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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD vs Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD vs Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000: Verdict Scores 86 and 85, 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 85.

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD has the edge in cutting and value. The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use, reliability and features.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD is ahead on 3 rows: zones (150 against 50), charging time (1 h 5 min against 2 h 25 min) and noise (66 dB against 70 dB). In turn, the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (5,000 m² against 1,600 m²), battery (324 Wh against 243 Wh) and runtime (3 h 35 min against 2 h 30 min).

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD suits sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m². The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 suits sloped, terraced or banked gardens.

MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD≈ $1,740
Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 5000$3,299

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD is ahead

  • Cutting96 · 72
  • Value54 · 25
  • Zones150 · 50
  • Charging time1 h 5 min · 2 h 25 min
  • Noise66 dB · 70 dB

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead

  • Navigation100 · 80
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Reliability80 · 78
  • Features95 · 85
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 1,600 m² (17,222 sq ft)
  • Battery324 Wh · 243 Wh
  • Runtime3 h 35 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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MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD
Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 5000
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1600 AWD
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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000
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≈ $1,740Price in the manufacturer's shop
$3,299Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cutting
  • Value
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • 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
  • No RTK antenna to site: network RTK over the included 4G, plus LiDAR and two cameras
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes
  • 15 Ah battery: 215 minutes and 1,700 m² a charge
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
  • No edge cutting, so a border strip still needs trimming by hand
  • 70 cm minimum passage rules out narrow garden paths
  • 145 minutes to recharge, the longest in the LUBA 3 family
Best for
  • Sloped gardens of 1,000 to 1,600 m²
  • Owners who want anti-theft protection without buying a module
  • Sloped, terraced or banked gardens
  • Large plots above 2,000 m²
Score breakdown
Verdict Score86/10085/100
Navigation
80
100
Cutting
96
72
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
80
100
Reliability
78
80
Features
85
95
Value
54
25
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)
Zones15050
Area per charge800 m²Not published
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision + 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
LiDAR field of viewNot published360° × 59°
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm25–70 mm
Edge cuttingYesNo
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, six pivoting blades each
Cutting motor powerNot published165 W per disc
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height6 cmNot published
SuspensionIndependent per wheel, omni wheelsNot published
Power
Battery243 Wh324 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 min3 h 35 min
Charging time1 h 5 min2 h 25 min
Charging current5 ANot published
Battery voltageNot published21.6 V
Area per chargeNot published1,700 m²
Mowing rateNot published500 m²/h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
4G serviceThree years includedNot published
Physical
Weight23.6 kg19 kg
L × W × H740 × 532 × 321 mm690 × 533 × 279 mm
Noise66 dB70 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot published2025
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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