Head to head · Window cleaning robots
MOVA N1 vs Dreame C1 Station S
MOVA N1 or Dreame C1 Station S? Verdict Scores 79 and 77, 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
The MOVA N1 has the higher Verdict Score, 79 to 77.
The MOVA N1 has the edge in safety and value. The Dreame C1 Station S has the edge in cleaning, coverage, navigation and ease of use.
In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA N1 is ahead on one row: water tank (120 ml against 80 ml). In turn, the Dreame C1 Station S 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 Station S suits tall panes and stairwell glass without a socket nearby.
Where the MOVA N1 is ahead
- Safety96 · 61
- Value100 · 54
- Water tank120 ml · 80 ml
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Cleaning67 · 66
- Coverage97 · 75
- Navigation100 · 60
- Ease of Use80 · 67
- 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 N1 | Dreame C1 Station S |
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79/100 ≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop | 77/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 79/100 | 77/100 |
| Cleaning | 66 | 67 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 75 | 97 |
| Safety | 96 | 61 |
| Navigation | 60 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 67 | 80 |
| Reliability | 61 | 61 |
| Value | 100 | 54 |
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 |
| Area on one station charge | Not published | About 90 m², thorough whole-pane mode |
| Corner brushes | Not published | Four, turning through 360° |
| Modes at the station buttons | Not published | 3 |
| Cloths in the box | Not published | 4 |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 8,000 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 |
| Obstacle clearance | Not published | 2 mm |
| Automatic start at tilt | Not published | 60° to 120°; other angles by remote steering |
| 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 |
| Station | Not published | 8.3 kg (the copy says 6 kg), 325 × 231 × 350 mm, suction cup 800 N, button-press cable retraction, buttons, lights and voice prompts |
| Station battery, as Dreame prints it | Not published | 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy |
| 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 | Yes |
| Cable reach | Not published | 5.5 m |
| Cordless | No | Yes |
| Voice prompt languages | 15 | Not published |
| Mains lead | Not published | 1.8 m |
| 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 | Not published |
| L × W × H | 215 × 215 × 59 mm | Not published |
| 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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