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MOVA N1 vs Dreame C1

MOVA N1 vs Dreame C1: Verdict Scores 79 and 71, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The MOVA N1 has the higher Verdict Score, 79 to 71.

The MOVA N1 has the edge in safety, adhesion, value and ease of use. The Dreame C1 has the edge in cleaning, coverage and navigation.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA N1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (120 ml against 80 ml) and suction (8,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa). In turn, the Dreame C1 is ahead on 3 rows: largest pane (250 × 400 cm against 200 × 300 cm), smallest pane (30 × 40 cm against 30 × 45 cm) and noise (63 dB against 72 dB).

The MOVA N1 suits upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.

MOVA
N1$190
Dreame
C1$430

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Safety96 · 61
  • Ease of Use67 · 56
  • Value100 · 45
  • Water tank120 ml · 80 ml
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Cleaning66 · 65
  • Coverage97 · 75
  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Largest pane250 × 400 cm · 200 × 300 cm
  • Smallest pane30 × 40 cm · 30 × 45 cm
  • Noise63 dB · 72 dB

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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MOVA
N1
Dreame
C1
MOVA N1
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Dreame C1
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$190Price in the manufacturer's shop
$430Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Adhesion
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Coverage
  • Navigation
Pros
  • 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
  • Corner brushes and elastic balls, which Dreame says raise corner coverage by 90%
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s that resumes after an interruption and returns to its start
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 4 m, down to 30 × 40 cm, on glass, marble or tiles
Cons
  • 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
  • No power-cut backup stated for the plain C1
  • 3,300 Pa sustained vacuum; the 5,500 Pa peak is with compensation
  • 80 ml tank with no area-per-fill figure, only a 60-minute cycle
Best for
  • Upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters
  • Large panes and patio doors cleaned in one fill
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter
  • Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10071/100
Cleaning
65
66
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
75
97
Safety
96
61
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
67
56
Reliability
61
61
Value
100
45
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 tank120 ml80 ml
Glass per fill32 m²Not published
Cleaning speedNot published14 cm/s
Cleaning modes65
Corner cleaningNoYes
Stated area coverage> 90%> 90%
ClothWashable microfibre, 2 in the boxNot published
Cleaning cycle per fillNot published60 min
Corner brushes in the boxNot published8
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Sustained vacuumNot published3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest pane200 × 300 cm250 × 400 cm
Smallest pane30 × 45 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesYes
Edge sensing responseNot published0.02 s
Safety
Power-cut backup30 minNot published
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot published140 kg
Fault self-checkYesNo
Stated protection layers12Not published
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionNoYes
Returns to startNoYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesNo
Cable reachNot published5.5 m
CordlessNoNo
Voice prompt languages15Not published
Mains leadNot published1.8 m
Cordless optionNot publishedC1 Station S kit, 180 min battery, sold separately
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mm270 × 270 × 81 mm
Noise72 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot publishedNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

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