Hobot 298 vs Mova N1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Hobot 298 costs $199 and the Mova N1 costs $179, so the Mova N1 is $20 cheaper. The Hobot 298 scores higher in our ranking (9.0 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget. Pick the Mova N1 for framed windows on a tight budget.
- 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 →- Suction
- 8,000 Pa
- Spray
- Dual mist
- Backup battery
- 30 min hold
- Frameless
- Yes
The best value window robot we found on US shelves, with three independent reviews praising its results on ordinary framed windows. It is corded, has no corner scrubbers and reviewers found frameless glass hit and miss. Buy it for regular framed windows; skip it for shower screens and glass balustrades.
Full Mova N1 review →Side by side
| Hobot 298 | Mova N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $179 |
| 3 year cost | $199 | $299 |
| Our score | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #1 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | n/a |
| Suction | 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) | 8,000 Pa (brand claim) |
| Cleaning speed | 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) | EFTM measured about 5 min (Quick) to 11 min (Thorough) on an 800 x 1300 mm window |
| Safety rope | 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) | High strength safety rope included |
| Battery backup | Built in UPS holds about 20 min with an alert (brand spec) | Corded; holds suction for 30 min during outages |
| Spray | Ultrasonic auto spray, 40 ml replaceable tank | Dual wing mist system, 120 ml tank, up to 32 m² per fill (brand claim) |
| Corners | Auto edge detection; Modern Castle found it did not reach glass edges | Edge detection, no dedicated corner scrubber; home&smart listed no corner cleaning as a con |
| Frameless glass | Supported via laser edge sensor (brand spec) | Works but less reliable; EFTM saw it slip on a frameless shower screen |
| Base station | None; corded, about 4 m power cord | None |
| Noise | 64 dB at 1 m (brand spec) | n/a |
| Size | n/a | 215 x 215 x 59 mm, 1.3 kg |
| Window range | n/a | 30 x 45 cm up to 2 x 3 m |
| Best for | indoor glass on a budget | framed windows on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you want clean edges without touch ups | most of your glass is frameless |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Mova N1
- EFTM (83%): Excellent on framed windows with no streaks; struggled with soiled shower glass and pool fences and slipped on a frameless panel. Measured about 65 dB. Source
- Digital Reviews Network: Cleaned well with secure attachment; edge cleaning was hit and miss and a few drips reached the sill. Source
- home&smart (82/100): Good cleaning and easy handling; measured 60 to 66 dB at 2 m; cord limits flexibility and it has no corner cleaning. Source
Pros and cons
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
Mova N1
Pros
- Lowest price here at $199
- Streak free on framed windows in EFTM testing
- Large 120 ml tank
- App, remote and button control
Cons
- Needs mains power and a cord through the window
- Frameless glass was unreliable for EFTM
- Some drips on sills reported
- No corner scrubbers
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Hobot 298 or the Mova N1?
The Hobot 298 scores higher in our ranking (9.0 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Hobot 298 for indoor glass on a budget. Pick the Mova N1 for framed windows on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Mova N1 at $179, versus $199 for the Hobot 298, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $199 vs $299.
What is the difference between the 298 and the N1?
Suction: 6.0 kg suction force (brand spec via Adorama) on the 298, 8,000 Pa (brand claim) on the N1. Cleaning speed: 12 cm per second, about 2.4 min per sq m (brand spec) on the 298, EFTM measured about 5 min (Quick) to 11 min (Thorough) on an 800 x 1300 mm window on the N1. Safety rope: 4.5 m rope rated 150 kgf (brand spec) on the 298, High strength safety rope included on the N1.
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