# Ecovacs Winbot W2S vs Hobot 2S

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Winbot W2S costs $299 and the Hobot 2S costs $299. The Hobot 2S scores higher in our ranking (7.7 vs 7.4 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Winbot W2S for indoor windows near an outlet. Pick the Hobot 2S for mixed framed and frameless panes.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-winbot-w2s-vs-hobot-2s/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Winbot W2S | Hobot 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $299 |
| 3 year cost | $299 | $299 |
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #5 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year |
| Suction | 8,000 Pa (brand claim) | 6.0 kg suction force (Hobot lists kg, not Pa) |
| Cleaning speed | 1 sq m in about 1 min 45 s in Fast Mode (brand claim) | 12 cm/s, about 2.4 min per m² (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Safety rope | Not stated on the Ecovacs US page | Included; Hobot US lists 150 kgf, Hobot Taiwan lists 4.5 m and 200 kg |
| Battery backup | 3,000 mAh battery; stays attached over 30 min at low power (brand claim) | Corded; 20 min backup battery with audio alert |
| Spray | Three nozzle spray; Ecovacs lists an 80 ml tank | Dual ultrasonic nozzles, 15 μm mist, two 26 ml tanks |
| Corners | TruEdge scrubber, reaches within 0.04 in of corners (brand claim) | Square body; Hobot claims it cleans into corners, no measurement published |
| Frameless glass | Supported, framed and frameless flat windows | Supported via edge leakage sensor (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Base station | The US page mentions a dock and a Wired Mode, but gives no box contents list; the EU W2S tested by KultureGeek came without a station | None |
| Noise | 68 dB (brand rating) | 64 dB at 1 m (brand rating) |
| Weight | n/a | 1.3 kg |
| Cord length | n/a | 5 m (Hobot Taiwan) |
| Best for | indoor windows near an outlet | mixed framed and frameless panes |
| Skip if | you want a cordless station | you want recent independent test results |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Winbot W2S

- KultureGeek (8/10): Tested the version without station: indoor windows came out very clean in one pass, about 2 to 3 min per window, about 65 dB(A) at 1 m; heavy grime needed scraping first. [Source](https://kulturegeek.fr/news-341801/test-ecovacs-winbot-w2s-station-robot-lave‑vitres-compact-lentretien-regulier)

### 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](https://www.applianceretailer.com.au/?p=66416)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Ecovacs Winbot W2S or the Hobot 2S?

The Hobot 2S scores higher in our ranking (7.7 vs 7.4 out of 10). Pick the Ecovacs Winbot W2S for indoor windows near an outlet. Pick the Hobot 2S for mixed framed and frameless panes.

### What is the difference between the Winbot W2S and the 2S?

Suction: 8,000 Pa (brand claim) on the Winbot W2S, 6.0 kg suction force (Hobot lists kg, not Pa) on the 2S. Cleaning speed: 1 sq m in about 1 min 45 s in Fast Mode (brand claim) on the Winbot W2S, 12 cm/s, about 2.4 min per m² (Hobot Taiwan) on the 2S. Safety rope: Not stated on the Ecovacs US page on the Winbot W2S, Included; Hobot US lists 150 kgf, Hobot Taiwan lists 4.5 m and 200 kg on the 2S.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Winbot W2S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-winbot-w2s/index.md), [Hobot 2S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/hobot-2s/index.md)