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HOBOT-2S Window Cleaning Robot with Ultrasonic Water Spray: the downsides first

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#6 of 7
$$SquareScore 3.3/5
27%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)
Very small sample (63 ratings).

GadgetGuy rated it 9/10 for streak-free cleaning right to the edges, with a safety rope and backup battery. But that review is from 2021, and the small Amazon US sample shows a high share of 1-2 star ratings, with owners reporting it gets stuck and misses parts of the glass.

Top complaints

  • Gets stuck; misses parts of the glass

    Amazon's review summary says stability is a concern because it gets stuck while cleaning, and some owners note it doesn't clean 100% of the surface.

  • Mixed streak results

    Amazon's summary says streak-free results are mixed. GadgetGuy readers also reported streaking, mist missing the glass in a slight breeze, and marks left on windows.

  • Slow and needs an outlet

    GadgetGuy says it takes longer than cleaning by hand, needs a nearby power point, shouldn't be used in wind, and isn't for rough or pitted glass; its finish tone is easy to miss. It measured 60 dB at 1 m.

What owners love

  • Streak-free to the edges

    GadgetGuy reported 'No streaks, no death dives' and says the pads reach right up to the edges, with a polishing pass after the main pattern.

  • Safety rope and backup battery

    GadgetGuy lists a 4.5 m safety rope and about 20 minutes of battery-backed suction if mains power fails.

  • Easy to use, low running cost

    Amazon owners find it easy to use and worth the investment; GadgetGuy notes washable pads and a low running cost.

Good for
  • Glass in good condition
  • Reaching right to the window edges
  • A non-Ecovacs option

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • GadgetGuy (Australia): 9/10 (2021-09-11): it worked well and cleaned without streaks, but it is slower than cleaning by hand and isn't suited to coastal, windy or pitted-glass conditions.
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