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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD

Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD: Verdict Scores 84 and 84, 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 84/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use and value. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD 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 66 dB). In turn, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead on 4 rows, among them max lawn area (2,000 m² against 1,000 m²), zones (150 against 10) 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 MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD suits large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix.

Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000≈ $1,530
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD≈ $2,390

Where the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 80
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Value68 · 38
  • Noise58 dB · 66 dB

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead

  • Cutting96 · 68
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features85 · 60
  • Max lawn area2,000 m² (0.49 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • Zones150 · 10
  • Cutting width400 mm · 200 mm
  • Charging time1 h 5 min · 2 h 30 min

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 mini 2 AWD 1000
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
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≈ $1,530Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $2,390Price 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m²
  • Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
  • Large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix
  • Owners who want the largest area allowance MOVA offers
Score breakdown
Verdict Score84/10084/100
Navigation
97
80
Cutting
68
96
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
79
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
78
78
Features
60
85
Value
68
38
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)2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
Zones10150
Area per chargeNot published800 m²
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + visionVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR rangeNot published70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras
MapsNot publishedTwo
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 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
BatteryNot published243 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 min2 h 30 min
Charging time2 h 30 min1 h 5 min
Area per charge430 m²Not published
Charging currentNot published5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSNoYes
4G serviceNot publishedThree years included
Physical
Weight15 kg23.6 kg
L × W × H584 × 430 × 282 mm740 × 532 × 321 mm
Noise58 dB66 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Smallest detected obstacle2.5 × 2.5 cmNot 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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