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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 vs Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 vs Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000: 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 5000 has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 83.

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 has the edge in navigation, cutting, obstacle avoidance, reliability and features. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 has the edge in value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead on 5 rows, among them max lawn area (5,000 m² against 1,000 m²), zones (50 against 10) and cutting width (400 mm against 200 mm). In turn, the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead on one row: noise (58 dB against 70 dB).

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 suits sloped, terraced or banked gardens. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 suits sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m².

Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 5000$3,299
Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000≈ $1,520

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 97
  • Cutting72 · 68
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Reliability80 · 78
  • Features95 · 60
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • Zones50 · 10
  • Cutting width400 mm · 200 mm
  • Runtime3 h 35 min · 2 h 30 min
  • Charging time2 h 25 min · 2 h 30 min

Where the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Value60 · 25
  • Noise58 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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LUBA 3 AWD 5000
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LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Reliability
  • Features
  • Value
Pros
  • No RTK antenna to site: network RTK over the included 4G, plus LiDAR and two cameras
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes
  • 15 Ah battery: 215 minutes and 1,700 m² a charge
  • 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
  • No edge cutting, so a border strip still needs trimming by hand
  • 70 cm minimum passage rules out narrow garden paths
  • 145 minutes to recharge, the longest in the LUBA 3 family
  • 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
  • Sloped, terraced or banked gardens
  • Large plots above 2,000 m²
  • Sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m²
  • Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10083/100
Navigation
100
97
Cutting
72
68
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
79
Ease of Use
100
100
Reliability
80
78
Features
95
60
Value
25
60
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)1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
Zones5010
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + vision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionAI camera
LiDAR range70 mNot published
LiDAR field of view360° × 59°Not published
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm200 mm
Cutting height25–70 mm20–65 mm
Edge cuttingNoYes
Cutting discs2, six pivoting blades eachNot published
Cutting motor power165 W per disc88 W
Edge-cutting discNot published120 mm, fixed at 50 mm
Edge distance in edge modeNot published5.5 cm
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Power
Battery324 WhNot published
Runtime3 h 35 min2 h 30 min
Charging time2 h 25 min2 h 30 min
Battery voltage21.6 VNot published
Area per charge1,700 m²430 m²
Mowing rate500 m²/hNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesNo
Physical
Weight19 kg15 kg
L × W × H690 × 533 × 279 mm584 × 430 × 282 mm
Noise70 dB58 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
Released2025Not published
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+Not published
Smallest detected obstacleNot published2.5 × 2.5 cm

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