The MOVA P70 Pro Ultra is the latest addition to MOVA’s P-Series robot vacuum and mop lineup, which targets the mid-range market. We had been looking forward to reviewing this model after seeing strong results from others in the series. So we bought one and put it through various evaluations over a few weeks. In our complete MOVA P70 Pro Ultra review, we cover its strengths and weaknesses to help you decide whether it’s a good choice for your home.
MOVA P70 Pro Ultra
Vacuum Wars Stars 3.39 · avg tested 3.67
The MOVA P70 Pro Ultra stood out in our studio tests for obstacle avoidance, mopping, dock automation, and strong surface cleaning. Its AI camera, LED assist, and 3D structured light avoided 22 of 24 objects, while carpet deep cleaning removed 91% of embedded grit and its mopping score was above average despite using about half the average water. Its highly automated dock empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, dispenses detergent, and supports automatic mop removal. Its tradeoffs were below-average suction and airflow, weak pet-hair and crevice performance, 36% hair tangling, a small 300 ml dustbin, and below-average battery efficiency. See additional info
MOVA P70 Pro Ultra Overview
The P70 Pro Ultra is the premium evolution of the P-Series lineup, which includes the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra (one of our favorite value picks from last year). The P70 sits at the top of the series and sells for a list price of about $799, but you can sometimes find it on sale.
For additional context throughout our MOVA P70 Pro Ultra review, we’ll also compare some of its results with the Dreame L40s Ultra AE.
Obstacle Avoidance
This robot vacuum performed best in obstacle avoidance. It has impressive hardware, including an AI-powered camera with LED light assistance and 3D structured light.
The system performed very well in our standard and torture obstacle avoidance evaluations, successfully avoiding 22 of 24 possible objects. In contrast, the average score in our dataset is 16, and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE avoided 19 objects.
That puts the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra in the top tier for obstacle avoidance and makes it a standout among other mid-range products.
See also: How Vacuum Wars Tests Obstacle Avoidance
Mopping Performance
Another significant strength of the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra robot vacuum is mopping. The P70 uses a dual spinning-pad design, and one pad extends outward to clean along wall and furniture edges. These pads apply 12 newtons of downward pressure and spin at 260 rpm. That’s faster than many competing designs and could contribute to more vigorous scrubbing.
The P70 Pro Ultra can also lift its mop pads 10.5 mm off the floor whenever it detects carpet. So you can clean a mix of hard floors and carpets in a single run without getting them wet.
Mopping was above-average in our stain evaluation. The P70 Pro Ultra scored 126 compared with the average of 108. That’s very close to the Dreame L40s Ultra AE’s score of 129. And the P70 achieved this without using too much water. Excess water left on the floor can leave streaks as it dries, so a robot may remove stains effectively without leaving the floor looking clean.
As for the water penalty score, the P70 received just 0.5 grams. This is less than half the average of 1.07 grams. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE received a similar water penalty score of 0.6 grams.
When we combine the stain assessment and water penalty score, the P70 earned an overall mopping score of 38.7. That’s above the average of 30.9 and close to Dreame’s score of 40.6.
Vacuuming on Hard Floors and Carpets
The MOVA P70 Ultra robot vacuum’s vacuuming system had several strengths, though its performance wasn’t strong across the board. We’ll cover that when we get to the cons.
As for vacuuming, it performed very well. It picked up debris from hard floors and carpets without scattering or leaving material behind. Its most impressive vacuuming result came in our carpet deep clean evaluation. For this assessment, we embed sand in medium-pile carpet and measure how much a robot vacuum can remove.
The P70 Pro Ultra removed 91% of the grit compared with an average of 78%. It also outperformed the Dreame L40s Ultra AE, which removed 85%. This is good news if your home has high-traffic carpeted areas where debris can become embedded in the pile.
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Dustbin Capacity
MOVA’s P70 Pro Ultra has an onboard dustbin that’s smaller than average at just 300 ml. The current average is 377 ml, and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE’s is 395 ml. However, it’s still larger than the bins in many flagship robot vacuums released this year as manufacturers compete to make their products more compact.
We generally prefer a larger dustbin, especially in homes with a lot of pet hair. But 300 ml should be enough for many households, since auto-emptying at the dock helps offset low capacity.
Automated Dock Features
Dock automation is a major advantage of the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra, and the dock has a large feature set. Not only can the robot vacuum automatically empty its onboard dustbin into a sealed disposable bag, but the base station also washes the mop pads using water at temperatures up to boiling. The dock can then dry the pads in as little as one hour using hot air at 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit),
This helps prevent odors caused by bacteria or mildew that can build up when mop pads stay wet too long. The P70’s dock also supports automatic mop removal. That means it can leave its mop pads in the base station before vacuum-only runs, providing additional protection for carpets. It also automatically dispenses detergent into the mopping water.
MOVA App and Controls
We generally found the MOVAHome app to be a positive part of the experience. It provides precise controls for the robot vacuum and map management. It includes schedules, no-go zones, no-mop zones, room customizations, and zone cleaning.
You can adjust the water and suction levels and direct the robot vacuum to clean along the direction of your flooring. The obstacle avoidance camera is also accessible through the app for live video monitoring and pet finding.
