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MOVA T1 Station vs Dreame C1

MOVA T1 Station or Dreame C1? Verdict Scores 74 and 73, where each leads on published specs and which 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 T1 Station has the higher Verdict Score, 74 to 73.

The MOVA T1 Station has the edge in safety, adhesion, ease of use and reliability. The Dreame C1 has the edge in navigation and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA T1 Station is ahead on 2 rows: suction (10,000 Pa against 5,500 Pa) and largest pane (250 × 800 cm against 250 × 400 cm). In turn, the Dreame C1 is ahead on 2 rows: rope rating (140 kg against 100 kg) and noise (63 dB against 68 dB).

The MOVA T1 Station suits stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings. The Dreame C1 suits tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter.

MOVA
T1 Station≈ $540
Dreame
C1≈ $430

Where the MOVA T1 Station is ahead

  • Adhesion100 · 68
  • Safety70 · 61
  • Ease of Use66 · 56
  • Reliability73 · 61
  • Suction10,000 Pa · 5,500 Pa
  • Largest pane250 × 800 cm · 250 × 400 cm

Where the Dreame C1 is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Value65 · 56
  • Rope rating140 kg · 100 kg
  • Noise63 dB · 68 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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Dreame
C1
MOVA T1 Station
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Dreame C1
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≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $430Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Adhesion
  • Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Navigation
  • Value
Pros
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 8 m, the tallest here, and down to 30 × 40 cm
  • 80 ml tank, rated for up to 90 m² of wet cleaning, warm water to 40 °C, four pulsed nozzles
  • 10,000 Pa with 0.02 s pressure compensation; corner brushes to 1 mm from the frame
  • Corner brushes and elastic balls, which Dreame says raise corner coverage by 90%
  • Planned route at 14 cm/s that resumes after an interruption and returns to its start
  • Rated for panes up to 2.5 × 4 m, down to 30 × 40 cm, on glass, marble or tiles
Cons
  • No resume after an interruption and no return to start after cleaning are claimed
  • 1.8 kg robot plus an 8.2 kg station to carry
  • The 110-minute runtime figure includes the 30-minute suction reserve; cleaning time is 80 minutes
  • No power-cut backup stated for the plain C1
  • 3,300 Pa sustained vacuum; the 5,500 Pa peak is with compensation
  • 80 ml tank with no area-per-fill figure, only a 60-minute cycle
Best for
  • Stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Tall panes and stairwell glass where the route and the reach matter
  • Buyers who want the corners done and the noise kept down
Score breakdown
Verdict Score74/10073/100
Cleaning
67
67
Adhesion
100
68
Coverage
97
97
Safety
70
61
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
66
56
Reliability
73
61
Value
56
65
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 tank80 ml80 ml
Glass per fillNot publishedNot published
Cleaning speed14 cm/s14 cm/s
Cleaning modes55
Corner cleaningYesYes
Wet cleaning area, as publishedUp to 90 m²; MOVA does not say per fill or per chargeNot published
Spray nozzles4Not published
Spray modesStandard and multi-spray, pulsed in both directions of travelNot published
Warm waterUp to 40 °C, switched on in the appNot published
Corner brushes in the box48
Edge distanceUnder 1 mmNot published
Stated corner coverageUp 90% against MOVA robots released before March 2026Not published
Total runtime with reserve110 min, of which 80 min cleaning and 30 min suction reserveNot published
Cleaning cycle per fillNot published60 min
Stated area coverageNot published> 90%
Adhesion
Suction10,000 Pa5,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesYes
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Sustained vacuumNot published3,300 Pa
Fit
Largest pane250 × 800 cm250 × 400 cm
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm30 × 40 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesYes
Maximum pane tilt45°Not published
Sensors19Not published
Edge sensing responseNot published0.02 s
Safety
Power-cut backup30 minNot published
Safety ropeYesYes
Rope rating100 kg140 kg
Fault self-checkNoNo
StationBoostBay, 8.2 kg (the copy says a 6 kg counterweight), suction cup 800 N, button-press cable winding, 324 × 231 × 337 mmNot published
Low-battery returnReturns with under 10 min left, over 30 min of suction in reserveNot published
Stated protection layers15Not published
Liability insuranceWorldwide, for the warranty periodNot published
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionNoYes
Returns to startNoYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesNo
Cable reach5.5 m5.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Charging while in useYes, then under 7.5 h to fullNot published
Mains leadNot published1.8 m
Cordless optionNot publishedC1 Station S kit with a battery station, sold separately
Power
Battery4,500 mAhNot published
Runtime1 h 20 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.8 kg1.6 kg
L × W × H277 × 277 × 80 mm270 × 270 × 81 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
Released2026Not published

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