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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500: Verdict Scores 85 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 2000 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 83.

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD has the edge in navigation, cutting, reliability and value. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 has the edge in features.

No published figure puts the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (3,500 m² against 2,000 m²), battery (270 Wh against 243 Wh) and noise (65 dB against 66 dB).

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD suits large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 suits lawns of 2,000 to 3,500 m² with slopes or tree cover.

MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD$1,850
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 3500$2,400

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead

  • Navigation80 · 79
  • Cutting96 · 90
  • Reliability78 · 73
  • Value51 · 41

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is ahead

  • Features90 · 85
  • Max lawn area3,500 m² (0.86 acres) · 2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
  • Battery270 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 2000 AWD
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Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500
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$1,850Price in the manufacturer's shop
$2,400Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Features
Pros
  • 2,000 m² on all-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cut, edges under 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, 300+ obstacle types, mows at night
  • 40 cm cut from two blade discs
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK and no wire
  • Edge cut within 3 cm of a border
Cons
  • 800 m² per charge, so three charges for the full rating
  • 23.6 kg, 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the table
  • 23.9 kg and an 80 cm minimum passage width
  • No runtime, charging time or warranty term on the product page
  • Weather sensing is claimed for the A3 AWD, not for the Pro
Best for
  • Large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix
  • Owners who want the largest area allowance MOVA offers
  • Lawns of 2,000 to 3,500 m² with slopes or tree cover
  • Gardens with long straight borders, where a 3 cm edge cut retires the strimmer
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10083/100
Navigation
80
79
Cutting
96
90
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
80
80
Reliability
78
73
Features
85
90
Value
51
41
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 area2,000 m² (0.49 acres)3,500 m² (0.86 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
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 Wh270 Wh
Runtime2 h 30 minNot published
Charging time1 h 5 minNot published
Charging current5 A5 A
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 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
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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