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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI

Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Ecovacs WINBOT MINI? Verdict Scores 78 and 70, 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, 78 to 70.

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the edge in cleaning and adhesion. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI has the edge in value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead on 2 rows: glass per fill (30 m² against 25 m²) and suction (8,000 Pa against 7,500 Pa). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (60 ml against 50 ml) and smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 25 × 25 cm).

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 suits windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens.

Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2$240
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI≈ $210

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead

  • Cleaning66 · 38
  • Adhesion100 · 64
  • Glass per fill30 m² · 25 m²
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 7,500 Pa

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

  • Ease of Use70 · 56
  • Value100 · 80
  • Water tank60 ml · 50 ml
  • Smallest pane22 × 25 cm · 25 × 25 cm

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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Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2
Photo: ECOVACS ROBOTICS press kit
Ecovacs WINBOT MINI
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$240Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $210Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
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
  • Fits panes from 22 × 25 cm, the smallest minimum in the category
  • 1.3 kg and 55 mm thick; 7,500 Pa with a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • Ultrasonic 10-micron mist from four nozzles, 60 ml tank for 25 m²
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
  • About three minutes per square metre, the slowest Winbot
  • Three modes only, and no claim for pressure compensation or the corners
  • Corded: 3.5 m from the power unit plus a 1.2 m mains lead
Best for
  • Windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat with a socket near the glass
  • Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat
Score breakdown
Verdict Score78/10070/100
Cleaning
66
38
Adhesion
100
64
Coverage
76
76
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
70
Reliability
62
62
Value
80
100
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 ml60 ml
Glass per fill30 m²25 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes73
Corner cleaningYesNo
SprayUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzlesUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles
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 modeAbout 3 minutes, fast mode
Stated area coverageUp to 90%Up to 99.5% with the bumpers removed
Pad pressure on the glass14 NNot published
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa7,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Suction while moving3,400 Pa3,200 Pa
Pressure compensation response0.04 sNot published
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane25 × 25 cm22 × 25 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from1 mm3 mm
Obstacle detected from2 mm4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety rope3.3 m3.3 m
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Backup battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
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 layers109
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsNoYes
Cable reach3.5 m3.5 m
CordlessNoNo
Mains lead1.2 m1.2 m
ColoursNot publishedGrey or beige
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.3 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm215 × 215 × 55 mm
NoiseNot published63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
Released2026Not published

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