Head to head · Window cleaning robots
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Dreame C1
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 75 and 72. The WINBOT W2S OMNI: suction 8,000 vs 5,500 Pa. The C1 leads on coverage.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
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Verdict
The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the higher Verdict Score, 75 to 72.
The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning, safety, adhesion, ease of use and reliability. The Dreame C1 has the edge in coverage and value.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on one row: suction (8,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa). In turn, the Dreame C1 is ahead on one row: noise (63 dB against 68 dB).
The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.
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Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead
- Cleaning73 · 68
- Adhesion100 · 68
- Safety76 · 61
- Ease of Use62 · 56
- Reliability62 · 61
- Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
Where the Dreame C1 is ahead
- Coverage97 · 73
- Value49 · 38
- Noise63 dB · 68 dB
Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Ecovacs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI | Dreame Dreame C1 |
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75/100 ≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop | 72/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Score breakdown | ||
| Verdict Score | 75/100 | 72/100 |
| Cleaning | 73 | 68 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 68 |
| Coverage | 73 | 97 |
| Safety | 76 | 61 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 62 | 56 |
| Reliability | 62 | 61 |
| Value | 38 | 49 |
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 | 80 ml | 80 ml |
| Glass per fill | 50 m² | Not published |
| Cleaning speed | Not published | 14 cm/s |
| Cleaning modes | Not published | 5 |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Corner scrubber | TruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm | Not published |
| Edge mode reach | Quad-Edge mode to 1.1 cm | Not published |
| Time per square metre | About 1 min 45 s, fast mode | Not published |
| Area on one station charge | About 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode | Not published |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | Not published | 60 min |
| Stated area coverage | Not published | > 90% |
| Corner brushes in the box | Not published | 8 |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 5,500 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Suction while moving | 3,000 Pa | Not published |
| Sustained vacuum | Not published | 3,300 Pa |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | Not published | 250 × 400 cm |
| Smallest pane | 30 × 40 cm | 30 × 40 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | No | Yes |
| Frame detected from | 2 mm | Not published |
| Maximum pane tilt | 45° | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | 30 min | Not published |
| Safety rope | Yes | Yes |
| Rope rating | Not published | 140 kg |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Station | 5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | 0.2 s | Not published |
| Stated protection layers | 12 | Not published |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Cable reach | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| Mains lead | Not published | 1.8 m |
| Cordless option | Not published | C1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | Not published |
| Runtime | 1 h 50 min | Not published |
| Charging time | 3 h | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.6 kg |
| L × W × H | 270 × 270 × 76 mm | 270 × 270 × 81 mm |
| Noise | 68 dB | 63 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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