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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000

Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000: Verdict Scores 83 and 82, 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 mini 2 AWD 1000 has the higher Verdict Score, 83 to 82.

The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use and value. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 has the edge in cutting, obstacle avoidance and features.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead on one row: noise (58 dB against 65 dB). In turn, the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead on 2 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 1,000 m²) and cutting width (400 mm against 200 mm).

The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 suits sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m². The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 suits lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees.

Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000$1,530
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000$3,500

Where the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 79
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Value60 · 32
  • Noise58 dB · 65 dB

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead

  • Cutting90 · 68
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features90 · 60
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • Cutting width400 mm · 200 mm

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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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000
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$1,530Price 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
  • Value
  • Cutting
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Features
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 23.9 kg and 80 cm minimum passages
  • No runtime or charging time published
  • 65 dB in cutting mode
Best for
  • Sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m²
  • Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
  • 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 Score83/10082/100
Navigation
97
79
Cutting
68
90
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
79
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
78
78
Features
60
90
Value
60
32
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 area1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)5,000 m² (1.24 acres)
Zones10Yes
Mowing capacityNot published5,000 m² in 24 hours
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + visionVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR rangeNot published70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°
Cutting
Cutting width200 mm400 mm
Cutting height20–65 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Edge-cutting disc120 mm, fixed at 50 mmNot published
Edge distance in edge mode5.5 cmNot published
Cutting motor power88 WNot 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
BatteryNot published360 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 minNot published
Charging time2 h 30 minNot published
Area per charge430 m²Not published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSNoYes
Physical
Weight15 kg23.9 kg
L × W × H584 × 430 × 282 mm740 × 532 × 325 mm
Noise58 dB65 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceNot publishedThree years included, then paid
Obstacles
Smallest detected obstacle2.5 × 2.5 cmNot published
Recognised obstacle typesNot published300+
Safety
TrackingNot publishedLink service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatible

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