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Sorted by value ($ per 1,000 m²), best first. Tap a column heading to re-rank.
| $ / 1,000 m² ▲ | Model | Price | Max coverage | Max slope | Navigation | Wire-free | Best for |
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Indicative prices as last reviewed 11 July 2026; robot-mower prices move a lot on sale. Coverage is the maker's rating, real lawns run 20-30% lower. Confirm current price and specs before buying.
How to read this. $ per 1,000 m² is the value metric, how much lawn you get per dollar, so bigger mowers usually rank better just as a bigger drive costs less per terabyte. But match it to your yard: a compact mower is cheaper overall even if its per-area cost is higher. Wire-free models (RTK, LiDAR or camera vision) skip the buried perimeter wire and set up from an app. For hills, check max slope and look for all-wheel drive (AWD).
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Best value robot mower?
By price per area, the Segway Navimow H-series and Dreame A1 lead at about $500 per 1,000 m². Small-yard models cost more per square metre; premium wired Husqvarnas cost most. Sort by value above.
Do I still need a boundary wire?
Not on the newest models. Wire-free mowers map your lawn with RTK satellites, LiDAR or cameras via an app in under 30 minutes. Budget and older models (Worx Landroid M, most Husqvarnas) still use a buried wire.
Best for a sloped yard?
All-wheel-drive wins. The Mammotion Luba Mini 2 AWD climbs ~80% (38 degrees) and the Husqvarna 435X AWD handles 70%. Use the "Steep slopes" filter.