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Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR VS Roborock RockMow S1

Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR vs Roborock RockMow S1: compare price, lawn area, slope, battery, navigation and the practical verdict for your garden.

Quick verdictRoborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR

Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR leads with 7 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.

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Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR

RockMow Z120 LiDAR combines LiDAR, 4WD, 24 cm cutting width and advanced app features for around 2,000 m2.

Area0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft)
Slope80 %
Indicative price2 799 €
SourceNeeds tracking
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Roborock RockMow S1

RockMow S1 targets the premium middle: intelligent navigation, stereo vision, zones, a 6 Ah battery and 22 cm cutting width.

Area0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft)
Slope45 %
Indicative price1 999 €
SourceNeeds tracking
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What really changes

Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR leads with 7 winning criteria. The best choice is still the one that fits your area, slope and budget.

Choose Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR if

  • Recommended area: 0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft)
  • Daily capacity: 2,000 m2
  • Max slope: 80 %
  • Cut width: 9.4 inches
  • Drive: All-wheel drive

Choose Roborock RockMow S1 if

  • Indicative price: 1 999 €
  • Charge time: 65 min
  • Runtime: 150 min
  • Weight: 30.0 lbs
  • Navigation: RTK + VSLAM + Vision

Differences to check first

  • Indicative price
  • Recommended area
  • Daily capacity
  • Max slope
  • Cut width

Decision table

Each row highlights the stronger profile when the data is decisive.

CriterionRoborock RockMow Z120 LiDARRoborock RockMow S1
Indicative pricelower is better2 799 €1 999 €Advantage
Launch yearhigher is better2026Tie2026Tie
Recommended areahigher is better0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft)Advantage0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft)
Daily capacityhigher is better2,000 m2Advantage1,500 m2
Max slopehigher is better80 %Advantage45 %
Cut widthhigher is better9.4 inchesAdvantage8.7 inches
Cutting systemdocumented support6 cutting blades + floating cutting deck + optional 3 cm edge cutting3 cutting blades + floating cutting deck
Batteryhigher is better6 Ah / 129.6 WhTie6 Ah / 129.6 WhTie
Charge timelower is better70 min65 minAdvantage
Runtimehigher is better140 min150 minAdvantage
Replaceable batteryhigher is betterNoTieNoTie
Weightlower is better47.0 lbs30.0 lbsAdvantage
Drivehigher is betterAll-wheel driveAdvantageRear-wheel drive
Navigationhigher is betterLiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + VisionRTKRTKHigh-precision satellite correction, usually with a base station or antenna. + VSLAMVSLAMCamera-based navigation that estimates position by rebuilding the scene. + VisionAdvantage
Wire-free setuphigher is betterYesTieYesTie
Obstacle avoidancehigher is betterSentisphereSentisphereRoborock's name for its multi-sensor garden navigation. LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + Vision-LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. FusionAdvantageStereo Vision Obstacle Avoidance
4Ghigher is betterYesAdvantageOptional
Mowing modeshigher is betterZone + Multi-zone + Pattern + Custom pattern + Wildlife-friendly schedule + EdgeTieZone + Multi-zone + Pattern + Custom pattern + Wildlife-friendly schedule + EdgeTie
Remote camerahigher is betterNoTieNoTie
Patrolhigher is betterNoTieNoTie
Human detectionhigher is betterYesTieYesTie
Two-way audiohigher is betterNoTieNoTie
Anti-thefthigher is betterLift alert + Geofence alerts + PIN lock + 4G tracking + Third-party tracker compatibleTieLift alert + Geofence alerts + PIN lock + Optional 4G tracking + Third-party tracker compatibleTie
Tool-free bladeshigher is betterNoTieNoTie
Water protectionhigher is betterIPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee.TieIPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee.Tie
Zonesdocumented supportYesTieYesTie
Edgeslower is better1.2 inchesTie1.2 inchesTie

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Choose Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR

Worth considering if you want a rugged Roborock mower without stepping up to the very large-lawn Z150.

Pick it if

  • Complex lawns
  • Steep slopes
  • Around 2,000 m2

Vigilance / Limits

  • Noise not published
  • Battery not user-replaceable
  • OTA features need checking

Choose Roborock RockMow S1

Worth tracking if you want Roborock's mower software without stepping up to the AWD Z1.

Pick it if

  • Medium lawns
  • Roborock navigation
  • Cleaner edges

Vigilance / Limits

  • Not AWD like Z1
  • Final price still unclear
  • 4G/anti-theft module sold separately and pattern mowing announced via OTA

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.