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Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO

Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI or Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO? Verdict Scores 78 and 71, 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 71.

The Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI has the edge in cleaning and adhesion. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO has the edge in safety and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI is ahead on 3 rows: water tank (80 ml against 60 ml), glass per fill (50 m² against 40 m²) and suction (10,000 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 W3 OMNI suits households with many windows who want the pads washed for them. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO suits ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket.

Ecovacs
WINBOT W3 OMNI$700
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO≈ $380

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W3 OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning84 · 58
  • Adhesion100 · 66
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
  • Glass per fill50 m² · 40 m²
  • Suction10,000 Pa · 5,300 Pa

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead

  • Safety76 · 70
  • Value71 · 58
  • 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 W3 OMNI
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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO
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$700Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $380Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Safety
  • Value
Pros
  • Vortex Wash: the station cleans the pads itself in about a minute
  • 16 cm/s on a WIN-SLAM 5.0 route with resume, return to start and obstacle avoidance from 1 mm
  • TruEdge corner scrubber at 200 rpm; 80 ml tank for 50 m² a fill
  • 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
  • 2.1 kg on the glass, the heaviest Winbot alongside the W2S PRO OMNI
  • 68 dB, level with the W2S OMNI as the loudest Winbot
  • The German copy's fall-protection list prints 8,000 Pa where the US copy and the Canadian spec list print 10,000 Pa
  • 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
  • Households with many windows who want the pads washed for them
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket, with glass that needs the corners done
  • Ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket
  • Anyone who wants the Winbot route planning for the least money
Score breakdown
Verdict Score78/10071/100
Cleaning
84
58
Adhesion
100
66
Coverage
73
73
Safety
70
76
Navigation
100
100
Ease of Use
61
61
Reliability
62
62
Value
58
71
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 speed16 cm/sNot published
Cleaning modes77
Corner cleaningYesNo
Corner scrubberTruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm, retracts after cleaningNot published
Edge precision1.1 mmNot published
Time per square metreAbout 1 min 35 s, fast modeAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeAbout 120 m² fast mode, 48 m² deep modeNot published
Spray nozzles66
Pad washingVortex Wash in the station: 16 jets at 20 kPa, four discs at 200 rpm, about 1 minuteNot published
Modes in the appEight, counting remote steeringNot published
ClothNot publishedDouble-sided microfibre, 2 in the box
Adhesion
Suction10,000 Pa5,300 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,300 Pa2,800 Pa
Suction in the German copy8,000 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 peakNot published
Fit
Largest paneNot publishedNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoNo
Frame detected from1 mm (70%), 2 mm (95%)2 mm
Obstacle detected from1 mm (70%), 2 mm (95%)4 mm
Maximum pane tilt±90°Not published
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYes6 m
Rope rating100 kgNot published
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station10 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable, 63 dBNot published
Station battery9,000 mAh at 21.9 V, 120 W rated powerNot published
Edge sensing response0.02 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
Voice prompt languages11+Not published
Mains lead to the station1.8 mNot published
Mains leadNot published1.2 m
Power
Battery9,000 mAhNot published
Runtime2 h 10 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight2.1 kg1.8 kg
L × W × H270 × 270 × 76 mm271 × 271 × 78 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty24 months24 months
Released2026Not published

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