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Segway Navimow X420 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD

Segway Navimow X420 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD: Verdict Scores 89 and 86, 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 86.

The Segway Navimow X420 has the edge in navigation, cutting, ease of use, reliability and features. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD has the edge in obstacle avoidance and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead on 3 rows: max lawn area (2,000 m² against 1,000 m²), cutting width (430 mm against 400 mm) and max slope (84% against 80%). In turn, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is ahead on 4 rows, among them zones (150 against 120), runtime (2 h 30 min against 1 h 30 min) and charging time (1 h 5 min against 1 h 15 min).

The Segway Navimow X420 suits large, sloped or rough lawns around 2,000 m². The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD suits sloped gardens up to 1,000 m² with trees.

Segway Navimow
X420≈ $2,720
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD≈ $1,630

Where the Segway Navimow X420 is ahead

  • Navigation97 · 80
  • Cutting99 · 96
  • Ease of Use100 · 80
  • Reliability83 · 78
  • Features90 · 85
  • Max lawn area2,000 m² (0.49 acres) · 1,000 m² (10,764 sq ft)
  • Cutting width430 mm · 400 mm
  • Max slope84% (40°) · 80% (39°)

Where the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is ahead

  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 85
  • Value58 · 35
  • Zones150 · 120
  • Runtime2 h 30 min · 1 h 30 min
  • Charging time1 h 5 min · 1 h 15 min
  • Noise66 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.

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Segway Navimow
X420
MOVA
LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD
Segway Navimow X420
Segway Navimow press image
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD
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≈ $2,720Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $1,630Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Navigation
  • Cutting
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Features
  • 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
  • All-wheel drive, 80% slopes, 6 cm obstacles
  • 40 cm cut from two floating discs, edges under 3 cm
  • 70 m LiDAR and two cameras, 300+ obstacle types, mows at night
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
  • 23.6 kg
  • 66 dB, louder than the smaller LiDAX
  • No rain sensor in the table
Best for
  • Large, sloped or rough lawns around 2,000 m²
  • Thick grass and long cutting heights that a 22 cm deck cannot manage
  • Sloped gardens up to 1,000 m² with trees
  • Owners who want a wide cut and the theft package included
Score breakdown
Verdict Score89/10086/100
Navigation
97
80
Cutting
99
96
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
85
100
Ease of Use
100
80
Reliability
83
78
Features
90
85
Value
35
58
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)
Zones120150
Area per chargeNot published800 m²
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 at 80% reflectivity, 360°; two 1080p RGB cameras
MapsNot publishedTwo
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
Blade discsNot publishedTwo floating discs with six blades each, 40 cm together
Edge distanceNot publishedUnder 3 cm, UltraTrim 2.0
Night mowingNot publishedYes
Terrain
Max slope84% (40°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Vertical step7 cmNot published
SteeringEccentric front wheels, two steering motors, dual suspensionNot published
Obstacle heightNot published6 cm
SuspensionNot publishedIndependent per wheel, omni wheels
Power
BatteryNot published243 Wh
Runtime1 h 30 min2 h 30 min
Charging time1 h 15 min1 h 5 min
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
4G serviceNot publishedThree years included
Physical
Weight28.8 kg23.6 kg
L × W × H850 × 610 × 351 mm740 × 532 × 321 mm
Noise68 dB66 dB
Weather sealingIP66IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Obstacles
Recognised object types200+Not published
Depth sensingToF sensor alongside the 360° cameraNot published
Recognised obstacle typesNot published300+, down to 2 × 2 cm
Safety
TrueGuardNot publishedLocation tracking, geofence alarm, AirTag, patrol, live audio, person detection

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