| Robot mower | Push or self-propelled mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299.99 to £4,899 for the wire-free models we track | Typically a few hundred pounds for a good cordless model |
| Your time | Set up once; then occasional checks and edge trimming | An hour or more a week in season on a medium lawn |
| Finish | Cuts little and often; neat stripes; mulches clippings | Stronger stripes with a roller; you collect clippings |
| Edges | Most leave 5–10 cm to trim | Gets closer, but still needs a trimmer |
| Slopes | Rated slopes up to 84% (Segway Navimow X4 Series) | Limited by what you can safely push |
| Noise | Most publish 55–60 dB | Louder, but only while you mow |
| Wildlife | Must never run at night | Supervised, so lower risk |
A robot makes most sense for lawns over a few hundred square metres that you mow weekly. For a small lawn you enjoy cutting, a push mower is cheaper. Are robot mowers worth it?
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