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Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI

Dreame C1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI: Verdict Scores 72 and 72, 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

Both score 72/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Dreame C1 has the edge in coverage and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning, safety, adhesion, ease of use and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 is ahead on one row: noise (63 dB against 68 dB). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on one row: suction (8,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa).

The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show.

Dreame
C1$430
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI$650

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Coverage97 · 63
  • Value53 · 27
  • Noise63 dB · 68 dB

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning70 · 66
  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Safety76 · 61
  • Ease of Use62 · 56
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa

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
Dreame C1
Dreame press image
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI
Ecovacs press image
$430Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • 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
  • TruEdge scrubber for the corners at 200 rpm, Quad-Edge mode to within 1.1 cm
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation and a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • 80 ml tank for 50 m² a fill, six nozzles
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
  • 68 dB, the loudest Winbot
  • 1.95 kg, 350 g more than the W2 PRO OMNI on the same 110-minute station battery
  • Deep mode covers about 26 m² on one station 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
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10072/100
Cleaning
66
70
Adhesion
68
100
Coverage
97
63
Safety
61
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
62
Reliability
61
62
Value
53
27
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 ml80 ml
Glass per fillNot published50 m²
Cleaning speed14 cm/sNot published
Cleaning modes5Not published
Corner cleaningYesYes
Cleaning cycle per fill60 minNot published
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
Corner brushes in the box8Not published
Corner scrubberNot publishedTruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm
Edge mode reachNot publishedQuad-Edge mode to 1.1 cm
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode
Adhesion
Suction5,500 Pa8,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Sustained vacuum3,300 PaNot published
Suction while movingNot published3,000 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
Maximum pane tiltNot published45°
Safety
Power-cut backupNot published30 min
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope rating140 kgNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
StationNot published5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
Edge sensing responseNot published0.2 s
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
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.6 kg1.95 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 81 mm270 × 270 × 76 mm
Noise63 dB68 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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