Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
The 420 iQ doubles the 410 iQ's area to a full acre, with the same EPOS navigation and a faster charge.
Area0.99 acres (43,056 sq ft)
Slope45 %
Indicative price3 241 €
SourceNeeds tracking
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Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ VS Anthbot R730
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ vs Anthbot R730: compare price, lawn area, slope, battery, navigation and the practical verdict for your garden.
Quick verdictAnthbot R730
Anthbot R730 leads with 7 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.
Anthbot R730
Anthbot's flagship mower, capable of climbing 40 degree slopes and completely eliminating manual edge trimming.
Area0.99 acres (43,056 sq ft)
Slope84 %
Indicative price2 499 €
SourceNeeds tracking
Quick Buyer's Guide
Deciding between the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ and Anthbot R730? Here is the right fit for your lawn.
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
4,000 m² maxKey strength : High energy efficiency and quiet perimeter mowing
Ideal for your lawn if : Choose the Automower 420 iQ if your lawn measures up to 4,000 m² with slopes up to 45%.
Anthbot R730
4,000 m² maxKey strength : All-wheel drive (AWD) for steep slopes and uneven turf
Ideal for your lawn if : Choose the R730 if your lawn measures up to 4,000 m² with slopes up to 84%.
⚖️ Deciding bottom line
If your lawn features steep inclines (> 35%) or damp terrain, the Anthbot R730 (4x4) is essential to avoid wheel spin. On uniform flat turf, the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ is plenty.
Quick verdict
What really changes
Anthbot R730 leads with 7 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.
SpecsLib Decisional Analysis
On price, the Anthbot R730 is €742 cheaper than the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ. On slopes, the Anthbot R730 (84%) outperforms the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ (45%): if your lawn exceeds 45%, the choice is clear.
Choose Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ if
- Mowing modes: Systematic + Zone Control + Secondary area + Stay-out zones + Smart Routine
- Anti-theft: GPS tracking + Geofence alerts + PIN lock + Alarm + Lift alert + Tilt sensor
Choose Anthbot R730 if
- Indicative price: 2 499 €
- Launch year: 2027
- Max slope: 84 %
- Drive: All-wheel drive
- Navigation: RTK + Vision + LiDAR
Differences to check first
- Indicative price
- Launch year
- Max slope
- Drive
- Navigation
Decision table
Each row highlights the stronger profile when the data is decisive.
No usable difference across currently documented rows.
| Criterion | Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ | Anthbot R730 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative pricelower is better | 3 241 € | 2 499 €Advantage |
| Launch yearhigher is better | 2026 | 2027Advantage |
| Recommended areahigher is better | 0.99 acres (43,056 sq ft)Tie | 0.99 acres (43,056 sq ft)Tie |
| Systematic areahigher is better | 0.99 acres (43,056 sq ft) | To confirm |
| Irregular areahigher is better | 0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft) | To confirm |
| Max slopehigher is better | 45 % | 84 %Advantage |
| Boundary slopehigher is better | 15 % | To confirm |
| Cut widthhigher is better | 9.4 inches | To confirm |
| Cutting systemdocumented support | Pivoting razor blades | Disque a lames avec bras EdgeEase dedie |
| Batterydocumented support | 5 Ah | 270 Wh |
| Charge timelower is better | 54 min | To confirm |
| Runtimehigher is better | 84 min | To confirm |
| Replaceable batteryhigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Weightlower is better | 37.9 lbs | To confirm |
| Drivehigher is better | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel driveAWD (all-wheel drive)Every wheel drives (usually four, occasionally three depending on the model), which helps on slopes, soft ground and wet grass.Advantage |
| Navigationhigher is better | EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system. + RTKRTKHigh-precision satellite correction, usually with a base station or antenna. + GPS | RTKRTKHigh-precision satellite correction, usually with a base station or antenna. + Vision + LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection.Advantage |
| Wire-free setuphigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Obstacle avoidancehigher is better | Radar object detectionObstacle detectionThe mower's ability to see an object in its path and go around it instead of pushing it. | HoloSense Fusion (LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection., IA, Thermal)Advantage |
| 4Ghigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Smart homehigher is better | Amazon Alexa + Google Home | To confirm |
| Ecosystemhigher is better | Automower Connect + EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system. | To confirm |
| Mowing modeshigher is better | Systematic + Zone Control + Secondary area + Stay-out zones + Smart RoutineAdvantage | Multizone + Bordures automatiques |
| Dual maphigher is better | Yes | To confirm |
| Integrated lightinghigher is better | To confirm | Yes |
| Remote camerahigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Patrolhigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Human detectionhigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Two-way audiohigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Anti-thefthigher is better | GPS tracking + Geofence alerts + PIN lock + Alarm + Lift alert + Tilt sensorAdvantage | GPS tracking + App alerts |
| Tool-free bladeshigher is better | No | To confirm |
| Noiselower is better | 62 dBNoise level (dB)Noise produced while running, in decibels, on a scale that is not linear. | To confirm |
| Water protectionhigher is better | IPX5IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee. | IPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee.Advantage |
| Zonesdocumented support | Yes | 20 |
| Edgeslower is better | 5.9 inches | To confirm |
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Choose Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
The mid iQ for a large lawn, if you accept the Husqvarna price and radar rather than a camera.
Pick it if
- Lawns up to 1 acre
- 54-minute fast charge
- Wire-free EPOS setup
Vigilance / Limits
- High price
- Radar coarser than a camera
- Borders need trimming
- EPOS sensitive under trees
Choose Anthbot R730
An impressive promise of total autonomy on edges and steep slopes.
Pick it if
- Complex and steep terrain
- Zero cm edge trimming
Vigilance / Limits
- Price and release date unknown
- Complexity of mechanical arm to be tested
Quick read
This comparison turns spec sheets into a practical decision: real lawn size, slope, budget, navigation and installation constraints. Rows without usable data are removed to keep the read clean.