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Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI

Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI: Verdict Scores 71 and 68, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated September 15, 2026

Verdict

The Dreame C1 has the higher Verdict Score, 71 to 68.

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

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml) and cable reach (5.5 m against 3.5 m). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on 2 rows: suction (7,500 Pa against 5,500 Pa) and smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm).

The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens.

Dreame

C1≈ $430

71/100

Ecovacs

WINBOT MINI≈ $220

68/100

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

Cleaning66 · 37
Adhesion68 · 64
Coverage97 · 66
Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
Cable reach5.5 m · 3.5 m

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

Safety76 · 61
Ease of Use70 · 56
Reliability62 · 61
Value92 · 45
Suction7,500 Pa · 5,500 Pa
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.

Full specification, side by side

Compare	Dreame C1	Ecovacs WINBOT MINI
	Dreame press image	Ecovacs press image
	71/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop	68/100 ≈ $220Price in the manufacturer's shop
	Highest Verdict Score
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At a glance
Leads on	Cleaning Adhesion Coverage	Safety Ease of Use Reliability Value
Pros	Corner brushes and elastic balls, which Dreame says raise corner coverage by 90% Planned route at 14 cm/s that resumes after an interruption and returns to its start Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 4 m, down to 30 × 40 cm, on glass, marble or tiles	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	No power-cut backup stated for the plain C1 3,300 Pa sustained vacuum; the 5,500 Pa peak is with compensation 80 ml tank with no area-per-fill figure, 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 where the route and the reach matter Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down	Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens A first window robot for a flat
Score breakdown
Verdict Score	71/100	68/100
Cleaning	66	37
Adhesion	68	64
Coverage	97	66
Safety	61	76
Navigation	100	100
Ease of Use	56	70
Reliability	61	62
Value	45	92
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	25 m²
Cleaning speed	14 cm/s	Not published
Cleaning modes	5	3
Corner cleaning	Yes	No
Cleaning cycle per fill	60 min	Not published
Stated area coverage	> 90%	Up to 99.5% with the bumpers removed
Corner brushes in the box	8	Not published
Spray	Not published	Ultrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles
Time per square metre	Not published	About 3 minutes, fast mode
Adhesion
Suction	5,500 Pa	7,500 Pa
Pressure compensation	Yes	No
Sustained vacuum	3,300 Pa	Not published
Suction while moving	Not published	3,200 Pa
Fit
Largest pane	250 × 400 cm	Not published
Smallest pane	30 × 40 cm	22 × 25 cm
Edge detection	Yes	Yes
Other surfaces	Yes	No
Edge sensing response	0.02 s	Not published
Frame detected from	Not published	3 mm
Obstacle detected from	Not published	4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup	Not published	30 min
Safety rope	Yes	3.3 m
Rope rating	140 kg	Not published
Fault self-check	No	No
Backup battery	Not published	3,000 mAh
Stated protection layers	Not published	9
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	No	Yes
Cable reach	5.5 m	3.5 m
Cordless	No	No
Mains lead	1.8 m	1.2 m
Cordless option	C1 Station S kit, 180 min battery, sold separately	Not published
Colours	Not published	Grey or beige
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	1.6 kg	1.3 kg
L × W × H	270 × 270 × 81 mm	215 × 215 × 55 mm
Noise	63 dB	63 dB
Support
Warranty	Not published	24 months
Released	Not published	Not published

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