The Best Robot Lawn Mowers for 2023
A robot lawn mower frees you from pushing a noisy, gas-powered mower around your yard every weekend. Here are the best models we’ve tested.
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OVERVIEW
Gardena Robotic Mower Sileno City
There’s nothing like the look and smell of freshly cut grass. But unless you’re paying for a professional landscaping service, you have to put in a lot of time to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. You can spend hours every week doing the work yourself the old-fashioned way or you can invest in a robot lawn mower.
Available for lawns of all shapes and sizes, robot lawn mowers are relatively easy to set up and program. And because they rely on rechargeable battery packs for power, they’re super quiet. That means you can run them at any hour of the day without bothering the neighbors. They aren’t cheap, however, and you pay more for features like rain and anti-theft sensors; Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity; a mobile companion app; and flexible scheduling capabilities. The same goes for models that can handle larger lawns with steep grades and obstructions such as flower beds, trees, and ornamental decorations.
Read on to see our top picks and find out which robotic lawn mower is best for you based on your lawn size and budget.
Husqvarna Automower 315X
Bottom Line:
The Husqvarna Automower 315X is a state-of-the-art robot lawn mower that is packed with features, including GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular technology.
Bottom Line:
The Greenworks Pro Optimow 50H is a moderately priced robotic lawn mower that offers cellular connectivity, GPS tracking, and a user-friendly mobile app.
Bottom Line:
Designed for rough terrain and steep hills, the Husqvarna Automower 435X AWD is loaded with features including all-wheel drive, Bluetooth, cellular, and GPS technologies, a pivoting rear end, and an ultra-quiet battery-powered motor.
PROS
Gardena Robotic Mower Sileno City
Bottom Line:
It’s not loaded with features, but the Gardena Sileno City robotic lawn mower provides good cutting performance and Bluetooth connectivity at a relatively affordable price.
CONS
Robot lawn mowers look similar to robot vacuums. In action, it’s almost like watching a Roomba darting around your lawn, tidying things up. When it comes to what’s inside, however, things couldn’t be more different.
All mowers use a battery-operated motor with cutting blades, an AC-powered base station, perimeter wire, and sensors that prevent them from wandering off your property or into the street. With one end of the perimeter wire connected to a terminal on the base station, you lay the wire along the border of your lawn and hold it in place with stakes. Then, you connect the wire to the second terminal on the base station. The base not only charges the mower but provides the wire with an electrical charge. Sensors on the mower use the charged wire to guide it along the boundaries and to return to the base when the lawn is cut or when the battery needs to recharge.
Speaking of the battery, robotic mowers use a rechargeable battery pack (usually lithium-ion) that can last anywhere from 30 minutes for an entry-level model up to four-plus hours for a high-end mower. Depending on the size of the mower and the battery capacity, expect charging times of anywhere between 30 minutes and two hours or more.
You typically handle programming via an onboard control panel with a power button and menus for setting seasonal timers, scheduling cutting times, creating zones, configuring edge-cutting settings, running diagnostics, and viewing the cutting history. Nearly all robotic mowers are very quiet and operate within the 55dB to 60dB range, but a few models put out up to 75dB of sound. Gas-powered mowers typically run between 85dB and 95dB. You can run the quieter mowers at night (some even have headlights), but you should probably run the louder models only in the daytime.
Consider Your Lawn Size and Cutting Deck
Before purchasing a robotic lawn mower, you first need to figure out the size of your lawn. Residential models typically have a working capacity of 0.20 acres up to 1.25 acres. A mower for large lawns has a high-capacity battery pack that allows it to work longer and travel farther between charges. The shape of your lawn also comes into play: If you have things like flower beds, trees, or fencing, the mower has to use more battery power to navigate these obstructions than if it were just cutting a rectangular or square plot.
The cutting deck refers to the area underneath the mower where the blades spin. Most robotic mowers use a floating deck design that allows you to quickly adjust the cutting height, which is helpful for preventing it from scalping the grass in higher spots. Different mowers use different types of cutting blades. For example, some mowers use a single spinning blade configuration while others use multiple spinning blades or a spinning disc lined with multiple razor blades.
The mower’s cutting width determines how wide a swath it cuts on a single pass. Models for smaller lawns may only have a 7-inch cutting width, while mowers for big lawns offer cutting widths of around two feet. All robotic mowers cut the grass into a fine, almost sawdust-like state that works its way into the soil as mulch that fertilizes your lawn. Equally important, there’s no bagging involved.
How Much Does a Robot Lawn Mower Cost?
Robotic lawn mowers aren’t cheap, but, in most cases, light-duty mowers are significantly more affordable than their heavy-duty counterparts. Whatever you do, make sure you buy a mower that can handle your lawn. Most vendors have online calculators to help you choose the right model for your needs, and many of them can send a representative out to your house to do a site check. Expect to pay anywhere from 600 or more for a bare-bones model, to more than 5,000 for a mower with all the bells and whistles. Dealers that require professional installation may add hundreds of dollars to the total cost.
Once you narrow your choices based on lawn complexity and working capacity, it’s time to consider features. Look for a mower with flexible programming options that allow you to create schedules for multiple zones. For example, if you have a large lawn, you might want to split it into multiple zones and set the mower to concentrate on specific zones on specific days. With multi-zone schedules, the mower travels directly to the area you specify before it begins cutting, which saves battery life.
Most robotic mowers operate in rainy conditions but that can get messy. Caked-up grass cuttings tend to stick to the deck, blades are likely to need frequent cleaning, and some mowers might struggle with wheel slippage. Look for a mower with a weather-sensing feature that tells it to return to the base in the event of a heavy downpour.
