MOVA ViAX 500 review
A LiDAR-plus-camera mower rated for 600 m²: no wire, no RTK, a 20 cm cut from 2 to 6 cm on a dial, 40% slopes, 4 cm obstacles, 90 to 100 minutes per charge, under 57 dB and IPX6.
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Review method: Specification analysis
Our verdict
The ViAX 500 adds a 360-degree LiDAR to the ViAX cameras and is rated for 600 m², whatever its name says. Two AI cameras with a wide field and a LiDAR reaching 50 m map the lawn, recognise more than 300 objects and mow to the edge, with two maps and several zones. The cut is 20 cm wide at a dial-set 2 to 6 cm, the drive is front-wheel with a castor for 40% slopes and 4 cm obstacles, and the 4 Ah battery runs 90 to 100 minutes for 120 m², or 150 in the power mode, then charges in an hour. TrueGuard tracks it on live video, detects people, patrols, alarms when it is lifted or taken off the map and takes an AirTag; the 4G link module is optional. It is sealed to IPX6, runs under 57 dB, and MOVA publishes no dimensions or weight. It is MOVA's cheapest LiDAR mower, a step below the LiDAX Ultra 800 with a slightly smaller area allowance.
Pros
- LiDAR and two cameras at the bottom of MOVA's range
- 600 m² rating, 120 to 150 m² per charge, one-hour recharge
- Under 57 dB, IPX6, 4 cm obstacles, 60 cm passages
- TrueGuard with live video, patrols and an AirTag slot
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- 40% slopes on front-wheel drive
- 2 to 6 cm cutting height on a dial
- No dimensions or weight published
- 4G link module optional
Best for
- Gardens up to 600 m² with trees or shade
- Buyers who want a LiDAR for the least money
Not recommended for
- Steep gardens
- Lawns above 600 m²
Score breakdown
- Navigation
- 81 /100
- Cutting
- 67 /100
- Terrain
- 36 /100
- Obstacle Avoidance
- 100 /100
- Ease of Use
- 75 /100
- Reliability
- 78 /100
- Features
- 70 /100
- Value
- 100 /100
In detail
Lawn and terrain
The manufacturer rates it for lawns up to 600 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 + LiDAR. No boundary wire is needed. Obstacles: camera + LiDAR fusion. GPS tracking is built in.
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 1 h 30 min. A full charge takes about 1 h. 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. Weather sealing: IPX6.
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Specifications
Coverage
- Max lawn area
- 600 m² (6,458 sq ft)
- Zones
- Yes
- Area per charge
- 120 m² standard, 150 m² in the power mode
Navigation
- Navigation
- Vision + LiDAR
- Boundary wire
- Not required
- Obstacle avoidance
- Camera + LiDAR fusion
- Sensors
- Two AI cameras with a 120 × 70° field and a 360° LiDAR to 50 m
- Maps
- Two
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
- 4,000 mAh
- Runtime
- 1 h 30 min
- Charging time
- 1 h
- Charging current
- 3 A
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- No
- 4G / LTE
- No
- GPS
- Yes
- Link module
- Optional
Physical
- Weight
- Not published
- L × W × H
- Not published
- Noise
- 57 dB
- Weather sealing
- IPX6
Support
- Warranty
- 36 months
- Released
- Not published
Obstacles
- Recognised object types
- 300+
Safety
- TrueGuard
- Live-video tracking, voice alerts, person detection, patrols; lift and geofence alarms, AirTag slot
Data source: MOVA DE product page, Technische Daten, retrieved September 10, 2026
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