Head to head · Window cleaning robots
MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2
MOVA N1 or Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2? Verdict Scores 79 and 78, 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 78.
The MOVA N1 has the edge in safety, value and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 has the edge in coverage, navigation and reliability.
In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA N1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (120 ml against 50 ml) and glass per fill (32 m² against 30 m²). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead on one row: smallest pane (25 × 25 cm against 30 × 45 cm).
The MOVA N1 suits upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters. The Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 suits windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass and shower screens.
Where the MOVA N1 is ahead
- Safety96 · 76
- Ease of Use67 · 56
- Value100 · 80
- Water tank120 ml · 50 ml
- Glass per fill32 m² · 30 m²
Where the Ecovacs WINBOT mini 2 is ahead
- Coverage76 · 75
- Navigation100 · 60
- Reliability62 · 61
- Smallest pane25 × 25 cm · 30 × 45 cm
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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79/100 ≈ $190Price in the manufacturer's shop | 78/100 $240Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 79/100 | 78/100 |
| Cleaning | 66 | 66 |
| Adhesion | 100 | 100 |
| Coverage | 75 | 76 |
| Safety | 96 | 76 |
| Navigation | 60 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 67 | 56 |
| Reliability | 61 | 62 |
| Value | 100 | 80 |
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 | 50 ml |
| Glass per fill | 32 m² | 30 m² |
| Cleaning speed | Not published | Not published |
| Cleaning modes | 6 | 7 |
| Corner cleaning | No | Yes |
| Stated area coverage | > 90% | Up to 90% |
| Cloth | Washable microfibre, 2 in the box | Not published |
| Spray | Not published | Ultrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles |
| Corner brushes | Not published | Felt brushes at all four corners, up to 84 rpm, to 1 mm from the frame |
| Time per square metre | Not published | About 2 min 30 s, fast mode |
| Pad pressure on the glass | Not published | 14 N |
| Adhesion | ||
| Suction | 8,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Pressure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure compensation response | 0.02 s | 0.04 s |
| Suction while moving | Not published | 3,400 Pa |
| Fit | ||
| Largest pane | 200 × 300 cm | Not published |
| Smallest pane | 30 × 45 cm | 25 × 25 cm |
| Edge detection | Yes | Yes |
| Other surfaces | Yes | No |
| Frame detected from | Not published | 1 mm |
| Obstacle detected from | Not published | 2 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Power-cut backup | 30 min | 30 min |
| Safety rope | Yes | 3.3 m |
| Rope rating | Not published | Not published |
| Fault self-check | Yes | No |
| Stated protection layers | 12 | 10 |
| Backup battery | Not published | 3,000 mAh |
| Rope tensile rating | Not published | 1,900 N on the German page, 1,600 N on the US page |
| Edge sensing response | Not published | 0.02 s |
| 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 | 3.5 m |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Voice prompt languages | 15 | Not published |
| Mains lead | Not published | 1.2 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 | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.3 kg |
| L × W × H | 215 × 215 × 59 mm | 215 × 215 × 55 mm |
| Noise | 72 dB | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | Not published | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | 2026 |
| Warranty (Polish shop) | Up to 3 years | Not published |
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