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Best robot mowers for large lawns

Machines rated for 2,000 m² and above, ranked on coverage, navigation accuracy and how well they hold up.

On a large plot the mower runs for hours, every day, all season. Deck width and navigation accuracy decide whether it finishes; reliability decides whether it is still finishing in year three. Value is weighted lightly here — the cheapest machine that cannot cover the ground is not a bargain.

8 / 15 models evaluated

Weighted for this ranking

Navigation
25%
Cutting
20%
Reliability
15%
Terrain
10%
Obstacle Avoidance
10%
Ease of Use
10%
Features
5%
Value
5%
How we score →
  1. Best Overall
    #1
    Segway Navimow

    X350

    Large-plot flagship combining antenna-free RTK, vision guidance and edge cutting, with a 100 mm maximum cutting height.

    Navigation
    97
    Cutting
    86
    Terrain
    47
    Obstacle Avoidance
    79
    RTK + Vision2WD5,000 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $3,499Check price
  2. #2
    Mammotion

    LUBA 2 AWD 5000

    All-wheel-drive flagship rated for 80% slopes and 5,000 m², with RTK positioning and camera-based obstacle recognition.

    Navigation
    88
    Cutting
    70
    Terrain
    100
    Obstacle Avoidance
    79
    RTK + VisionAWD5,000 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $2,999Check price
  3. #3
    Ecovacs

    GOAT A2500 RTK

    RTK, LiDAR and camera fusion with antenna-free setup and true edge cutting, for gardens up to 2,500 m².

    Navigation
    100
    Cutting
    68
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    100
    RTK + LiDAR2WD2,500 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $2,499Check price
  4. #4
    Anthbot

    Genie 3000

    Antenna-free RTK and vision navigation for gardens up to 3,000 m², undercutting the established brands on price.

    Navigation
    98
    Cutting
    50
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    79
    RTK + Vision2WD3,000 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $1,899Check price
  5. #5
    Dreame

    A1

    LiDAR-mapped mower that works without satellites, so tree cover and tall buildings do not degrade navigation.

    Navigation
    82
    Cutting
    48
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    93
    Vision + LiDAR2WD2,000 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $1,999Check price
  6. #6
    Husqvarna

    Automower 430X NERA

    Husqvarna's bridge model: runs on boundary wire out of the box, or on satellite boundaries with the EPOS plug-in.

    Navigation
    49
    Cutting
    52
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    37
    Wire + GNSS2WD3,200 m²Boundary wire: not required
    $2,999Check price
  7. #7
    Husqvarna

    Automower 450X

    The long-running large-area Automower: boundary wire, GPS-assisted navigation and the deepest service network in the category.

    Navigation
    52
    Cutting
    52
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    37
    Wire + GNSS2WD5,000 m²Boundary wire: required
    $3,999Check price
  8. #8
    Robomow

    RK4000

    Wide-deck wire-guided mower with a 560 mm cut and edge-cutting capability.

    Navigation
    33
    Cutting
    89
    Terrain
    41
    Obstacle Avoidance
    37
    Wire2WD4,000 m²Boundary wire: required
    $2,499Check price

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