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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000: Verdict Scores 85 and 83, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

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

Verdict

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 83.

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use and features. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 has the edge in cutting and value.

No published figure puts the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 3,000 m²), battery (360 Wh against 259 Wh) and noise (65 dB against 70 dB).

At $2,799 against $3,500, the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is the cheaper of the two. The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 suits sloped plots between 1,500 and 3,000 m². The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 suits lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees.

Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 3000$2,799
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000$3,500

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 79
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Features95 · 90

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead

  • Cutting90 · 72
  • Value34 · 31
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 3,000 m² (0.74 acres)
  • Battery360 Wh · 259 Wh
  • Noise65 dB · 70 dB

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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Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 3000
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000
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$2,799Price in the manufacturer's shop
$3,500Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Cutting
  • Value
Pros
  • LiDAR, network RTK and two cameras together; no antenna to install
  • 165 W cutting motors on a 400 mm twin-disc deck
  • 1,400 m² and 175 minutes a charge, 120 minutes to recharge
  • 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
Cons
  • No edge cutting, so a border strip still needs trimming
  • 70 cm minimum passage and a 69 cm long chassis
  • 70 dB stated, and 19 kg to lift
  • 23.9 kg and 80 cm minimum passages
  • No runtime or charging time published
  • 65 dB in cutting mode
Best for
  • Sloped plots between 1,500 and 3,000 m²
  • Thick, fast-growing grass and gardens with tree cover
  • Lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees
  • Gardens with long straight edges that want the trimmer retired
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10083/100
Navigation
100
79
Cutting
72
90
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
78
78
Features
95
90
Value
31
34
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 area3,000 m² (0.74 acres)5,000 m² (1.24 acres)
Zones30Yes
Mowing capacityNot published5,000 m² in 24 hours
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + vision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range70 m70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°
LiDAR field of view360° × 59°Not published
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height25–70 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingNoYes
Cutting discs2, six pivoting blades eachNot published
Cutting motor power165 W per discNot published
Blade discsNot publishedTwo, on separate planes, 40 cm together
Edge distanceNot publishedUnder 3 cm, EdgeMaster 2.0
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle heightNot published5.5 cm
Power
Battery259 Wh360 Wh
Runtime2 h 55 minNot published
Charging time2 hNot published
Battery voltage21.6 VNot published
Area per charge1,400 m²Not published
Mowing rate500 m²/hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Physical
Weight19 kg23.9 kg
L × W × H690 × 533 × 279 mm740 × 532 × 325 mm
Noise70 dB65 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceNot publishedThree years included, then paid
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+Not published
Recognised obstacle typesNot published300+
Safety
TrackingNot publishedLink service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatible

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