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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 vs Segway Navimow X420

Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 or Segway Navimow X420? Verdict Scores 83 and 89, 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 Segway Navimow X420 has the higher Verdict Score, 89 to 83.

The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 has the edge in obstacle avoidance. The Segway Navimow X420 has the edge in navigation, cutting, ease of use, reliability and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead on 2 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 2,000 m²) and noise (65 dB against 68 dB). In turn, the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead on 2 rows: cutting width (430 mm against 400 mm) and max slope (84% against 80%).

The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 suits lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees. The Segway Navimow X420 suits large, sloped or rough lawns around 2,000 m².

Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000$2,800
Segway Navimow
X420≈ $2,720

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead

  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 85
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
  • Noise65 dB · 68 dB

Where the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 79
  • Cutting99 · 90
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Reliability83 · 78
  • Value36 · 34
  • Cutting width430 mm · 400 mm
  • Max slope84% (40°) · 80% (39°)

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

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Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000
Segway Navimow
X420
Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000
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Segway Navimow X420
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$2,800Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $2,720Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • 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
  • 84% slope rating on four-wheel drive with dual suspension, and a 7 cm vertical step
  • 43 cm twin-disc deck, two 180 W motors, 20 to 95 mm cutting height
  • Network RTK with a 360° camera, no antenna to install; 120 zones
Cons
  • 23.9 kg and 80 cm minimum passages
  • No runtime or charging time published
  • 65 dB in cutting mode
  • 28.8 kg and 85 cm long, with no passage width stated
  • 68 dB, the loudest Navimow
  • No LiDAR: positioning needs satellites, with the camera as backup
Best for
  • Lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees
  • Gardens with long straight edges that want the trimmer retired
  • Large, sloped or rough lawns around 2,000 m²
  • Thick grass and long cutting heights that a 22 cm deck cannot manage
Score breakdown
Verdict Score83/10089/100
Navigation
79
97
Cutting
90
99
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
85
Ease of Use
80
100
Reliability
78
83
Features
90
90
Value
34
36
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)2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
ZonesYes120
Mowing capacity5,000 m² in 24 hoursNot published
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusion3D time-of-flight
LiDAR range70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°Not published
GNSS antenna in the boxNot publishedOptional local base station instead of network RTK
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm430 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm20–95 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Blade discsTwo, on separate planes, 40 cm togetherNot published
Edge distanceUnder 3 cm, EdgeMaster 2.0Not published
Cutting motorsNot published2 × 180 W
Floating deck and anti-clogging discsNot publishedYes
Cutting height adjustmentNot publishedFrom the app
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)84% (40°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height5.5 cmNot published
Vertical stepNot published7 cm
SteeringNot publishedEccentric front wheels, two steering motors, dual suspension
Power
Battery360 Wh10,000 mAh
RuntimeNot published1 h 30 min
Charging timeNot published1 h 15 min
Area per chargeNot published675 m²
Mowing rateNot published450 m²/h
Time for the rated areaNot published8 hours
Battery warrantyNot published2 years
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Cellular planNot published1 year free, then €29.90 a year
On-device displayNot published3.5-inch colour LCD
Smart homeNot publishedAlexa, Google Home
Physical
Weight23.9 kg28.8 kg
L × W × H740 × 532 × 325 mm850 × 610 × 351 mm
Noise65 dB68 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IP66
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceThree years included, then paidNot published
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types300+Not published
Recognised object typesNot published200+
Depth sensingNot publishedToF sensor alongside the 360° camera
Safety
TrackingLink service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatibleNot published

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