# Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 vs Hobot 298

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 costs $240 and the Hobot 298 costs $199, so the Hobot 298 is $41 cheaper. The Hobot 298 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our window cleaning robots ranking; the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 for apartments and narrow panes. Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-winbot-mini-2-vs-hobot-298/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 | Hobot 298 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $199 |
| 3 year cost | $240 | $199 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.0/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #9 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited |
| Suction | 8,000 Pa max, 3,400 Pa while moving (brand claim) | 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) |
| Cleaning speed | 1 m² in about 2 min 30 s in Fast mode (brand claim) | 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) |
| Safety rope | 3.3 m nylon rope rated to 1,600 N, plus a 3.3 m backup rope | 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) |
| Battery backup | Runs on mains power; 3,000 mAh battery holds it on the glass over 30 min after power loss | Built in UPS holds about 20 min with an alert (brand spec) |
| Spray | Ultrasonic spray, 4 nozzles, 50 ml tank, about 30 m² per fill | Ultrasonic auto spray, 40 ml replaceable tank |
| Corners | Brushes on all four corners, wipes to within 1 mm of the frame (brand claim) | Auto edge detection; Modern Castle found it did not reach glass edges |
| Frameless glass | Supported, glass 3 mm or thicker | Supported via laser edge sensor (brand spec) |
| Base station | None | None; corded, about 4 m power cord |
| Size | 215 x 215 x 55 mm, 1.3 kg | n/a |
| Min window | 25 x 25 cm | n/a |
| Noise | n/a | 64 dB at 1 m (brand spec) |
| Best for | apartments and narrow panes | indoor glass on a budget |
| Skip if | you want cordless or hands free pad care | you want clean edges without touch ups |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Winbot mini 2

- TechRadar: Homes editor using it at home reported it cleaned windows only slightly wider than itself and removed water marks and bird droppings. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/my-apartment-is-always-sparkling-clean-and-i-owe-it-all-to-these-two-robots)

### Hobot 298

- Modern Castle (94%): On a sliding glass door it cleaned decently with water but left streaks and missed edges; with window cleaner added it removed most caked dust with minimal streaks. [Source](https://moderncastle.com/robot-vacuums/hobot-298-review/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 or the Hobot 298?

The Hobot 298 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our window cleaning robots ranking; the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 for apartments and narrow panes. Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Hobot 298 at $199, versus $240 for the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $240 vs $199.

### What is the difference between the Winbot mini 2 and the 298?

Suction: 8,000 Pa max, 3,400 Pa while moving (brand claim) on the Winbot mini 2, 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) on the 298. Cleaning speed: 1 m² in about 2 min 30 s in Fast mode (brand claim) on the Winbot mini 2, 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) on the 298. Safety rope: 3.3 m nylon rope rated to 1,600 N, plus a 3.3 m backup rope on the Winbot mini 2, 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) on the 298.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Winbot mini 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-winbot-mini-2/index.md), [Hobot 298](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/hobot-298/index.md)