Comparison
Navimow vs Mammotion: Which Wire-Free Robot Mower Should You Buy?
The two biggest wire-free mower brands compared model by model: navigation, slopes, lawn size, cutting, warranty and price, from the Navimow i206 AWD to the LUBA 3 AWD 5000.
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Our pick
Mammotion
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000
8.4/10 research scoreLiDAR, network RTK and cameras, 80% slopes and a 15.7-inch cut for 0.75 acre.
Navimow
Navimow X430
8.2/10 research scoreNavimow's 4WD flagship: 84% slopes, 17-inch cut and free network RTK for 1 acre.
Mammotion
Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500
8.0/10 research scoreSmall-lawn LiDAR with AWD for 80% slopes and an edge disc.
The short answer
Choose Mammotion for yards with trees, buildings or tight corners: every model has LiDAR, and every LUBA climbs 80% slopes. Choose Navimow for open lawns and lower prices: free network RTK, a 3-year warranty, the 84% X4 for big steep lawns and AWD models from $999.
Navimow and Mammotion are the two brands that made wire-free mowing mainstream, and together they account for more searches than any other robot mower brands in our research. They take different routes: Navimow builds around network RTK (satellite positioning corrected over the mobile network) with cameras, while Mammotion puts a 360° LiDAR scanner on every current model. Here is how their US ranges compare, from published specs and reviews; see how we research.
The short answer by yard
| Your yard | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small, steep or shaded (up to 0.37 acre) | Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD | LiDAR + AWD for 80% slopes and an edge disc |
| Small, open, tight budget | Navimow i206 / i210 AWD | AWD and no antenna from $999 |
| Mid-size with trees | Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 | LiDAR + network RTK + cameras |
| 1 acre or more, very steep | Navimow X430 / X450 | 84% rating, 17-inch cut |
Navigation
Every current Mammotion mower has LiDAR, which measures the surroundings with a laser and keeps working under trees and next to walls. The LUBA 3 AWD 3000 and 5000 add network RTK for open areas. Navimow's i2 AWD and X4 rely on network RTK with cameras; only the i215 LiDAR adds a laser scanner. In heavily shaded yards, that favors Mammotion. In open lawns both work well, and Navimow's approach is cheaper.
Slopes and terrain
All Mammotion LUBA models have four in-wheel motors and an 80% slope rating. Navimow's X4 goes further, to 84% with suspension and 2.8-inch obstacles, but its i-series models stop at 45%. Mammotion's YUKA mini 2 is rear-wheel drive and also rated for 45%.
Cutting
The X4's 17-inch cut is the widest here, with automatic height from 0.75 to 4 inches. The LUBA 3's 15.7-inch two-disc deck comes in Standard (1.0–2.7 in) or High (2.2–4.0 in) versions, chosen when you buy. Small models cut 7.1 to 8.7 inches; the LUBA mini 2 AWD adds an edge disc that mows to about 2 inches from walls, while reviewers say the YUKA mini 2 leaves strips along edges.
