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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Dreame C1

Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 79 and 73, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

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

Verdict

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the higher Verdict Score, 79 to 73.

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the edge in safety, adhesion, value and reliability. The Dreame C1 has the edge in cleaning and coverage.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead on 2 rows: suction (8,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa) and smallest pane (25 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm). In turn, the Dreame C1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (80 ml against 50 ml) and cable reach (5.5 m against 3.5 m).

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 suits windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.

Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2$240
Dreame
C1≈ $430

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Safety76 · 61
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Value88 · 65
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
  • Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Cleaning67 · 66
  • Coverage97 · 76
  • Water tank80 ml · 50 ml
  • Cable reach5.5 m · 3.5 m

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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$240Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Adhesion
  • Safety
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Coverage
Pros
  • Fits panes from 25 × 25 cm; 215 mm square, 55 mm high, 1.3 kg
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation reacting in 0.04 s, 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • Corner brushes at all four corners, to 1 mm from the frame, 90% coverage
  • 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
Cons
  • Corded: 3.5 m from the power unit plus a 1.2 m mains lead
  • About 2 min 30 s per square metre, and a 50 ml tank rated for 30 m²
  • No noise figure and no voice prompts stated for this model
  • 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
Best for
  • Windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat with a socket near the glass
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter
  • Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10073/100
Cleaning
66
67
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
76
97
Safety
76
61
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
56
Reliability
62
61
Value
88
65
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 tank50 ml80 ml
Glass per fill30 m²Not published
Cleaning speedNot published14 cm/s
Cleaning modes75
Corner cleaningYesYes
SprayUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzlesNot published
Corner brushesFelt brushes at all four corners, up to 84 rpm, to 1 mm from the frameNot published
Time per square metreAbout 2 min 30 s, fast modeNot published
Stated area coverageUp to 90%> 90%
Pad pressure on the glass14 NNot published
Cleaning cycle per fillNot published60 min
Corner brushes in the boxNot published8
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,400 PaNot published
Pressure compensation response0.04 sNot published
Sustained vacuumNot published3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot published250 × 400 cm
Smallest pane25 × 25 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoYes
Frame detected from1 mmNot published
Obstacle detected from2 mmNot published
Edge sensing responseNot published0.02 s
Safety
Power-cut backup30 minNot published
Safety rope3.3 mYes
Rope ratingNot published140 kg
Fault self-checkNoNo
Backup battery3,000 mAhNot published
Rope tensile rating1,900 N on the German page, 1,600 N on the US pageNot published
Edge sensing response0.02 sNot published
Stated protection layers10Not published
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsNoNo
Cable reach3.5 m5.5 m
CordlessNoNo
Mains lead1.2 m1.8 m
Cordless optionNot publishedC1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm270 × 270 × 81 mm
NoiseNot published63 dB
Support
Warranty24 monthsNot published
Released2026Not published

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