Head to head · Window cleaning robots
Dreame C1 Station S vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO
Dreame C1 Station S or Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO? Verdict Scores 77 and 71, 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 71.
The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in cleaning, coverage, adhesion and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO has the edge in safety, value and reliability.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml) and suction (8,000 Pa against 5,300 Pa). No published figure puts the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO ahead.
The Dreame C1 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO suits ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket.
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Cleaning67 · 58
- Adhesion100 · 66
- Coverage97 · 73
- Ease of Use80 · 61
- Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
- Suction8,000 Pa · 5,300 Pa
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead
- Safety76 · 61
- Reliability62 · 61
- Value71 · 54
Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Dreame C1 Station S | Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO |
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77/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | 71/100 ≈ $380Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 77/100 | 71/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 58 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 66 |
| Coverage | 97 | 73 |
| Safety | 61 | 76 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 80 | 61 |
| Reliability | 61 | 62 |
| Value | 54 | 71 |
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 system | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 80 ml | 60 ml |
| Glass per fill | Not published | 40 m² |
| Cleaning speed | 14 cm/s | Not published |
| Cleaning modes | 5 | 7 |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | No |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | 60 min | Not published |
| Area on one station charge | About 90 m², thorough whole-pane mode | Not published |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | Not published |
| Corner brushes | Four, turning through 360° | Not published |
| Modes at the station buttons | 3 | Not published |
| Cloths in the box | 4 | Not published |
| Time per square metre | Not published | About 1 min 45 s, fast mode |
| Spray nozzles | Not published | 6 |
| Cloth | Not published | Double-sided microfibre, 2 in the box |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 5,300 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Sustained vacuum | 3,300 Pa | Not published |
| Suction while moving | Not published | 2,800 Pa |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | 250 × 400 cm | Not published |
| Smallest pane | 30 × 40 cm | 30 × 40 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | Yes | No |
| Edge sensing response | 0.02 s | Not published |
| Obstacle clearance | 2 mm | Not published |
| Automatic start at tilt | 60° to 120°; other angles by remote steering | Not published |
| Frame detected from | Not published | 2 mm |
| Obstacle detected from | Not published | 4 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | Not published | 30 min |
| Safety rope | Yes | 6 m |
| Rope rating | 140 kg | Not published |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Station | 8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice prompts | Not published |
| Station battery, as Dreame prints it | 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy | Not published |
| Backup battery | Not published | 3,000 mAh |
| Stated protection layers | Not published | 10 |
| Navigation | ||
| Path planning | Yes | Yes |
| Resumes after interruption | Yes | Yes |
| Returns to start | Yes | Yes |
| Steers round obstacles | Yes | Yes |
| Control | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice prompts | Yes | Yes |
| Cable reach | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| Mains lead | 1.8 m | 1.2 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Runtime | Not published | Not published |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | Not published | 1.8 kg |
| L × W × H | Not published | 271 × 271 × 78 mm |
| Noise | 63 dB | 63 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | Not published | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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