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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI

Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or W2S OMNI? The WINBOT mini 2: smallest pane 25 × 25 vs 30 × 40 cm. Verdict Scores 77 and 75. The W2S OMNI leads on cleaning.

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 coverage and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning 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 Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on 3 rows: water tank (80 ml against 50 ml), glass per fill (50 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 W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show.

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.

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead

  • Coverage76 · 73
  • Value71 · 36
  • Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning73 · 67
  • Ease of Use62 · 56
  • Water tank80 ml · 50 ml
  • Glass per fill50 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
Photo: ECOVACS ROBOTICS press kit
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI
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$240Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • 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
  • TruEdge scrubber for the corners at 200 rpm, Quad-Edge mode to within 1.1 cm
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation and a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • 80 ml tank for 50 m² a fill, wide-angle spray
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
  • 68 dB, level with the W3 OMNI as the loudest Winbot
  • 1.95 kg, 350 g more than the W2 PRO OMNI on the same 110-minute station battery
  • Deep mode covers about 26 m² on one station 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
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
Score breakdown
Verdict Score77/10075/100
Cleaning
67
73
Adhesion
100
100
Coverage
76
73
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
56
62
Reliability
62
62
Value
71
36
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 ml80 ml
Glass per fill30 m²50 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes7Not published
Corner cleaningYesYes
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
Corner scrubberNot publishedTruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm
Edge mode reachNot publishedQuad-Edge mode to 1.1 cm
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa8,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,400 Pa3,000 Pa
Pressure compensation response0.04 sNot published
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane25 × 25 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame typeFramed and frameless, as Ecovacs lists itNot published
Frame detected from1 mm2 mm
Obstacle detected from2 mmNot published
Maximum pane tiltNot published45°
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 s0.2 s
Stated protection layers1012
StationNot published5.2 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
Power
BatteryNot published4,500 mAh
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.95 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm270 × 270 × 76 mm
NoiseNot published68 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
Released2026Not published

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