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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Dreame C1 Station S
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Dreame C1 Station S? Verdict Scores 77 and 75. The WINBOT mini 2: smallest pane 25 × 25 vs 30 × 40 cm.
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 75.
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.
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.
Brand guides
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead
- Safety76 · 61
- Reliability62 · 61
- Value71 · 31
- Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Cleaning68 · 67
- 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.
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Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Ecovacs Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 | Dreame Dreame C1 Station S |
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77/100 $240Price in the manufacturer's shop | 75/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 77/100 | 75/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 68 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 76 | 97 |
| Safety | 76 | 61 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 56 | 80 |
| Reliability | 62 | 61 |
| Value | 71 | 31 |
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 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 |
| 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 |
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| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | 2026 | Not published |
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