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Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO: Verdict Scores 73 and 67, 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 67.

The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning, adhesion and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO has the edge in value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on 3 rows: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml), glass per fill (50 m² against 40 m²) and suction (8,000 Pa against 5,300 Pa). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead on one row: noise (63 dB against 68 dB).

The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO suits ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket.

Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI$580
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO$380

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning70 · 57
  • Adhesion100 · 66
  • Ease of Use62 · 61
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
  • Glass per fill50 m² · 40 m²
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,300 Pa

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead

  • Value50 · 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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Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI
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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO
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$580Price in the manufacturer's shop
$380Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • 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
  • Seven modes on a planned route that resumes after an interruption and returns to start
  • Frame detection from 2 mm, obstacle detection from 4 mm
  • Pressure compensation and 30 minutes of grip after a power cut
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
  • 5,300 Pa in standard mode, the lowest figure among the Winbots
  • Needs a socket: 5.5 m cord plus a 1.2 m mains lead, no battery station
  • 60 ml tank rated for 40 m², and no claim for the corners
Best for
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket
  • Anyone who wants the Winbot route planning for the least money
Score breakdown
Verdict Score73/10067/100
Cleaning
70
57
Adhesion
100
66
Coverage
63
63
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
62
61
Reliability
62
62
Value
32
50
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 m²40 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modesNot published7
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 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep modeNot published
Spray nozzlesNot published6
ClothNot publishedDouble-sided microfibre, 2 in the box
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,300 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,000 Pa2,800 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from2 mm2 mm
Maximum pane tilt45°Not published
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYes6 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 layers1210
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 m5.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Mains leadNot published1.2 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Runtime1 h 50 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.95 kg1.8 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 76 mm271 × 271 × 78 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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