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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.
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
| Compare | Segway Navimow X420 | Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 |
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89/100 ≈ $2,720Price in the manufacturer's shop | 83/100 $2,400Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 89/100 | 83/100 |
| 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 area | 2,000 m² (0.49 acres) | 3,500 m² (0.86 acres) |
| Zones | 120 | Yes |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK-GNSS + vision | Vision + LiDAR |
| Boundary wire | Not required | Not required |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D time-of-flight | Camera + LiDAR fusion |
| GNSS antenna in the box | Optional local base station instead of network RTK | Not published |
| LiDAR range | Not published | 70 m |
| Stored maps | Not published | 2 |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 430 mm | 400 mm |
| Cutting height | 20–95 mm | 30–100 mm |
| Edge cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting motors | 2 × 180 W | Not published |
| Floating deck and anti-clogging discs | Yes | Not published |
| Cutting height adjustment | From the app | Not published |
| Cutting discs | Not published | 2, on separate planes |
| Edge distance in edge mode | Not published | < 3 cm |
| Terrain | ||
| Max slope | 84% (40°) | 80% (39°) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vertical step | 7 cm | Not published |
| Steering | Eccentric front wheels, two steering motors, dual suspension | Not published |
| Obstacle crossing height | Not published | 5.5 cm |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | 270 Wh |
| Runtime | 1 h 30 min | Not published |
| Charging time | 1 h 15 min | Not published |
| Area per charge | 675 m² | Not published |
| Mowing rate | 450 m²/h | Not published |
| Time for the rated area | 8 hours | Not published |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | Not published |
| Charging current | Not published | 5 A |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular plan | 1 year free, then €29.90 a year | Not published |
| On-device display | 3.5-inch colour LCD | Not published |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google Home | Not published |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 28.8 kg | 23.9 kg |
| L × W × H | 850 × 610 × 351 mm | 740 × 532 × 325 mm |
| Noise | 68 dB | 65 dB |
| Weather sealing | IP66 | IPX6 |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Obstacles | ||
| Recognised object types | 200+ | 300+ |
| Depth sensing | ToF sensor alongside the 360° camera | Not published |
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