10 Best Robot Lawnmowers

Buying Guide

Choosing the right robot mower can get a bit overwhelming when you sift through all the models with different features, prices, and abilities. We know that investing in a robot appliance is a serious matter and want to help you make the right choice. This buying guide covers the most important information to find the perfect robot lawnmower. Let’s dive in!

The first factor you will want to consider is the size of your lawn because each robot lawnmower is designed to handle a lawn of a certain size. Some premium models can reliably trim a large area of up to 5000 m² or more.

So, whether you have a small, medium, or large area to mow, it is best to choose a device that is tailored to the size of your lawn.

The following chart shows the distribution in recommended lawn size for the robot lawnmowers in our comparison.

These are the 3 robot lawnmowers suited for the largest lawns.

These are the 3 robot lawnmowers suited for the smallest lawns.

Because not all lawns are flat, most robot lawnmowers are built to handle sloping grounds. While some models are specially designed for flat grounds, the majority of robot lawnmowers are intended for a maximum slope of 25-35%.

You can see how the maximum slopes are distributed among the robot lawnmowers in the chart below.

Robot lawnmowers are equipped with sensors and an integrated keypad that allow you to operate them more easily. You can simply program specific parameters like the mowing time, and let the lawnmower do the rest. More advanced models are equipped with smart technology that uses Bluetooth to connect the robot lawn mother to a smartphone app. Some premium models have WiFi, which lets you control the device remotely, and voice commands.

85% of the robot lawnmowers offer app control.

For many people, the price of a robot lawnmower is the most important consideration. The quality of the device and the number of features on offer are proportional to the price. That is why we recommend getting clear on the specific features you need for your lawn and looking for them among the models that are within your budget.

The price for a robot lawnmower can range from £333 to £2204 or more, depending on the model. Keep in mind that that is just the initial cost. You will also have to factor in other variables, such as the cost of electricity and battery needed to operate your device and the occasional replacements for cutting blades.

The cheapest robot lawnmower is Yard Force EasyMow 260B at £332.99. It is rated “Sufficient”.

This chart shows the distribution in the prices across the robot lawnmowers.

These are the 5 cheapest robot lawnmowers in our comparison.

Robot lawnmowers offer a variety of safety features to prevent any accidents when handling the device. Premium models are furnished with the finest security features, such as alarms and GPS trackers, while most budget and mid-range models may just require a PIN code to start the machine. Nevertheless, they are all effective means of protecting the mower.

Perhaps the most important safety features are sensors. For example, lift sensors shut off the blades when you pick up the device to prevent injuries.

Other sensors that ensure safety include:

• Collision sensors: Allow the robot lawnmower to recognize obstacles along its path and change direction to avoid collision
• Tilt sensors: Indicate when the machine has reached its maximum slope
• Rain sensor: Stop the robot lawnmower when it is raining and resume when the rain has stopped
• Frost sensor: Stop the robot lawnmower when they detect frost until the weather clears up

Make sure to allocate a convenient space near a power source for the charging station so that the device can easily find its way to it.

Most robot lawnmowers come with perimeter wires (or boundary wires) that you set up around the areas you want the robot to mow. They are usually 100-300 m long. The length of the wire you choose must be suited to the size of your lawn.

Premium models offer GPS Navigation, which creates an accurate map of your lawn and allows the robot to navigate it with impressive precision.

Other details that vary with every robot lawnmower include:

• Size of wheels and whether it is good to work on sloping grounds with proper traction
• Blades – Fixed or Pivoting
• Cutting height
• Cutting width
• LCD screen
• “Home button”
• Charging time
• Total run time

If you still need some help picking the right robot lawnmower for you, we recommend this video.