For some, mowing the lawn is a pleasant experience. For others, it absolutely sucks — or, at least, it sucks unless it's between 65 and 75 degrees outside.
If you're an enthusiastic member of the latter category, a robot lawn mower may be an investment to consider. Once set up, they'll allow you to step back from lawn maintenance pretty much entirely. Think of robot mowers as Roombas for lawns, just way more expensive and definitely for outdoor use only.
How do robot lawn mowers work?
Robot mowers are battery-powered and, for the most part, run automatically based on a schedule, which the user sets using a companion app. When they're not running, they sit safely docked in a charging port plugged into an outdoor outlet. Read more...
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BEST OVERALL
WORX WR150 Landroid L 20VThis easy-to-use robot mower works well with most lawns and is (relatively) affordable.
- Dimensions: 8.86 x 17.52 x 24.80 inches
- Weight: 22.9 pounds
- Run time per charge: Varies
- Cut height: 1.6 to 3.9 inches
- Maximum slope: 20 degrees
- Maximum lawn size: 0.5 acres
BEST MULCHER
Husqvarna 315X AutomowerIs this a race car? No, it's a mower — and one with a hefty list of cool features at that.
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 20.1 x 24.8 inches
- Weight: 20.9 pounds
- Run time per charge: 70 minutes
- Cut height: 0.8 to 2.4 inches
- Maximum slope: 22 degrees
- Maximum lawn size: 0.4 acres
BEST FOR LARGER YARDS
Robomow RS630This mower is best for midsized yards and packed with features, including an integrated rain sensor.
- Dimensions: 12 x 25 x 29 inches
- Run time per charge: 80 minutes
- Cut height: 1.25 to 3.5 inches
- Maximum slope: 20 inches
- Maximum lawn size: 0.75 acres
BEST FOR SMALL YARDS
WORX WR140 Landroid M 20VFor yards under a quarter of an acre, this robot mower from WORX provides the most bang for your buck.
- Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 22 inches
- Weight: 21.2 pounds
- Run time per charge: Varies
- Cut height: 2 to 3.5 inches
- Maximum slope: 20 degrees
- Maximum lawn size: 0.25 acres
BEST FOR LARGER YARDS WITH HILLS
Husqvarna 450XH AutomowerThis pricey but powerful mower can handle yards up to 1.25 acres.
- Dimensions: 13 x 24.8 x 29.5 inches
- Run time per charge: 270 minutes
- Cut height: 2 to 3.5 inches
- Maximum slope: 24 degrees
- Maximum lawn size: 1.25 acres
BEST FOR CITY YARDS
Robomow RX20Have a tiny, tiny yard? There's still a great robot mower for you, and you won't have to pay a big-yard price.
- Dimensions: 10 x 16 x 20 inches
- Weight: 16.5 pounds
- Run time per charge: 90 minutes
- Cut height: 0.5 to 1.75 inches
- Maximum slope: 8.5 degrees
- Maximum lawn size: 0.05 acres
via Zero Tech Blog
