Head to head · Window cleaning robots

MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO

MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO: Verdict Scores 79 and 67, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one 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 67.

The MOVA N1 has the edge in cleaning, safety, coverage, adhesion, value and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO has the edge in navigation and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA N1 is ahead on 2 rows: water tank (120 ml against 60 ml) and suction (8,000 Pa against 5,300 Pa). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead on 3 rows: glass per fill (40 m² against 32 m²), 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 Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO suits ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket.

MOVA
N1$190
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO$380

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Cleaning65 · 57
  • Adhesion100 · 66
  • Coverage75 · 63
  • Safety96 · 76
  • Ease of Use67 · 61
  • Value100 · 50
  • Water tank120 ml · 60 ml
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,300 Pa

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Glass per fill40 m² · 32 m²
  • 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
MOVA N1
MOVA press image
Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO
Ecovacs press image
$190Price in the manufacturer's shop
$380Price in the manufacturer's shop
Highest Verdict Score
Check price on Amazon.deCheck price
At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
  • Navigation
  • Reliability
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
  • Seven modes on a planned route that resumes after an interruption and returns to start
  • Frame detection from 2 mm, obstacle detection from 4 mm
  • Pressure compensation and 30 minutes of grip after a power cut
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
  • 5,300 Pa in standard mode, the lowest figure among the Winbots
  • Needs a socket: 5.5 m cord plus a 1.2 m mains lead, no battery station
  • 60 ml tank rated for 40 m², and no claim for the corners
Best for
  • Upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters
  • Large panes and patio doors cleaned in one fill
  • Ground-floor and interior glass close to a socket
  • Anyone who wants the Winbot route planning for the least money
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10067/100
Cleaning
65
57
Adhesion
100
66
Coverage
75
63
Safety
96
76
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
67
61
Reliability
61
62
Value
100
50
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 ml60 ml
Glass per fill32 m²40 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes67
Corner cleaningNoNo
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
ClothWashable microfibre, 2 in the boxDouble-sided microfibre, 2 in the box
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Spray nozzlesNot published6
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,300 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Suction while movingNot published2,800 Pa
Fit
Largest pane200 × 300 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 45 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Frame detected fromNot published2 mm
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYes6 m
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkYesNo
Stated protection layers1210
Backup batteryNot published3,000 mAh
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionNoYes
Returns to startNoYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reachNot published5.5 m
CordlessNoNo
Voice prompt languages15Not published
Mains leadNot published1.2 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.8 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mm271 × 271 × 78 mm
Noise72 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

Also worth a look

  • Ecovacs

    WINBOT W2S OMNI

    The Winbot with a corner scrubber: 8,000 Pa, a TruEdge brush that drops into the corners at 200 rpm, an 80 ml tank for 50 m² and a 5.2 kg battery station for 110 minutes off the mains.

  • Ecovacs

    WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI

    The strongest Winbot: 10,000 Pa, TruEdge 2.0 cleaning flush to the frame, a 120 ml tank for 75 m² a fill, four-stage noise reduction to 66 dB and a battery station for 110 minutes off the mains.

  • Dreame

    C1

    Quiet 5,500 Pa window robot with corner brushes, a 14 cm/s planned route that resumes and returns to its start, a 140 kg-rated tether and a battery-station kit sold separately.