people.).

Specifications to check side by side

CADR (performance): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — 161 CFM; Dreame AirPursue PM20 — 286 CFM (AHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM.).
Coverage Area (performance): Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — 250 sq ft (AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.); Dreame AirPursue PM20 — 443 sq ft (AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate.).

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Option 1 · Dreame

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Dreame

Dreame AirPursue PM20

Last updated October 2026

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Certifications

Aham Verifide

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Catalog note
Model CVF50A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Model CVF14A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.

Energy Star

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
Not in the ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners list, which only carries other Dreame models.

Ozone Free

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
CARB certified (G-25-158, June 2025) as a mechanical air cleaner.

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
The user manual states that only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is supported.

Bluetooth

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Ethernet

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Other

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Thread

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Z Wave

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Zigbee

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Display

Air Quality Indicator

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
The display shows air quality in four color levels: green, yellow, orange and red.

Screen

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Screen Type

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: LCD

Features

Auto Mode

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Automations

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Auto mode starts the purifier when air quality crosses a set threshold, the radar can power it on when someone enters the room, and the app adds schedules.

Child Lock

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
The user manual lists every button and function and has no child lock.

Fan Mode

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection.

Heating

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
PTC heating module with a target temperature adjustable from 0 to 40 °C.

History Records

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
The Dreamehome app tracks air quality trends over time.

Humidifier

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Oscillation

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
The head oscillates at 45, 90 or 180 degrees, follows a detected person by radar, and sweeps between several people.

Remote Control

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
A remote control is included in the box.

Sleep Mode

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Comfort mode drops to the lowest fan speed at 32 dB(A) and turns the display off.

Timer

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Timer adjustable from 0 to 12 hours.

Filtration

Activated Carbon

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Carbon layer for toluene, TVOC and formaldehyde, plus a formaldehyde catalytic filter that never needs replacing.

Filter Life

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 2 years
Catalog note
Dreame rates the high-efficiency composite filter for 2 years and the activated carbon filter for 1 year; the manual recommends 16 to 24 months and 6 to 12 months respectively at 12 hours a day. The catalytic formaldehyde filter never needs replacing.

Hepa Filter

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Four-layer filtration with an H13-grade high-efficiency composite filter that traps particles down to 0.3 microns.

Ionizer

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
CARB lists the PM20 (CVF14A) as a mechanical air cleaner, with no ionizing technology.

Uv C

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Not recorded
Catalog note
Dreame's product page describes a purely mechanical four-layer filter with no UV stage, and CARB certifies CVF14A as mechanical, but the safety section of the PM20 user manual says the appliance contains a UV-C emitter.

Washable Pre Filter

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Not recorded
Catalog note
The first stage is a magnetic outer housing that blocks hair and large particles; Dreame does not say whether it is washable.

Integrations

Alexa

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Alexa.

Apple Home

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
Not in the Works with Apple Home accessory list, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.

Google Home

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes
Catalog note
Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Google Assistant.

Home Assistant

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Not recorded
Catalog note
No Home Assistant or HACS integration lists the PM20 (CVF14A); a November 2025 community request for PM20 support got no working answer.

Matter

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
Not listed in the CSA certified products database, where Dreame's certified products are robot vacuums only.

SmartThings

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No
Catalog note
Not in the Works with SmartThings supported devices list, where Dreame only appears for door locks, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.

Performance

CADR

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: 161 CFM
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 286 CFM
Catalog note
AHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM.

Coverage Area

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: 250 sq ft
Catalog note
AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 443 sq ft
Catalog note
AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate.

Fan Speeds

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 10

Noise Level

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 60 dB
Catalog note
Dreame rates the maximum at 60 dB(A) and Comfort (sleep) mode at 32 dB(A).

Power Consumption

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded
Dreame AirPursue PM20: 33 W
Catalog note
Rated power in fan mode, per the user manual and the Amazon listing. The PTC heater draws far more (2000 W on the 220-240 V version).

