Head to head · Window cleaning robots
Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO
Dreame C1 or Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO? Verdict Scores 72 and 70. The C1: water tank 80 vs 60 ml. The WINBOT W2 PRO leads on safety.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
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Verdict
The Dreame C1 has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 70.
The Dreame C1 has the edge in cleaning, coverage and adhesion. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO 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 suction (5,500 Pa against 5,300 Pa). No published figure puts the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO ahead.
The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO suits ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket.
Brand guides
Where the Dreame C1 is ahead
- Cleaning68 · 59
- Adhesion68 · 66
- Coverage97 · 73
- Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
- Suction5,500 Pa · 5,300 Pa
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead
- Safety76 · 61
- Ease of Use61 · 56
- Reliability62 · 61
- Value57 · 49
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 Dreame C1 | Ecovacs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO |
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72/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | 70/100 ≈ $380Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Score breakdown | ||
| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Cleaning | 68 | 59 |
| Adhesion | 68 | 66 |
| Coverage | 97 | 73 |
| Safety | 61 | 76 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 56 | 61 |
| Reliability | 61 | 62 |
| Value | 49 | 57 |
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 |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | Not published |
| Corner brushes in the box | 8 | 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 | 5,500 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Cable reach | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Mains lead | 1.8 m | 1.2 m |
| Cordless option | C1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately | Not published |
| 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 | 1.8 kg |
| L × W × H | 270 × 270 × 81 mm | 271 × 271 × 78 mm |
| Noise | 63 dB | 63 dB |
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| Warranty | Not published | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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