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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Dreame C1 Station S
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Dreame C1 Station S? Verdict Scores 79 and 77, 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 77.
The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the edge in safety, value and reliability. The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in cleaning, coverage and ease of use.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead on one row: smallest pane (25 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm). In turn, the Dreame C1 Station S 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 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby.
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead
- Safety76 · 61
- Reliability62 · 61
- Value88 · 54
- Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Cleaning67 · 66
- Coverage97 · 76
- Ease of Use80 · 56
- 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
| Compare | Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 | Dreame C1 Station S |
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79/100 $240Price in the manufacturer's shop | 77/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 79/100 | 77/100 |
| Cleaning | 66 | 67 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 76 | 97 |
| Safety | 76 | 61 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 56 | 80 |
| Reliability | 62 | 61 |
| Value | 88 | 54 |
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 | Four, turning through 360° |
| 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 |
| Area on one station charge | Not published | About 90 m², thorough whole-pane mode |
| Modes at the station buttons | Not published | 3 |
| Cloths in the box | Not published | 4 |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 8,000 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 detected from | 1 mm | Not published |
| Obstacle detected from | 2 mm | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Obstacle clearance | Not published | 2 mm |
| Automatic start at tilt | Not published | 60° to 120°; other angles by remote steering |
| 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 |
| Station | Not published | 8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice prompts |
| Station battery, as Dreame prints it | Not published | 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy |
| 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 | 3.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | No | Yes |
| Mains lead | 1.2 m | 1.8 m |
| 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 | Not published |
| L × W × H | 215 × 215 × 55 mm | Not published |
| Noise | Not published | 63 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | 2026 | Not published |
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