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MOVA T1 Station vs Ecovacs WINBOT MINI

MOVA T1 Station or Ecovacs WINBOT MINI? Verdict Scores 74 and 70, 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 70.

The MOVA T1 Station has the edge in cleaning, coverage, adhesion and reliability. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI has the edge in safety, navigation, value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA T1 Station is ahead on 4 rows, among them water tank (80 ml against 60 ml), suction (10,000 Pa against 7,500 Pa) and cable reach (5.5 m against 3.5 m). In turn, the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead on 2 rows: smallest pane (22 × 25 cm against 30 × 40 cm) and noise (63 dB against 68 dB).

The MOVA T1 Station suits stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings. The Ecovacs WINBOT MINI suits small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens.

MOVA
T1 Station≈ $540
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI≈ $210

Where the MOVA T1 Station is ahead

  • Cleaning67 · 38
  • Adhesion100 · 64
  • Coverage97 · 76
  • Reliability73 · 62
  • Water tank80 ml · 60 ml
  • Suction10,000 Pa · 7,500 Pa
  • Cable reach5.5 m · 3.5 m
  • Warranty36 months · 24 months

Where the Ecovacs WINBOT MINI is ahead

  • Safety76 · 70
  • Navigation100 · 60
  • Ease of Use70 · 66
  • Value100 · 52
  • Smallest pane22 × 25 cm · 30 × 40 cm
  • 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.

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MOVA
T1 Station
Ecovacs
WINBOT MINI
MOVA T1 Station
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Ecovacs WINBOT MINI
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≈ $540Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $210Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Adhesion
  • Coverage
  • Reliability
  • Safety
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • 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
  • Fits panes from 22 × 25 cm, the smallest minimum in the category
  • 1.3 kg and 55 mm thick; 7,500 Pa with a 30-minute power-cut reserve
  • Ultrasonic 10-micron mist from four nozzles, 60 ml tank for 25 m²
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
  • About three minutes per square metre, the slowest Winbot
  • Three modes only, and no claim for pressure compensation or the corners
  • Corded: 3.5 m from the power unit plus a 1.2 m mains lead
Best for
  • Stairwell glass, conservatories and patio doors beyond other robots' pane ratings
  • Balconies and rooms without a socket
  • Small and narrow panes: windows with glazing bars, bathroom glass, shower screens
  • A first window robot for a flat
Score breakdown
Verdict Score74/10070/100
Cleaning
67
38
Adhesion
100
64
Coverage
97
76
Safety
70
76
Navigation
60
100
Ease of Use
66
70
Reliability
73
62
Value
52
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.

Cleaning
Spray systemYesYes
Water tank80 ml60 ml
Glass per fillNot published25 m²
Cleaning speed14 cm/sNot published
Cleaning modes53
Corner cleaningYesNo
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 box4Not published
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
SprayNot publishedUltrasonic mist, 10 µm droplets, four nozzles
Time per square metreNot publishedAbout 3 minutes, fast mode
Stated area coverageNot publishedUp to 99.5% with the bumpers removed
Adhesion
Suction10,000 Pa7,500 Pa
Pressure compensationYesNo
Pressure compensation response0.02 sNot published
Suction while movingNot published3,200 Pa
Fit
Largest pane250 × 800 cmNot published
Smallest pane30 × 40 cm22 × 25 cm
Edge detectionYesYes
Other surfacesYesNo
Maximum pane tilt45°Not published
Sensors19Not published
Frame detected fromNot published3 mm
Obstacle detected fromNot published4 mm
Safety
Power-cut backup30 min30 min
Safety ropeYes3.3 m
Rope rating100 kgNot published
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 layers159
Liability insuranceWorldwide, for the warranty periodNot published
Backup batteryNot published3,000 mAh
Navigation
Path planningYesYes
Resumes after interruptionNoYes
Returns to startNoYes
Steers round obstaclesYesYes
Control
Remote controlYesYes
Voice promptsYesYes
Cable reach5.5 m3.5 m
CordlessYesNo
Charging while in useYes, then under 7.5 h to fullNot published
Mains leadNot published1.2 m
ColoursNot publishedGrey or beige
Power
Battery4,500 mAhNot published
Runtime1 h 20 minNot published
Charging time3 hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight1.8 kg1.3 kg
L × W × H277 × 277 × 80 mm215 × 215 × 55 mm
Noise68 dB63 dB
Support
Warranty36 months24 months
Released2026Not published

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