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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI

Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI? 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, coverage, adhesion and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI has the edge in ease of use.

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 Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead on 3 rows: water tank (60 ml against 50 ml), glass per fill (40 m² against 30 m²) 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 Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI suits balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket.

Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2$240
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI≈ $650

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead

  • Cleaning66 · 58
  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Coverage76 · 73
  • Value83 · 45
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
  • Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Ease of Use76 · 56
  • Water tank60 ml · 50 ml
  • Glass per fill40 m² · 30 m²
  • 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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Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2
Photo: ECOVACS ROBOTICS press kit
Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
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$240Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Value
  • Ease of Use
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
  • Battery station: 110 minutes of cleaning with no socket, or mains power for longer
  • Auto-winding composite cable that combines power and safety rope; station anchored at over 800 N
  • Planned route with resume and return to start, frame detection from 2 mm, edge mode
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
  • Same 60 ml tank and 40 m² per fill as the W2 PRO, and no claim for the corners
  • 5,500 Pa, well under the W2S models
  • Deep-cleaning mode covers about 22 m² on one battery charge
Best for
  • Windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat with a socket near the glass
  • Balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket
  • Households cleaning windows in several places in one session
Score breakdown
Verdict Score78/10070/100
Cleaning
66
58
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
76
73
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
76
Reliability
62
62
Value
83
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 systemYesYes
Water tank50 ml60 ml
Glass per fill30 m²40 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes77
Corner cleaningYesNo
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 modeAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Stated area coverageUp to 90%Not published
Pad pressure on the glass14 NNot published
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 55 m² fast mode, 22 m² deep mode
Spray nozzlesNot published6
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,400 Pa2,800 Pa
Pressure compensation response0.04 sNot published
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane25 × 25 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from1 mm2 mm
Obstacle detected from2 mm4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety rope3.3 mYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
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 layers1012
StationNot published5.5 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsNoYes
Cable reach3.5 m5.5 m
CordlessNoYes
Mains lead1.2 mNot published
Voice prompt languagesNot published11+
Mains lead to the stationNot published1.8 m
Power
BatteryNot published4,500 mAh
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm271 × 271 × 77 mm
NoiseNot published63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
Released2026Not published

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