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MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI

MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI: Verdict Scores 79 and 73, 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 73.

The MOVA N1 has the edge in safety, coverage, value and ease of use. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI has the edge in cleaning, navigation and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA N1 is ahead on one row: water tank (120 ml against 80 ml). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead on 3 rows: glass per fill (50 m² against 32 m²), smallest pane (30 × 40 cm against 30 × 45 cm) and noise (68 dB against 72 dB).

The MOVA N1 suits upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI suits framed windows where the corners show.

MOVA
N1$190
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S OMNI$580

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Coverage75 · 63
  • Safety96 · 76
  • Ease of Use67 · 62
  • Value100 · 32
  • Water tank120 ml · 80 ml

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning70 · 65
  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Glass per fill50 m² · 32 m²
  • Smallest pane30 × 40 cm · 30 × 45 cm
  • Noise68 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 W2S OMNI
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$190Price in the manufacturer's shop
$580Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
  • Cleaning
  • 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
  • TruEdge scrubber for the corners at 200 rpm, Quad-Edge mode to within 1.1 cm
  • 8,000 Pa with pressure compensation and a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • 80 ml tank for 50 m² a fill, six nozzles
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
  • 68 dB, the loudest Winbot
  • 1.95 kg, 350 g more than the W2 PRO OMNI on the same 110-minute station battery
  • Deep mode covers about 26 m² on one station charge
Best for
  • Upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters
  • Large panes and patio doors cleaned in one fill
  • Framed windows where the corners show
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10073/100
Cleaning
65
70
Adhesion
100
100
Coverage
75
63
Safety
96
76
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
67
62
Reliability
61
62
Value
100
32
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 m²50 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes6Not published
Corner cleaningNoYes
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
ClothWashable microfibre, 2 in the boxNot published
Corner scrubberNot publishedTruEdge, lowered at the frame, up to 200 rpm
Edge mode reachNot publishedQuad-Edge mode to 1.1 cm
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 45 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 65 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa8,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Suction while movingNot published3,000 Pa
Fit
Largest pane200 × 300 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 45 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Frame detected fromNot published2 mm
Maximum pane tiltNot published45°
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope ratingNot publishedNot published
Fault self-checkYesNo
Stated protection layers1212
StationNot published5.2 kg, suction cup over 800 N, auto-winding cable
Edge sensing responseNot published0.2 s
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
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg1.95 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mm270 × 270 × 76 mm
Noise72 dB68 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

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