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Ecovacs

Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2

Name: Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2
Brand: Ecovacs

Small enough to fit a 25 cm pane, and a single owner's 90-day log reports edges almost as clean as the middle and no falls in more than 60 cycles. Large windows take it a long time.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

WIN-SLAM 4.0 path planning with frame and obstacle detection
Why this level
- WIN-SLAM 4.0 path planning, frame detection down to 1 mm and edge modes let it clean a pane and return to its start point without steering, per Ecovacs.
- An owner's 90-day review reports it freeing itself from corners.
- That is Level III, Conditional Autonomyfor a window robot.
Autonomy dimension 66 / 100 · 5 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional5 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation1 sourceReviewed

Ecovacs US product page and full specification sheet

WINBOT mini 2 Window Cleaning RobotEcovacs

Press & video reviews1 sourceReviewed

Basic Tutorials coverage of Ecovacs' Q1 2026 lineup with European launch date and price

ECOVACS Robotics line-up Q1 2026Basic Tutorials

Owner reports1 sourceReviewed

Window Robot Lab 90-day owner review from an anonymous buyer with affiliate disclosure

ECOVACS WINBOT MINI2 Window Cleaning Robot Review: 90 DaysWindow Robot Lab

Firmware release notes1 sourceOngoing

Ecovacs publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Ecovacs support centerecovacs.com

Specification sources1 sourceReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

site-static.ecovacs.comsite-static.ecovacs.com

Monitoring record1 sourceReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

HouseControllersHouseControllers

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- The release date recorded is 12 Mar 2026, the European launch Basic Tutorials reported at €299.
- Ecovacs' US store lists it in stock at $239.99, and one owner's 90-day review describes buying one in February 2026.
On the record
- Shipping since March 2026 · 7 months on the market
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 5 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

67of 100

CapableAt or above 49% of the 450 robots we scoreand 83% of the 23 scored robot window cleaners

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Edge-case recovery70+1.7
Consumables80+0.9

Held back by

Software stability55−1.4
Field failure rate65−0.8

Capability40% of the score71What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score72

Evidence

Window cleaners: a 90-day owner review on Window Robot Lab found small windows left very clean with edges near the middle's quality, while large windows took impractically long and the 50 ml tank needed frequent refills.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score75

Evidence

Window cleaners: Ecovacs lists WIN-SLAM 4.0 path planning with 1 mm frame detection, and the owner review estimates about 99 percent edge coverage in Edge Mode.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score70

Evidence

Window cleaners: the owner review reports the robot freed itself when stuck in corners and recorded no falls or near-falls across more than 60 cycles; this rests on a single anonymous owner.

Operating envelope4% of the score58

Evidence

Window cleaners: Ecovacs limits it to flat glass at least 3 mm thick and panes from 25 cm square; the owner review found it impractical on large windows and constrained by cable reach.

Dependability40% of the score60Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score65

Evidence

Under twelve months of field record, from one owner's 90-day log: a leaking spray bottle after a month and cable tangling, but no job-stopping hardware failure. A single anonymous owner is thin evidence.

Software stability14% of the score55

Evidence

The owner review reports the app connection dropping roughly every 15 to 20 cycles, with no documented fix.

Support longevity10% of the score60

Evidence

Scored as commitments: Ecovacs advertises accidental damage insurance for falls caused by loss of suction and sells the model and accessories through its US store. No multi-year update commitment is published.

Ownership burden20% of the score72What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score66

Evidence

The owner places and removes the robot on each pane, refills the 50 ml tank every three to four small windows and manages the power cable, per the owner review and Ecovacs' specifications.

Consumables8% of the score80

Evidence

Parts are washable double-sided microfiber pads and cleaning solution (230 ml supplied), per Ecovacs (priced by the consumables engine).

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

US list price $239.99 with no subscription; Ecovacs publishes no pad or solution replacement intervals, so a five-year figure is not stated.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The Winbot Mini 2 carries no camera; WIN-SLAM 4.0 mapping and app control run through the Ecovacs app. Ecovacs has not published what cleaning or usage data the app sends to its cloud.

On-device processingNo

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 work on your windows?

Describe your windows using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Window style

Frame style

Building height

Power preference

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

One owner's 90 days: clean small windows, no falls, small annoyances.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

Independent lab testing logged more than 60 cycles with no falls, a spray bottle that leaked after a month, cable tangling and periodic app disconnects.

What goes wrong3 documented · 0 self-recover

Occasional

App connection dropsRemote control and modes interrupted

Owner fixReconnect the robot in the appper Independent lab test, 2026

Occasional

Power cable tanglingMovement snags mid-clean

Owner fixRoute the cable above the pane before startingper Independent lab test, 2026

Rare

Spray bottle leakCleaning solution drips

Owner fixReplace or tighten the included spray bottleper Independent lab test, 2026

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Remove, wash and dry the microfiber wiping .

Check the 3.3 m and power cable for wear or kinks.

Monthly12×/yr

Clean the suction channel and the four spray nozzles.

When duewhen worn or full

Refill the 50 ml water tank, roughly every three to four small windows in Deep mode per one owner.

Replace worn and restock cleaning solution.Typical for window robots: every 3-6 months

Cost over time

$239 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes1 caution · 1 note

CautionAttach the 3.3 m safety rope to a secure indoor anchor before cleaning the outside of a pane.
After a power cut the robot stays attached for about 30 minutes; retrieve it promptly.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 8.46 × 8.46 in · 2.17 in tall
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 2.87 lbs
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 11 Wh · Li-ion•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
Backup battery runtime: 30 min
Min pane size: 9.84 x 9.84 in
Cleaning width: 8.46 in
Water tankThe clean-water tank that feeds the mop, on the robot or in the dock.: 50 mL
Safety rope rating: 360 lb•

Where it lands · ranked across 27 robot window cleanersThis robotMedianTypical range

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$239.99

$150$850

Below median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.2.87lbs

2.02 lbs4.8 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesOwner manual Product page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 67 of 100
Feb 2026 · AnnouncementEcovacs announces Winbot Mini 2 compact window robot for 299 euros

Editorial comparisons

How Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 compares.

All comparisons →

Tech shift

Seen from the floor of a room with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall, the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 cleans the pane in the corner with its cord running down, along the skirting and up into the outlet on the wall beside it, while the Winbot W2S Pro Omni cleans further along the glass on a cable that crosses the floor to its battery station, plugged into nothing.

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Ecovacs Winbot W2S Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2: cordless or corded?

The MOVA T1 Station cleans windows from a battery-powered base, while the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 runs on a mains cable. This comparison places both on the cordless-to-corded spectrum and…

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Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationHow small a window can the Winbot Mini 2 clean?

Ecovacs lists a minimum pane of 25 x 25 cm and glass at least 3 mm thick.

OperationWhat happens if the Winbot Mini 2 loses power on the glass?

Ecovacs says a backup battery keeps it attached for 30 minutes, and a 3.3 m safety rope is included.

OperationDoes the Winbot Mini 2 run on a battery?

No. It runs on a 4.7 m mains cable; the 3,000 mAh battery is only for power-loss protection.

OperationHow many windows can it clean on one tank?

The tank holds 50 ml. One owner found that covers three to four small windows in Deep mode.

OperationHow does the Winbot Mini 2 differ from the original Winbot Mini?

Ecovacs lists WIN-SLAM 4.0 navigation, upgraded corner brushes and a thinner 55 mm body for the Mini 2. A full side-by-side comparison has not been published.

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Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2

Will the Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 work on your windows?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

How Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2 compares.

Ecovacs Winbot W2S Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Winbot Mini 2: cordless or corded?

What people actually ask.