Best for
- Lawns up to 900 m2
- EdgeCut trimming help
- Husqvarna ecosystem
Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA
Automower 405VE NERA is Husqvarna's compact Vision model for small wire-free lawns with EdgeCut.
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Not sold in the United States
Area0.22 acres (9,688 sq ft)
Slope30 %
Indicative price2 599 €
10-second verdict: Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA
Watch-outs
- Premium price
- EPOS depends on coverage
- Limited long-term field data
- Standard 2-year warranty
Data & Reliability
- 4 public technical sources
- 1 official manual available
- 40 useful specs shown
- Confidence score: fair, a few specs still need confirming
Quick analysis
A premium shortlist pick for small lawns when EPOS, mature app control and edge work matter.
SpecsLib Calculated Metrics
These indicators are computed by SpecsLib from official manufacturer specs. They do not appear as such in any brand's documentation.
Area / Price4 sq ft/€
Square feet covered per euro spent. The higher the ratio, the better the area-to-price value.
Mowing density5,284 sq ft/hr
SpecsLib estimate (max area ÷ runtime), not published by the manufacturer: actual mowing time includes mapping, obstacle avoidance and recharging, so this figure likely overstates real-world throughput.
Slope score30/100 (Standard)
Normalised score based on the declared maximum slope (30%). 100 = mechanical limit, 0 = flat ground.
Price history
Technical specs
Underlined terms open a plain-language explanation of navigation, detection and ecosystem technologies.
| Recommended area | 0.22 acres (9,688 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Systematic mowing area | 0.22 acres (9,688 sq ft) |
| Irregular mowing area | 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft) |
| Launch year | 2026 |
| Maximum slope | 30 % |
| Boundary slope | 20 % |
| Cutting height | 20-55 mm |
| Cutting width | 8.7 inches |
| Cutting system | Pivoting razor blades |
| Drive system | Rear-wheel drive |
| Battery | 5 Ah / 90 Wh / 18 V |
| Replaceable battery | No |
| Charge time | 110 min |
| Runtime per charge | 110 min |
| Dimensions | 26.8 x 17.3 x 11.0 inches |
| Navigation | EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system. + Vision |
| Perimeter-wire free | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI VisionAI VisionAI camera system for object avoidance and navigation support. + infrared camera |
| Connectivity | App + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + 4G + Amazon Alexa + Google Home |
| Smart home | Amazon Alexa + Google Home |
| Ecosystem | Automower Connect + EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system. + AI VisionAI VisionAI camera system for object avoidance and navigation support. |
| Boundary setup | EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system. via Husqvarna Cloud |
| Mowing modes | Stripes + Checkerboard + Triangles + Irregular + Zone Control + Secondary area + Stay-out zones + Spiral + Smart Routine rain/frost parking |
| Dual map | Yes |
| Remote camera view | No |
| Patrol mode | No |
| Human detection | Yes |
| Two-way audio | No |
| Anti-theft / tracking | GPS tracking + Geofence alerts + PIN lock + Alarm + Lift alert + Tilt sensor |
| Blade change | No |
| Cleaning point | Yes |
| Charge current | 2.2 A |
| Rain sensor | No |
| Noise level | 60 dBNoise level (dB)Noise produced while running, in decibels, on a scale that is not linear. |
| Water protection | IPX5IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee. |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs |
| Multi-zone management | Yes, count not published |
| Edge distance | 5.9 inches |
| Minimum passage | 47.2 inches |
| Warranty | 2 years |
This model's technologies, against the evidence
What the brand promises, what independent tests actually found, and the limit to plan around.
Husqvarna EPOS
Brand Promise
Satellite virtual boundaries through the Husqvarna cloud, with no boundary wireBoundary wireWire pinned or buried around the lawn, telling the mower where its zone ends. and no reference station to site in the garden.
What testers found
heise found the signal faultless on the EPOSEPOSHusqvarna's satellite-based virtual boundary system.-equipped NERA it tested, with no loss of position in normal use, and two reservations. Accuracy degrades in narrow corners screened by bushes, trees or a wall. And the boundary is set point by point, pressing a button at every corner, where rivals learn the outline on their own.
Watchout / Limitation
The generation heise tested still mowed on random paths, five to ten times slower than a mower with structured passes. The 2026 models claim selectable patterns: no independent test has verified that yet.
Sources: heise (DE) : Husqvarna Automower 410XE Nera mit Epos im Test, Husqvarna UK : 4 new mowers in the Automower NERA range
Husqvarna EdgeCut
Brand Promise
An offset rear blade mows along the boundary to cut down on strimmerSide trimmerString cutting head mounted on the side, mowing past the deck and up to the boundary. work.
What testers found
heise rates the result among the best of every model it had tested up to then, as long as the mower is given the time to run its edge passes.
Watchout / Limitation
Husqvarna restricts EdgeCutEdgeMasterMarketing name for close-edge cutting. to the 405VE and 410VE. The 430V and 450V, dearer and meant for bigger lawns, do not have it.
Sources: heise (DE) : Husqvarna Automower 410XE Nera mit Epos im Test, Husqvarna UK : 4 new mowers in the Automower NERA range
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum area for the Automower 405VE NERA?
It is designed to mow up to 0.22 acres (9,688 sq ft).
What is the maximum slope handled by the Automower 405VE NERA?
This model can handle slopes up to 30%.
Does the Automower 405VE NERA require a boundary wire?
No, this model operates without a wire (virtual navigation).
What is the area-to-price ratio of the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA?
According to the SpecsLib calculation, the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA delivers 4 sq ft/€. Square feet covered per euro spent. The higher the ratio, the better the area-to-price value.
What is the mowing density of the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA?
SpecsLib computes a mowing density of 5,284 sq ft/hr for this model. SpecsLib estimate (max area ÷ runtime), not published by the manufacturer: actual mowing time includes mapping, obstacle avoidance and recharging, so this figure likely overstates real-world throughput.
What is the slope score of the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA?
SpecsLib assigns a slope score of 30/100 (Standard) to the Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA. Normalised score based on the declared maximum slope (30%). 100 = mechanical limit, 0 = flat ground.
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