How to Select a MOVA Robot Vacuum: The 2025 Buyer’s Guide

Q: What’s the practical difference between the S- and P-series models?

S-series units are entry-level models that use a single vibrating microfiber mop pad and top out at 8,300 Pa of suction. P-series robots add dual spinning pads with the RoboSwing extending arm, stronger motors (up to 19,000 Pa), and come standard with the fully automated Ultra Dock for hot-wash and heated drying.

Q: How often do I need to replace bags, filters, and mop pads?

• Dust-bags: MOVA advertises up to 75 days for their Ultra models, but it will depend on your dirt levels and house size.• HEPA/foam filters: rinse monthly (if washable) and replace every 4–6 months.• Mop pads: replace every 3 months or so, depending on wear. Inspect them occasionally to check for fraying. All consumables are sold on MOVA’s U.S. store and most major e-commerce sites.

MOVA has been making a name for itself in the Asian and European markets, earning a reputation for packing premium hardware into mid-range price tags. Its CES 2025 debut marked MOVA’s entry into North American markets, showcasing high-end features that have typically been found in more expensive robot vacuum models.

With cutting-edge capabilities like 60mm threshold climbing, retracting LiDAR, hot‑wash docks, AI object avoidance, and even a specialized edge‑mopping maneuver called RoboSwing, MOVA’s latest robots aim to deliver top-tier functionality while maintaining a competitive price point.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of what you can expect from a MOVA robot vacuum, based on their official manufacturer specs and what those features mean for the robot’s performance.

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What Every MOVA Robot Has in Common

Vacuum + Mop combo. MOVA offers vacuum-mop combos, with varying automation and mopping systems.

LiDAR mapping with 3DAdapt structured‑light sensors. A spinning laser tower draws an accurate floor map, while the front 3D sensor array spots phone cables, pet toys, or stray socks. (Higher-tiered models incorporate an RGB camera for dirt detection and more precise obstacle recognition.)

MOVA models use top-mounted LiDAR, and some enhance their 3D structured light with RGB cameras © Vacuum Wars

Third‑party voice integration. All MOVA models can be controlled with Alexa, Google, etc., allowing voice commands.

RoboSwing™ edge maneuver. When the robot reaches a wall or cabinet toe‑kick it performs a quick pivot, swinging its mop plate—or, on P‑series models, an extending spinning pad—out to the side. That motion lets it scrub baseboards, and in the P-series it can reach up to 40 mm.

Carpet intelligence. All models sense carpet automatically. They boost suction for deeper pickup and are able to lift their mops over carpet, preventing them from mopping your rugs.

Generous battery with recharge & resume. The battery life is sufficient for most residential floor plans, but if juice does run low, the robot tops up at its dock and picks up right where it left off.

MOVA Home app. A clean, modern interface lets you save multi‑floor maps, draw no‑go zones, set custom room schedules, and tweak vacuum or mop intensity. The app allows the sort of granular control one would expect from any big-name robot vacuum manufacturer.

Three‑year global warranty. MOVA announced at CES that they are backing their products with a longer‑than‑average three‑year warranty—a reassuring safety net for a brand that’s still proving itself in North America.

Series Overview

“S” series models are MOVA’s lowest tier, budget offerings. They offer a fairly high suction rate and suite of features for their price range. Jump to S

“P” series models are MOVA’s mid-ranger lineup, offering a range of suction and robust app controls that are surprising for models in this price range. Jump to P

Upcoming V- and Z- models from MOVA are not yet available for purchase in the United States. A recent event in Berlin brought these models to select Western European countries starting in late April 2025, and we are watching closely for US release dates. This guide will include the V series and Z series when their specs can be verified for the US region.

Naming Clues

The MOVA robot vacuum list is still rather slim because it is newer, at least to the American market. Therefore, their product lineup is less complicated than older brands, which can layer names on names as marketing tactics and technology evolve. Still, MOVA does follow a traceable naming convention:

“Plus” means it comes with an auto-emptying dustbin, which is managed by the dock.
“Ultra” means it comes with an “Ultra” dock, which washes and dries the mop pads (and in the case of the P50, also leaves mops in the dock when it does a vacuum only run).
“Pro” refers to an enhanced robots, and so far it seems to represent the addition of an onboard voice assistant, higher suction, and video monitoring.

