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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000: Verdict Scores 86 and 83, 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 MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 83.
The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD has the edge in navigation, cutting and value. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 has the edge in features.
No published figure puts the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 1,600 m²), battery (360 Wh against 243 Wh) and noise (65 dB against 66 dB).
The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD suits sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m². The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 suits lawns of 3,500 to 5,000 m² with slopes or trees.
Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD is ahead
- Navigation80 · 79
- Cutting96 · 90
- Value54 · 34
Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000 is ahead
- Features90 · 85
- Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft)
- Battery360 Wh · 243 Wh
- 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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86/100 ≈ $1,740Price in the manufacturer's shop | 83/100 $3,500Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 86/100 | 83/100 |
| Navigation | 80 | 79 |
| Cutting | 96 | 90 |
| Terrain | 100 | 100 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 100 | 100 |
| Ease of Use | 80 | 80 |
| Reliability | 78 | 78 |
| Features | 85 | 90 |
| Value | 54 | 34 |
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 | 1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft) | 5,000 m² (1.24 acres) |
| Zones | 150 | Yes |
| Area per charge | 800 m² | Not published |
| Mowing capacity | Not published | 5,000 m² in 24 hours |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | Vision + LiDAR | Vision + LiDAR |
| Boundary wire | Not required | Not required |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera + LiDAR fusion | Camera + LiDAR fusion |
| LiDAR range | 70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras | 70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360° |
| Maps | Two | Not published |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Cutting height | 30–100 mm | 30–100 mm |
| Edge cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Blade discs | Two floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together | Two, on separate planes, 40 cm together |
| Edge distance | Under 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0 | Under 3 cm, EdgeMaster 2.0 |
| Night mowing | Yes | Not published |
| Terrain | ||
| Max slope | 80% (39°) | 80% (39°) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Obstacle height | 6 cm | 5.5 cm |
| Suspension | Independent per wheel, omni wheels | Not published |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 243 Wh | 360 Wh |
| Runtime | 2 h 30 min | Not published |
| Charging time | 1 h 5 min | Not published |
| Charging current | 5 A | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 4G / LTE | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 4G service | Three years included | Not published |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 23.9 kg |
| L × W × H | 740 × 532 × 321 mm | 740 × 532 × 325 mm |
| Noise | 66 dB | 65 dB |
| Weather sealing | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | 36 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Link service | Not published | Three years included, then paid |
| Obstacles | ||
| Recognised obstacle types | 300+, down to 2 × 2 cm | 300+ |
| Safety | ||
| TrueGuard | Location tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detection | Not published |
| Tracking | Not published | Link service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatible |
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