Imagine a robot that can climb 6 cm steps, squeeze under your lowest furniture, and pulverize pet hair without ever getting tangled in it. Add to that a titanic suction power of 24,000 Pa (20% more than Roborock's Saros 10), a warm water mopping system with two separate cleaning solutions, and you begin to understand why the V50 Ultra Complete deserves our full attention. And mine, me who is usually skeptical of this type of product, but who was already seduced by its little brother.
This "Complete" version enriches the winning formula of the standard V50 Ultra with a range of additional accessories and exclusive features, such as the DuoSolution system designed to neutralize pet odors. Compared to its direct rivals sold at the same price, the Ecovacs X8 Pro or the Roborock Saros 10R, the V50 Ultra Complete frankly has nothing to envy. Quite the opposite: it often offers more, for the same price.
On paper, this robot seems almost too good to be true. But in everyday life? Are these technologies just marketing rhetoric or a true domestic revolution? Crossing thresholds, cleaning under furniture, removing hair... we put the V50 Ultra Complete to the test for several weeks to see if it really lived up to its ambitious promises.
Design, maintenance and innovations
The Mova V50 Ultra Complete perpetuates the aesthetic and functional philosophy of its little brother, the P50 Pro Ultra, while pushing technical innovation even further. At first glance, you immediately recognize the Mova touch: clean lines, a robust construction, and the impression that you are dealing with a seriously thought-out device rather than a simple gadget.
With a diameter of 35 cm and a maximum height of 11.1 cm (radar deployed), this technological behemoth imposes its presence in the domestic space. Fortunately, thanks to the FlexiRise system, the robot can retract its LiDAR sensor to descend to 8.9 cm, which allows it to pass under furniture inaccessible to most competitors, a remarkable feat given its technological density.
Its weight of 4.6 kg, above average, is explained by the integration of advanced components such as the StepMaster system, which allows it to cross thresholds, a feature absent from its predecessor. Unlike the P50 Pro Ultra which struggled with small steps, the V50 is theoretically capable of climbing obstacles of 4 cm, or even 6 cm in double landing. I say "theoretically," because as we'll see later, this promise has proven a bit unreliable in the field.
As for the docking station, it's anything but discreet. With its dimensions of 42 x 46 x 47 cm and 9.5 kg, it's impossible to hide. But here again, Mova plays the card of confident design: its simple and elegant lines allow it to fit seamlessly into a contemporary interior. It's not just a base, it's a real multifunctional base.
It has a giant 3.2L dust bag (like the P50), a 4L clean water tank, and a 3.5L dirty water tank, which provides good autonomy between two maintenance sessions. But the significant new feature of this Complete version is the DuoSolution system. Whereas the P50 only offered one compartment for the cleaning product, the V50 Ultra Complete offers two: 400ml for a universal cleaner and 200ml for a deodorizing liquid targeting pet odors. A really good idea for homes with four-legged friends.
Another welcome improvement: the clean water tank now incorporates anti-scale beads, with replacement scheduled only every two years. A small detail, but one that shows that Mova has carefully considered the durability of its product.
In terms of mobility, the robot relies on an omnidirectional wheel and two large drive wheels, supplemented by a rear caster. The architecture is similar to that of the P50, but I noticed a certain rigidity in the main wheels, which make movements a little abrupt on certain surfaces, a flaw that I had not noticed on the previous model.
The flagship innovation remains without a doubt the StepMaster's "crossing legs," capable of lifting the front of the robot to allow it to climb small obstacles. This system corrects one of the major limitations of the P50 Pro Ultra, which was limited to flat surfaces. On paper, it's a small revolution that allows cleaning on several levels without human intervention.
In terms of brushes, we find the legacy of the P50: two removable rotating mops and a side brush. The magnetic attachment system, already very practical on the P50, is still there, a simple movement is enough to install the pads, reinforced by Velcro for a perfect hold.
But where the V50 goes further is with the extendable arm of the right mop, which extends to reach baseboards up to 4 cm. The side brush is also offset, which allows you to vacuum close to walls and in corners. Two real answers to the limitations that we had pointed out on the previous model.
The mops now benefit from a vertical play of 2 mm upwards and 1 mm downwards, with a flexibility of 5°, which allows them to better adapt to irregularities in the floor. As on the P50, the main brush roll remains double helix to limit tangles, the improved version of the Clean Chop system is very effective against hair, except when it is really in compact clumps.
In the Complete version, the V50 also stands out for the wealth of its supplied accessories: 1 L bottle of cleaner (compared to 200 ml on the P50), 200 ml anti-odor solution, 3 additional dust bags, 12 pads, a spare main brush, 3 filters, 2 additional side brushes... Nothing to say, it's generous and clearly justifies the name "Complete".
