Mova V50 Ultra Complete

Vacuum Wars ranked the Mova V50 Ultra Complete as their number one robot vacuum in 2025, a surprising achievement for a brand most people haven’t heard of. What makes this newcomer so impressive? It combines aggressive pricing with features that rival or surpass robots costing several hundred dollars more, all while delivering cleaning performance that actually backs up those bold marketing claims.

The Basics

The V50 Ultra Complete hit European shelves around April 2025 and arrived in North America on July 1, 2025. Mova launched with a two-week introductory sale that dropped the price from the $1,399 MSRP down to $999—a pattern they’ve continued, with holiday deals pushing prices as low as $749.

You’ll find it at Mova’s official site (us.mova.tech), Amazon, and Best Buy. Stick with authorized retailers if you can; Mova’s warranty is region-specific, so that suspiciously cheap eBay listing probably won’t come with much protection.

The robot itself measures about 13.8 inches in diameter and 4.35 inches tall. That height drops when the retractable LiDAR turret lowers, letting it squeeze under furniture that would stop many competitors. The dock is substantial—roughly 18 inches tall with an 18 by 16.5 inch footprint—because it handles everything: dust emptying, mop washing, water refilling, solution dispensing, and hot air drying. Combined shipping weight runs around 53-54 pounds.

Two color options exist: glossy white with champagne-gold dock accents, and matte black. Same specs, just different aesthetics.

Hardware That Actually Delivers

Mova claims 24,000 Pa of suction, one of the highest figures in the industry. Independent testing tells a more nuanced story: Vacuum Wars measured about 1.47 kPa effective suction and 20 CFM airflow at the cleaning head. That’s significantly above average, and the robot visibly outperforms typical competitors in real-world cleaning. The marketing number likely represents peak internal vacuum pressure under ideal conditions—impressive, but not what you’d measure at the nozzle.

The standout hardware feature is the TroboWave DuoBrush system: two counter-rotating brush rolls instead of the usual single roller. This dual-brush design is part of what Mova calls “Triple Anti-Tangle” technology. The brushes grab hair without wrapping it around themselves, the drive wheels have special combs that fling off hair, and the silicone-fiber side brush resists tangles too. Testing confirmed 100% hair removal with zero strands wrapped around any moving parts.

The onboard dustbin holds about 300 mL—small, but the robot auto-empties after each run anyway. The dock’s 3.2L dust bag can go roughly two to three months between changes depending on how much dirt your household generates.

Navigation relies on a motorized dToF LiDAR scanner that extends upward in open areas and retracts when approaching low furniture. Mova calls this FlexiRise technology, and it works: the robot can access spaces other LiDAR robots bump against. An AI RGB camera with 3D structured-light sensor handles obstacle recognition, and an LED fill light helps in darker rooms.

Battery capacity sits at 6,400 mAh, good for 150-180 minutes of realistic mixed use. The 220-minute claim applies to quiet mode. If the battery runs low mid-job, the robot returns to charge and picks up exactly where it left off.

Perhaps most impressive: the V50 can climb single obstacles up to 1.6 inches (40mm) high and tackle two-tier obstacles up to 2.36 inches (60mm) combined. Independent tests confirmed it handles 6cm height changes when both wheels engage—far beyond the 20mm typical for most robots. Homes with raised thresholds or door saddles will appreciate this.

Mopping That Actually Works

The dual spinning mop pads rotate to scrub floors rather than just dragging across them. One pad can extend outward by up to 4cm to reach edges and corners—the MaxiMop RoboSwing system ensures nearly 100% coverage right up to walls.

When the robot crosses onto carpet, the pads lift about 10.5mm off the floor. That’s enough clearance for low-pile carpets and most rugs. Even more clever: the robot can automatically leave its mop pads behind in the dock before doing a carpet-only run, then reattach them later. This means it can mop your kitchen, drop the pads, vacuum your living room carpet, and pick the pads back up—all without you touching anything.

