MOVA ViAX 250 review
The entry-level ViAX, rated for 250 m²: two HDR cameras, no wire, no RTK, no LiDAR, a 20 cm cut set by hand from 2 to 6 cm, 40% slopes, 50 minutes per charge and under 57 dB.
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Review method: Specification analysis
Our verdict
The ViAX 250 is the cheapest mower in MOVA's range and it is honest about how it gets there. Two HDR colour cameras do all the seeing: they map the garden, recognise more than 300 object types and set the boundary with the remote control in the app, with no LiDAR, no RTK antenna and no wire. It cuts 20 cm wide at a height you set by hand between 2 and 6 cm, climbs 40% on a front-drive layout with one castor, steps over 4 cm obstacles and fits 60 cm gaps, and it manages two maps and several zones. The 2.5 Ah battery mows for 50 minutes, about 60 m² an hour or 90 in the efficient mode, and recharges in 45 minutes, at under 57 dB. MOVA publishes no dimensions, weight or ingress rating, the 4G link module is an optional extra and there is no GPS tracking without it. For a small, simple lawn with clear edges it does the job for very little.
Pros
- Two cameras, no wire, no antenna
- Under 57 dB, 4 cm obstacles, 60 cm passages
- Two maps and several zones
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- 250 m² and 50 minutes per charge
- Cutting height set by hand
- No dimensions, weight or IP rating published
- No GPS tracking without the optional module
Best for
- Small lawns with clear borders
- Buyers who want a wire-free mower for the least money
Not recommended for
- Lawns with vague edges or heavy shade
- Anything above 250 m²
Score breakdown
- Navigation
- 71 /100
- Cutting
- 67 /100
- Terrain
- 36 /100
- Obstacle Avoidance
- 79 /100
- Ease of Use
- 75 /100
- Reliability
- 71 /100
- Features
- 45 /100
- Value
- 100 /100
In detail
Lawn and terrain
The manufacturer rates it for lawns up to 250 m². That is less than most of the 52 robot mowers we list. It climbs slopes up to 40% (22°). That is less than most of the 52 robot mowers we list. It can manage several zones. The narrowest passage it takes is 60 cm wide. Two wheels are driven.
Navigation
It positions itself with Vision. No boundary wire is needed. Obstacles: AI camera.
Cutting
The cutting width is 200 mm and the height adjusts from 20 to 60 mm. It cuts with 6 blades. It trims along the edges.
Battery, charging and noise
One charge runs up to 50 min. A full charge takes about 45 min. The manufacturer states 57 dB. That is lower than 70% of the 45 robot mowers with a published figure.
Safety and theft
It stops the blades when lifted or tilted and carries anti-theft protection.
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Specifications
Coverage
- Max lawn area
- 250 m² (2,691 sq ft)
- Zones
- Yes
- Mowing rate
- 60 m² an hour standard, 90 m² efficient
Navigation
- Navigation
- Vision
- Boundary wire
- Not required
- Obstacle avoidance
- AI camera
- Cameras
- Two HDR colour cameras, no LiDAR
- Maps
- Two, with an extra charging station
Cutting
- Cutting width
- 200 mm
- Cutting height
- 20–60 mm
- Edge cutting
- Yes
- Mowing modes
- All areas, zone, edge, spot, manual, with patterns
Terrain
- Max slope
- 40% (22°)
- Drivetrain
- 2WD
- Obstacle height
- 4 cm
Power
- Battery
- 2,500 mAh
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Charging time
- 45 min
- Charging current
- 3 A
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- No
- 4G / LTE
- No
- GPS
- No
- Link module
- Optional accessory
Physical
- Weight
- Not published
- L × W × H
- Not published
- Noise
- 57 dB
- Weather sealing
- Not published
Support
- Warranty
- 36 months
- Released
- Not published
Obstacles
- Recognised object types
- 300+
Data source: MOVA DE product page, Technische Daten, retrieved September 10, 2026
Where to buy
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