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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD: Verdict Scores 85 and 85, 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

Both score 85/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use, reliability and features. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD has the edge in cutting and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 2,000 m²), battery (324 Wh against 243 Wh) and runtime (3 h 35 min against 2 h 30 min). In turn, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead on 3 rows: zones (150 against 50), charging time (1 h 5 min against 2 h 25 min) and noise (66 dB against 70 dB).

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 suits sloped, terraced or banked gardens. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD suits large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix.

Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 5000$3,299
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD≈ $1,850

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 80
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Reliability80 · 78
  • Features95 · 85
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
  • Battery324 Wh · 243 Wh
  • Runtime3 h 35 min · 2 h 30 min

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead

  • Cutting96 · 72
  • Value51 · 25
  • Zones150 · 50
  • Charging time1 h 5 min · 2 h 25 min
  • Noise66 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 5000
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000
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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
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$3,299Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,850Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Features
  • Cutting
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 800 m² per charge, so three charges for the full rating
  • 23.6 kg, 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the table
Best for
  • Sloped, terraced or banked gardens
  • Large plots above 2,000 m²
  • Large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix
  • Owners who want the largest area allowance MOVA offers
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10085/100
Navigation
100
80
Cutting
72
96
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
80
78
Features
95
85
Value
25
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 area5,000 m² (1.24 acres)2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
Zones50150
Area per chargeNot published800 m²
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + vision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range70 m70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras
LiDAR field of view360° × 59°Not published
MapsNot publishedTwo
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 floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together
Edge distanceNot publishedUnder 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0
Night mowingNot publishedYes
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle heightNot published6 cm
SuspensionNot publishedIndependent per wheel, omni wheels
Power
Battery324 Wh243 Wh
Runtime3 h 35 min2 h 30 min
Charging time2 h 25 min1 h 5 min
Battery voltage21.6 VNot published
Area per charge1,700 m²Not published
Mowing rate500 m²/hNot published
Charging currentNot published5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
4G serviceNot publishedThree years included
Physical
Weight19 kg23.6 kg
L × W × H690 × 533 × 279 mm740 × 532 × 321 mm
Noise70 dB66 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
Released2025Not 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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