A situation
Are robot window cleaners worth it for just a few windows?
With only a few windows, a robot has to earn its setup on every pane: a cord to reach, a pane big enough to fit, and the minutes it takes. This page lays those out for three corded models.
This page checks
- List priceWhat it costs to buy
- Cord reachDistance from the outlet
- Smallest paneMinimum glass size
- Time per areaMaker speed figures
- WeightCarried to each pane
Ecovacs
Where to buy
Owner reports surface consistent pad maintenance pattern after launch
Ecovacs
Where to buy
Ecovacs US product page shows no price; its US campaign page shows one
Winbot W2 Omni launch repositions W1 Pro as value-tier option
HOBOT
Where to buy
HOBOT-2S window cleaning robot unveiled ahead of October 2021 US launch
Full specifications16 figures on record · 14 differ
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Winbot Mini
Winbot W1 Pro
2SA handful of panes
What each window costs you in setup and time
All three plug into a wall outlet. Maker times run about 2.4 to 3 minutes per 10.8 sq ft (1 m²): 2.4 for the 2S, 2.8 for the W1 Pro, 3 for the Winbot Mini. A hands-on test of the W1 Pro took about 8 minutes for one side of a 25.5 by 66 in window.
$239.99
Maker product page, as held in our recordNo list price found
Ecovacs' US campaign page shows $399.99; the product page lists no price.
Ecovacs US campaign page$349
List price on HOBOT's US page.
HOBOT US product page15.4ft (4.7 m)
Total power cable, robot to wall plug: 3.5 m DC cord plus 1.2 m AC cord. Converted from 4.7 m.
Maker product page15.4ft
Maker lists 4.7 m. A hands-on reviewer needed an extension cord for a second-floor window.
Ecovacs US page16.4ft
Maker lists a 5 m cord.
HOBOT product page8.7in
Maker prints 8.66 x 9.84 in (22 x 25 cm). Short side shown.
Ecovacs product page11.8in
Maker prints 11.8 x 15.7 in (30 x 40 cm). Short side shown.
Ecovacs US page15.7in
Maker prints more than 15.7 x 15.7 in (40 x 40 cm).
HOBOT US product page3 min per 11 sq ft (fast mode)
Printed as 3 min per square meter, plus or minus 10 seconds, in fast mode.
Maker product page2.8 minper 10.8 sq ft (1 m²)
Maker figure, 2 minutes 50 seconds, plus or minus 10 seconds.
Ecovacs US page2.4 minper 10.8 sq ft (1 m²)
Maker gives 4.7 in (12 cm) per second, about 10.8 sq ft (1 m²) in 2.4 minutes.
HOBOT product page2.9lb
Maker product page, as held in our record3.4lb
Maker lists 3.4 lb (1.53 kg).
Ecovacs US page2.9lb
Maker lists 2.9 lb (1,300 g).
HOBOT US product pageSame on all three: plugged into a wall outlet, with a cord of 15.4 to 16.4 ft.
Your home
How each one fits a home like yours
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Fit check
Describe your home
Pick what applies. Each robot answers from its own record.
Sources
Where every figure comes from
- Winbot Mini · Ecovacs product page
- Winbot W1 Pro · ecovacs.com/us product page and campaign page; one hands-on review, Jul 2023
- 2S · hobot.us product page; hobot.com.tw 2S page
Each figure was read on a maker page or seller listing on 2 Oct 2026. Not found means the pages listed were searched and say nothing; it never means the robot lacks the feature.
Questions
What readers ask
How long does one window take?
Ecovacs gives 2 min 50 s per 10.8 sq ft (1 m²) for the W1 Pro and 3 minutes for the Winbot Mini. HOBOT gives about 2.4 minutes for the 2S. A hands-on test of the W1 Pro took about 8 minutes for one side of a window.
Do they need an outlet at every window?
Yes. All three are corded: the W1 Pro lists a 15.4 ft (4.7 m) cord, the Winbot Mini 15.4 ft (4.7 m) and the 2S a 16.4 ft (5 m) cord.
What do they cost?
The W1 Pro is $399.99 on Ecovacs’ US campaign page. HOBOT’s US page lists the 2S at $349. The Winbot Mini’s list price in our record is $239.99.
Common questions