Head to head · Window cleaning robots
Dreame C1 Station S vs MOVA T1 Station
Dreame C1 Station S or MOVA T1 Station? Verdict Scores 77 and 74, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
Verdict
The Dreame C1 Station S has the higher Verdict Score, 77 to 74.
The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in navigation and ease of use. The MOVA T1 Station has the edge in safety, value and reliability.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead on 2 rows: rope rating (140 kg against 100 kg) and noise (63 dB against 68 dB). In turn, the MOVA T1 Station is ahead on 2 rows: suction (10,000 Pa against 8,000 Pa) and largest pane (250 × 800 cm against 250 × 400 cm).
The Dreame C1 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby. The MOVA T1 Station suits stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings.
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Navigation100 · 60
- Ease of Use80 · 66
- Rope rating140 kg · 100 kg
- Noise63 dB · 68 dB
Where the MOVA T1 Station is ahead
- Safety70 · 61
- Reliability73 · 61
- Value56 · 54
- Suction10,000 Pa · 8,000 Pa
- Largest pane250 × 800 cm · 250 × 400 cm
Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Dreame C1 Station S | MOVA T1 Station |
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77/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | 74/100 ≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 77/100 | 74/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 67 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 97 | 97 |
| Safety | 61 | 70 |
| Navigation | 100 | 60 |
| Ease of Use | 80 | 66 |
| Reliability | 61 | 73 |
| Value | 54 | 56 |
Specifications In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked. | ||
| Cleaning | ||
| Spray system | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 80 ml | 80 ml |
| Glass per fill | Not published | Not published |
| Cleaning speed | 14 cm/s | 14 cm/s |
| Cleaning modes | 5 | 5 |
| Corner cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | 60 min | Not published |
| Area on one station charge | About 90 m², thorough whole-pane mode | Not published |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | Not published |
| Corner brushes | Four, turning through 360° | Not published |
| Modes at the station buttons | 3 | Not published |
| Cloths in the box | 4 | Not published |
| Wet cleaning area, as published | Not published | Up to 90 m²; MOVA does not say per fill or per charge |
| Spray nozzles | Not published | 4 |
| Spray modes | Not published | Standard and multi-spray, pulsed in both directions of travel |
| Warm water | Not published | Up to 40 °C, switched on in the app |
| Corner brushes in the box | Not published | 4 |
| Edge distance | Not published | Under 1 mm |
| Stated corner coverage | Not published | Up 90% against MOVA robots released before March 2026 |
| Total runtime with reserve | Not published | 110 min, of which 80 min cleaning and 30 min suction reserve |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Sustained vacuum | 3,300 Pa | Not published |
| Pressure compensation response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | 250 × 400 cm | 250 × 800 cm |
| Smallest pane | 30 × 40 cm | 30 × 40 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | Yes | Yes |
| Edge sensing response | 0.02 s | Not published |
| Obstacle clearance | 2 mm | Not published |
| Automatic start at tilt | 60° to 120°; other angles by remote steering | Not published |
| Maximum pane tilt | Not published | 45° |
| Sensors | Not published | 19 |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | Not published | 30 min |
| Safety rope | Yes | Yes |
| Rope rating | 140 kg | 100 kg |
| Fault self-check | No | No |
| Station | 8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice prompts | BoostBay, 8.2 kg (the copy says a 6 kg counterweight), suction cup 800 N, button-press cable winding, 324 × 231 × 337 mm |
| Station battery, as Dreame prints it | 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy | Not published |
| Low-battery return | Not published | Returns with under 10 min left, over 30 min of suction in reserve |
| Stated protection layers | Not published | 15 |
| Liability insurance | Not published | Worldwide, for the warranty period |
| Navigation | ||
| Path planning | Yes | Yes |
| Resumes after interruption | Yes | No |
| Returns to start | Yes | No |
| Steers round obstacles | Yes | Yes |
| Control | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice prompts | Yes | Yes |
| Cable reach | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Mains lead | 1.8 m | Not published |
| Charging while in use | Not published | Yes, then under 7.5 h to full |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | 4,500 mAh |
| Runtime | Not published | 1 h 20 min |
| Charging time | Not published | 3 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | Not published | 1.8 kg |
| L × W × H | Not published | 277 × 277 × 80 mm |
| Noise | 63 dB | 68 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | Not published | 36 months |
| Released | Not published | 2026 |
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