Dreame Z1 vs WYBOT S2
Technical comparison · Pool cleaning robots
Two cordless pool robots in the same price range, both climbing to the pool edge by themselves at the end of a cycle. What decides it is pool size: the Dreame Z1 states up to 180 m², the WYBOT S2 up to 300 m² (manufacturer's stated figures).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 47 × 42.4 × 28.1 cm | — |
| Weight | 11.8 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Surfaces cleaned | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power source | Cordless, battery powered | Cordless, battery powered |
| Maximum pool area | 180 m² | 300 m² |
| Runtime (cordless models) | 240 min | 210 min |
| Charging time | — | 180 min |
| Filtration fineness | 180 µm | — |
| Navigation system | Optimised path | — |
| How it is retrieved from the water | Parks itself at the waterline | Parks itself at the waterline |
| Weight | 11.8 kg | — |
| App | — | WYBOT |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Software notes | — | It is controlled with the WYBOT app as well as manual controls on the robot; cycles can be scheduled up to 4 times every 7 days. |
The differences that matter
- Maximum pool area of 180 against 300 m² → beyond 180 m² the Dreame Z1 is outside its stated range; the WYBOT S2 reaches 300 m².
- Runtime of 240 against 210 minutes → half an hour more per cycle for the Dreame Z1; the WYBOT S2 needs 180 minutes to recharge.
In short
Dreame Z1
A cycle of up to 240 minutes with an optimised path, in a pool within the stated 180 m². The trade-off is the body: 11.8 kg, at 47 × 42.4 × 28.1 cm.
WYBOT S2
It states up to 300 m² and is scheduled from the WYBOT app, up to 4 cycles every 7 days. It recharges in 180 minutes. The trade-off is a shorter cycle, up to 210 minutes.
Where to buy
Paid link: the price for you does not change.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The purchase links are the same as on the two product pages and don't influence the verdict. The product pages have the complete data.