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Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI: Verdict Scores 73 and 68, 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 68.

The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning and adhesion. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI has the edge in coverage, value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on 4 rows, among them water tank (80 ml against 60 ml), glass per fill (50 m² against 25 m²) and suction (8,000 Pa against 7,500 Pa). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on 2 rows: smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm) and noise (63 dB against 68 dB).

The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens.

Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI≈ $580
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI≈ $220

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning70 · 37
  • Adhesion100 · 64
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
  • Glass per fill50 m² · 25 m²
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 7,500 Pa
  • Cable reach5.5 m · 3.5 m

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

  • Coverage66 · 63
  • Ease of Use70 · 62
  • Value92 · 32
  • Smallest pane22 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm
  • 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.

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Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI
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Ecovacs WINBOT MINI
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≈ $580Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $220Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Ease of Use
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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
Best for
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat
Score breakdown
Verdict Score73/10068/100
Cleaning
70
37
Adhesion
100
64
Coverage
63
66
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
62
70
Reliability
62
62
Value
32
92
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 ml60 ml
Glass per fill50 m²25 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modesNot published3
Corner cleaningYesNo
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 modeAbout 3 minutes, fast mode
Area on one station chargeAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep modeNot published
SprayNot publishedUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles
Stated area coverageNot publishedUp to 99.5% with the bumpers removed
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa7,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Suction while moving3,000 Pa3,200 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm22 × 25 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from2 mm3 mm
Maximum pane tilt45°Not published
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYes3.3 m
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cableNot published
Edge sensing response0.2 sNot published
Stated protection layers129
Backup batteryNot published3,000 mAh
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reach5.5 m3.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Mains leadNot published1.2 m
ColoursNot publishedGrey or beige
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Runtime1 h 50 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.95 kg1.3 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 76 mm215 × 215 × 55 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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