MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 combines 360 LiDAR, AI vision and a complete app experience for wire-free 1,000 m2 lawns.
92/100
Buying guide
Best robot mower for 1000 m2
For a lawn of about 1000 m2, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 ($1,079, score 92/100) is the best pick: 1,000 m2 covered, 1,200 m2/day claimed, wire-free, 45% slope.
At 1000 m2, mowing speed, zones, navigation and parts availability start to matter, not only the headline area rating.
Typical family lawn Aim for at least 1200 m2 if you have several zones or many obstacles.
| Rank | Model | Max area | Indicative price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 | 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft) | $1,079 | 92/100 |
| 2 | Anthbot M9 | 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft) | $777 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H | 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft) | $1,403 | 89/100 |
| 4 | Mammotion LUBA mini AWD | 0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft) | $1,619 | 84/100 |
| 5 | Dreame A3 AWD 1000 | 0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft) | $1,835 | 84/100 |
| 6 | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 | 0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft) | $1,835 | 84/100 |
| 7 | Anthbot N8 | 0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft) | $1,727 | 83/100 |
| 8 | Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500 | 0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft) | $1,727 | 83/100 |
Ranking generated from the catalog's verified specs.
Best pick vs Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000HUseful ranking
Models that do not meet the main constraint, or that are not sold in the United States, are excluded before scoring. 38 models left out for this need or for this market.
1
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
A strong equipment-per-euro option for medium lawns if you do not need AWD traction.
0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)$1,07992/100
Why it ranks
- 1,000 m2 covered
- 1,200 m2/day claimed
- wire-free
- 45% slope
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- Limited area margin
Measured by testers 2 independent tests : Maison et Domotique, inside digital
- No AWD
- 4G depends on option
2
Anthbot M9
The flagship M-series choice, advertised for lawns up to 1,000 m2 (one test recommends staying under about 900 m2, provided there's a clear line of sight to the RTK antenna) at an aggressive $769 sale price ($899 list).
0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)$77789/100
Why it ranks
- 1,000 m2 covered
- wire-free
- 45% slope
- about €719
Check before buying
- Limited area margin
Measured by testers 3 independent tests : Reviewed, Trusted Reviews, Basic Tutorials
- Forgets or leaves unmown strips of lawn, seen independently by two testers
- Drifted outside its mapped zone, seen independently by two testers, with a safety incident from one of them (blades and wheels still spinning against a stone)
3
Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H
A compelling small-to-medium lawn pick if you want a replaceable battery and modern wire-free navigation without an RTK antenna.
0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)$1,40389/100
Why it ranks
- 1,000 m2 covered
- 1,600 m2/day claimed
- wire-free
- 45% slope
Check before buying
- Limited area margin
4
Mammotion LUBA mini AWD
Worth comparing if you want compact Mammotion traction, with pricing and local availability to verify.
0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft)$1,61984/100
Why it ranks
- 1,500 m2 covered
- wire-free
- 80% slope
- AWD
5
Dreame A3 AWD 1000
Shortlist it if you want A3 AWD terrain handling for a medium sloped lawn without paying for the 2,000 m2 capacity or the Pro's 40 cm deck.
0.25 acres (10,764 sq ft)$1,83584/100
Why it ranks
- 1,000 m2 covered
- 1,000 m2/day claimed
- wire-free
- 80% slope
Check before buying
- Limited area margin
6
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000
Pick it when you need more coverage without stepping up to the heavier and pricier AWD series.
0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft)$1,83584/100
Why it ranks
- 2,000 m2 covered
- 1,600 m2/day claimed
- wire-free
- 45% slope
Measured by testers 2 independent tests : AppleInsider, Roboter-Forum.com
- Real-world half-acre per-charge coverage doubted by AppleInsider's own tester on his lawn
- AppleInsider's tester judges it best suited to a relatively flat yard with few obstacles; some slopes and holes remain a challenge in his experience
7
Anthbot N8
Grass-clipping collection that delivers on large lawns, provided you accept a noticeably longer chassis once the bin or deflector is fitted, and an unproven leaf-collection use case.
0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft)$1,72783/100
Why it ranks
- 1,500 m2 covered
- wire-free
- 45% slope
- about €1,599
Measured by testers 2 independent tests : home&smart, Tristans Smartes Heim
- Leaves scattered for the test weren't all picked up per home&smart, despite an otherwise good result on cut grass
- Detection falls short on smaller objects (under 10 cm/4 in, or colored close to the grass) per Tristan, versus the 100% detection rate home&smart reports on its own course, tennis balls included -- an unresolved disagreement between the two tests
8
Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500
A strong pick if you want Mammotion traction without moving up to a full-size LUBA 3: two independent tests confirm AWD agility, but also real-world range below the official claim and corners that stay a weak point despite the dedicated edge disc.
0.37 acres (16,146 sq ft)$1,72783/100
Why it ranks
- 1,500 m2 covered
- wire-free
- 80% slope
- AWD
Measured by testers 2 independent tests : Heise (bestenlisten), Meilleure-Innovation
- Real cutting width of only 20 cm (main disc; the 12 cm edge disc rides the boundary but doesn't widen the mowed swath): per Heise, it takes roughly twice as long as a 40 cm mower to cover the same area
- Price judged high by Heise against the competition
How to read this guide
The score combines the main constraint, safety margin, indicative price, source confidence and specs that actually change the decision. It does not replace local price or service checks.
Quick questions
Why are some well-known mowers not listed?
Because the page applies two hard constraints before ranking. A mower that is too weak on area, slope or a key feature is removed, and so is a mower that is not sold on your market: recommending a machine you cannot order is worth nothing.
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No. Price is indicative and can vary by country, promotion, retailer and availability. The regional selector gives an estimate when the local price is not consolidated yet.