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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 Omni Window Cleaning Robot: the downsides first

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The 2024 model that Tom's Guide raved about for streak-free floor-to-ceiling windows. How-To Geek and Reviewed liked the cleaning too, but found missed corners, lost suction on gapped panes, and too niche a use for the price.

Top complaints

  • Lost suction on gapped panes

    Reviewed found it lost suction, stopped and threw an error about ten feet up on floor-to-ceiling panes with gaps (it did not fall). How-To Geek says surfaces must be mostly square, without cracks or protruding sections, or suction can break.

  • Debris left in corners and edges

    How-To Geek found some debris left in corners and along edges that needed a quick wipe by hand. Reviewed, by contrast, saw full coverage to the frame.

  • Pricey and niche; moving it is tedious

    How-To Geek calls it pricey for potentially limited uses with a less compelling app. Reviewed calls it too niche for an overall recommendation and says reattaching it pane by pane is simple but tedious.

What owners love

  • Streak-free results

    Tom's Guide went from pollen-tinted to perfectly streak-free floor-to-ceiling windows in minutes. How-To Geek found no streaking on a mirror door, and Reviewed says it removed all hard-water stains (grease needed a second run).

  • Minimal setup

    Tom's Guide says you dampen the pad, add water, place it and turn it on; it confirms by voice when secured. Reviewed says it runs on three buttons.

  • Firm grip, portable station

    How-To Geek says suction never failed in its testing and praises the battery base station and 18-foot cord. Reviewed notes a motorized tether that reels back in.

Good for
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • A battery station with a long cord
  • Mirrors, marble and tile as well as glass

Scores (tap for why)

  • Cleaning (streaks)4.0
    Why 4.0?Streak-free per Tom's Guide and How-To Geek; Reviewed rates it on par with a moderate effort by a person and needed a second run for grease.
  • Edges & corners3.0
    Why 3.0?Reviewed saw full coverage to the frame, but How-To Geek found debris left in corners and edges.
  • Grip & safety3.5
    Why 3.5?Suction never failed for How-To Geek; Reviewed had it lose suction on gapped panes, but it stopped safely.
  • Setup & noise3.5
    Why 3.5?Simple setup (Tom's Guide) and about 63 dBA (Reviewed), but How-To Geek needed the manual and Reviewed calls repositioning tedious.

What experts say

  • Tom's Guide: Hands-on (2024-06-23, $599 list): streak-free results with less water than a squeegee, though you still move it between windows yourself.
  • How-To Geek: 7/10 (2024-04-16, $599.99): impressive cleaning and suction, but can't handle some glass designs, is pricey for limited uses, and the app is less compelling.
  • Reviewed: Too niche for an overall recommendation (2024-06-18); good for homes with several tall, hard-to-reach windows. About 63 dBA.
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