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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.

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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.

Dreame
C1 Station S≈ $600
MOVA
T1 Station≈ $540

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

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Dreame C1 Station S
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MOVA T1 Station
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≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Safety
  • Reliability
  • Value
Pros
  • 8,000 Pa peak with pressure compensation, up from the plain C1's 5,500 Pa
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s with resume and return to start; corners by four 360° brushes
  • Station anchored at 800 N with button-press cable winding, voice prompts and a 140 kg-rated cable
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 8 m, the tallest here, and down to 30 × 40 cm
  • 80 ml tank, rated for up to 90 m² of wet cleaning, warm water to 40 °C, four pulsed nozzles
  • 10,000 Pa with 0.02 s pressure compensation; corner brushes to 1 mm from the frame
Cons
  • Dreame prints two battery figures for this kit: 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table, 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy
  • No power-cut minutes, warranty term or robot weight on the page
  • An 8.3 kg station to carry; no area figure for the 80 ml tank, only a 60-minute cycle
  • No resume after an interruption and no return to start after cleaning are claimed
  • 1.8 kg robot plus an 8.2 kg station to carry
  • The 110-minute runtime figure includes the 30-minute suction reserve; cleaning time is 80 minutes
Best for
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby
  • Buyers who want the C1's quiet corner cleaning with more grip
  • Stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
Score breakdown
Verdict Score77/10074/100
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 systemYesYes
Water tank80 ml80 ml
Glass per fillNot publishedNot published
Cleaning speed14 cm/s14 cm/s
Cleaning modes55
Corner cleaningYesYes
Cleaning cycle per fill60 minNot published
Area on one station chargeAbout 90 m², thorough whole-pane modeNot published
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
Corner brushesFour, turning through 360°Not published
Modes at the station buttons3Not published
Cloths in the box4Not published
Wet cleaning area, as publishedNot publishedUp to 90 m²; MOVA does not say per fill or per charge
Spray nozzlesNot published4
Spray modesNot publishedStandard and multi-spray, pulsed in both directions of travel
Warm waterNot publishedUp to 40 °C, switched on in the app
Corner brushes in the boxNot published4
Edge distanceNot publishedUnder 1 mm
Stated corner coverageNot publishedUp 90% against MOVA robots released before March 2026
Total runtime with reserveNot published110 min, of which 80 min cleaning and 30 min suction reserve
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa10,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Sustained vacuum3,300 PaNot published
Pressure compensation responseNot published0.02 s
Fit
Largest pane250 × 400 cm250 × 800 cm
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesYes
Edge sensing response0.02 sNot published
Obstacle clearance2 mmNot published
Automatic start at tilt60° to 120°; other angles by remote steeringNot published
Maximum pane tiltNot published45°
SensorsNot published19
Safety
Power-cut backupNot published30 min
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope rating140 kg100 kg
Fault self-checkNoNo
Station8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice promptsBoostBay, 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 it4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copyNot published
Low-battery returnNot publishedReturns with under 10 min left, over 30 min of suction in reserve
Stated protection layersNot published15
Liability insuranceNot publishedWorldwide, for the warranty period
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesNo
Returns to startYesNo
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessYesYes
Mains lead1.8 mNot published
Charging while in useNot publishedYes, then under 7.5 h to full
Power
BatteryNot published4,500 mAh
RuntimeNot published1 h 20 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
WeightNot published1.8 kg
L × W × HNot published277 × 277 × 80 mm
Noise63 dB68 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published36 months
ReleasedNot published2026

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