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MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI

MOVA N1 vs Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI: Verdict Scores 79 and 72, 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 72.

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

No published figure puts the MOVA N1 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI is ahead on 4 rows, among them glass per fill (75 m² against 32 m²), suction (10,000 Pa against 8,000 Pa) and smallest pane (30 × 40 cm against 30 × 45 cm).

The MOVA N1 suits upstairs and exterior glass where the power-cut backup matters. The Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI suits large glazed areas and patio doors done on one fill.

MOVA
N1$190
Ecovacs
WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI$650

Where the MOVA N1 is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 70
  • Coverage75 · 63
  • Safety96 · 76
  • Ease of Use67 · 63
  • Value100 · 26

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT W2S PRO OMNI is ahead

  • Cleaning85 · 65
  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Reliability62 · 61
  • Glass per fill75 m² · 32 m²
  • Suction10,000 Pa · 8,000 Pa
  • Smallest pane30 × 40 cm · 30 × 45 cm
  • Noise66 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 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
  • Adhesion
  • 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
  • 10,000 Pa in standard mode, the strongest figure here
  • 120 ml tank rated for 75 m² a fill, high-pressure pump, 90% water coverage
  • TruEdge 2.0 cleans flush to the frame; obstacles detected from 2 mm
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
  • 2.1 kg, the heaviest Winbot
  • Pressure compensation and maximum pane size not stated
  • 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
  • Large glazed areas and patio doors done on one fill
  • Framed windows that need the edge done to the frame, with no socket nearby
Score breakdown
Verdict Score79/10072/100
Cleaning
65
85
Adhesion
100
70
Coverage
75
63
Safety
96
76
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
67
63
Reliability
61
62
Value
100
26
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 ml120 ml
Glass per fill32 m²75 m²
Cleaning speedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning modes68
Corner cleaningNoYes
Stated area coverage> 90%Not published
ClothWashable microfibre, 2 in the boxNot published
Edge cleaningNot publishedTruEdge 2.0, radial edge-locking, flush to the frame
SprayNot publishedHigh-pressure pump, six nozzles, 90% water coverage
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 1 min 30 s, fast mode
Area on one station chargeNot publishedAbout 72 m² fast mode, 26 m² deep mode
Path memoryNot publishedYes
Adhesion
Suction8,000 Pa10,000 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Suction while movingNot published3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest pane200 × 300 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 45 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Obstacle 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 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 languages15Not published
Noise reductionNot publishedFour-stage
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot published1 h 50 min
Charging timeNot published3 h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.3 kg2.1 kg
L × W × H215 × 215 × 59 mm272 × 272 × 76 mm
Noise72 dB66 dB
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Warranty (Polish shop)Up to 3 yearsNot published

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