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Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI: Verdict Scores 73 and 72, 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 72.

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

No published figure puts the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI is ahead on 4 rows, among them water tank (120 ml against 80 ml), glass per fill (75 m² against 50 m²) and suction (10,000 Pa against 8,000 Pa).

The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI suits large glazed areas and patio doors done on one fill.

Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI$580
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI$650

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 70
  • Value32 · 26

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning85 · 70
  • Ease of Use63 · 62
  • Water tank120 ml · 80 ml
  • Glass per fill75 m² · 50 m²
  • Suction10,000 Pa · 8,000 Pa
  • Noise66 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 W2S PRO OMNI
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$580Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Adhesion
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Ease of Use
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
  • 10,000 Pa in standard mode, the strongest figure here
  • 120 ml tank rated for 75 m² a fill, high-pressure pump, 90% water coverage
  • TruEdge 2.0 cleans flush to the frame; obstacles detected from 2 mm
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
  • 2.1 kg, the heaviest Winbot
  • Pressure compensation and maximum pane size not stated
  • Deep mode covers about 26 m² on one station charge
Best for
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Large glazed areas and patio doors done on one fill
  • Framed windows that need the edge done to the frame, with no socket nearby
Score breakdown
Verdict Score73/10072/100
Cleaning
70
85
Adhesion
100
70
Coverage
63
63
Safety
76
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
62
63
Reliability
62
62
Value
32
26
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 ml120 ml
Glass per fill50 m²75 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modesNot published8
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 modeAbout 1 min 30 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep modeAbout 72 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode
Edge cleaningNot publishedTruEdge 2.0, radial edge-locking, flush to the frame
SprayNot publishedHigh-pressure pump, six nozzles, 90% water coverage
Path memoryNot publishedYes
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa10,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Suction while moving3,000 Pa3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from2 mmNot published
Maximum pane tilt45°45°
Obstacle detected fromNot published2 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable5 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
Edge sensing response0.2 sNot published
Stated protection layers1212
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesYes
Returns to startYesYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessYesYes
Noise reductionNot publishedFour-stage
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Runtime1 h 50 min1 h 50 min
Charging time3 h3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.95 kg2.1 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 76 mm272 × 272 × 76 mm
Noise68 dB66 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published

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