Ecovacs Winbot Mini vs Hobot 298
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Winbot Mini costs $159 and the Hobot 298 costs $199, so the Ecovacs Winbot Mini is $40 cheaper. The Hobot 298 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our window cleaning robots ranking; the Ecovacs Winbot Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot Mini for small panes and first time buyers. Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget.
- Suction
- 7,500 Pa max
- Spray
- Ultrasonic spray
- Backup battery
- Stays attached about 30
- Frameless
- Ecovacs says supported
A low cost robot for small windows and people who just want the glass done well enough. Galaxus found it cleaned about as well as by hand but was no faster, and it missed corners. Skip it if you want hands off cleaning of many panes or frameless glass.
Full Ecovacs Winbot Mini review →- Suction
- 6.0 kg suction force
- Spray
- Ultrasonic auto spray
- Backup battery
- Built in UPS holds
- Frameless
- Supported via laser
A fair buy only at its current discount. Modern Castle found it decent on its own and much better with window cleaner added, but it missed the glass edges. Buyers who want strong edge cleaning should look at newer models.
Full Hobot 298 review →Side by side
| Ecovacs Winbot Mini | Hobot 298 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159 | $199 |
| 3 year cost | $159 | $199 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.0/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #8 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited |
| Suction | 7,500 Pa max, 3,200 Pa while moving (brand claim) | 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) |
| Cleaning speed | About 3 min per sq m in Fast Mode (brand claim) | 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) |
| Safety rope | 3.3 m rope (brand spec) | 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) |
| Battery backup | Stays attached about 30 min after a power cut with an alarm (brand claim) | Built in UPS holds about 20 min with an alert (brand spec) |
| Spray | Ultrasonic spray, 4 nozzles, 60 ml tank | Ultrasonic auto spray, 40 ml replaceable tank |
| Corners | Bumper free design, 99.5% coverage (brand claim) | Auto edge detection; Modern Castle found it did not reach glass edges |
| Frameless glass | Ecovacs says supported; Galaxus says it could not clean frameless panes | Supported via laser edge sensor (brand spec) |
| Base station | None; corded with a 4.7 m power cord | None; corded, about 4 m power cord |
| Noise | n/a | 64 dB at 1 m (brand spec) |
| Best for | small panes and first time buyers | indoor glass on a budget |
| Skip if | you have frameless glass or many panes | you want clean edges without touch ups |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Ecovacs Winbot Mini
- Galaxus: Cleaned barely below the larger Winbot and about as well as by hand; not faster than manual cleaning; corners not perfect; 77.8 dB up close; held about 39 min after a power cut. Source
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
Pros and cons
Ecovacs Winbot Mini
Pros
- Low price
- Small 215 mm body fits narrow panes
- About 30 min hold after a power cut
- 4.66 of 5 from 143 Best Buy reviews
Cons
- Corners not fully cleaned per Galaxus
- Short cord often needs an extension
- Measured 77.8 dB up close by Galaxus
Hobot 298
Pros
- Ultrasonic spray
- 4.5 m safety rope rated 150 kgf
- About 20 min UPS hold
- Remote and app control
Cons
- Missed glass edges in Modern Castle testing
- Needs window cleaner for heavy dust
- Older design with a small 40 ml tank
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 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 is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot Mini for small panes and first time buyers. Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Ecovacs Winbot Mini at $159, versus $199 for the Hobot 298, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What is the difference between the Winbot Mini and the 298?
Suction: 7,500 Pa max, 3,200 Pa while moving (brand claim) on the Winbot Mini, 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) on the 298. Cleaning speed: About 3 min per sq m in Fast Mode (brand claim) on the Winbot Mini, 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) on the 298. Safety rope: 3.3 m rope (brand spec) on the Winbot Mini, 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) on the 298.
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