The maintenance, itself, takes the good principles of the P50 but pushes them even further. The mops fill and wash automatically at the base, but this time with water heated to 80°C (compared to 75°C before), and the detergent dose is still automatic. The added bonus: a dirt sensor triggers a second cleaning cycle if necessary, a feature that was really missing on the previous model.
The complete cycle lasts 2 minutes 30 seconds, followed by 3 hours of hot air drying. The result: pads that are always clean and dry. The new JetSpray Dryboard system significantly improves the disinfection rate compared to the P50.
Another welcome new feature: the OmniDry system also dries the dust container and bag, limiting the formation of odors. This wasn't a glaring issue on the P50, but if it's there, so much the better.
In short, if the P50 already laid solid foundations, the V50 Ultra Complete refines the formula with targeted, intelligent and concrete improvements. This is not a gimmicky iteration, but a real upgrade.
Features
Right out of the box, the V50 Ultra Complete impresses. Its apparent simplicity actually masks a technological concentrate that far surpasses its predecessor and competes without complex with the leaders of the premium segment like Roborock or Ecovacs.
On the top, we find the two classic Mova buttons, surrounded by a multicolored light ring that effectively provides information on the robot's status. Under the hood, a small hole allows manual reset, a detail that is important, especially in the event of a surprise Wi-Fi outage.
Pairing with the MOVAhome app went smoothly. A notable improvement over the P50, which had given us a few cold sweats at this stage. The interface remains similar, but the V50 brings its share of well-thought-out new features.
The most impressive? Its obstacle avoidance system is powered by artificial intelligence. While the competition recognizes around fifty types of objects, the V50 climbs to more than 200. The result is astounding: it flawlessly recognized my nephew's toys scattered around the living room, with surgical precision. The sock and cable test? A mere formality.
Cleaning zone management is also becoming more refined. Like its competitors, you can adjust the suction and water flow rate room by room. But Mova pushes the dial further, with 32 adjustable humidity levels (compared to 3 to 5 elsewhere). Is this useful? Maybe not always. But if you can do more, you can do less.
The StepMaster system, for its part, marks a real breakthrough. While the Saros 10 tops out at 4 cm and the X8 Pro at 2 cm, the V50 Ultra is theoretically capable of going up to 6 cm in two stages. In practice, the results are uneven, but no other model goes as high in this price range.
Another strong point: FlexiRise navigation. Thanks to its retractable LiDAR, the robot reaches a minimum height of 8.9 cm, compared to 10.38 cm for the P50 and just over the 7.9 cm of the Roborock Saros 10. Combined with its crossing legs, this makes the V50 one of the most agile robots in cluttered environments.
Navigation under low furniture: Retractable LiDAR
It's a small detail, but it makes all the difference. The V50's retractable LiDAR automatically lowers itself when approaching low furniture. Where other vacuums get stuck, this one switches to its secondary camera and proximity sensors to slip where few can go. I saw it easily slip under a dresser 10 cm from the floor, where my old robot was helpless. A technological feat, deployed with almost invisible elegance.
The onboard camera, also upgraded, offers a much sharper image than before. It not only serves to avoid obstacles, but also allows for remote monitoring and even communication with your pets. The microphone still has room for improvement, the sound is a little metallic, but the option is there.
The integrated voice assistant now manages 40 commands, even offline. This is rare. And on the home automation side, the V50 is compatible with Google Home, Alexa, and Siri. A little less fluid than the devices designed for Matter, certainly, but functional.
Finally, the mapping can manage up to 4 floors, with increased precision. Where the P50 sometimes lost its bearings after an update, the V50 retains its maps, including virtual walls, no-go areas, and room-by-room settings.
Special features for homes with pets
The V50 Ultra Complete could almost be called the "Pet Edition," as it was designed with pet owners in mind. Its anti-hair system is incredibly effective, but that's just the beginning.
The "Pet Care" mode is amazing. The robot learns to identify areas frequently occupied by your companion—in my case, my dog, Ella—and adapts its cleaning behavior. Even better: thanks to DuoSolution, it automatically diffuses a deodorizing solution in these areas. No more residual odors after vacuuming!
And that's not all. Thanks to the onboard camera, you can monitor your pet remotely, talk to it, and even send the robot to "look for" the dog. Once spotted, it notifies you in the app. Is it a gimmick? Maybe. But it's downright brilliant.
The onboard processor, 30% more powerful than the P50's, makes the whole thing even more responsive: the mapping is smooth, and obstacle analysis is done almost in real time.
So yes, there are still some limitations. Very thin carpets can sometimes confuse its sensors, and crossing thresholds still requires some manual configuration. But at this price point, the V50 Ultra Complete simply offers the richest arsenal of features on the market. And even some models sold for €200 more don't go that far.
