Head-to-head
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD vs Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA
The new challenger against the established premium brand for large lawns. Husqvarna sells the 450X with a boundary wire; going wire-free needs its EPOS kit.
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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD
LUBA 3 AWD 3000 · 3,000 m² · score 8.3
£2,399
Check price at Mammotion UK ↗On the retailer's page, choose the LUBA 3 AWD 3000 (3,000 m²).
Choose the LUBA 3 AWD if…
- You want wire-free out of the box with nothing to install
- You have slopes above 50%: rated for 80%
- You want the lower 5-year cost
Choose the Automower 450X NERA (+ EPOS kit) if…
- You want a mower from the brand with the biggest UK dealer and service network
- You value 10 years of included mobile connectivity for tracking with no fees
- You are happy to fit the EPOS reference station with a clear view of the sky
Check before you buy: The EPOS kit price (£654) comes from a UK dealer, not Husqvarna. Ask your dealer for an installed price.
Side by side
| Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD | Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA (+ EPOS kit) | |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.3 | 5.2 |
| Price from | £2,099 | £4,499 |
| Max lawn | 5,000 m² | 5,000 m² |
| Navigation | 360° LiDAR + dual-camera vision (1500); adds NetRTK on 3000/5000 | Boundary wire as standard; wire-free with the EPOS kit (RS1 reference station + plug-in module) |
| Mows without Wi-Fi | Unclear | Yes |
| Max slope | 80% | 50% |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Cutting width | 400 mm | 240 mm |
| Cutting height | 25–70 mm | 20–60 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| 5-yr core cost, best version | £2,915 (LUBA 3 AWD 3000) | £5,579 (450X NERA) |
| Subscription after free period | Paid renewal (£49.90/yr after 3 free years) keeps remote control, live video and anti-theft tracking. Mammotion states iNavi NetRTK navigation is free for the product lifetime and keeps working over 4G or Wi-Fi after the free data ends. | Automower Connect remote control and GPS theft tracking. Husqvarna states the service is free with 10 years of included connectivity and no running costs. |
How they score
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD · 8.3
Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA (+ EPOS kit) · 5.2
Spec scores, not hands-on tests. How we score.
What reviewers said
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD
TechRadar: Highly recommended for big, sloping or bumpy lawns, but more machine than a small garden needs.
Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA (+ EPOS kit)
No independent review found yet.
Check LUBA 3 AWD at Mammotion UK ↗ Check Automower 450X NERA (+ EPOS kit) at Husqvarna UK ↗