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.

MOVA
N1≈ $190
Dreame
C1 Station S≈ $600

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

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MOVA
N1
MOVA N1
MOVA press image
Dreame C1 Station S
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≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $600Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Safety
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • Coverage
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
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
  • 8,000 Pa peak with pressure compensation, up from the plain C1's 5,500 Pa
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s with resume and return to start; corners by four 360° brushes
  • Station anchored at 800 N with button-press cable winding, voice prompts and a 140 kg-rated cable
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
  • Dreame prints two battery figures for this kit: 4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table, 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy
  • No power-cut minutes, warranty term or robot weight on the page
  • An 8.3 kg station to carry; no area figure for the 80 ml tank, 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 without a socket nearby
  • Buyers who want the C1's quiet corner cleaning with more grip
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10077/100
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 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
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 90 m², thorough whole-pane mode
Corner brushesNot publishedFour, turning through 360°
Modes at the station buttonsNot published3
Cloths in the boxNot published4
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa8,000 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
Obstacle clearanceNot published2 mm
Automatic start at tiltNot published60° to 120°; other angles by remote steering
Safety
Power-cut backup30 minNot published
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot published140 kg
Fault self-checkYesNo
Stated protection layers12Not published
StationNot published8.3 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 itNot published4,150 mAh and 60 minutes in the table; 7,800 mAh and 180 minutes in the copy
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionNoYes
Returns to startNoYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reachNot published5.5 m
CordlessNoYes
Voice prompt languages15Not published
Mains leadNot published1.8 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kgNot published
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mmNot published
Noise72 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot publishedNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

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