Performance
After several weeks of cohabitation with the V50 Ultra Complete, one thing is clear: its performance far surpasses that of its predecessor. The first impressive observation: the complete mapping of a 35 m² floor is completed in 1 minute and 22 seconds. An impressive speed, worthy of the most high-end models.
Its daily navigation is not without its flaws: the main wheels, quite massive and rigid, sometimes cause sudden movements, and a slightly harsh noise on tiles. Despite this, the robot follows a coherent, structured path, which covers the surface well.
To push the test, I transformed my living room into a veritable battlefield: abandoned socks, cables snaking under the table, forgotten toys. Result? The V50 recognized everything, avoided everything, and even took a photo in the app. Whereas my old model systematically transformed my cables into spaghetti, this one bypasses them with an ease that commands respect.
The famous StepMaster left me more mixed. I wanted to trick it with a homemade test: a round coffee table base, raised 6 cm. During the initial mapping, the robot didn't attempt to climb it and simply circled it. So I had to intervene manually in the app to allow it to overcome this obstacle. And there, magic: legs deployed, clean ascent, precise bypass of the base, then smooth descent. A great performance... but one that requires a helping hand. This level of crossing, although highlighted, would deserve to be activated in a more intuitive or automated way.
But it is on the suction side that the V50 surpasses itself. Its 24000 Pa, compared to 19000 Pa for the P50 Pro Ultra, is a real slap in the face of the competition. It surpasses the Ecovacs X8 Pro (18000 Pa) and even the Roborock Saros 10 (22000 Pa). Concretely, this gives 94% of the salt vacuumed on hard floors, a near-perfect score for hair and fur. Even on carpets, it performs admirably with 99% of hair vacuumed. Only the most deeply embedded grains of salt still resist it a little.
Special mention for the anti-tangle system, which deserves a standing ovation. Ella, my faithful Brittany spaniel, has accustomed me to carpets bristling with hair and brushes getting stuck every time. The V50, however, remains unfazed. Even in the hairiest corners of the living room, the double rollers stay clean. It's only with real clumps, the ones you get after a good brushing, that a few hairs end up stuck. But overall, it's a real relief. I've never seen a robot handle pet hair nightmares so well.
Another revelation: the Genius mode. Where the P50 simply increased the power on dirty areas, the V50 adopts an almost intelligent logic. During an impressive concentration of hair, I saw the robot raise its mops (even if it wasn't a carpet), make several targeted passes using pure suction, then lower its pads again for a final wash. All without me having to do anything. This type of sequence, fluid and adapted to the context, gives a real impression of intelligent responsiveness.
On the washing side, the results are generally good. Dried footprints often disappear on the first pass, sometimes on the second for the most stubborn ones. Dried coffee grounds, on the other hand, are a little more resistant: up to four passes may be necessary to get rid of them.
Carpets, on the other hand, pose no problem: the robot detects them, automatically raises its mops and increases the suction power. It's smooth, without a hitch.
Hot water cleaning: lukewarm promise
A word, however, on the famous 45°C wash. On paper, the idea is attractive: dissolve grease more effectively, improve cleaning... In practice? It's lukewarm, in every sense of the word. Despite several attempts, including a half-surface test on a grease stain, I didn't notice any noticeable difference compared to a room temperature wash. It's a shame, especially since the robot heats the water to 80°C for cleaning mops - proof that the technology is there. It's probably just a few degrees short of keeping the promise.
Controlled noise level
Last point: noise. In this area, the V50 proves to be very civilized:
- Silent mode: 54 dB (equivalent to a calm conversation)
- Standard mode: 56 dB (less than a dishwasher)
- Turbo mode: 59 dB (level of an air conditioner)
- Max mode: 64 dB (a lively conversation)
- Max+ mode: 69 dB (a conventional remote vacuum cleaner)
The automatic emptying peaks at 67 dB, a notable improvement compared to the thunderous 74 dB of the P50. Cleaning, on the other hand, remains between 40 and 63 dB, and drying is almost inaudible. Perfect for a night visit or during a video call.
Autonomy
In terms of endurance, the V50 Ultra Complete delivers respectable performance... without being revolutionary. Its 6400 mAh battery gives it around 1 hour 40 minutes of autonomy in standard use, or real coverage of 120 to 140 m² depending on the layout of the home.
In reality, obstacles or difficult floors reduce this autonomy a little. But the intelligent recharge function compensates: as soon as the battery runs low, the robot returns to its base, recharges, and then picks up exactly where it left off. No need to manually restart a session or reconfigure anything.
In my apartment, this autonomy is more than enough for a complete cycle. For large houses, you will have to deal with recharge breaks, but it is a reasonable compromise given the power delivered and the compactness of the whole thing. We could have hoped for better, but in practice, it is not a sticking point.
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