Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 vs Hobot 2S
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 costs $240 and the Hobot 2S costs $299, so the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 is $59 cheaper. The Hobot 2S has a published review score and ranks #4 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 2S for mixed framed and frameless panes.
- Suction
- 8,000 Pa max
- Spray
- Ultrasonic
- Backup battery
- 30 min hold
- Frameless
- Yes
The pick for small and narrow windows, since its 21.5 cm body fits panes that bigger Winbots cannot. It is corded and has no station, so you carry it, plug it in and rinse the pad yourself. Skip it if you mostly have big picture windows, where the cordless models finish faster.
Full Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 review →- Suction
- 6.0 kg force
- Spray
- Ultrasonic
- Backup battery
- 20 min
- Frameless
- Yes
An older but still sold design from a specialist window robot maker, now priced between the Mova N1 and the Ecovacs Omni models. Independent testing is thin and dated, and its small twin tanks and 20 minute backup trail newer rivals. Consider it mainly if you want a Hobot with frameless edge detection from a US store.
Full Hobot 2S review →Side by side
| Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 | Hobot 2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $299 |
| 3 year cost | $240 | $299 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.7/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #9 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year |
| Suction | 8,000 Pa max, 3,400 Pa while moving (brand claim) | 6.0 kg suction force (Hobot lists kg, not Pa) |
| Cleaning speed | 1 m² in about 2 min 30 s in Fast mode (brand claim) | 12 cm/s, about 2.4 min per m² (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Safety rope | 3.3 m nylon rope rated to 1,600 N, plus a 3.3 m backup rope | Included; Hobot US lists 150 kgf, Hobot Taiwan lists 4.5 m and 200 kg |
| Battery backup | Runs on mains power; 3,000 mAh battery holds it on the glass over 30 min after power loss | Corded; 20 min backup battery with audio alert |
| Spray | Ultrasonic spray, 4 nozzles, 50 ml tank, about 30 m² per fill | Dual ultrasonic nozzles, 15 μm mist, two 26 ml tanks |
| Corners | Brushes on all four corners, wipes to within 1 mm of the frame (brand claim) | Square body; Hobot claims it cleans into corners, no measurement published |
| Frameless glass | Supported, glass 3 mm or thicker | Supported via edge leakage sensor (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Base station | None | None |
| 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 rating) |
| Weight | n/a | 1.3 kg |
| Cord length | n/a | 5 m (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Best for | apartments and narrow panes | mixed framed and frameless panes |
| Skip if | you want cordless or hands free pad care | you want recent independent test results |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
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
Hobot 2S
- Appliance Retailer (8.5/10): Reviewer found a streak free finish that is hard to get by hand and called it worth the investment for larger homes. Source
Pros and cons
Ecovacs Winbot mini 2
Pros
- Small enough for panes down to 25 x 25 cm
- Corner brushes on all four corners
- Two safety ropes in the box
- Lowest price in the Ecovacs lineup
Cons
- Needs an outlet nearby while cleaning
- Small 50 ml tank
- No station, pad care is manual
- Few independent reviews in English
Hobot 2S
Pros
- Dual ultrasonic spray
- Frameless edge detection
- Square body for corners
- 1 year warranty stated on the US store
Cons
- Small 26 ml tanks
- 20 minute backup is shorter than rivals
- Corded
- Most recent independent review we found is from 2021
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 or the Hobot 2S?
The Hobot 2S has a published review score and ranks #4 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 2S for mixed framed and frameless panes.
Which is cheaper?
The Ecovacs Winbot mini 2 at $240, versus $299 for the Hobot 2S, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $240 vs $299.
What is the difference between the Winbot mini 2 and the 2S?
Suction: 8,000 Pa max, 3,400 Pa while moving (brand claim) on the Winbot mini 2, 6.0 kg suction force (Hobot lists kg, not Pa) on the 2S. Cleaning speed: 1 m² in about 2 min 30 s in Fast mode (brand claim) on the Winbot mini 2, 12 cm/s, about 2.4 min per m² (Hobot Taiwan) on the 2S. Safety rope: 3.3 m nylon rope rated to 1,600 N, plus a 3.3 m backup rope on the Winbot mini 2, Included; Hobot US lists 150 kgf, Hobot Taiwan lists 4.5 m and 200 kg on the 2S.
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