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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.
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 | Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI |
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72/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | 72/100 ≈ $650Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| 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 system | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 80 ml | 80 ml |
| Glass per fill | Not published | 50 m² |
| Cleaning speed | 14 cm/s | Not published |
| Cleaning modes | 5 | Not published |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | 60 min | Not published |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | Not published |
| Corner brushes in the box | 8 | Not published |
| Corner scrubber | Not published | TruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm |
| Edge mode reach | Not published | Quad-Edge mode to 1.1 cm |
| Time per square metre | Not published | About 1 min 45 s, fast mode |
| Area on one station charge | Not published | About 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 5,500 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Sustained vacuum | 3,300 Pa | Not published |
| Suction while moving | Not published | 3,000 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 |
| Maximum pane tilt | Not published | 45° |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | Not published | 30 min |
| Safety rope | Yes | Yes |
| Rope rating | 140 kg | Not published |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Station | Not published | 5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.2 s |
| Stated protection layers | Not published | 12 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mains lead | 1.8 m | Not published |
| Cordless option | C1 Station S kit, 180 min battery, sold separately | Not published |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Runtime | Not published | 1 h 50 min |
| Charging time | Not published | 3 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.95 kg |
| L × W × H | 270 × 270 × 81 mm | 270 × 270 × 76 mm |
| Noise | 63 dB | 68 dB |
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| Warranty | Not published | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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