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MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI

MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI: Verdict Scores 79 and 66, 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 66.

The MOVA N1 has the edge in cleaning, safety, coverage, adhesion and value. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI has the edge in navigation, ease of use 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 5,500 Pa). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI 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 OMNI suits balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket.

MOVA
N1$190
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI$650

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Cleaning65 · 57
  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Coverage75 · 63
  • Safety96 · 76
  • Value100 · 25
  • Water tank120 ml · 60 ml
  • Suction8,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Ease of Use76 · 67
  • 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

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MOVA
N1
MOVA N1
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Ecovacs WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI
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$190Price in the manufacturer's shop
$650Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Safety
  • Value
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • 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
  • Battery station: 110 minutes of cleaning with no socket, or mains power for longer
  • Auto-winding composite cable that combines power and safety rope; station anchored at over 800 N
  • Planned route with resume and return to start, frame detection from 2 mm, edge mode
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
  • Same 60 ml tank and 40 m² per fill as the W2 PRO, and no claim for the corners
  • 5,500 Pa, well under the W2S models
  • Deep-cleaning mode covers about 22 m² on one battery charge
Best for
  • Upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters
  • Large panes and patio doors cleaned in one fill
  • Balconies, stairwells and rooms without a socket
  • Households cleaning windows in several places in one session
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10066/100
Cleaning
65
57
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
75
63
Safety
96
76
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
67
76
Reliability
61
62
Value
100
25
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 boxNot published
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 55 m² fast mode, 22 m² deep mode
Spray nozzlesNot published6
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa5,500 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 ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkYesNo
Stated protection layers1212
StationNot published5.5 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
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 languages1511+
Mains lead to the stationNot published1.8 m
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mm271 × 271 × 77 mm
Noise72 dB63 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

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