If you have a lawn with lots of hills and slopes, you need something with large wheels that can navigate the changing landscape. Most mowers can handle slopes of up to 20 degrees, but some can handle slopes of up to 30 degrees. Husqvarna’s 435X AWD can manage extreme slopes with an incline of up to 70%.
All robotic mowers let you adjust the cutting height using a dial on the mower, and some models let you make this adjustment electronically at the control panel or via a mobile app. Although all mowers use perimeter wires and advanced algorithms to ensure total lawn coverage, some models also utilize GPS technology that tells the mower where it’s been and where it needs to go. Some robotic mowers offer built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular circuitry that lets you program and control the mower using a mobile app and track mowing progress from anywhere.
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The temperatures are heating up, and lawn mower season is upon us. Push mowers are typically the most popular option, but people with larger yards might prefer a riding model. Either way, these mowers require supervised operation when in use. Besides the time you have to spend in the potentially blistering heat, you’re creating emissions with a gas-powered mower. So if you’re looking for a lightweight battery-powered model that can do the work itself, check out this Husqvarna Automower.
According to Electrek, the Husqvarna Automower 115H robotic mower works best on lawns up to 0.4 acres. The blades operate quicker than other mowers, allowing for a carpet-like cut every time. Unlike other mowers, the Husqvarna Automower 115H doesn’t require you to clean up any clippings or empty overloaded bags.
After you complete the setup, the Husqvarna Automower 115H can cut up to 700 square feet per hour. You get approximately one minute of mowing for each minute of charge, and the battery has a one-hour capacity.
The Husqvarna Automower 115H is free of harmful gas emissions, and it’s significantly quieter than the average lawn mower. You can set the Automower to work at any time of the day because of its weatherproof construction. You can also control the height with a tap of your phone, allowing it to cut grass up to 3.6 inches high.
You should ensure that small children and pets stay away from the Automower 115H once it’s running. However, this autonomous mower has sensors that will stop the unit if it detect obstacles. Still, you never want to take chances with a machine containing sharp blades.
If someone gets too curious, you can stop the mower at any time using your phone. At just 21 pounds, this mower is also relatively easy to pick up and move to a safer location.
Every Husqvarna Automower 115H also has built-in theft protection. An alarm sounds if someone removes the mower from your lawn, and only your unique PIN can deactivate the unit. In addition, the only way to charge the mower is with the dock included with your purchase.
You can also connect your Automower 115H to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home accounts. You’ll instantly receive an alert if someone tampers with your mower.
How rival lawn mowers compare
Bob Vila was impressed with the Husqvarna robotic mower’s performance but said the Worx WR-150 is better overall. It can operate on steeper slopes and has a longer battery life. However, it’s also more expensive at 450,325.
The MowRo RM24 may be cheaper, but it cuts less grass and isn’t weatherproof. The Husqvarna Automower 115H is also one of the few electric lawn mowers with an anti-theft alarm and Bluetooth compatibility. These convenient features, combined with good performance and zero emissions, make it an excellent buy.
Husqvarna LE121P 21 in. 40V Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower (Mower Only)
The Husqvarna LE221R 40V battery-powered walk behind mower offers cordless pushbutton startups with plenty of power and no engine maintenance. Self-propelled mower makes it easy to tackle lawn work with power and maneuverability. High rear wheels allow for easy mowing around obstacles and in tight spaces. Steel cutting deck delivers rugged and precise performance. Ergonomic handle has a soft grip for comfortable mower control. Mower only.- battery not included, Model: 967682501.
Husqvarna LC141i Battery Mower Kit
Ideal for homeowners or for trimming complex areas, this intuitive hassel-free battery mower can mow an average-sized garden quickly and quietly in a single charge.
The mower is easy to manouevre due to it’s light-weighted and compact deck and ergonomic handle makes it easy to steer even round small places. Compatible with all Husqvarna BLi-batteries.
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Husqvarna LE221R Review
The Husqvarna LE221R walk-behind lawnmower offers customers limited cutting height options, limited power, and a short runtime. However, it is moderately priced and is self-propelled. over, it boasts several well-designed ease of use and handling features. Specifically, this mower has a nice battery system, battery meter, and bail.
Our Analysis and Test Results
All the mowers in our review are, at a minimum, of decent quality. However, in comparison to one another, some are overshadowed by their higher-performing peers. Unfortunately, the Husqvarna pales in comparison to many other mowers in the class. This contrast is due to the mower’s lack of sufficient power to mulch the grass that it cuts. over, the Husqvarna’s batteries offer a very limited runtime and a long recharge interval.
Performance Comparison
Likes
The Husqvarna LE221R has a nicely designed, dual-battery system that allows for easy insertion and removal of the battery cells. Additionally, the battery life meter is conveniently located in a unique user interface located on the handlebar. The handlebar itself is very comfortable as well with one of the better designed bails that we have evaluated.
Despite the broad dimensions of the cutting deck of the Husqvarna, the mower is quite maneuverable compared to its similarly proportioned peers. This maneuverability is a product of the mower’s self-propulsion and, when disengaged, the freely turning wheels.
Dislikes
Our main concerns with the Husqvarna is that it has a limited runtime (thus a limited cutting capacity) and that the motor is quite weak. These issues are compounded by the general lack of adjustability in the cutting deck height. The cutting range covers a meager 1 15/16″ — from 13/16″. 2 3/4″.
Additionally, our testing revealed that the Husqvarna is among the loudest mowers in the class. One of the main benefits of electric mowers is that they are quite a bit less noisy than their gas-powered predecessors. The Husqvarna’s motor significantly reduces this benefit.
Value
We define value, in this case, as a measure of a mower’s quality and performance in light of the amount of money that the mower costs. When we look at the Husqvarna LE221R through this lens, we do not find it to be a very good value in comparison to many of its peers.
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