Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
MOVA Diver A10 vs Dreame Z1
MOVA Diver A10 or Dreame Z1? Verdict Scores 81 and 68. The Diver A10: filter fineness 3 vs 180 µm; the Z1: pump flow 30,283 vs 22,700 l/h.
Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated
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Verdict
The MOVA Diver A10 has the higher Verdict Score, 81 to 68.
The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in filtration, power, automation, value and ease of use. The Dreame Z1 has the edge in navigation.
In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead on 2 rows: filter fineness (3 µm against 180 µm) and runtime (4 h against 3 h). In turn, the Dreame Z1 is ahead on one row: pump flow (30,283 l/h against 22,700 l/h).
At $699 against $499, the Dreame Z1 is the cheaper of the two. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen. The Dreame Z1 suits buyers who find it discounted below the Pro.
Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead
- Filtration81 · 8
- Power83 · 73
- Automation66 · 52
- Ease of Use73 · 66
- Value100 · 97
- Filter fineness3 µm · 180 µm
- Runtime4 h · 3 h
Where the Dreame Z1 is ahead
- Navigation92 · 86
- Pump flow30,283 l/h · 22,700 l/h
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 | MOVA MOVA Diver A10 | Dreame Dreame Z1 |
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81/100 $699Price in the manufacturer's shop | 68/100 $499Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 81/100 | 68/100 |
| Coverage | 80 | 80 |
| Filtration | 81 | 8 |
| Navigation | 86 | 92 |
| Power | 83 | 73 |
| Automation | 66 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 73 | 66 |
| Reliability | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 100 | 97 |
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. | ||
| What it cleans | ||
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | No | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | 3 µm | 180 µm |
| Debris basket | 3.5 l | Not published |
| Filter | 3 µm replaceable ultra-fine mesh | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | AI vision | Camera + sonar |
| Rated pool size | 180 m² | 180 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | 6, optical, with AI object recognition | Not published |
| Sensing | Not published | Ultrasound and 3D structured light |
| Automation | ||
| Lifts itself out | Yes | Yes |
| Returns to the edge | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | No | No |
| Scheduling | Yes | No |
| Water quality sensing | No | No |
| Remote control | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 169 Wh | Not published |
| Runtime | 4 h | 3 h |
| Charging time | Not published | 4 h |
| Pump flow | 22,700 l/h | 30,283 l/h |
| Suction, as published | Not published | 8,000 GPH |
| Pump | Not published | Two pump motors |
| Charging | Not published | Magnetic charger, four to six hours |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 9 kg | Not published |
| L × W × H | 425 × 386 × 234 mm | Not published |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
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| Warranty | Not published | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Coverage | ||
| Reach above waterline | 2 in | Not published |
| Cleaning | ||
| Brushes | Not published | Dual brushes |
| Waterline | Not published | Horizontal waterline cleaning |
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