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Dreame A3 AWD 2000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD

Dreame A3 AWD 2000 or MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD? Verdict Scores 82 and 85. The LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD: cutting width 400 vs 200 mm.

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

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Verdict

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 82.

The Dreame A3 AWD 2000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use and features. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD has the edge in cutting and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD 2000 is ahead on 2 rows: charging time (54 min against 1 h 5 min) and noise (63 dB against 66 dB). In turn, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead on one row: cutting width (400 mm against 200 mm).

The Dreame A3 AWD 2000 suits lawns of 1,000 to 2,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD suits large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix.

Dreame
A3 AWD 2000$1,700
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD≈ $1,740

Where the Dreame A3 AWD 2000 is ahead

  • Navigation82 · 80
  • Ease of Use95 · 80
  • Features100 · 85
  • Charging time54 min · 1 h 5 min
  • Noise63 dB · 66 dB

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead

  • Cutting96 · 65
  • Value51 · 48
  • Cutting width400 mm · 200 mm

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 2000
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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
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$1,700Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,740Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Cutting
  • Value
Pros
  • 360° LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 5.5 cm obstacles
  • Charges in 54 minutes at 5 A
  • 2,000 m² on all-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cut, edges under 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, 300+ obstacle types, mows at night
Cons
  • 20 cm cut for a 2,000 m² lawn
  • No runtime published for the 5 Ah battery
  • Warranty term printed only on the US page
  • 800 m² per charge, so three charges for the full rating
  • 23.6 kg, 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the table
Best for
  • Lawns of 1,000 to 2,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover
  • Gardens with beds and paths where the edge distance matters
  • Large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix
  • Owners who want the largest area allowance MOVA offers
Score breakdown
Verdict Score82/10085/100
Navigation
82
80
Cutting
65
96
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
95
80
Reliability
78
78
Features
100
85
Value
48
51
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 area2,000 m² (0.49 acres)2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
Zones150150
Mowing rate1,200 m² a day standard, 2,200 m² efficient, 2,400 m² rush modeNot published
Area per chargeNot published800 m²
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range50 m70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras
Stored maps2Not published
MapsNot publishedTwo
Cutting
Cutting width200 mm400 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Edge distance in edge mode< 5 cmNot published
Cutting height increments0.5 cmNot published
Night mowingYesYes
Blade discsNot publishedTwo floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together
Edge distanceNot publishedUnder 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle crossing height5.5 cmNot published
Obstacle heightNot published6 cm
SuspensionNot publishedIndependent per wheel, omni wheels
Power
Battery5,000 mAh243 Wh
RuntimeNot published2 h 30 min
Charging time54 min1 h 5 min
Charging current5 A5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Included 4G data3 years per the German table and US FAQ; the US bullet list says 1 yearNot published
4G serviceNot publishedThree years included
Physical
Weight16.1 kg23.6 kg
L × W × H635 × 434 × 295 mm740 × 532 × 321 mm
Noise63 dB66 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+Not published
Recognised obstacle typesNot published300+, down to 2 × 2 cm
Safety
TrueGuardNot publishedLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detection

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