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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD vs Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD vs Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000: 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 cutting, obstacle avoidance and features. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 has the edge in navigation, ease of use and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead on 4 rows, among them max lawn area (2,000 m² against 1,000 m²), zones (150 against 10) and cutting width (400 mm against 200 mm). In turn, the Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 is ahead on one row: noise (58 dB against 66 dB).

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD suits large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix. The Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 suits sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m².

MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD≈ $1,850
Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000≈ $1,520

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD is ahead

  • Cutting96 · 68
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features85 · 60
  • Max lawn area2,000 m² (0.49 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • 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 · 51
  • 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.

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MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
Mammotion
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD
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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
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≈ $1,850Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $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
  • 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
  • All-wheel drive with an 80% slope rating in a 15 kg machine
  • Edge disc cuts to 5.5 cm from a wall
  • Network RTK with no antenna to site, plus three cameras
Cons
  • 800 m² per charge, so three charges for the full rating
  • 23.6 kg, 66 dB
  • No rain sensor in the table
  • 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
  • Large sloped gardens with trees, where RTK mowers lose their fix
  • Owners who want the largest area allowance MOVA offers
  • Sloped or uneven gardens up to 1,000 m²
  • Lawns with walls, fences and beds that need a close edge cut
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10083/100
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
51
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 area2,000 m² (0.49 acres)1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
Zones15010
Area per charge800 m²Not published
Navigation
NavigationVision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionAI camera
LiDAR range70 m at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB camerasNot published
MapsTwoNot published
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm200 mm
Cutting height30–100 mm20–65 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
Edge-cutting discNot published120 mm, fixed at 50 mm
Edge distance in edge modeNot published5.5 cm
Cutting motor powerNot published88 W
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Obstacle height6 cmNot published
SuspensionIndependent per wheel, omni wheelsNot published
Power
Battery243 WhNot published
Runtime2 h 30 min2 h 30 min
Charging time1 h 5 min2 h 30 min
Charging current5 ANot published
Area per chargeNot published430 m²
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesNo
4G serviceThree years includedNot published
Physical
Weight23.6 kg15 kg
L × W × H740 × 532 × 321 mm584 × 430 × 282 mm
Noise66 dB58 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised obstacle types300+, down to 2 × 2 cmNot published
Smallest detected obstacleNot published2.5 × 2.5 cm
Safety
TrueGuardLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detectionNot published

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