# Ecovacs Winbot Mini vs Hobot 298

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.

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

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.galaxus.ch/en/page/ecovacs-winbot-mini-the-cheapest-window-cleaners-totally-fine-37958)

### 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 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.

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