MOVA MOVA 1000
MOVA 1000 keeps the MOVA 600 platform and adds more capacity for lawns closer to 1,000 m2.
Area0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)
Slope45 %
Indicative price1 199 €
SourceNeeds tracking
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MOVA MOVA 1000 VS MOVA ViAX 500
MOVA MOVA 1000 vs MOVA ViAX 500: compare price, lawn area, slope, battery, navigation and the practical verdict for your garden.
Quick verdictMOVA ViAX 500
MOVA ViAX 500 leads with 14 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.
MOVA ViAX 500
ViAX 500 adds 360 LiDAR to the ViAX family and covers up to 600 m2 on the current MOVA page, with 500 m2 still appearing in the manual and some reviews.
Area0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft)
Slope40 %
Indicative price749 €
SourceNeeds tracking
Quick verdict
What really changes
MOVA ViAX 500 leads with 14 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.
Choose MOVA MOVA 1000 if
- Recommended area: 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)
- Daily capacity: 1,200 m2
- Max slope: 45 %
- Battery: 2.5 Ah / 45 Wh
- Charge time: 40 min
Choose MOVA ViAX 500 if
- Indicative price: 749 €
- Launch year: 2026
- Runtime: 100 min
- Weight: 21.2 lbs
- Navigation: LiDAR + Vision
Differences to check first
- Indicative price
- Launch year
- Recommended area
- Daily capacity
- Max slope
Decision table
Each row highlights the stronger profile when the data is decisive.
No usable difference across currently documented rows.
| Criterion | MOVA MOVA 1000 | MOVA ViAX 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative pricelower is better | 1 199 € | 749 €Advantage |
| Launch yearhigher is better | 2025 | 2026Advantage |
| Recommended areahigher is better | 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)Advantage | 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft) |
| Daily capacityhigher is better | 1,200 m2Advantage | 600 m2 |
| Max slopehigher is better | 45 %Advantage | 40 % |
| Cut widthhigher is better | 7.9 inchesTie | 7.9 inchesTie |
| Cutting systemdocumented support | 22 cm disc with 3 pivoting blades | 20 cm floating cutting deck with 3 screw-mounted pivoting blades |
| Batteryhigher is better | 2.5 Ah / 45 WhAdvantage | 4 Ah |
| Charge timelower is better | 40 minAdvantage | 60 min |
| Runtimehigher is better | 60 min | 100 minAdvantage |
| Replaceable batteryhigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Weightlower is better | 25.8 lbs | 21.2 lbsAdvantage |
| Drivehigher is better | Rear-wheel driveAdvantage | Front-wheel drive |
| Navigationhigher is better | LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + Remote mapping | LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + VisionAdvantage |
| Wire-free setuphigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Obstacle avoidancehigher is better | UltraViewUltraViewMOVA sensing stack combining LiDAR and vision depending on the model. LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. 3D | UltraEyes 2.0UltraEyesMOVA's name for onboard vision systems. double AI visionAI VisionAI camera system for object avoidance and navigation support. + LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. 360Advantage |
| 4Ghigher is better | No | OptionalAdvantage |
| Mowing modeshigher is better | Full area + Zone + Edge + Spot + Manual | Full area + Zone + Edge + Spot + Manual + PatternsAdvantage |
| Dual maphigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| AirTaghigher is better | To confirm | YesAdvantage |
| Remote camerahigher is better | No | YesAdvantage |
| Patrolhigher is better | No | YesAdvantage |
| Human detectionhigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Two-way audiohigher is better | No | YesAdvantage |
| Anti-thefthigher is better | To confirm | Real-time tracking + Off-map alert + Lift alert + AirTagAirTagApple tracker useful for theft recovery, usually sold separately. slot + Optional Link serviceAdvantage |
| Tool-free bladeshigher is better | NoTie | NoTie |
| Noiselower is better | 59 dB | 57 dBAdvantage |
| Water protectionhigher is better | IPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee.Tie | IPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee.Tie |
| Zonesdocumented support | YesTie | YesTie |
| Edgeslower is better | 0.4 inchesAdvantage | 1.2 inches |
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Choose MOVA MOVA 1000
Interesting if you want a strong coverage-to-price ratio in a wire-free LiDAR mower.
Pick it if
- Lawns up to 1,000 m2
- Coverage per euro
- No RTK station
Vigilance / Limits
- Modest cutting width
- Availability and pricing vary by country
Choose MOVA ViAX 500
A good small-to-medium lawn candidate if you want LiDAR support without moving to LiDAX Ultra.
Pick it if
- Lawns up to 600 m2
- Lower-cost LiDAR
- 60 cm passages
Vigilance / Limits
- Front-wheel drive only
- Treat coverage carefully: 500 m2 recommended in the manual and some reviews, 600 m2 listed by the current MOVA page / efficient mode
- Screw-mounted blades require a tool
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.