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Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 vs MOVA N1

Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 or MOVA N1? Verdict Scores 79 and 79, 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

Both score 79/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the edge in coverage, navigation and reliability. The MOVA N1 has the edge in safety, value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead on one row: smallest pane (25 × 25 cm against 30 × 45 cm). In turn, the MOVA N1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (120 ml against 50 ml) and glass per fill (32 m² against 30 m²).

The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 suits windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens. The MOVA N1 suits upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters.

Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2$240
MOVA
N1≈ $190

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead

  • Coverage76 · 75
  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 45 cm

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Safety96 · 76
  • Ease of Use67 · 56
  • Value100 · 88
  • Water tank120 ml · 50 ml
  • Glass per fill32 m² · 30 m²

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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Ecovacs
WINBOT mini 2
MOVA
N1
MOVA N1
MOVA press image
$240Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Navigation
  • Reliability
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
Pros
  • Fits panes from 25 × 25 cm; 215 mm square, 55 mm high, 1.3 kg
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation reacting in 0.04 s, 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • Corner brushes at all four corners, to 1 mm from the frame, 90% coverage
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation responding in 0.02 s
  • 30 minutes of grip after a power cut
  • 120 ml tank rated for 32 m² of glass per fill
Cons
  • Corded: 3.5 m from the power unit plus a 1.2 m mains lead
  • About 2 min 30 s per square metre, and a 50 ml tank rated for 30 m²
  • No noise figure and no voice prompts stated for this model
  • 72 dB, the loudest machine here
  • No claim to resume after an interruption or return to its start
  • No corner-cleaning claim and no cleaning-speed figure
Best for
  • Windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat with a socket near the glass
  • Upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters
  • Large panes and patio doors cleaned in one fill
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10079/100
Cleaning
66
66
Adhesion
100
100
Coverage
76
75
Safety
76
96
Navigation
100
60
Ease of Use
56
67
Reliability
62
61
Value
88
100
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 tank50 ml120 ml
Glass per fill30 m²32 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes76
Corner cleaningYesNo
SprayUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzlesNot published
Corner brushesFelt brushes at all four corners, up to 84 rpm, to 1 mm from the frameNot published
Time per square metreAbout 2 min 30 s, fast modeNot published
Stated area coverageUp to 90%> 90%
Pad pressure on the glass14 NNot published
ClothNot publishedWashable microfibre, 2 in the box
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa8,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Suction while moving3,400 PaNot published
Pressure compensation response0.04 s0.02 s
Fit
Largest paneNot published200 × 300 cm
Smallest pane25 × 25 cm30 × 45 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesNoYes
Frame detected from1 mmNot published
Obstacle detected from2 mmNot published
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety rope3.3 mYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkNoYes
Backup battery3,000 mAhNot published
Rope tensile rating1,900 N on the German page, 1,600 N on the US pageNot published
Edge sensing response0.02 sNot published
Stated protection layers1012
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionYesNo
Returns to startYesNo
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsNoYes
Cable reach3.5 mNot published
CordlessNoNo
Mains lead1.2 mNot published
Voice prompt languagesNot published15
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.3 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 55 mm215 × 215 × 59 mm
NoiseNot published72 dB
Support
Warranty24 monthsNot published
Released2026Not published
Warranty (Polish shop)Not publishedUp to 3 years

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