MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200
LiDAX Ultra 1200 keeps the 800 platform but steps up to a 5 Ah battery and 1,200 m2 mapping capacity.
Area0.30 acres (12,917 sq ft)
Slope45 %
Indicative price894 €
SourceStrong source
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MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200 VS MOVA ViAX 500
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200 vs MOVA ViAX 500: compare price, lawn area, slope, battery, navigation and the practical verdict for your garden.
Quick verdictMOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200 leads with 9 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 LiDAX Ultra 1200 leads with 9 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.
Choose MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200 if
- Recommended area: 0.30 acres (12,917 sq ft)
- Daily capacity: 1,400 m2
- Max slope: 45 %
- Battery: 5 Ah
- Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Choose MOVA ViAX 500 if
- Indicative price: 749 €
- Charge time: 60 min
- Runtime: 100 min
- Weight: 21.2 lbs
- Edges: 1.2 inches
Differences to check first
- Indicative price
- Recommended area
- Daily capacity
- Max slope
- Battery
Decision table
Each row highlights the stronger profile when the data is decisive.
No usable difference across currently documented rows.
| Criterion | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200 | MOVA ViAX 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative pricelower is better | 894 € | 749 €Advantage |
| Launch yearhigher is better | 2026Tie | 2026Tie |
| Recommended areahigher is better | 0.30 acres (12,917 sq ft)Advantage | 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft) |
| Daily capacityhigher is better | 1,400 m2Advantage | 600 m2 |
| Max slopehigher is better | 45 %Advantage | 40 % |
| Cut widthhigher is better | 7.9 inchesTie | 7.9 inchesTie |
| Cutting systemdocumented support | To confirm | 20 cm floating cutting deck with 3 screw-mounted pivoting blades |
| Batteryhigher is better | 5 AhAdvantage | 4 Ah |
| Charge timelower is better | 65 min | 60 minAdvantage |
| Runtimehigher is better | 90 min | 100 minAdvantage |
| Replaceable batteryhigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Weightlower is better | 30.4 lbs | 21.2 lbsAdvantage |
| Drivehigher is better | Rear-wheel driveAdvantage | Front-wheel drive |
| Navigationhigher is better | LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + Vision + Remote mappingAdvantage | LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + Vision |
| Wire-free setuphigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Obstacle avoidancehigher is better | UltraView 2.0UltraViewMOVA sensing stack combining LiDAR and vision depending on the model. LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. 360 + AI visionAI VisionAI camera system for object avoidance and navigation support.Tie | 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. 360Tie |
| 4Ghigher is better | OptionalTie | OptionalTie |
| Mowing modeshigher is better | Full area + Zone + Edge + Spot + Manual + Checkerboard + Crisscross + PatternsAdvantage | Full area + Zone + Edge + Spot + Manual + Patterns |
| Dual maphigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| AirTaghigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Remote camerahigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Patrolhigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Human detectionhigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Two-way audiohigher is better | YesTie | YesTie |
| Anti-thefthigher is better | Optional Link service + Optional 4G tracking + Google Maps tracking + Off-map alert + Lift alert + App alerts + AirTagAirTagApple tracker useful for theft recovery, usually sold separately. slotAdvantage | Real-time tracking + Off-map alert + Lift alert + AirTagAirTagApple tracker useful for theft recovery, usually sold separately. slot + Optional Link service |
| Tool-free bladeshigher is better | To confirmTie | NoTie |
| Noiselower is better | 57 dBTie | 57 dBTie |
| 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 | 150Advantage | Yes |
| Edgeslower is better | 2.0 inches | 1.2 inchesAdvantage |
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Choose MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1200
The sensible LiDAX step when your lawn is bigger than 800 m2 but not complex enough to justify AWD.
Pick it if
- Lawns up to 1,200 m2
- Coverage per euro
- LiDAR plus vision navigation
Vigilance / Limits
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Optional Link module
- Sub-5 cm rather than sub-3 cm edge trim
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.