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Ecovacs WINBOT MINI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI

Ecovacs WINBOT MINI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI: Verdict Scores 68 and 66, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one 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 has the higher Verdict Score, 68 to 66.

The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI has the edge in coverage and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI has the edge in cleaning, adhesion and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on 2 rows: suction (7,500 Pa against 5,500 Pa) and smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead on 2 rows: glass per fill (40 m² against 25 m²) and cable reach (5.5 m against 3.5 m).

The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI suits balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket.

Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI$220
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI$650

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

  • Coverage66 · 63
  • Value92 · 25
  • Suction7,500 Pa · 5,500 Pa
  • Smallest pane22 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning57 · 37
  • Adhesion68 · 64
  • Ease of Use76 · 70
  • Glass per fill40 m² · 25 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
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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
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$220Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Ease of Use
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat
  • Balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket
  • Households cleaning windows in several places in one session
Score breakdown
Verdict Score68/10066/100
Cleaning
37
57
Adhesion
64
68
Coverage
66
63
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
70
76
Reliability
62
62
Value
92
25
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 tank60 ml60 ml
Glass per fill25 m²40 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes37
Corner cleaningNoNo
SprayUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzlesNot published
Time per square metreAbout 3 minutes, fast modeAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Stated area coverageUp to 99.5% with the bumpers removedNot published
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 55 m² fast mode, 22 m² deep mode
Spray nozzlesNot published6
Adhesion
Suction7,500 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationNoYes
Suction while moving3,200 Pa2,800 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane22 × 25 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from3 mm2 mm
Obstacle detected from4 mm4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety rope3.3 mYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Backup battery3,000 mAhNot published
Stated protection layers912
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 promptsYesYes
Cable reach3.5 m5.5 m
CordlessNoYes
Mains lead1.2 mNot published
ColoursGrey or beigeNot published
Voice prompt languagesNot published11+
Mains lead to the stationNot published1.8 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm271 × 271 × 77 mm
Noise63 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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