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Dreame C1 Station S vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI

Dreame C1 Station S or Ecovacs WINBOT MINI? Verdict Scores 77 and 70, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The Dreame C1 Station S has the higher Verdict Score, 77 to 70.

The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in cleaning, coverage, adhesion and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI has the edge in safety, value and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead on 3 rows: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml), suction (8,000 Pa against 7,500 Pa) and cable reach (5.5 m against 3.5 m). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on one row: smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm).

The Dreame C1 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens.

Dreame
C1 Station S≈ $600
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI≈ $210

Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead

  • Cleaning67 · 38
  • Adhesion100 · 64
  • Coverage97 · 76
  • Ease of Use80 · 70
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 7,500 Pa
  • Cable reach5.5 m · 3.5 m

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

  • Safety76 · 61
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Value100 · 50
  • Smallest pane22 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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Dreame
C1 Station S
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI
Dreame C1 Station S
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Ecovacs WINBOT MINI
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≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $210Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Ease of Use
  • Safety
  • Reliability
  • Value
Pros
  • 8,000 Pa peak with pressure compensation, up from the plain C1's 5,500 Pa
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s with resume and return to start; corners by four 360° brushes
  • Station anchored at 800 N with button-press cable winding, voice prompts and a 140 kg-rated cable
  • Fits panes from 22 × 25 cm, the smallest minimum in the category
  • 1.3 kg and 55 mm thick; 7,500 Pa with a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • Ultrasonic 10-micron mist from four nozzles, 60 ml tank for 25 m²
Cons
  • Dreame prints two battery figures for this kit: 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table, 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy
  • No power-cut minutes, warranty term or robot weight on the page
  • An 8.3 kg station to carry; no area figure for the 80 ml tank, only a 60-minute cycle
  • About three minutes per square metre, the slowest Winbot
  • Three modes only, and no claim for pressure compensation or the corners
  • Corded: 3.5 m from the power unit plus a 1.2 m mains lead
Best for
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby
  • Buyers who want the C1's quiet corner cleaning with more grip
  • Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat
Score breakdown
Verdict Score77/10070/100
Cleaning
67
38
Adhesion
100
64
Coverage
97
76
Safety
61
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
80
70
Reliability
61
62
Value
50
100
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

Cleaning
Spray systemYesYes
Water tank80 ml60 ml
Glass per fillNot published25 m²
Cleaning speed14 cm/sNot published
Cleaning modes53
Corner cleaningYesNo
Cleaning cycle per fill60 minNot published
Area on one station chargeAbout 90 m², thorough whole-pane modeNot published
Stated area coverage> 90%Up to 99.5% with the bumpers removed
Corner brushesFour, turning through 360°Not published
Modes at the station buttons3Not published
Cloths in the box4Not published
SprayNot publishedUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 3 minutes, fast mode
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa7,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Sustained vacuum3,300 PaNot published
Suction while movingNot published3,200 Pa
Fit
Largest pane250 × 400 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm22 × 25 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Edge sensing response0.02 sNot published
Obstacle clearance2 mmNot published
Automatic start at tilt60° to 120°; other angles by remote steeringNot published
Frame detected fromNot published3 mm
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backupNot published30 min
Safety ropeYes3.3 m
Rope rating140 kgNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice promptsNot published
Station battery, as Dreame prints it4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copyNot published
Backup batteryNot published3,000 mAh
Stated protection layersNot published9
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reach5.5 m3.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Mains lead1.8 m1.2 m
ColoursNot publishedGrey or beige
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
WeightNot published1.3 kg
L × W × HNot published215 × 215 × 55 mm
Noise63 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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