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Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI

Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI: Verdict Scores 71 and 66, 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

Verdict

The Dreame C1 has the higher Verdict Score, 71 to 66.

The Dreame C1 has the edge in cleaning, coverage and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI has the edge in safety, ease of use and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 is ahead on one row: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml). No published figure puts the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI ahead.

The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI suits balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket.

Dreame
C1$430
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI$650

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Cleaning66 · 57
  • Coverage97 · 63
  • Value45 · 25
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Safety76 · 61
  • Ease of Use76 · 56
  • Reliability62 · 61

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

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Dreame
C1
Dreame C1
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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
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$430Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Coverage
  • Value
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
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
  • Battery station: 110 minutes of cleaning with no socket, or mains power for longer
  • Auto-winding composite cable that combines power and safety rope; station anchored at over 800 N
  • Planned route with resume and return to start, frame detection from 2 mm, edge mode
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
  • Same 60 ml tank and 40 m² per fill as the W2 PRO, and no claim for the corners
  • 5,500 Pa, well under the W2S models
  • Deep-cleaning mode covers about 22 m² on one battery charge
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
  • Balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket
  • Households cleaning windows in several places in one session
Score breakdown
Verdict Score71/10066/100
Cleaning
66
57
Adhesion
68
68
Coverage
97
63
Safety
61
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
76
Reliability
61
62
Value
45
25
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 published40 m²
Cleaning speed14 cm/sNot published
Cleaning modes57
Corner cleaningYesNo
Cleaning cycle per fill60 minNot published
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
Corner brushes in the box8Not published
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 55 m² fast mode, 22 m² deep mode
Spray nozzlesNot published6
Adhesion
Suction5,500 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Sustained vacuum3,300 PaNot published
Suction while movingNot published2,800 Pa
Fit
Largest pane250 × 400 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Edge sensing response0.02 sNot published
Frame detected fromNot published2 mm
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backupNot published30 min
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope rating140 kgNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
StationNot published5.5 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
Stated protection layersNot published12
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsNoYes
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessNoYes
Mains lead1.8 mNot published
Cordless optionC1 Station S kit, 180 min battery, sold separatelyNot published
Voice prompt languagesNot published11+
Mains lead to the stationNot published1.8 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.6 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 81 mm271 × 271 × 77 mm
Noise63 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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