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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD

Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 or MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD? Verdict Scores 83 and 86, 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

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 83.

The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 has the edge in features. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD has the edge in navigation, cutting and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 1,600 m²), battery (360 Wh against 243 Wh) and noise (65 dB against 66 dB). No published figure puts the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD ahead.

The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 suits lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD suits sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m².

Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000$2,800
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD≈ $1,740

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead

  • Features90 · 85
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft)
  • Battery360 Wh · 243 Wh
  • Noise65 dB · 66 dB

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD is ahead

  • Navigation80 · 79
  • Cutting96 · 90
  • Value58 · 34

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 Pro 5000
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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD
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$2,800Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,740Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Features
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Value
Pros
  • 5,000 m² in 24 hours from a 36 V 10 Ah battery
  • Two blade discs for a 40 cm cut, edges to 3 cm
  • All-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 5.5 cm obstacles
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cutting width, edges to within 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, mows at night
Cons
  • 23.9 kg and 80 cm minimum passages
  • No runtime or charging time published
  • 65 dB in cutting mode
  • Same battery as the 1000 AWD: 800 m² per charge, so two or three sessions
  • 23.6 kg and 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the specification
Best for
  • Lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees
  • Gardens with long straight edges that want the trimmer retired
  • Sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m²
  • Owners who want anti-theft protection without buying a module
Score breakdown
Verdict Score83/10086/100
Navigation
79
80
Cutting
90
96
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
80
80
Reliability
78
78
Features
90
85
Value
34
58
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 area5,000 m² (1.24 acres)1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft)
ZonesYes150
Mowing capacity5,000 m² in 24 hoursNot published
Area per chargeNot published800 m²
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras
MapsNot publishedTwo
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Blade discsTwo, on separate planes, 40 cm togetherTwo floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together
Edge distanceUnder 3 cm, EdgeMaster 2.0Under 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0
Night mowingNot publishedYes
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height5.5 cm6 cm
SuspensionNot publishedIndependent per wheel, omni wheels
Power
Battery360 Wh243 Wh
RuntimeNot published2 h 30 min
Charging timeNot published1 h 5 min
Charging currentNot published5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
4G serviceNot publishedThree years included
Physical
Weight23.9 kg23.6 kg
L × W × H740 × 532 × 325 mm740 × 532 × 321 mm
Noise65 dB66 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceThree years included, then paidNot published
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types300+300+, down to 2 × 2 cm
Safety
TrackingLink service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatibleNot published
TrueGuardNot publishedLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detection

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