Head to head · Window cleaning robots
MOVA N1 vs Dreame C1
MOVA N1 or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 79 and 72. The N1: water tank 120 vs 80 ml; the C1: largest pane 250 × 400 vs 200 × 300 cm.
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 N1 has the higher Verdict Score, 79 to 72.
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.
Where the MOVA N1 is ahead
- Adhesion100 · 68
- Safety96 · 61
- Ease of Use66 · 56
- Value100 · 49
- Water tank120 ml · 80 ml
- Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
Where the Dreame C1 is ahead
- Cleaning68 · 67
- 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
| Compare | MOVA MOVA N1 | Dreame Dreame C1 |
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79/100 ≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop | 72/100 ≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Score breakdown | ||
| Verdict Score | 79/100 | 72/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 68 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 68 |
| Coverage | 75 | 97 |
| Safety | 96 | 61 |
| Navigation | 60 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 66 | 56 |
| Reliability | 61 | 61 |
| Value | 100 | 49 |
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 | 120 ml | 80 ml |
| Glass per fill | 32 m² | Not published |
| Cleaning speed | Not published | 14 cm/s |
| Cleaning modes | 6 | 5 |
| Corner cleaning | No | Yes |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | > 90% |
| Cloth | Washable microfibre, 2 in the box | Not published |
| Cleaning cycle per fill | Not published | 60 min |
| Corner brushes in the box | Not published | 8 |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 5,500 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure compensation response | 0.02 s | Not published |
| Sustained vacuum | Not published | 3,300 Pa |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | 200 × 300 cm | 250 × 400 cm |
| Smallest pane | 30 × 45 cm | 30 × 40 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | Yes | Yes |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | 30 min | Not published |
| Safety rope | Yes | Yes |
| Rope rating | Not published | 140 kg |
| Fault self-check | Yes | No |
| Stated protection layers | 12 | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Path planning | Yes | Yes |
| Resumes after interruption | No | Yes |
| Returns to start | No | Yes |
| Steers round obstacles | Yes | Yes |
| Control | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice prompts | Yes | No |
| Cable reach | Not published | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Voice prompt languages | 15 | Not published |
| Mains lead | Not published | 1.8 m |
| Cordless option | Not published | C1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Runtime | Not published | Not published |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.6 kg |
| L × W × H | 215 × 215 × 59 mm | 270 × 270 × 81 mm |
| Noise | 72 dB | 63 dB |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | Not published | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty (Polish shop) | Up to 3 years | Not published |
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