Head to head · Window cleaning robots
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Dreame C1
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 77 and 71. The WINBOT mini 2: smallest pane 25 × 25 vs 30 × 40 cm; the C1: water tank 80 vs 50 ml.
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, 77 to 71.
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.
This comparison is computed from our specification database and is not edited individually. Method: specification analysis of the makers' published figures, explained on our scoring and editorial policy pages.
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Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead
- Adhesion100 · 68
- Safety76 · 61
- Reliability62 · 61
- Value71 · 45
- Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
- Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm
Where the Dreame C1 is ahead
- Cleaning68 · 67
- 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.
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Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Ecovacs Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 | Dreame Dreame C1 |
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77/100 $240Price in the manufacturer's shop | 71/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 77/100 | 71/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 68 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 68 |
| Coverage | 76 | 97 |
| Safety | 76 | 61 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 56 | 56 |
| Reliability | 62 | 61 |
| Value | 71 | 45 |
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 | 50 ml | 80 ml |
| Glass per fill | 30 m² | Not published |
| Cleaning speed | Not published | 14 cm/s |
| Cleaning modes | 7 | 5 |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Spray | Ultrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles | Not published |
| Corner brushes | Felt brushes at all four corners, up to 84 rpm, to 1 mm from the frame | Not published |
| Time per square metre | About 2 min 30 s, fast mode | Not published |
| Stated area coverage | Up to 90% | > 90% |
| Pad pressure on the glass | 14 N | Not published |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | Not published | 60 min |
| Corner brushes in the box | Not published | 8 |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 5,500 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Suction while moving | 3,400 Pa | Not published |
| Pressure compensation response | 0.04 s | Not published |
| Sustained vacuum | Not published | 3,300 Pa |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | Not published | 250 × 400 cm |
| Smallest pane | 25 × 25 cm | 30 × 40 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | No | Yes |
| Frame type | Framed and frameless, as Ecovacs lists it | Not published |
| Frame detected from | 1 mm | Not published |
| Obstacle detected from | 2 mm | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | 30 min | Not published |
| Safety rope | 3.3 m | Yes |
| Rope rating | Not published | 140 kg |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Backup battery | 3,000 mAh | Not published |
| Rope tensile rating | 1,900 N on the German page, 1,600 N on the US page | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | 0.02 s | Not published |
| Stated protection layers | 10 | Not published |
| 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 | No |
| Cable reach | 3.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Mains lead | 1.2 m | 1.8 m |
| Cordless option | Not published | C1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Runtime | Not published | Not published |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.6 kg |
| L × W × H | 215 × 215 × 55 mm | 270 × 270 × 81 mm |
| Noise | Not published | 63 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | 2026 | Not published |
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