MOVA S10
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| This model MOVA S10 Best on 3 facts | Higher score, 31% cheaper Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 1 fact | Higher score, 12% cheaper Roborock Q7 M5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | 159 €Amazon.de | 111 €Roborock (brand store) best | 139 €OTTO |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% lab tests, 25% shop ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The labs that have tested this model, each linked to its own review. Tests | – | Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved Vacuum Wars TechRadar Tom's Guide |
| Where the model stands in our ranking, among the robots with the same kind of station. Rank | – | rank 2 of 5 without a station | rank 1 of 5 without a station |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | ★ 4.3 · 43 reviews best | ★ 4.1 · 2,350 reviews | ★ 3.9 · 4,112 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works. When it matters
Source
| flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 10 mm a medium pile stays dry. In this comparisonWhen it matters
Source
| 7 mm best | no | no |
| The robot leaves the mop at the dock before it vacuums a carpet, so the carpet never gets wet. When it matters
Source
| no (assumed) | – | no (assumed) |
| The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand. When it matters
Source
| – | no | no |
| Drying is done with warm air instead of cold. It is faster and it helps against smell. When it matters
Source
| – | no | no |
| Station | |||
| The station the robot returns to, and what it does by itself, such as emptying the bin or washing and drying the mops. Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter. When it matters
Source
| – | – | up to 30 days |
| The dock can be connected to the tap and the drain, so you never fill or empty a tank. It does need a connection nearby. When it matters
Source
| – | no | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets. When it matters
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
| How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact. When it matters
Source
| 3D sensor (structured light) | – | – |
| The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher. In this comparisonWhen it matters
Source
| 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 2 cm. When it matters
Source
| no (assumed) | – | no (assumed) |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
Source
| 9.7 cm best | 9.9 cm | 9.9 cm |
| The noise in decibels, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, shops often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation. When it matters
Source
| – | – | 65 dB |
| The month the model first went on sale. It shows how old the technology in it is. On the market since | May 2024 | January 2025 | April 2025 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 21 October 2026 the lowest price for the MOVA S10 is 159 € at Amazon.de, delivery to Germany included.
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Price history
MOVA S10 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
MOVA · on the market since May 2024
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 10 cm of clearance or more.
Suction and brushes 5 facts
- Suction power
Among the models we track
7,000 Pa on this model
Lowest
600 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaHigher than 475 of the 900 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibres.
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 25 Sept
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 7,000 Pa
- Anti-tangle brush
473 of the 493 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Long hair and pet hair, which wrap around a bristle brush.
- Homes where you would rather not cut hair off the brush.
- Short hair and few pets hardly tangle anyway.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
- yes
- Extending side brush
When it matters
- Corners and edges along kickboards, where a round robot leaves a strip of dust.
- Rooms with many walls and furniture edges.
- In open rooms with few corners it adds little.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 10 Oct
The side brush swings out in a corner or along a kickboard, so the dust there is swept in too. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Carpet detection
When it matters
- Rugs and carpets, where the robot should raise its suction.
- Mopping in a home with rugs, which have to stay dry.
- Without carpets or rugs it has nothing to detect.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 2 Oct
The robot notices when it drives onto a carpet. Most then raise their suction, and a mopping robot lifts its mop or leaves it at the dock.
- detects carpet
- Suitable for pet hair
When it matters
- Dogs and cats that shed.
- Long-haired pets, whose hair wraps around a brush.
- Without pets, ordinary hair and dust need nothing special.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 2 Oct
Whether the robot copes with pet hair: a brush that hair does not wind around and a dock that empties the bin for you. Where the maker does not say so itself, we read it from those two.
- no
Mopping 3 facts
- Mop type
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 26 Sept
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
- Mop lift on carpet
Among the models we track
7 mm on this model
Lowest
5 mm Highest
30 mm Middle
10.5 mmLower than 259 of the 282 models we track.
When it matters
- Homes with rugs and hard floors side by side.
- Mopping without the robot leaving the rugs damp.
- Without rugs the mop never has to lift.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 25 Sept
How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 10 mm a medium pile stays dry.
- 7 mm
- Automatic mop detach
When it matters
- Homes with carpets or rugs that should stay dry.
- High-pile rugs that no mop lift clears.
- Without carpets the mop can stay on.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 10 Oct
The robot leaves the mop at the dock before it vacuums a carpet, so the carpet never gets wet. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Dock 1 fact
- Empties the dust bin
When it matters
- Pets, sand or a large home, which fill the bin every run.
- Dust allergy, since you rarely touch the dust yourself.
- In a small home with little dust, emptying the bin by hand takes a moment.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- no
Navigation and obstacles 4 facts
- Navigation
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: Manual · checked on 28 Sept
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
When it matters
- Cables, socks and toys left on the floor.
- Pets, whose accidents a robot should steer around.
- In a home that is tidied before each run it matters less.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 25 Sept
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- 3D sensor (structured light)
- Climbs thresholds up to
Among the models we track
20 mm on this model
Lowest
3 mm Highest
60 mm Middle
20 mmHigher than 348 of the 914 models we track.
When it matters
- Door sills and raised strips between rooms.
- Thick rugs whose edge the robot has to climb.
- In a flat home with no sills it decides nothing.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 20 mm
- Climbing system for high thresholds
When it matters
- Door sills higher than most robots can take.
- Thick rugs and raised doorsteps between rooms.
- In a home without sills it decides nothing.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 10 Oct
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 2 cm. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
Among the models we track
9.7 cm on this model
Lowest
5.6 cm Highest
14.5 cm Middle
9.5 cmHigher than 703 of the 1002 models we track.
When it matters
- Sofas, beds and cabinets with little room underneath.
- Dust that gathers under furniture you never move.
- With furniture on high legs or flat on the floor it decides nothing.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.7 cm
- Robot diameter
When it matters
- Dining chairs and tables with legs close together.
- Narrow gaps between furniture and walls.
- In a room with little furniture the robot’s width decides little.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 35 cm
- Robot weight
When it matters
- Carrying the robot up and down the stairs to clean another floor.
- A home on several floors with one robot for all of them.
- If it stays on one floor, its weight does not matter.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 3.9 kg
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 5,200 mAh
- Runtime per charge
Among the models we track
280 min on this model
Lowest
45 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minHigher than 945 of the 989 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 280 min
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- Warranty
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: de.mova.tech · checked on 28 Sept
The warranty the maker gives in Germany. Consumer law here stands apart from it and can last longer.
- 2 years
Sources: de.mova.tech · Manual
Frequently asked questions about the MOVA S10
Does the MOVA S10 empty its own dust bin?
No, you empty the robot’s dust bin yourself.
Can the MOVA S10 mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
How high a threshold can the MOVA S10 climb?
Thresholds up to 20 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the MOVA S10 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.7 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
Is the MOVA S10 suitable for pet hair?
The maker does not say so, and it lacks a brush that hair does not wind round or a station that empties the bin.
How long does the MOVA S10 run on one charge?
280 minutes on its quietest setting.
The maker
MOVA
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Founded in 2024
MOVA makes home-cleaning appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners and wet and dry vacuums, as well as robot lawn mowers. It launched in Europe in February 2024 with online stores in France, Italy and Spain, and entered North America in November 2024. Its European websites are run by Spacewalker Technology Hong Kong Co., Limited, a company in Hong Kong.



