Published: 03/24/2020
What better way than to spend your Saturday than with a drink in hand, your feet kicked up, and your lawn pristinely mowed? Did I mention, the lawn mowed itself?
With a limited number of robotic lawn mowers on the market, each mower varies significantly when it comes to cost, acres of mowing, hill climb grades, and innovative features. Some features include GPS technology, anti-collision systems, app compatibility, and Alexa/Google Home connectivity.
Below, you’ll find our picks of the 5 best robotic lawn mowers for 2020, based on price, features, quality, and functionality as well as the best robotic mowers for hills and larger lawns.
What Is The Best Robotic Lawn Mower?
#1 - Worx Landroid WR140 Robotic Lawn Mower
Landroid WR140 Features:
Cut-to-Edge Technology
Weather Resistant
Auto Schedule
App Capable
Cut-Height Adjustment
Hill Climbs (20º)
Anit-Collision System (sold separately)
The Worx Landroid is our number one pick for all-around performance. The Landroid is easy to set up, simple to use, and best of all, it won’t break the bank. Just sit back, kick your feet up, and let Landroid go to work.
From the moment you hit the power button, Landroid builds an algorithm based on your yard’s size and conditions. And with the cut to edge technology, Landroid mows closer to the edge of your lawn than traditional robotic lawnmowers, leaving less area for you to trim. Best of all, there’s no need to stay home to monitor and control the mower, simply download the Android app for complete remote control. The app also lets you adjust your mowing schedule, calculate your lawn size, and receive alerts and software updates. And when your mower’s battery is running low, Landroid will automatically follow the closest Boundary wire back to its charging base.
Worx Landroid is available in four different models depending on yard size and GPS capabilities.
#2 - Husqvarna Automower 430XH Robotic Mower
Husqvarna 430XH Features:
Voice Command With Amazon Alexa or Google Home
Quiet Enough to Run at Night
2-Year Limited Warranty
Hill Climbs (24º)
Up to 0.8 Acres of Mowing
Anti-Collision Sensors
GPS Technology
The Husqvarna 430XH is our top pick when it comes to the best robotic mower for larger lawns and hills. The Automower 430XH can be fully controlled with the touch of a button, the Connect App, or when paired with an Amazon Alexa or Google Home smart speaker, with the command of your voice. We’ve finally reached the day where we can shout the words, “Google, mow the lawn” to later step outside to a fully-manicured lawn. Albeit, you may still need to trim the edges, we’re still waiting on a robotic edge trimmer.
Unlike the Landroid, Automower 430XH has built-in anti-collision technology, so there are no hidden costs on necessary add-ons. With the anti-collision sensors, you can rest assured that your pets and children are safe.
With the built-in, GPS technology tracks the location of your mower and the anti-theft alarm alerts you whenever the mower is picked up so you never have to worry about your mower being taken from your yard.
#3 - Robomow RS630 Robotic Lawn Mower
Robomow RS620 Features:
Voice Command With Amazon Alexa
Personalized Web App
Quiet Enough to Run at Night
Integrated Rain Sensors
Anti-Theft & Safety System
Mows in Separate Zones
Up to 0.75 Acres of Mowing
Hill Climbs (20º)
80 - 100 Minutes Mowing Time
The RS360 was designed with ease-of-use and convenience in mind. This Robomow model is designed to mow yards up to 0.75-acres with angles no steeper than 20-degrees. Plus, with the unique “cut beyond the wheel” technology, you can trim closer to the edge of your lawn than ever. Because after all, who wants to wake up to a nicely manicured lawn to then have to go trim the edges?
As we see it, the real downside to the Robomow RS630 is the amount of time it takes to set up the lawn perimeter and occasional quality issues.
#4 - Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Mower
Husqvarna 115H Features:
Quiet Enough to Run at Night
2-Year Limited Warranty
Hill Climbs (17º)
Up to 0.4 Acres of Mowing
Guided by Hidden Boundary Wires
Bluetooth Connectivity
The kid brother to the Husqvarna 430HX (#2 on our list), the 115H is built for smaller lawns, reduced slope grades and isn’t compatible with Alexa or Google Home, and doesn’t include GPS technology. But that isn’t to say it isn’t a great robotic lawn mower, after all, not everyone needs a long list of features in their lawn mower.
#5 - McCulloch R1000, ROB 1000
McCulloch ROB 1000 Features:
Quiet Enough to Run at Night
Easy to Install
Hill Climbs (25º)
Up to 0.25 Acres of Mowing
Alarm to Prevent Theft
Weatherproof
ROB’s biggest selling point is the price. Priced at only $899 (on Amazon.com), ROB is the most inexpensive mower on our list. So if you’re looking for a deal, ROB is just the guy for you (yes, McCulloch refers to ROB as a “He”). Best of all, ROB still gets the job done, day or night. Plus, he’s fully programmable, meaning you can tell him how and when to mow your lawn. And there’s no need to be worried about theft, ROB has a unique PIN code that is paired to a specific charging station and when picked up, ROB will let out an audible alert requiring the entry of his PIN code.
Best Robotic Lawn Mowers for Hills
#1 - McCulloch R1000, ROB 1000
Believe it or not, as featured above, at only $899, the ROB is a great mower if your lawn consists of steep grades. ROB can take on hills up to 25º with ease. The caveat? ROB isn’t the best suited for larger lawns, so if your yard consists of steep hills and a lot of acreage, ROB isn’t for you. But if you have a smaller yard and steep hills, ROB is your guy.
#2 - Husqvarna Automower 430XH Robotic Mower
Another great option, is the Husqvarna 430XH which can power through hill climbs up to 24º. And unlike ROB, the 430XH is also great at tackling larger size yards, up to 0.8-acres to be exact. The Husqvarna makes a great all-around mower that can take on more taxing yards.
Best Robotic Lawn Mowers for Large Lawns
#1 - Husqvarna 430XH
After coming in as our second pick twice, the 430XH tops our list for the best robotic mower for large lawns. The 430XH can mow lawns of up to 0.8-acres, saving you from hours spent mowing on your weekends. Compared to other robotic mowers on the market, the 430XH can handle even the toughest lawns.
#2 - Robomow RS630
The RS630 dual blade design, and 22" cutting width ensures an efficient and effective cut in larger yards up to 0.75-acres and hills up to 20-degrees. At almost $1,000 less than the 430XH, the RS630 is the perfect compromise if the price of the 430XH is a little steep.