The dual pads press down with 8 N of force (about 1.8 pounds) while rotating. In stain removal tests, the V50 scored 109 out of 100 on a scaled rating, well above the 93 average, while using only half the typical water—less streaking, better cleaning.

The dock holds 4 liters of clean water and 3.5 liters for waste water. A unique dual-solution system includes two dispensers: one for general floor cleaner, one for pet-odor eliminator. You can choose via the app which solution to use in different rooms—pet deodorizer in the mudroom, regular cleaner elsewhere.

Mova includes 14 mop pads total, all machine-washable. The dock heats water to about 50°C for better cleaning of oily or sticky messes.

The Dock Does Everything

This isn’t just a charging station. After vacuuming, the robot’s dustbin empties into the dock’s 3.2L bag through a powerful suction port. After mopping, 20 high-pressure spray nozzles rinse the pads while a central filter catches debris—dirty water gets sucked into the waste tank. Then heated air dries the pads for about an hour, circulating through the dust bag and filter areas too.

There’s even a UV sterilization lamp inside that supposedly kills 99.99% of bacteria. The dock measures about 18 inches tall and 18 by 16.5 inches at the base—plan accordingly for placement. A ramp extension plate comes included for positioning on carpet or helping the robot dock smoothly.

Weekly maintenance is minimal: refill clean water, empty dirty water, and occasionally rinse the mop washing tray filter. Most owners report spending maybe 10 minutes per week on upkeep.

Software and Smart Home Integration

The Mova Home app has surprised users with its depth. One Reddit commenter called it “by far the most features I’ve seen in a robot app.” You can view the robot’s real-time position, adjust suction and water levels per room, set up no-go zones, label rooms, designate floor types, and check consumable status.

Multi-level mapping works well—save separate maps for each floor and switch between them as needed. The mapping algorithm handles odd-shaped rooms, and you can always manually split or merge areas if the auto-detection doesn’t quite get it right.

Voice control works through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Siri Shortcuts provide Apple control (though there’s no native HomeKit integration). The robot even has built-in “Hey Mova” voice commands via its onboard microphone and speaker—a bit gimmicky but functional in quiet environments. Apple Watch support exists too.

The app’s main downsides: occasional promotional notifications (yes, ads in an app for a $1,000 product—annoying, but they can be disabled) and the typical growing pains of a new brand. Updates have steadily improved stability, and the November 2025 release addressed several known issues.

The camera enables a video patrol mode—you can drive the robot around remotely and see through its camera. Handy for checking on pets or just seeing what’s happening at home.

Real-World Performance

This robot cleans remarkably well. On hard floors, fine dust and debris disappear in one pass with no scattering. On carpets, it pulled 88% of embedded sand in deep-clean testing—the average is around 75%, putting the V50 in the top tier of all robots ever tested.

Hair handling is exceptional. Long human hair, pet fur—it all gets sucked up without wrapping around brushes. Pet owners dealing with heavy shedding report almost never needing to manually remove hair tangles.

Navigation is methodical and efficient. The robot divides spaces into rooms and cleans in orderly patterns rather than randomly bouncing around. Coverage is essentially complete unless an area is physically inaccessible.

Obstacle avoidance is good but not perfect—the one area where the V50 falls slightly behind some competitors. In testing, it avoided about 14 of 24 test objects versus an average of 16 for high-end bots. It handles common hazards like cables, toys, and pet bowls well, but very thin cables or small objects might get run over. The AI camera with LED light helps in low light, though pitch-dark rooms remain challenging.

Edge and corner cleaning is excellent thanks to the extending side brush and mop pad. Almost no dust line remains along baseboards, and the mop scrubs right up to walls.

Perfect for Pet Owners

The triple anti-tangle system was built with pet hair in mind. Vacuum Wars’ 7-inch hair test showed zero wrap, and owners of shedding dogs and cats consistently report dramatically less manual brush cleaning compared to previous robots.

The included pet-odor floor solution neutralizes smells from accidents or general pet presence. The AI can theoretically recognize and mark pets on the map during cleaning—one review noted the robot tagged the owner as a pig icon, which at least confirms the pet detection system is doing something.

