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Segway Navimow i205 AWD vs Dreame A3 AWD 1000

Segway Navimow i205 AWD or Dreame A3 AWD 1000? Verdict Scores 76 and 82, where each leads on published specs and which to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 has the higher Verdict Score, 82 to 76.

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD has the edge in navigation, reliability and value. The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 has the edge in cutting, terrain, obstacle avoidance and features.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Segway Navimow i205 AWD is ahead on one row: noise (59 dB against 63 dB). In turn, the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is ahead on 4 rows, among them max lawn area (1,000 m² against 500 m²), zones (150 against 20) and cutting width (200 mm against 180 mm).

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD suits flat lawns up to 500 m² with a clear view of the sky. The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 suits lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover.

Segway Navimow
i205 AWD≈ $980
Dreame
A3 AWD 1000$1,400

Where the Segway Navimow i205 AWD is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 82
  • Reliability83 · 78
  • Value91 · 63
  • Noise59 dB · 63 dB

Where the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is ahead

  • Cutting65 · 45
  • Terrain100 · 62
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features95 · 80
  • Max lawn area1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft) · 500 m² (5,382 sq ft)
  • Zones150 · 20
  • Cutting width200 mm · 180 mm
  • Max slope80% (39°) · 45% (24°)

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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Segway Navimow
i205 AWD
Dreame
A3 AWD 1000
Segway Navimow i205 AWD
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Dreame A3 AWD 1000
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≈ $980Price in the manufacturer's shop
$1,400Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Cutting
  • Terrain
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Features
Pros
  • Network RTK with no antenna to site
  • Three driven wheels with zero-turn steering
  • PIN lock, GPS tracking, lift and boundary alarms as standard
  • 360° LiDAR and two cameras, no RTK antenna and no wire
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes and 5.5 cm obstacles
  • Edge mode keeps the disc within 5 cm of a border
Cons
  • 18 cm deck and 125 m² per charge: an hour on, an hour off
  • Manual cutting-height adjustment
  • 45% slope rating and no edge mode
  • 20 cm cut for a 1,000 m² lawn
  • No runtime or charging time published for the 5 Ah battery
  • 4G data included for one year only
Best for
  • Flat lawns up to 500 m² with a clear view of the sky
  • A first robot mower where budget decides
  • Lawns up to 1,000 m² with slopes, roots and tree cover
  • Gardens with beds and paths where the edge distance matters
Score breakdown
Verdict Score76/10082/100
Navigation
97
82
Cutting
45
65
Terrain
62
100
Obstacle Avoidance
79
100
Ease of Use
90
90
Reliability
83
78
Features
80
95
Value
91
63
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 area500 m² (5,382 sq ft)1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
Zones20150
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + visionVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR rangeNot published50 m
Cutting
Cutting width180 mm200 mm
Cutting height20–60 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingNoYes
Cutting height adjustmentManualNot published
Edge distance in edge modeNot published< 4.8 cm
Cutting height incrementsNot published0.5 cm
Terrain
Max slope45% (24°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Vertical step4 cmNot published
Obstacle crossing heightNot published5.5 cm
Power
Battery2,550 mAh5,000 mAh
Runtime1 hNot published
Charging time1 hNot published
Area per charge125 m²Not published
Mowing rate125 m²/hNot published
Battery warranty2 yearsNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Cellular plan1 year free, then €29.90 a yearNot published
Smart homeAlexa, Google HomeNot published
Included 4G dataNot published1 year
Physical
Weight12.05 kg16.1 kg
L × W × H545 × 385 × 285 mm635 × 434 × 295 mm
Noise59 dB63 dB
Weather sealingIP66IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types150+300+

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