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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.

MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD$1,740
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 5000$3,500

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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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 5000
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$1,740Price in the manufacturer's shop
$3,500Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Value
  • Features
Pros
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cutting width, edges to within 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, mows at night
  • 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
  • Same battery as the 1000 AWD: 800 m² per charge, so two or three sessions
  • 23.6 kg and 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the specification
  • 23.9 kg and 80 cm minimum passages
  • No runtime or charging time published
  • 65 dB in cutting mode
Best for
  • Sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m²
  • Owners who want anti-theft protection without buying a module
  • 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 Score86/10083/100
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 area1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft)5,000 m² (1.24 acres)
Zones150Yes
Area per charge800 m²Not published
Mowing capacityNot published5,000 m² in 24 hours
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 at 80% reflectivity, 360°
MapsTwoNot published
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Blade discsTwo floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm togetherTwo, on separate planes, 40 cm together
Edge distanceUnder 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0Under 3 cm, EdgeMaster 2.0
Night mowingYesNot published
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height6 cm5.5 cm
SuspensionIndependent per wheel, omni wheelsNot published
Power
Battery243 Wh360 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 minNot published
Charging time1 h 5 minNot published
Charging current5 ANot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
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 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Link serviceNot publishedThree years included, then paid
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types300+, down to 2 × 2 cm300+
Safety
TrueGuardLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detectionNot published
TrackingNot publishedLink service alerts, lift warning, AirTag compatible

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