# MOVA E40 Ultra review

Midrange all in one dock robot with long runtime for under $500

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $449 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: tidy homes that want a full auto dock under $500
- Skip if: you have long haired pets or cables on the floor
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-e40-ultra/

## Verdict

A full self washing dock and long battery life at a midrange price. Reviewers liked its mapping and app, and Vacuum Wars measured strong carpet deep cleaning. Skip it if you have pets or a cluttered floor, since it avoided only 5 of 24 test objects and tangled long hair.

## Pros

- Full dock washes and hot air dries the mops
- Long claimed runtime of up to 260 min
- Accurate first pass mapping
- Extending mop reaches edges
- Stable, full featured app

## Cons

- Weak obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars tests
- Below average pet hair pickup and heavy hair tangling
- Measured suction below its claim
- Mop wash water is not heated

## Specs

- suction: 19,000 Pa claimed (MOVA); Vacuum Wars measured 0.88 kPa at max power against a 0.97 kPa average, and 18 CFM airflow
- navigation: LiDAR (SmartWorld, MOVA); Gizchina found first pass mapping quick and accurate with no manual fixes; Vacuum Wars measured 0.60 m2/min against a 0.75 average
- obstacle avoidance: Single line laser, no camera (MOVA); Vacuum Wars scored it 5 of 24 objects avoided
- mopping: Two spinning mops, the right one extends up to 4 cm, 10.5 mm lift on carpet with ultrasonic carpet detection (MOVA); Vacuum Wars combined mopping score 17.6 against a 22.7 average
- self empty: Yes, 3.2 L bag, up to 75 days per MOVA lab test (SmartWorld reported 3.5 L)
- dock features: Auto empty, mop washing and hot air drying, 4.5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (MOVA); wash water is not heated and detergent dispenser is sold separately (SmartWorld)
- runtime: Up to 260 min in quiet mode, up to 220 m2 per charge, 5,200 mAh (MOVA); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,602 sq ft per charge
- pet hair: Vacuum Wars measured 47% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 44% of 7 inch hair tangled against a 28% average
- app: MOVAhome app with per room settings, map editing, no go zones and scheduling (MOVA, SmartWorld); Gizchina found it stable with no crashes
- threshold: Climbs up to 2.2 cm (SmartWorld)
- noise: No dB figure from MOVA; SmartWorld called it moderate, with the dock's drying cycle the loudest part

## Safety

- recalls: No recall found as of 2026-11-03 (CPSC vacuum cleaner recalls page on cpsc.gov checked; it listed no robot vacuum recall for this brand)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: Up to 3 years (MOVA US store)

## Questions buyers ask

### Does it avoid pet waste and cables?

It uses a single line laser with no camera. Vacuum Wars saw it avoid only 5 of 24 test objects, so clear the floor first.

### Does it wash the mops with hot water?

No. The dock washes the mops and dries them with warm air, but SmartWorld notes the wash water is at room temperature.

### How long does the dust bag last?

MOVA says the 3.2 L bag lasts up to 75 days, based on its lab test.

## Sources

1. [MOVA US store: E40 Ultra](https://us.mova.tech/products/mova-e40-ultra-robot-vacuum-live-only)
2. [Best Buy: MOVA E40 Ultra](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/mova-e40-ultra-robot-vacuum-and-mop-all-in-one-station-auto-empty-auto-washing-hot-air-drying-white/J3R856RGCL)
3. [Vacuum Wars: MOVA E40 Ultra vs P10 Pro Ultra](https://vacuumwars.com/mova-e40-ultra-vs-p10-pro-ultra/)
4. [Gizchina.it: MOVA E40 Ultra review](https://en.gizchina.it/2026/01/recensione-mova-e40-ultra/amp/)
5. [SmartWorld: MOVA E40 Ultra review](https://www.smartworld.it/recensioni/mova-e40-ultra)
6. [CPSC: vacuum cleaner recalls](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recall-Products/Vacuum-Cleaners)