# Ecovacs Winbot Mini vs Mova N1

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Ecovacs Winbot Mini costs $159 and the Mova N1 costs $179, so the Ecovacs Winbot Mini is $20 cheaper. The Mova N1 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our window cleaning robots ranking; the Ecovacs Winbot Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot Mini for small panes and first time buyers. Pick the Mova N1 for framed windows on a tight budget.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-winbot-mini-vs-mova-n1/

## Side by side

| | Ecovacs Winbot Mini | Mova N1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159 | $179 |
| 3 year cost | $159 | $299 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Windows | #8 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 7,500 Pa max, 3,200 Pa while moving (brand claim) | 8,000 Pa (brand claim) |
| Cleaning speed | About 3 min per sq m in Fast Mode (brand claim) | EFTM measured about 5 min (Quick) to 11 min (Thorough) on an 800 x 1300 mm window |
| Safety rope | 3.3 m rope (brand spec) | High strength safety rope included |
| Battery backup | Stays attached about 30 min after a power cut with an alarm (brand claim) | Corded; holds suction for 30 min during outages |
| Spray | Ultrasonic spray, 4 nozzles, 60 ml tank | Dual wing mist system, 120 ml tank, up to 32 m² per fill (brand claim) |
| Corners | Bumper free design, 99.5% coverage (brand claim) | Edge detection, no dedicated corner scrubber; home&smart listed no corner cleaning as a con |
| Frameless glass | Ecovacs says supported; Galaxus says it could not clean frameless panes | Works but less reliable; EFTM saw it slip on a frameless shower screen |
| Base station | None; corded with a 4.7 m power cord | None |
| Size | n/a | 215 x 215 x 59 mm, 1.3 kg |
| Window range | n/a | 30 x 45 cm up to 2 x 3 m |
| Best for | small panes and first time buyers | framed windows on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you have frameless glass or many panes | most of your glass is frameless |

## What reviewers found

### Ecovacs Winbot Mini

- Galaxus: Cleaned barely below the larger Winbot and about as well as by hand; not faster than manual cleaning; corners not perfect; 77.8 dB up close; held about 39 min after a power cut. [Source](https://www.galaxus.ch/en/page/ecovacs-winbot-mini-the-cheapest-window-cleaners-totally-fine-37958)

### Mova N1

- EFTM (83%): Excellent on framed windows with no streaks; struggled with soiled shower glass and pool fences and slipped on a frameless panel. Measured about 65 dB. [Source](https://eftm.com/2026/07/review-the-mova-n1-window-cleaning-robot-making-things-crystal-clear-278676)
- Digital Reviews Network: Cleaned well with secure attachment; edge cleaning was hit and miss and a few drips reached the sill. [Source](https://www.digitalreviews.net/reviews/networking-and-smart-home/mova-n1-window-cleaning-robot-review/)
- home&smart (82/100): Good cleaning and easy handling; measured 60 to 66 dB at 2 m; cord limits flexibility and it has no corner cleaning. [Source](https://www.homeandsmart.de/fensterputzen-ohne-aufwand-mova-n1-roboter-test-0010-511232)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Ecovacs Winbot Mini or the Mova N1?

The Mova N1 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our window cleaning robots ranking; the Ecovacs Winbot Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Winbot Mini for small panes and first time buyers. Pick the Mova N1 for framed windows on a tight budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Ecovacs Winbot Mini at $159, versus $179 for the Mova N1, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $159 vs $299.

### What is the difference between the Winbot Mini and the N1?

Suction: 7,500 Pa max, 3,200 Pa while moving (brand claim) on the Winbot Mini, 8,000 Pa (brand claim) on the N1. Cleaning speed: About 3 min per sq m in Fast Mode (brand claim) on the Winbot Mini, EFTM measured about 5 min (Quick) to 11 min (Thorough) on an 800 x 1300 mm window on the N1. Safety rope: 3.3 m rope (brand spec) on the Winbot Mini, High strength safety rope included on the N1.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Winbot Mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-winbot-mini/index.md), [Mova N1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-n1/index.md)