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Segway Navimow X420 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500

Segway Navimow X420 vs Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500: Verdict Scores 89 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 Segway Navimow X420 has the higher Verdict Score, 89 to 83.

The Segway Navimow X420 has the edge in navigation, cutting, ease of use and reliability. The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 has the edge in obstacle avoidance and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead on 2 rows: cutting width (430 mm against 400 mm) and max slope (84% against 80%). In turn, the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is ahead on 2 rows: max lawn area (3,500 m² against 2,000 m²) and noise (65 dB against 68 dB).

The Segway Navimow X420 suits large, sloped or rough lawns around 2,000 m². The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 suits lawns of 2,000 to 3,500 m² with slopes or tree cover.

Segway Navimow
X420$2,720
Dreame
A3 AWD Pro 3500$2,400

Where the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 79
  • Cutting99 · 90
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Reliability83 · 73
  • Cutting width430 mm · 400 mm
  • Max slope84% (40°) · 80% (39°)

Where the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is ahead

  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 85
  • Value41 · 35
  • Max lawn area3,500 m² (0.86 acres) · 2,000 m² (0.49 acres)
  • Noise65 dB · 68 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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Segway Navimow
X420
Segway Navimow X420
Segway Navimow press image
Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500
Dreame press image
$2,720Price in the manufacturer's shop
$2,400Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Value
Pros
  • 84% slope rating on four-wheel drive with dual suspension, and a 7 cm vertical step
  • 43 cm twin-disc deck, two 180 W motors, 20 to 95 mm cutting height
  • Network RTK with a 360° camera, no antenna to install; 120 zones
  • 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
  • 28.8 kg and 85 cm long, with no passage width stated
  • 68 dB, the loudest Navimow
  • No LiDAR: positioning needs satellites, with the camera as backup
  • 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 or rough lawns around 2,000 m²
  • Thick grass and long cutting heights that a 22 cm deck cannot manage
  • 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 Score89/10083/100
Navigation
97
79
Cutting
99
90
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
85
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
83
73
Features
90
90
Value
35
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)
Zones120Yes
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + visionVision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidance3D time-of-flightCamera + LiDAR fusion
GNSS antenna in the boxOptional local base station instead of network RTKNot published
LiDAR rangeNot published70 m
Stored mapsNot published2
Cutting
Cutting width430 mm400 mm
Cutting height20–95 mm30–100 mm
Edge cuttingYesYes
Cutting motors2 × 180 WNot published
Floating deck and anti-clogging discsYesNot published
Cutting height adjustmentFrom the appNot published
Cutting discsNot published2, on separate planes
Edge distance in edge modeNot published< 3 cm
Terrain
Max slope84% (40°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Vertical step7 cmNot published
SteeringEccentric front wheels, two steering motors, dual suspensionNot published
Obstacle crossing heightNot published5.5 cm
Power
BatteryNot published270 Wh
Runtime1 h 30 minNot published
Charging time1 h 15 minNot published
Area per charge675 m²Not published
Mowing rate450 m²/hNot published
Time for the rated area8 hoursNot published
Battery warranty2 yearsNot published
Charging currentNot published5 A
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Cellular plan1 year free, then €29.90 a yearNot published
On-device display3.5-inch colour LCDNot published
Smart homeAlexa, Google HomeNot published
Physical
Weight28.8 kg23.9 kg
L × W × H850 × 610 × 351 mm740 × 532 × 325 mm
Noise68 dB65 dB
Weather sealingIP66IPX6
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types200+300+
Depth sensingToF sensor alongside the 360° cameraNot published

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