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Dreame A3 AWD 1000 vs Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000

Dreame A3 AWD 1000 or Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000? Verdict Scores 84 and 84, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

Both score 84/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 has the edge in obstacle avoidance, value and features. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 has the edge in navigation, cutting and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is ahead on one row: zones (150 against 10). In turn, the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead on one row: noise (58 dB against 63 dB).

The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 suits lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 suits sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m².

Dreame
A3 AWD 1000$1,100
Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000≈ $1,410

Where the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features95 · 60
  • Value83 · 69
  • Zones150 · 10

Where the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 82
  • Cutting68 · 65
  • Ease of Use100 · 90
  • Noise58 dB · 63 dB

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

Full specification, side by side

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Dreame A3 AWD 1000
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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
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$1,100Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,410Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Features
  • Value
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Ease of Use
Pros
  • 360° LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 5.5 cm obstacles
  • Edge mode keeps the disc within 5 cm of a border
  • All-wheel drive with an 80% slope rating in a 15 kg machine
  • Edge disc cuts to 5.5 cm from a wall
  • Network RTK with no antenna to site, plus three cameras
Cons
  • 20 cm cut for a 1,000 m² lawn
  • No runtime or charging time published for the 5 Ah battery
  • 4G data included for one year only
  • 200 mm main deck, small for anything near 1,000 m²
  • No LiDAR: satellite positioning still needs open sky
  • No passage width stated, and no tracking or PIN lock claimed
Best for
  • Lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover
  • Gardens with beds and paths where the edge distance matters
  • Sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m²
  • Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
Score breakdown
Verdict Score84/10084/100
Navigation
82
97
Cutting
65
68
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
79
Ease of Use
90
100
Reliability
78
78
Features
95
60
Value
83
69
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

Coverage
Max lawn area1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
Zones15010
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionAI camera
LiDAR range50 mNot published
Cutting
Cutting width200 mm200 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm20–65 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Edge distance in edge mode< 4.8 cm5.5 cm
Cutting height increments0.5 cmNot published
Edge-cutting discNot published120 mm, fixed at 50 mm
Cutting motor powerNot published88 W
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle crossing height5.5 cmNot published
Power
Battery5,000 mAh6,100 mAh
RuntimeNot published2 h 30 min
Charging timeNot published2 h 30 min
Area per chargeNot published430 m²
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesNo
Included 4G data1 yearNot published
Physical
Weight16.1 kg15 kg
L × W × H635 × 434 × 295 mm584 × 430 × 282 mm
Noise63 dB58 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+Not published
Smallest detected obstacleNot published2.5 × 2.5 cm

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