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

Two 1,000 m² all-wheel-drive mowers: the MOVA positions by LiDAR and cuts 400 mm wide; the LUBA mini uses network RTK, runs 8 dB quieter and has a rain sensor.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Published September 12, 2026

Verdict

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 83.

Same lawn size, same 80% slope rating, same 150-minute runtime, same three-year warranty, both all-wheel drive, both cutting to the edge. The two disagree on the one thing that matters most in a wire-free mower: how it knows where it is.

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD positions by LiDAR and a camera, with no satellite fix needed, so it works under trees and beside walls, and it detects obstacles by fusing the laser with the camera. It cuts 400 mm wide against 200 mm, from 30 to 100 mm, and publishes 150 zones. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 positions by network RTK with a camera, which wants open sky and rewards it with straight lines, publishes a rain sensor and 58 dB against the MOVA's 66 dB, and stands 282 mm tall against 321 mm.

Our engine has the MOVA ahead, 86 to 83, on cutting and obstacle avoidance. Look up before choosing: a lawn under mature trees or hemmed in by the house is the MOVA's, an open lawn with a view of the sky is where the LUBA mini's RTK is at its best, and it is the quieter, slightly cheaper machine.

MOVA

LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD≈ $1,630

86/100

Mammotion

LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000≈ $1,520

83/100

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is ahead

Cutting96 · 68
Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
Features85 · 60
Zones150 · 10
Cutting width400 mm · 200 mm
Charging time1 h 5 min · 2 h 30 min

Where the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead

Navigation97 · 80
Ease of Use100 · 80
Value60 · 58
Noise58 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

Compare	MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD	Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
	MOVA press image	Mammotion press image
	86/100 ≈ $1,630Price in the manufacturer's shop	83/100 ≈ $1,520Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on	Cutting Obstacle Avoidance Features	Navigation Ease of Use Value
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, night mowing	All-wheel drive with an 80% slope rating in a 15 kg machine Edge disc cuts to 5.5 cm from a wall, fixing the LUBA line's old weakness Network RTK with no antenna to site, plus three cameras
Cons	23.6 kg 66 dB, louder than the smaller LiDAX No rain sensor listed	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 gardens up to 1,000 m² with trees Owners who want a wide cut and the theft package included	Sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m² Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
Score breakdown
Verdict Score	86/100	83/100
Navigation	80	97
Cutting	96	68
Terrain	100	100
Obstacle Avoidance	100	79
Ease of Use	80	100
Reliability	78	78
Features	85	60
Value	58	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 area	1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)	1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
Zones	150	10
Area per charge	800 m²	Not published
Navigation
Navigation	Vision + LiDAR	RTK-GNSS + vision
Boundary wire	Not required	Not required
Obstacle avoidance	Camera + LiDAR fusion	AI camera
LiDAR range	70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras	Not published
Maps	Two	Not published
Cutting
Cutting width	400 mm	200 mm
Cutting height	30–100 mm	20–65 mm
Edge cutting	Yes	Yes
Blade discs	Two floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together	Not published
Edge distance	Under 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0	Not published
Night mowing	Yes	Not published
Edge-cutting disc	Not published	120 mm, fixed at 50 mm
Edge distance in edge mode	Not published	5.5 cm
Cutting motor power	Not published	88 W
Terrain
Max slope	80% (39°)	80% (39°)
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Obstacle height	6 cm	Not published
Suspension	Independent per wheel, omni wheels	Not published
Power
Battery	243 Wh	Not published
Runtime	2 h 30 min	2 h 30 min
Charging time	1 h 5 min	2 h 30 min
Charging current	5 A	Not published
Area per charge	Not published	430 m²
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
4G / LTE	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
4G service	Three years included	Not published
Physical
Weight	23.6 kg	15 kg
L × W × H	740 × 532 × 321 mm	584 × 430 × 282 mm
Noise	66 dB	58 dB
Weather sealing	IPX6	IPX6
Support
Warranty	36 months	36 months
Released	Not published	Not published
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types	300+, down to 2 × 2 cm	Not published
Smallest detected obstacle	Not published	2.5 × 2.5 cm
Safety
TrueGuard	Location tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detection	Not published

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