Skip to content

WINBOT W2S PRO vs 298

Highest-completeness models in the category

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO
Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO
Buy now$339.99
List price · checked Nov 8, 2026▼ −$60 · Nov 3, 2026

Buy now

Hobot 298
Hobot 298
Buy now$199

Manufacturer price on official US store

List price · checked Nov 8, 2026

Buy now

Verdict

298 has the lower list price ($199 vs $339.99). On the attributes both makers publish with a clear better direction, the published figures favour WINBOT W2S PRO on 2 and 298 on 0. This summary uses manufacturer-published data only; we have not tested either model.

Key differences

AttributeWINBOT W2S PRO298
List price$339.99$199
Path planningWIN-SLAM 4.0AI Technology V3.1 / Liner clean
Cleaning solution bottle230 ml220 ml
Spray nozzles31
Area per charge (fast mode)75 m²40 m²
Water tank120 ml40 ml
Wiping pad materialMicrofiber (both sides)Micro-fiber
Min. window size30 × 40 cm>40 × 40 cm
Dimensions (L x W x H)272 × 272 × 76 mm240 × 240 × 100 mm
Robot weight2.1 kg1.28 kg

Who should buy which

  • Choose the WINBOT W2S PRO if you prioritise Cleaning solution bottle and Spray nozzles, based on published figures.
  • Choose the 298 if you prioritise a lower list price, based on published figures.

Where the published data differs

Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.

  • 298 lists at $199, $140.99 below WINBOT W2S PRO at $339.99.
  • Path planning: WINBOT W2S PRO — WIN-SLAM 4.0; 298 — AI Technology V3.1 / Liner clean.
  • Spray nozzles: WINBOT W2S PRO 3 versus 298 1 (200% more). Published data favours WINBOT W2S PRO.
  • Rated power: 298 72 W versus WINBOT W2S PRO 66 W (9% more).
  • Cleaning solution bottle: WINBOT W2S PRO 230 ml versus 298 220 ml (5% more). Published data favours WINBOT W2S PRO.
  • Area per charge (fast mode): WINBOT W2S PRO — 75 m²; 298 — 40 m².
  • Water tank: WINBOT W2S PRO — 120 ml; 298 — 40 ml.
  • Wiping pad material: WINBOT W2S PRO — Microfiber (both sides); 298 — Micro-fiber.

Full specification comparison

Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO compared with Hobot 298
AttributeWINBOT W2S PRO298
Max suction10,000 PaNot published
Suction while moving3,300 PaNot published
Path planningWIN-SLAM 4.0AI Technology V3.1 / Liner clean
Battery lifeNot published20 min
Automatic sprayYesYes
Area per charge (fast mode)75 m²40 m²
Area per charge (deep mode)Not published by eitherNot published by either
Time per 1x1 m90 sNot published
Water tank120 ml40 ml
Cleaning solution bottle230 ml220 ml
Spray nozzles31
Wiping pad materialMicrofiber (both sides)Micro-fiber
Min. glass thickness3 mmNot published
Window tilt tolerance±45°Not published
Frame types supportedFramed, frameless, tilting, patio/shower glassNot published
Min. window size30 × 40 cm>40 × 40 cm
Station adsorption powerN/ANot published
Power-cut hold time30 minNot published
Backup safety rope5.5 mNot published
DC cord length6.8 mNot published
Dimensions (L x W x H)272 × 272 × 76 mm240 × 240 × 100 mm
Robot weight2.1 kg1.28 kg
Battery3,000 mAhNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Rated power66 W72 W
App controlYesNot published
OTA updatesYesNot published
WINBOT W2S PRO full specs298 full specsAll window cleaning robots