# HOBOT-2S vs Gecko: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the HOBOT-2S (HOBOT) and Gecko (Gladwell) among robot window cleaners.

## Side by side

| Spec | HOBOT-2S | Gecko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $299 | not published |
| Brand | HOBOT | Gladwell |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Suction power (Pa) | — | — |
| Cleaning speed mode | ~2.4 min/m^2, 12 cm/s movement speed | 3 automatic cleaning path options |
| Battery backup min | 20 | — |
| Spray system | Dual patented ultrasonic nozzles, 108kHz, 15um mist; 2x26ml replaceable water tanks | — |
| Path planning | AI smart route planning (zigzag: horizontal pass then vertical) | 3 automatic cleaning path options |
| Noise level (dB) | 64 | — |
| Safety tether | 4.5m rope rated to 200kg (per hobot.com.tw); some third-party specs list 150kgf | Safety rope included (load rating not published) |
| Edge detection | Edge-leakage sensors + auto edge detection | Automatic edge detection |
| Weight (lb) | 2.87 | 4.95 |

## Key differences

- Cleaning speed mode: HOBOT-2S ~2.4 min/m^2, 12 cm/s movement speed vs Gecko 3 automatic cleaning path options
- Path planning: HOBOT-2S AI smart route planning (zigzag: horizontal pass then vertical) vs Gecko 3 automatic cleaning path options
- Safety tether: HOBOT-2S 4.5m rope rated to 200kg (per hobot.com.tw); some third-party specs list 150kgf vs Gecko Safety rope included (load rating not published)
- Edge detection: HOBOT-2S Edge-leakage sensors + auto edge detection vs Gecko Automatic edge detection
- Weight (lb): HOBOT-2S 2.87 vs Gecko 4.95

## Sources

- HOBOT-2S: https://www.hobot.com.tw/hobot-2s/ (hobot.com.tw, verified 2026-08-01)
- Gecko: https://smartvacguide.com/gladwell-gecko-robot-window-cleaner (smartvacguide.com, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/robot-window-cleaners/hobot-2s-vs-gladwell-gecko/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, HOBOT-2S ($299) vs Gecko (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/robot-window-cleaners/hobot-2s-vs-gladwell-gecko/
License: CC BY 4.0.