MOVA S‑Series Robots

Core S‑Series Features

There are three products in the S series: the S10 and S10 Plus (which are essentially the same robot except the S10 has only a charger and the S10 Plus has an auto-empty dustbin in the dock), and the S20 Ultra with more robot features and a mop-washing and drying dock.

The main difference in the S‑series is the mopping systems, which uses a simple vibrating flat microfiber pad with automatic water release rather than the dual spinning disks used on MOVA’s P-series models. This pad needs to be manually removed and washed in the S10 models, but mop washing is automated in the S20 Ultra.

Feature‑by‑Feature Breakdown

All three S‑series models rely on a LiDAR tower paired with MOVA’s 3DAdapt structured‑light sensor to map your rooms and dodge everyday obstacles.

The S20 Ultra layers on an RGB camera, giving it an extra set of eyes for dirt detection, which MOVA says will trigger a second pass on mopping if the camera senses that dirt levels are high.

Suction & Brushes

Single rubber brushes (top) can be replaced with the TriCut anti-tangle brush (bottom). S20 Ultra’s dual brushes can not be swapped out © Vacuum Wars

The entry‑level S10 and its auto‑empty sibling, the S10 Plus, share a 7,000Pa motor and a single rubber main brush that can be swapped out for a TriCut anti-tangle brush (sold separately – this is an upsell feature that may be familiar to users of other premium brands).

Step up to the S20 Ultra and suction jumps to 8,300 Pa, delivered through dual rubber rollers that can lift and lower when needed to reduce hair tangles and improve carpet agitation.

Mopping System

Lifting mop heads allow MOVA robots to vacuum and mop in the same session © Vacuum Wars

All S‑series robots use the same vibrating microfiber pad, but their clearance over carpet differs. The S10 and S10 Plus lift the pad about 7 mm, which is fine for low‑pile rugs. The S20 Ultra increases that clearance to 10.5 mm, giving you better odds of keeping medium‑pile carpets dry during a mixed‑floor cleaning run.

Docking Automation

Here the lineup spreads out. The basic S10 comes with a simple charger—you will empty the robot’s dustbin and refill its water tank by hand. These bins are sized more generously in the S10. The S10 Plus adds a bagged auto‑empty dock, so you touch debris only when you change the dust bags.

The S20 Ultra includes the Ultra dock, which empties the dustbin, refills the water tank, scrubs the mop pad with hot water, and finishes with a heated dry cycle, making it virtually hands‑off between pad changes.

MOVA S10	MOVA S10 Plus	MOVA S20 Ultra
LiDAR Mapping 3D Structured Light 7000Pa Suction Vibrating mop pad 7mm mop lift Charger only	LiDAR Mapping 3D Structured Light 7000Pa Suction Vibrating mop pad 7mm mop lift Auto empty dustbin in dock	LiDAR Mapping 3D Structured Light RGB Camera sensing 8300Pa Suction Vibrating mop pad 10.5mm mop lift Auto empty dustbin in dock Auto re-mopping Hot water mop washing and drying

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MOVA P‑Series Robots

Models: P10 Ultra • P10 Pro Ultra • P50 Pro Ultra

Core P‑Series Features

The P‑series is built around dual spinning mop pads that work with an extending mop arm; during the RoboSwing maneuver one pad slides outward to scrub right up against baseboards and beneath cabinet overhangs. Under the hood, these models pack MOVA’s highest suction power, jumping from 8,300 Pa on the P10 Ultra to a class‑leading 19,000 Pa on the P50 Pro Ultra.

P‑series robots arrives with MOVA’s wash‑and‑dry Ultra Dock, so the dock not only empties debris but also hot‑washes and heat‑dries the mop pads and refills the water tank between runs, greatly reducing regular maintenance.