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Segway Navimow i205 AWD vs Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR

Segway Navimow i205 AWD or Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR? Verdict Scores 76 and 75, 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 Segway Navimow i205 AWD has the higher Verdict Score, 76 to 75.

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD has the edge in navigation, terrain, ease of use and value. The Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR has the edge in cutting, obstacle avoidance and features.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Segway Navimow i205 AWD is ahead on one row: charging time (1 h against 1 h 50 min). In turn, the Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (800 m² against 500 m²), cutting width (220 mm against 180 mm) and runtime (1 h 50 min against 1 h).

The Segway Navimow i205 AWD suits flat lawns up to 500 m² with a clear view of the sky. The Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR suits small lawns up to 800 m² with trees, walls or narrow passages.

Segway Navimow
i205 AWD≈ $980
Segway Navimow
i208 LiDAR≈ $1,300

Where the Segway Navimow i205 AWD is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 80
  • Terrain62 · 41
  • Ease of Use90 · 85
  • Value91 · 66
  • Charging time1 h · 1 h 50 min

Where the Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR is ahead

  • Cutting72 · 45
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 79
  • Features95 · 80
  • Max lawn area800 m² (8,611 sq ft) · 500 m² (5,382 sq ft)
  • Cutting width220 mm · 180 mm
  • Runtime1 h 50 min · 1 h

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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Segway Navimow
i205 AWD
Segway Navimow
i208 LiDAR
Segway Navimow i205 AWD
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Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR
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≈ $980Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,300Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Terrain
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
  • Cutting
  • 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
  • LiDAR and camera positioning: no antenna, wire or satellite view, and automatic mapping
  • EdgeSense edge cutting, 20 zones, 200+ obstacles recognised at 1 cm
  • 59 dB and IP66 in a 14.7 kg machine
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
  • Rear-wheel drive and 45% slopes, so not for banks and terraces
  • 22 cm deck, one disc: 800 m² takes nine hours by Segway's own count
  • Weather forecast only, no rain sensor
Best for
  • Flat lawns up to 500 m² with a clear view of the sky
  • A first robot mower where budget decides
  • Small lawns up to 800 m² with trees, walls or narrow passages
  • Gardens where a satellite mower loses its fix
Score breakdown
Verdict Score76/10075/100
Navigation
97
80
Cutting
45
72
Terrain
62
41
Obstacle Avoidance
79
100
Ease of Use
90
85
Reliability
83
83
Features
80
95
Value
91
66
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)800 m² (8,611 sq ft)
Zones2020
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + visionVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceAI cameraCamera + LiDAR fusion
Cutting
Cutting width180 mm220 mm
Cutting height20–60 mm20–70 mm
Edge cuttingNoYes
Cutting height adjustmentManualFrom the app
Terrain
Max slope45% (24°)45% (24°)
DrivetrainAWD2WD
Vertical step4 cm3 cm
Power
Battery2,550 mAh5,100 mAh
Runtime1 h1 h 50 min
Charging time1 h1 h 50 min
Area per charge125 m²265 m²
Mowing rate125 m²/h145 m²/h
Battery warranty2 years2 years
Time for the rated areaNot published9 hours
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Cellular plan1 year free, then €29.90 a year1 year free, then €29.90 a year
Smart homeAlexa, Google HomeAlexa, Google Home
On-device displayNot published2.4-inch colour LCD
Physical
Weight12.05 kg14.7 kg
L × W × H545 × 385 × 285 mm635 × 445 × 288 mm
Noise59 dB59 dB
Weather sealingIP66IP66
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types150+200+
Stated detection precisionNot published1 cm

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