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Last updated: 13 January 2025
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A robot lawnmower is no lightweight purchase, and with so many options to consider it can be hard to pick one that's easy to operate and good at actually cutting the grass. 

We test robot mowers priced between $999 and $3999 in real-world conditions to help you choose a model that's:

  • best for a standard lawn
  • best for damp grass and long grass
  • easy to use.

Got a large lawn? Head to our petrol lawnmowerelectric lawnmower or ride-on lawnmower reviews to find the best lawnmower for your yard.

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  • Battery efficiency score
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  • Installing and using score
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  • Construction score
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  • Sound level (dB)
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  • Maximum lawn size (sqm)
  • Maximum incline
  • Rated cutting width (cm)
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  • Battery capacity (Ah)
  • Use time (min)
  • Average charging time (min)
  • Automatically recharges
  • Boundary wire
  • Alarm
  • Rain sensor
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  • Mower dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
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Dreame A1

Dreame A1
$3999
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Recommended or typical retail price at the time of publication.

2000 sqm lawn size (max).
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The overall score is made up of performance (60%), convenience (20%), noise (10%), instructions (5%) and construction (5%).


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Mower weight 11.9kg
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Ecovacs GOAT G1

Ecovacs GOAT G1
$2999
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1600 sqm lawn size (max).
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Mower weight 13.5kg
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Gardena Sileno City

Gardena Sileno City
$999
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700 sqm lawn size (max).
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Husqvarna Aspire R4

Husqvarna Aspire R4
$1399
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400 sqm lawn size (max).
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Husqvarna Automower 305

Husqvarna Automower 305
$1739
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600 sqm lawn size (max).
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The overall score is made up of performance (60%), convenience (20%), noise (10%), instructions (5%) and construction (5%).


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Husqvarna Automower 310 Mark II

Husqvarna Automower 310 Mark II
$2099
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1200 sqm lawn size (max).
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Husqvarna Automower 405X

Husqvarna Automower 405X
$2679
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720 sqm lawn size (max).
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The overall score is made up of performance (60%), convenience (20%), noise (10%), instructions (5%) and construction (5%).


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Husqvarna Automower 410XE NERA

Husqvarna Automower 410XE NERA
$3699
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1000 sqm lawn size (max).
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Mower weight 12.5kg
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Husqvarna Automower 415X

Husqvarna Automower 415X
$3639
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Recommended or typical retail price at the time of publication.

1800 sqm lawn size (max).
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Stihl iMow 5.0

Stihl iMow 5.0
$2899
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1500 sqm lawn size (max).
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Stihl RMI 422 P

Stihl RMI 422 P
$2149
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1500 sqm lawn size (max).
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Stihl RMI 632

Stihl RMI 632
$3199
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3000 sqm lawn size (max).
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Mower weight 13.5kg
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Worx Landroid M500 ACS (WR141E)

Worx Landroid M500 ACS (WR141E)
$1699
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500 sqm lawn size (max).
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