Head to head · Robot pool cleaners

MOVA Rover X10 vs MOVA Diver A10

MOVA Rover X10 or Diver A10? The Rover X10: rated pool size 500 vs 180 m², pump flow 38,000 vs 22,700 l/h. Verdict Scores 85 and 81.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

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Verdict

The MOVA Rover X10 has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 81.

The MOVA Rover X10 has the edge in coverage, navigation, filtration, power, automation and reliability. The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead on 4 rows, among them debris basket (5 l against 3.5 l), rated pool size (500 m² against 180 m²) and runtime (6 h against 4 h). No published figure puts the MOVA Diver A10 ahead.

The MOVA Rover X10 suits large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen.

MOVA
MOVA Rover X10≈ $1,300

Where the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration93 · 81
  • Navigation93 · 86
  • Power95 · 83
  • Automation72 · 66
  • Reliability73 · 60
  • Debris basket5 l · 3.5 l
  • Rated pool size500 m² · 180 m²
  • Runtime6 h · 4 h
  • Pump flow38,000 l/h · 22,700 l/h

Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead

  • Ease of Use73 · 60
  • Value100 · 44

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 Rover X10
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MOVA Diver A10
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≈ $1,300Price in the manufacturer's shop
$699Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Power
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
Pros
  • Skims the surface as well as cleaning floor, walls and waterline
  • 38,000 l/h, 5 l basket, 3 μm fine filter
  • Underwater laser mapping and 500 m² coverage
  • 3 µm replaceable filter in a 3.5 l basket
  • Up to 240 minutes a charge, 22,700 l/h pump
  • Camera navigation that recognises drains, skimmer inlets and steps
Cons
  • 15.8 kg to lift
  • Charging time not published
  • Live app control needs the AquaSonar float
  • Rated for 180 m², below the Beatbot robots
  • No surface skimming
  • Warranty and charging time not stated on the page
Best for
  • Large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket
  • Owners who want one robot for every surface
  • Pools with fine sand, silt or pollen
  • Owners who want a scheduled clean without touching the robot
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10081/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
93
81
Navigation
93
86
Power
95
83
Automation
72
66
Ease of Use
60
73
Reliability
73
60
Value
44
100
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.

What it cleans
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesNo
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µm3 µm
Debris basket5 l3.5 l
Filters180 μm basket filter and a 3 μm ultrafine filter, both replaceableNot published
FilterNot published3 µm replaceable ultra-fine mesh
Navigation
MappingUnderwater LiDARAI vision
Rated pool size500 m²180 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Dirt detectionAI sensor spots dirt under water and adjusts speed and pathNot published
SensorsNot published6, optical, with AI object recognition
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoYes
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery15,000 mAh169 Wh
Runtime6 h4 h
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Pump flow38,000 l/h22,700 l/h
Motors15, including four turbine motors for the FloatDrive systemNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight15.8 kg9 kg
L × W × H540 × 460 × 320 mm425 × 386 × 234 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Areas cleanedSurface, floor, walls, waterline, corners, steps and shallow zonesNot published
Pool typesAll, including concreteNot published
Reach above waterlineNot published2 in
Cleaning
Surface runtime12 hNot published
BrushesTwo side brushes; extended front and rear brushes for the waterlineNot published
Control
AquaSonarA float on the surface relays Wi-Fi to an ultrasonic link for live app controlNot published
Dock
ChargingWireless charging stationNot published

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