Sensors

CO₂

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: No

Formaldehyde

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Humidity

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Pm1

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Pm10

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

PM2.5

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Temperature

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

TVOC

Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No
Dreame AirPursue PM20: Yes

Specifications for Dreame Air Purifier AP5 versus Dreame AirPursue PM20
Specification	Dreame Air Purifier AP5	Dreame AirPursue PM20
Certifications
Aham Verifide	Yes Catalog note Model CVF50A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.	Yes Catalog note Model CVF14A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.
Energy Star	No	No Catalog note Not in the ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners list, which only carries other Dreame models.
Ozone Free	Yes	Yes Catalog note CARB certified (G-25-158, June 2025) as a mechanical air cleaner.
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No Catalog note The user manual states that only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is supported.
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet	No	No
Other	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Display
Air Quality Indicator	Yes	Yes Catalog note The display shows air quality in four color levels: green, yellow, orange and red.
Screen	Yes	Yes
Screen Type	Not recorded	LCD
Features
Auto Mode	Yes	Yes
Automations	Yes	Yes Catalog note Auto mode starts the purifier when air quality crosses a set threshold, the radar can power it on when someone enters the room, and the app adds schedules.
Child Lock	Not recorded	No Catalog note The user manual lists every button and function and has no child lock.
Fan Mode	No	Yes Catalog note 3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection.
Heating	No	Yes Catalog note PTC heating module with a target temperature adjustable from 0 to 40 °C.
History Records	Yes	Yes Catalog note The Dreamehome app tracks air quality trends over time.
Humidifier	Yes	No
Oscillation	No	Yes Catalog note The head oscillates at 45, 90 or 180 degrees, follows a detected person by radar, and sweeps between several people.
Remote Control	No	Yes Catalog note A remote control is included in the box.
Sleep Mode	Yes	Yes Catalog note Comfort mode drops to the lowest fan speed at 32 dB(A) and turns the display off.
Timer	Yes	Yes Catalog note Timer adjustable from 0 to 12 hours.
Filtration
Activated Carbon	Yes	Yes Catalog note Carbon layer for toluene, TVOC and formaldehyde, plus a formaldehyde catalytic filter that never needs replacing.
Filter Life	Not recorded	2 years Catalog note Dreame rates the high-efficiency composite filter for 2 years and the activated carbon filter for 1 year; the manual recommends 16 to 24 months and 6 to 12 months respectively at 12 hours a day. The catalytic formaldehyde filter never needs replacing.
Hepa Filter	Yes	Yes Catalog note Four-layer filtration with an H13-grade high-efficiency composite filter that traps particles down to 0.3 microns.
Ionizer	No	No Catalog note CARB lists the PM20 (CVF14A) as a mechanical air cleaner, with no ionizing technology.
Uv C	No	Not recorded Catalog note Dreame's product page describes a purely mechanical four-layer filter with no UV stage, and CARB certifies CVF14A as mechanical, but the safety section of the PM20 user manual says the appliance contains a UV-C emitter.
Washable Pre Filter	Yes	Not recorded Catalog note The first stage is a magnetic outer housing that blocks hair and large particles; Dreame does not say whether it is washable.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes Catalog note Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Alexa.
Apple Home	No	No Catalog note Not in the Works with Apple Home accessory list, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.
Google Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Google Assistant.
Home Assistant	Not recorded	Not recorded Catalog note No Home Assistant or HACS integration lists the PM20 (CVF14A); a November 2025 community request for PM20 support got no working answer.
Matter	No	No Catalog note Not listed in the CSA certified products database, where Dreame's certified products are robot vacuums only.
SmartThings	No	No Catalog note Not in the Works with SmartThings supported devices list, where Dreame only appears for door locks, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.
Performance
CADR	161 CFM	286 CFM Catalog note AHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM.
Coverage Area	250 sq ft Catalog note AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.	443 sq ft Catalog note AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate.
Fan Speeds	Not recorded	10
Noise Level	Not recorded	60 dB Catalog note Dreame rates the maximum at 60 dB(A) and Comfort (sleep) mode at 32 dB(A).
Power Consumption	Not recorded	33 W Catalog note Rated power in fan mode, per the user manual and the Amazon listing. The PTC heater draws far more (2000 W on the 220-240 V version).
Sensors
CO₂	No	No
Formaldehyde	No	Yes
Humidity	Yes	Yes
Pm1	No	Yes
Pm10	No	Yes
PM2.5	Yes	Yes
Temperature	No	Yes
TVOC	No	Yes

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