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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD or Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500? Verdict Scores 87 and 85, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

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

Verdict

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 87 to 85.

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD has the edge in navigation, cutting, reliability and value. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500 has the edge in ease of use and features.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is ahead on one row: battery (243 Wh against 180 Wh). In turn, the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500 is ahead on 2 rows: max lawn area (2,500 m² against 1,000 m²) and noise (65 dB against 66 dB).

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD suits sloped gardens up to 1,000 m² with trees. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500 suits lawns of 1,500 to 2,500 m² with slopes or tree cover that want the 40 cm cut.

MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD≈ $1,520
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 2500$1,700

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is ahead

  • Navigation80 · 79
  • Cutting96 · 90
  • Reliability78 · 73
  • Value67 · 52
  • Battery243 Wh · 180 Wh

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500 is ahead

  • Ease of Use85 · 80
  • Features95 · 85
  • Max lawn area2,500 m² (0.62 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • Noise65 dB · 66 dB

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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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 2500
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
Pros
  • All-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cut from two floating discs, edges under 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, 300+ obstacle types, mows at night
  • 40 cm cut from two blade discs for 2,500 m²
  • All-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 5.5 cm obstacles
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK and no wire
Cons
  • 23.6 kg
  • 66 dB, louder than the smaller LiDAX
  • No rain sensor in the table
  • 23.9 kg and an 80 cm minimum passage, the same body as the 5000
  • No runtime, charging time or warranty term on the page
  • No rain sensor claimed, unlike the A3 AWD
Best for
  • Sloped gardens up to 1,000 m² with trees
  • Owners who want a wide cut and the theft package included
  • Lawns of 1,500 to 2,500 m² with slopes or tree cover that want the 40 cm cut
  • Gardens with long straight borders where a 3 cm edge cut retires the strimmer
Score breakdown
Verdict Score87/10085/100
Navigation
80
79
Cutting
96
90
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
80
85
Reliability
78
73
Features
85
95
Value
67
52
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)2,500 m² (0.62 acres)
Zones150Yes
Area per charge800 m²Not published
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras70 m
MapsTwoNot published
Stored mapsNot published2
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Blade discsTwo floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm togetherNot published
Edge distanceUnder 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0Not published
Night mowingYesNot published
Cutting discsNot published2, on separate planes, floating
Edge distance in edge modeNot published< 3 cm
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height6 cmNot published
SuspensionIndependent per wheel, omni wheelsNot published
Obstacle crossing heightNot published5.5 cm
Power
Battery243 Wh180 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 minNot published
Charging time1 h 5 minNot published
Charging current5 A5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
4G serviceThree years includedNot published
Physical
Weight23.6 kg23.9 kg
L × W × H740 × 532 × 321 mm740 × 532 × 325 mm
Noise66 dB65 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceNot publishedThree years included, then paid
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types300+, down to 2 × 2 cmNot published
Recognised object typesNot published300+
Safety
TrueGuardLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detectionNot published

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