Head to head · Window cleaning robots
MOVA N1 vs Dreame C1 Station S
MOVA N1 or Dreame C1 Station S? Verdict Scores 79 and 75. The N1: water tank 120 vs 80 ml; the C1 Station S: 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
Verdict
The MOVA N1 has the higher Verdict Score, 79 to 75.
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.
This comparison is computed from our specification database and is not edited individually. Method: specification analysis of the makers' published figures, explained on our scoring and editorial policy pages.
Where the MOVA N1 is ahead
- Safety96 · 61
- Value100 · 31
- Water tank120 ml · 80 ml
Where the Dreame C1 Station S is ahead
- Cleaning68 · 67
- Coverage97 · 75
- Navigation100 · 60
- Ease of Use80 · 66
- 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.
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Full specification, side by side
| Compare | MOVA MOVA N1 | Dreame Dreame C1 Station S |
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79/100 ≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop | 75/100 ≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 79/100 | 75/100 |
| Cleaning | 67 | 68 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 75 | 97 |
| Safety | 96 | 61 |
| Navigation | 60 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 66 | 80 |
| Reliability | 61 | 61 |
| Value | 100 | 31 |
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 (shop's claim) | Up to 3 years | Not published |
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