But while the app worked well for us, it had fairly low user ratings in the Android and iOS app stores. It had a 2.8 rating on Android compared with the average app rating of 3.86. Its iOS rating was 3.1 compared with an average of 4.43. Many reviews cite unwanted ads, map-control issues, and other buggy behavior.
Cons of the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum
Suction and Airflow
The P70 Pro Ultra is officially rated at 30,000 pascals of suction, which is firmly in flagship territory on paper. But it didn’t perform well in our suction evaluation. It scored 0.38 compared with an average of 0.99 and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE’s score of 0.57.
Airflow was somewhat better but still below average. The P70 measured 15 CFM, while both the average robot and the Dreame measured 17 CFM.
Pet Hair Pickup and Hair Tangling
The MOVA P70 Pro Ultra comes with a single floating rubber brush, and we’ve seen this type of design struggle with pet hair pickup and tangling. And that was the case with this model.
For our pet hair pickup evaluation, we flatten 2.5-inch hair onto carpet and measure how much the robot can remove. The P70 performed poorly, picking up only 49% of the pet hair compared with the average of 82%. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE removed 91%.
It also performed much worse than average in our 7-inch hair tangle evaluation. We found that 36% of the hair wrapped around the P70’s brush compared with the average of 26%. The Dreame had no hair wrap in this assessment, earning a score of 0%.
MOVA offers an optional CleanChop anti-tangle brush upgrade with a slicing feature intended to prevent hair wraps. It may produce better results, but you have to buy it separately. It’s not included with the robot vacuum’s default package.
Crevice Pickup
We were also unimpressed with the P70 Pro Ultra’s crevice cleaning ability, which may indicate a weakness on floors with deep grout lines or grooves. It earned a score of 1 in this evaluation, while both the average and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE scored 2.
Navigation and Battery Life
These were another weak area for the P70 Pro Ultra. Its navigation efficiency was 0.71 square feet per minute, exactly matching the average. So the navigation efficiency is acceptable. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE measured better at 0.84 square feet per minute.
Battery efficiency was below average. The P70 recorded 1.4 minutes of runtime per 1% of battery compared with the average of 1.56 minutes and the Dreame’s 1.76 minutes.
When we combine navigation and battery efficiency, we estimate that the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra could cover 1,070 square feet per charge. That’s below the average estimate of 1,170 square feet and Dreame’s estimate of 1,591 square feet.
The P70 supports recharge and resume, allowing it to pause a cleaning job, top off its battery, and continue where it left off. This helps offset the lower battery efficiency, but you may still notice it in a home with larger floor plans.
MOVA P70 Pro Ultra Review: Is This Robot Vacuum Worth It?
In some respects, the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra is a very strong choice. According to our evaluation data, it’s the highest-ranking robot in the MOVA P-Series. Its top-tier obstacle avoidance, good mopping system, and excellent surface sweeping make it particularly well suited to homes with mostly hard floors. Carpet performance is more complicated.
The robot vacuum did well pulling grit from deep within the carpet pile, but it struggled in both of our hair-related evaluations. Battery life was also somewhat below average. This can affect the experience for homes with lots of carpet, which could place additional strain on a robot’s battery.
If your home has long hair, lots of pets, or rugs, the P70 Pro Ultra may not be up to the challenge. But if your home consists of mostly hard floors, the P70 Pro Ultra might be exactly what you need.
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MOVA P70 Pro Ultra FAQ
Is the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra good for hard floors?
Yes, it has excellent surface pickup, an above-average overall mopping score, an edge-extending mop pad, and relatively restrained water use.
How well does the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra avoid obstacles?
The P70 Pro Ultra avoided 22 of 24 objects, compared with the average of 16 and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE’s score of 19. This places it in the top tier of our dataset and makes obstacle avoidance one of the robot’s most notable strengths.
Is the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra good for pet hair?
Pet hair pickup is one of its main weaknesses. It removed 49% of the pet hair in our assessment compared with an average of 82%. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE removed 91%. You can buy MOVA’s optional CleanChop anti-tangle brush separately, but it’s not included with the robot.
Does the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra work on carpet?
The P70 Pro Ultra removed 91% of the embedded grit in our carpet deep clean evaluation, compared with the average of 78% and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE’s 85%. However, it struggled with pet hair and long-hair tangling. So it may not be the best choice for carpet-heavy homes with pets or people with long hair.
Does the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra lift its mop pads?
Yes. When it detects carpet, the robot vacuum can lift its mop pads 10.5 mm. It can also leave the pads in the dock for vacuum-only cleaning runs.
What does the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra dock do?
The dock empties the robot’s dustbin into a sealed disposable bag, washes the mop pads with water at temperatures up to boiling, and dries them with hot air. It also automatically dispenses detergent and supports automatic mop removal.
How long does the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra take to dry its mop pads?
The dock can dry the mop pads in as little as one hour using hot air at 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit).
Is the MOVA P70 Pro Ultra suitable for large homes?
It supports recharge and resume, but its estimated coverage was 1,070 square feet per charge compared with an average of 1,170 square feet. Owners of larger floor plans may notice the lower estimated cleaning area per charge.
MOVA P70 Pro Ultra
