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Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI vs Dreame C1
Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 78 and 73, where each leads on published specs and which 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 W3 OMNI has the higher Verdict Score, 78 to 73.
The Ecovacs WINBOT W3 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 W3 OMNI is ahead on 2 rows: cleaning speed (16 cm/s against 14 cm/s) and suction (10,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa). In turn, the Dreame C1 is ahead on 2 rows: rope rating (140 kg against 100 kg) and noise (63 dB against 68 dB).
The Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI suits households with many windows who want the pads washed for them. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI is ahead
- Cleaning84 · 67
- Adhesion100 · 68
- Safety70 · 61
- Ease of Use61 · 56
- Reliability62 · 61
- Cleaning speed16 cm/s · 14 cm/s
- Suction10,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
Where the Dreame C1 is ahead
- Coverage97 · 73
- Value65 · 58
- Rope rating140 kg · 100 kg
- 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 WINBOT W3 OMNI | Dreame C1 |
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78/100 $700Price in the manufacturer's shop | 73/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 78/100 | 73/100 |
| Cleaning | 84 | 67 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 68 |
| Coverage | 73 | 97 |
| Safety | 70 | 61 |
| Navigation | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 61 | 56 |
| Reliability | 62 | 61 |
| Value | 58 | 65 |
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 | 16 cm/s | 14 cm/s |
| Cleaning modes | 7 | 5 |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Corner scrubber | TruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm, retracts after cleaning | Not published |
| Edge precision | 1.1 mm | Not published |
| Time per square metre | About 1 min 35 s, fast mode | Not published |
| Area on one station charge | About 120 m² fast mode, 48 m² deep mode | Not published |
| Spray nozzles | 6 | Not published |
| Pad washing | Vortex Wash in the station: 16 jets at 20 kPa, four discs at 200 rpm, about 1 minute | Not published |
| Modes in the app | Eight, counting remote steering | 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 | 10,000 Pa | 5,500 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Suction while moving | 3,300 Pa | Not published |
| Suction in the German copy | 8,000 Pa in the German fall-protection list, where the US copy's list prints 10000Pa; 10,000 Pa is also the Canadian spec list's peak | 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 | 1 mm (70%), 2 mm (95%) | Not published |
| Obstacle detected from | 1 mm (70%), 2 mm (95%) | Not published |
| Maximum pane tilt | ±90° | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | 30 min | Not published |
| Safety rope | Yes | Yes |
| Rope rating | 100 kg | 140 kg |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Station | 10 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable, 63 dB | Not published |
| Station battery | 9,000 mAh at 21.9 V, 120 W rated power | Not published |
| Edge sensing response | 0.02 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 |
| Voice prompt languages | 11+ | Not published |
| Mains lead to the station | 1.8 m | Not published |
| Mains lead | Not published | 1.8 m |
| Cordless option | Not published | C1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 9,000 mAh | Not published |
| Runtime | 2 h 10 min | Not published |
| Charging time | 3 h | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.6 kg |
| L × W × H | 270 × 270 × 76 mm | 270 × 270 × 81 mm |
| Noise | 68 dB | 63 dB |
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| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | 2026 | Not published |
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