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Best Robot Lawn Mower OverallHusqvarna Automower 450X EPOS (410XE Nera)

$5,900 Husqvarna

Best Budget Robot Lawn MowerAnthbot Genie 3000

$1,589 $1,260 (21% off) Amazon

Best Remote Control MowerMowrator S1

$3,999 Amazon

Who wants to be mowing the lawn when you could be lollygagging in a hammock with a cold drink, watching a robot mower do it for you? That’s right: No one does. Lawn care is a monotonous, thankless task. Robot lawn mowers were once the preserve of the wealthy, and they can still be on the pricey side, but they’re getting cheaper and better all the time.

I’ve been testing a handful of the best robot lawn mowers over the last three years. As the mowing season opens up, I've got some recommendations, initial impressions, honorable mentions, and robot mowers you should avoid. I also have some helpful information in this guide about what you need to know about these robots; feel free to let us know your burning questions or thoughts in our comments section about anything we didn’t cover.

For more robot assistance, don't forget to read our Best Robot Vacuums guide.

Updated April 2026: I've added initial impressions of new robot mowers I am currently testing from Mammotion and Husqvarna, reorganized this guide, added more details about navigation types and other useful information, and updated prices.

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Husqvarna

Automower 450X EPOS (410XE Nera)

$5,900 Husqvarna

While you don’t always have to spend big to get the best tech, when it comes to robot mowers, the pricey Husqvarna Automower 450X EPOS proved to be a cut above the competition (technically, I tested the Husqvarna 410XE Nera (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which is the closest model in the UK and Europe). It employs Husqvarna’s EPOS (Exact Positioning Operating System) tech and relies on a satellite connection to navigate your chosen virtual boundaries (no wire required). But you do need to install the receiver in an area with an open line of sight to the sky and, ideally, no tall trees or buildings nearby. (It worked just fine in my suburban neighborhood.)

Setup involves remote-control driving the Husqvarna around your yard to map the virtual boundaries. You can have multiple separate areas and potentially cover an area up to 2.5 acres, so it's ideal for larger lawns. I marked out my front and back lawns and simply carried the mower between them. It took 30 seconds to a few minutes to pick up the satellite signal and get started. The charging station is weatherproof, and the mower returns to charge after completing a cut or when the battery gets low. The obstacle avoidance is excellent. The only mishap I had was with a deflated wading pool. It rarely got stuck (maybe twice in a full summer), cut very efficiently and close to the edge thanks to an overhanging design, and it’s quiet.

I don't always get to test something for this long, but the Husqvarna toiled in my yard for two full seasons (with breaks to test other mowers), and it is as close to flawless as you can get. Did I mention this mower can run Doom? The app makes it easy to automate your mows, track progress (there’s also IFTTT support), and select mowing patterns. I also found that the anti-theft tracking works perfectly; when I moved houses, the mower’s alarm was triggered, and I was able to track the moving truck in the app. There’s no doubt this is more than many people will want to pay, but if you want the best, look no further.

SpecsMax area: 2.5 acres (108,900 square feet)Cutting height: 0.75 to 2.15 inches (20 to 55 mm)Cutting width: 9.45 inches (24 cm)Max slope: 45 degreesNavigation: SatelliteNoise: 50 to 60 decibelsBattery: 210 minutes on a full charge, 60 minutes to recharge

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Anthbot

Genie 3000

$1,589 $1,260 (21% off) Amazon

$1,599 $1,259 (21% off) Anthbot

If you’re willing to compromise a bit on performance, you can snag yourself a much more affordable robot mower. The Anthbot Genie 3000 began life on Kickstarter and is far cheaper than most other satellite mowers, yet it delivered impressive performance during my testing. Setup is a breeze: I installed the GPS receiver and charging station, then remotely controlled the mower via the app to set my virtual boundary. The app worked well for me, though you do need to be quite close to connect via Bluetooth, and I had to move the charging station closer to my home to connect to Wi-Fi.

You can opt for auto-mapping, but the remote control option works better and is more f

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