Where each falls short
GearDiary found the X430 heavy (64 lb), leaving trimming around obstacles and offering few striping patterns. Owners of earlier Mammotion LUBAs report occasional trapping and slow repairs when parts were short; the LUBA 3 is too new for a long-term record.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Mammotion Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 | Navimow Navimow X430 | Mammotion Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500 | Navimow Navimow i215 LiDAR | Navimow Navimow i206 AWD | Mammotion Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research score | 8.4/10 research score | 8.2/10 research score | 8.0/10 research score | 7.5/10 research score | 7.2/10 research score | 7.0/10 research score |
| List price | $2,799 | $2,499 | $1,999 | $1,599 | $999 | $1,559 |
| Coverage and terrain | ||||||
| Max lawn area | 32,670 sq ft | 43,560 sq ft (best) | 16,117 sq ft | 16,117 sq ft | 6,534 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
| Max slope | 80 % | 84 % (best) | 80 % | 45 % | 45 % | 45 % |
| All-wheel drive | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not published | Yes | Yes |
| Narrowest passage | 27.6 in | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Cutting | ||||||
| Cutting width | 15.7 in | 17 in (best) | 7.8 in | 8.66 in | 7.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Lowest cutting height | 1 in | 0.75 in | 0.8 in | 2 in | 2 in | 2 in |
| Highest cutting height | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in | 3.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Cutting height set in app | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | No | Not published |
| Edge cutting mode | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Blades | 2 discs with 6 pivoting razor blades each | 2 discs with 12 pivoting blades, floating cut | Main disc with 6 pivoting blades + edge disc with 3 | Not published | 1 disc with 5 blades | 1 disc with 5 pivoting razor blades |
| Navigation and smart features | ||||||
| Navigation | 360° LiDAR + network RTK (iNavi) + dual-camera AI vision | EFLS NRTK: network RTK + 360° camera vision + visual-inertial odometry | 360° LiDAR + dual-camera AI vision (no RTK) | EFLS Dual-fusion: LiDAR + network RTK | EFLS NRTK: network RTK + camera vision | 360° LiDAR + dual-camera AI vision (no RTK) |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| RTK antenna needed | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Obstacle detection | LiDAR + dual cameras, 300+ obstacle types, anti-fall | VisionFence: 360° RGB camera + ToF, 200+ object types | LiDAR + dual cameras, 300+ obstacle types | Not published | VisionFence: 140° RGB camera, 150+ object types | Not published |
| App control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not published |
| Cellular (4G) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft | Not published | GPS tracking, lift and out-of-boundary alarms, PIN, proximity unlock, Find My | Not published | Not published | GPS tracking, lift and out-of-boundary alarms, PIN | Not published |
| Battery and charging | ||||||
| Battery capacity | 12,000 mAh | 12,800 mAh (best) | 6,100 mAh | 7,650 mAh | 2,550 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Runtime per charge | 175 min (best) | 110 min | 150 min | 160 min | 60 min | 125 min |
| Charging time | 120 min | 90 min | 150 min | 130 min | 60 min (best) | 135 min |
| Weather and noise | ||||||
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes | Not published | Not published | No | Not published |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IP66 | IPX6 | IP66 | IP66 | IPX6 |
| Noise level | 70 dB | 68 dB | 65 dB | 59 dB | 59 dB | 57 dB (best) |
| Size and warranty | ||||||
| Weight | 41 lb | 63.71 lb | 37.9 lb | 32.4 lb | 26.56 lb | 24.03 lb |
| Dimensions | 27.2 × 21 × 11 in (Standard version) | 33.5 × 24.0 × 13.8 in | 22.9 × 16.9 × 11.4 in (Standard version) | Not published | Not published | 20.8 × 16.3 × 11.1 in |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Where to buy | Check price at Mammotion (opens in a new tab) | Check price at Navimow (opens in a new tab) | Check price at Mammotion (opens in a new tab) | Check price at Navimow (opens in a new tab) | Check price at Navimow (opens in a new tab) | Check price at Mammotion (opens in a new tab) |
Prices
US store prices on October 17, 2026: Navimow i206 AWD $999, i210 AWD $1,299, i215 LiDAR $1,599, X430 $2,499, X450 $2,999; Mammotion YUKA mini 2 $1,559 (on sale for $1,399), LUBA mini 2 AWD $1,999 (on sale for $1,799), LUBA 3 AWD $2,399 / $2,799 / $3,299.
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Sources
Specs, prices and claims in this article come from these sources.
- Navimow spec comparison · Navimow · accessed Oct 17, 2026
- Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD specifications · Mammotion · accessed Oct 17, 2026
- Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD specifications · Mammotion · accessed Oct 17, 2026
- Mammotion YUKA mini 2 specifications · Mammotion · accessed Oct 17, 2026
- Segway Navimow X430 review · GearDiary · accessed Oct 17, 2026
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The RobotMowers editorial team researches robot lawn mowers from manufacturer documents, published measurements and owner reports.
