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Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Dreame C1

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Dreame C1: Verdict Scores 73 and 71, 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 W2S OMNI has the higher Verdict Score, 73 to 71.

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.

Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI$580
Dreame
C1$430

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning70 · 66
  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Safety76 · 61
  • Ease of Use62 · 56
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Coverage97 · 63
  • Value45 · 32
  • 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

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Dreame
C1
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI
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Dreame C1
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$580Price in the manufacturer's shop
$430Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Coverage
  • Value
Pros
  • 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, six nozzles
  • Corner brushes and elastic balls, which Dreame says raise corner coverage by 90%
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s that resumes after an interruption and returns to its start
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 4 m, down to 30 × 40 cm, on glass, marble or tiles
Cons
  • 68 dB, 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
  • No power-cut backup stated for the plain C1
  • 3,300 Pa sustained vacuum; the 5,500 Pa peak is with compensation
  • 80 ml tank with no area-per-fill figure, only a 60-minute cycle
Best for
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter
  • Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down
Score breakdown
Verdict Score73/10071/100
Cleaning
70
66
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
63
97
Safety
76
61
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
62
56
Reliability
62
61
Value
32
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 tank80 ml80 ml
Glass per fill50 m²Not published
Cleaning speedNot published14 cm/s
Cleaning modesNot published5
Corner cleaningYesYes
Corner scrubberTruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpmNot published
Edge mode reachQuad-Edge mode to 1.1 cmNot published
Time per square metreAbout 1 min 45 s, fast modeNot published
Area on one station chargeAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep modeNot published
Cleaning cycle per fillNot published60 min
Stated area coverageNot published> 90%
Corner brushes in the boxNot published8
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,000 PaNot published
Sustained vacuumNot published3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot published250 × 400 cm
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoYes
Frame detected from2 mmNot published
Maximum pane tilt45°Not published
Edge sensing responseNot published0.02 s
Safety
Power-cut backup30 minNot published
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot published140 kg
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cableNot published
Edge sensing response0.2 sNot published
Stated protection layers12Not published
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesNo
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Mains leadNot published1.8 m
Cordless optionNot publishedC1 Station S kit, 180 min battery, sold separately
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Runtime1 h 50 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.95 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 76 mm270 × 270 × 81 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty24 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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