Consider it if
- Lawns up to 600 m2
- Lower-cost LiDAR
- 60 cm passages
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 €
10-second verdict
MOVA ViAX 500
Avoid it if
- 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
- Some specs still need stronger manufacturer or manual evidence.
Data & Reliability
- 2 public technical sources
- 1 official manual available
- consolidated external review synthesis
- 37 useful specs shown
- Confidence score: 80%
Quick analysis
A good small-to-medium lawn candidate if you want LiDAR support without moving to LiDAX Ultra.
YouTube & Video Tester Reviews
The ViAX series (ViAX 250 & 500) offers an affordable vision-based alternative for small urban lawns. Testers praise the intuitive app-guided boundary mapping. Key limitations include the front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout, which struggles with slippage on damp slopes over 25-30%, and dependency on clear lawn edges to prevent navigation errors.
Strengths reviewers highlight
What public reviews and owner feedback most often praise.
- Mise en route rapide et simplifiée par l'application
- Prix d'entrée très attractif pour du sans-fil
- ViAX 500 performant grâce au LiDAR 360°
- Gabarit léger et compact facile à intégrer
Limits found in reviews
Consolidated watchouts identified by SpecsLib to help evaluate fit for your lawn and budget.
- Traction avant (FWD) limitée sur terrain humide ou incliné
- Sensibilité aux limites de jardin floues (terre, gravier, paillage)
- Performances de coupe de bordures très variables selon la hauteur
- Capacité de tonte limitée aux petites surfaces
Internal editorial synthesis, rewritten and consolidated without outbound links to analysed publications.
Best for
- Lawns up to 600 m2
- Lower-cost LiDAR
- 60 cm passages
Watchouts & Key Considerations
Attention points identified by SpecsLib to help you decide if this mower suits your specific lawn.
- 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
Technical specs
Underlined terms open a plain-language explanation of navigation, detection and ecosystem technologies.
| Recommended area | 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Claimed daily capacity | 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft) |
| Launch year | 2026 |
| Maximum slope | 40 % |
| Cutting height | 20-60 mm |
| Cutting width | 7.9 inches |
| Cutting system | 20 cm floating cutting deck with 3 screw-mounted pivoting blades |
| Drive system | Front-wheel drive |
| Battery | 4 Ah / 18 V |
| Replaceable battery | Yes |
| Charge time | 60 min |
| Runtime per charge | 100 min |
| Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.0 x 11.2 inches |
| Navigation | LiDARLiDARLaser distance sensing used for mapping and detection. + Vision |
| Perimeter-wire free | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | 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. 360 |
| Connectivity | App + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + Optional 4G |
| Boundary setup | AI-assisted mapping + remote control |
| Mowing modes | Full area + Zone + Edge + Spot + Manual + Patterns |
| Dual map | Yes |
| AirTag | Yes |
| Remote camera view | Yes |
| Patrol mode | Yes |
| Human detection | Yes |
| Two-way audio | Yes |
| Anti-theft / tracking | Real-time tracking + Off-map alert + Lift alert + AirTagAirTagApple tracker useful for theft recovery, usually sold separately. slot + Optional Link service |
| Blade change | No |
| Charge current | 3 A |
| Rain sensor | Yes |
| Noise level | 57 dB |
| Water protection | IPX6IPX ratingWater-resistance rating, not a blanket immersion guarantee. |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs |
| Multi-zone management | Yes, count not published |
| Edge distance | 1.2 inches |
| Obstacle crossing | 1.6 inches |
| Minimum passage | 23.6 inches |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum area for the ViAX 500?
It is designed to mow up to 0.15 acres (6,458 sq ft).
What is the maximum slope handled by the ViAX 500?
This model can handle slopes up to 40%.
Does the ViAX 500 require a boundary wire?
No, this model operates without a wire (virtual navigation).
Technical sources
Latest verification of official and technical sources.
- MOVA France - ViAX 500 - 2026-07-01
- MOVA France - batterie compatible LiDAX Ultra/ViAX/MOVA 1000/600 - 2026-07-01
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