Best robot lawn mowers of 2025: For yards large and small

Who should buy the Segway Navimow i110?

First, let us explain what we mean by “very small lawns.” In this case, we’re talking a quarter-acre or less. If you have a postage stamp-sized lawn, you probably don’t need a robot lawn mower. In any event, the $1,300 Navimow i110n is the best option in its price class. That said, this is a rear-wheel drive model that doesn’t pack enough power to handle steep slopes, so keep that in mind if your yard has steep grades.

Segway Navimow i110: Further considerations

While the lack of all-wheel drive held the Navimow i110n back in our tests, we were very impressed with how the Navimow navigated our yard and alternated its cutting patterns with each mowing session. It also does it quickly; we could mow nearly all of our quarter-acre lot in about 30 minutes.

While we had problems keeping the Navimow from falling off our parking-strip curb, this is more of a detection issue with the vision and AI versus a fatal flaw. Since our initial review, several firmware updates have been released, including a new firmware update (version 2.2) that the company says is a fairly significant release. So those problems might be getting addressed.

Who should buy the Eufy Lawnbot E18?

This is a great, moderately priced robot lawn mower for smaller, flatter yards up to 0.3 acres, with slopes of no more than 18 degrees. If you have a smaller yard, consider its stablemate, the Eufy Lawnbot E15, which can handle up to up to 0.2 acres of lawn (battery size is the only difference between the two models). Both machines are smallish, rear-wheel drive mowers, but don’t let their size fool you: They’re packed with smarts. The Lawnbot E18 uses computer vision to map your yard after you direct it to the areas of your yard you want it to go, which is a much simpler task than deploying a GPS antenna. I have a complex yard, and this mower completed its initial mapping quickly, even in areas with obstructed views and other obstacles. Once that was done, it delivered an even, thorough cut from the very first mow.

Eufy Lawnbot E18: Further considerations

The Eufy Lawnbot E15 and E18 are both rebranded TerraMow models that have been available in Europe since mid-2024, so they’ve been thoroughly tested by consumers on the other side of the Atlantic. Both Lawnbot E-series mowers might seem small compared to much of the competition—suburban and rural American yards tend to be very large—but you don’t need to own an acre or more of turf to appreciate a quality robot lawn mower. The Lawnbot E18 and E15 are both rear-wheel drive mowers, however, which explains their modest climbing performance.

Who should buy the Sunseeker Orion X7 AWD?

If you are taken aback by the high price of all-wheel drive robot mowers (typically several thousand of dollars), the Orion X7 comes in at the lower end of that range: $2,400. But the cut quality and capability of this mower is as good as other mowers that we’ve tested that are double the price. It’s AI works great.

Sunseeker Orion X7 AWD: Further considerations

While the mapping setup of the Orion X7 was suboptimal, we were really surprised by its vision and AI capabilities once the mower was running; they worked as advertised—even at night. The Orion X7’s obstacle-avoidance performance was the best of any robot mower we’ve tested to date.

Better yet, it seemed to remember where these obstacles were during a session, unlike other mowers we’ve tested that would return to the same spot and make the same mistakes. The dual floating cutting plates give you a smooth level yard even if it’s not perfectly flat. If Sunseeker can fix the usability issues in its app, we’ll rank the Orion X7 higher.

Who should buy the Segway Navimow X350?

The Segway Navimow X350’s speed, combined with its 10-inch cutting radius, will make quick work of lawns up to 1.5 acres, and it will optimize the map it makes of your property so that it becomes more efficient over time. It’s also one of the quietest mowers I’ve tested, which could allow it to operate at night if you so choose. I will mention two drawbacks I encountered in my review: First, the mower doesn’t have an onboard rain sensor, so you’ll need to keep an eye on the weather. Second, this is a large mower and it sometimes had difficulty navigating tight spots in my yard.

Segway Navimow X350: Further considerations

The Segway Navimow X350 boasts a 10-inch wheelbase and a proprietary traction control system and onboard AI that helps it climb up to 27-degree slopes, even though it uses rear-wheel drive. It navigates using GPS tracking, which can also help you recover the mower should it ever be stolen. This mower will leave your lawn looking professionally groomed, thanks to its ability to automatically alternate its cutting direction.

Who should buy the Mowrator S1?

We see the Mowrator as perfect for those who enjoy mowing their grass, but don’t care for the physical exertion—especially in the summer heat. We tested the Mowrator during a record-breaking heat wave here in the eastern U.S. and appreciated the fact we didn’t have to sweat it out to get our yard done. We couldn’t say the same about our neighbors.

Mowrator S1: Further considerations

The Mowrator S1 robot mower is in a class of its own, as it’s not entirely autonomous. Instead, you control it with a remote—much like one you’d use with an aerial drone or an RC car. The extent of its automation is cruise control, which only allows the mower to move in a straight line, and rudimentary obstacle avoidance. We included it on this list because everything else about this mower is top-notch.

A 21-inch cutting radius is a half-foot larger than most robot mowers, and a traditional mower blade versus the razor blades on most other models provides a riding mower quality cut that has so far not been matched by any other mower we tested. And the maneuverability and all-wheel drive combined with an excellent remote control make mowing the grass fun.