About pet waste avoidance: the robot should recognize solid waste in many cases, but it’s not 100% reliable. No “poop guarantee” here like iRobot offers. For households with puppies still in training, supervised runs or restricted areas might be wise.

Most pets eventually ignore the robot after initial wariness. At maximum power it produces about 68 dB—comparable to a normal vacuum at a distance—but quiet mode runs much gentler.

Home Compatibility

With 150-180 minutes of realistic runtime and automatic recharge-and-resume, the V50 handles homes well over 2,000 square feet without breaking a sweat. Users with 1,500 square foot main floors report single-charge complete cleaning with battery to spare.

The retractable LiDAR helps in complex layouts, lowering to fit under furniture that would stop taller robots. Multi-floor homes work fine—just save separate maps and carry the robot upstairs when needed (the dock is too large to move daily).

Complex furniture arrangements, narrow passages, and lots of rooms don’t faze the navigation. You can draw unlimited no-go zones for problem areas like pet bowls or delicate decor.

The dock needs about 2 feet square of floor space plus reasonable clearance for the robot to maneuver. Hard floor placement is ideal since it deals with water. The fan runs for about an hour after cleaning for drying—not loud, but consider that when choosing a spot.

How It Compares

Against flagship competitors like the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra ($1,299+), Ecovacs X1 Omni ($1,549), or Roomba Combo j9+ ($1,399), the Mova offers comparable or superior cleaning at a lower price. Features like dual solution tanks and automatic mop pad detaching don’t exist on those pricier machines.

The 88% deep carpet cleaning score beats the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra (around 77%). Mopping scores crush most competitors too.

Where does it fall short? Brand maturity is the honest answer. Mova is new, and their support infrastructure isn’t as proven as iRobot’s or Roborock’s. Obstacle avoidance, while good, isn’t quite class-leading—Roborock’s ReactiveAI 2.0 dodges small hazards more consistently. The app, despite being feature-rich, occasionally shows ads and has typical new-software rough edges.

For tech-savvy buyers willing to try a newer brand, the value proposition is compelling. You’re getting flagship performance at mid-range pricing, trading some brand trust for genuine innovation.

Known Limitations

The robot isn’t perfect in pitch darkness, even with LED assistance. Very thick shag carpets should probably be avoided or zoned off. It won’t handle liquid spills or puddles—this is a mop, not a wet-vac.

App advertising annoys some users, though notifications can be disabled. No native HomeKit integration exists if that matters to your smart home setup. The dock is big and heavy—factor that into placement planning.

Early firmware had minor bugs with map saving that updates have since resolved. Mova has been responsive about pushing fixes, suggesting they’re committed to improvement.

Warranty and Support

Standard warranty is one year in the US, two years in Singapore and effectively in the EU. Mova’s support team has been responsive—an official rep actively answers questions on Reddit, and users report quick resolution of issues.

For a $1,000+ purchase with many moving parts, consider retailer protection plans if you want coverage beyond that first year.

What’s in the Box

Mova includes a generous accessory kit: the robot, dock, two side brushes (one spare), 14 mop pads total, three dust bags, three HEPA filters, a cleaning tool, base station ramp extension, and bottles of both general floor cleaner and pet-odor solution. That’s roughly a year’s worth of consumables out of the box—unusual generosity in a market where competitors often make you buy extras immediately.

Ongoing costs run about $50 per year or less: dust bags every couple months, occasional filter or brush replacement, optional cleaning solution refills.

The Bottom Line

The Mova V50 Ultra Complete punches well above its price class. It vacuums carpet better than most competitors, mops with genuine effectiveness, handles pet hair without tangling, and automates practically everything through its comprehensive dock. The app is surprisingly capable, the hardware feels premium, and the included accessories mean you won’t need to buy consumables for months.

It’s not flawless—obstacle avoidance could be better, the brand is unproven long-term, and the dock takes up serious floor space. But for buyers who want maximum automation and cleaning performance without paying the absolute premium price, this newcomer deserves serious consideration.