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4 Options Considered

4 Options ConsideredPriceWeightBattery type
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Robomow RS630
$2,19944 lbsLiFePO4
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LawnBott LB300EL
$4,99943 lbsLithium-ion
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Husqvarna Automower 220AC
$5,55019.8 lbsNiMh
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WORX Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower, 28-volt WG794
$91820 lbs28V/Li-Ion
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Robomow RS630

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Great for medium sized lawns

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On a single charge, The Robomow RS630 can work for up to 70 minutes and is a great choice for lawns of up to 0.75 acres.
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Ryan
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Can follow a set schedule

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You can set up a schedule for your lawn mower. For example to start mowing every day at 10:00.
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Has a convenient app

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With the Robomow app, you can get a brief overview of mower’s state, like remaining mowing time and battery life. You can also remotely control your robotic lawn mower from your smartphone.
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A wide cut thanks to a twin blade system

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Because the Robomow RS630 uses two blades, it has a cut width of 22 inches, which is more than most robotic lawn mowers. Thanks to its dual blade system, it can cover a larger area on a single charge, which saves time and energy.
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Adjustable cutting height

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The cutting height can be adjusted from 0.78 to 3.14 inches. This can be done manually trough base or via an app.
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Perimeter wire is included

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With the Robomow RS630, you also get 1,300 feet of perimeter wire, which is enough to cover 0.75 acres. Though if you want to create multiple zones, you’ll have to buy additional wire.
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Has multizone capability

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This machine can mow up to four individual zones. Zones are different sections of your lawn. Your front yard and back yard can be split into different zones and mowed separately.
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Struggles with slopes and hills

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This lawn mower can handle only a 20-degree slope, anything steeper than that will have uneven cut or won’t be cut at all.
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LawnBott LB300EL

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Huge coverage area

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The LawnBott LB300EL can manage lawns that are up to 2 acres in size.
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Motor has a long lifespan

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This machine uses a brushless motor which lasts 8 times longer than brushed motors.
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Battery life of up to 10 hours

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The LawnBott utilizes two lithium-ion batteries with a run time of up to 10 hours.
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Can handle uneven terrain

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The LawnBott LB300EL uses a compass that utilizes magnetometer, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. These sensors check for slopes and hills, and keeps the machine mowing in straight line on uneven terrain.
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Energy efficient motor

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This machine uses a brushless motor which is 10 - 15 % more efficient than a regular brushed motor.
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Automatically returns to charging station when it start to rain

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The LawnBott is equipped with rain sensors that detect rain and high humidity.
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Ensures evenly cut lawn

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This machine is able to distinguish areas of thicker and higher grass. In areas where the grass is thicker and higher the LawnBott will start mowing in a spiral, to ensure evenly cut lawn.
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Has a convenient companion app

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The LawnBott app allows you to program and remotely control your lawn mower from a smartphone.
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Your front yard and back yard can be split into different zones and cut separately

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Zones are different sections of your lawn. This machine can mow up to four individual zones.
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Can mow a 100 feet per minute

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Long charging time

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This machine uses two 26 Ah lithium-ion batteries. These batteries need up to six hours to achieve a full charge.
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Husqvarna Automower 220AC

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Well suited for smaller lawns

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The Husqvarna Automower 220AC works best in lawns that are up to 0.35 acres and can mow up to 800 square feet per hour.
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Jānis Vilcāns
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Quiet

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The Husqvarna Automower 220AC makes a noise of 60dB, which is equal to a noise level of an air conditioner.
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Has an unconventional blade system which makes for finer cut

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This lawn mower uses three razor-sharp carbon steel blades that are attached to cutting disc system. These small razor blades makes a finer cut thus keeping your lawn healthier.
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Adjustable cutting height

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The cutting height can be adjusted from 0.8 to 2.4 inches.
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Charging takes only 45 minutes

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This unit uses Ni-MH batteries, which can be charged more quickly.
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Has an anti-theft system

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This machine has an anti-theft alarm and additionally, it cannot be used with a different charging station.
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Has built-in safety features

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If this machine gets lifted up it shuts down automatically. When it hits and obstacle the lawnmower stops and redirects itself. There’s also a PIN code that prevents your machine to be activated by children.
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High maintenance costs

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The blades on this machine have to be replaced every two to three months. The battery needs replacement every two to three seasons.
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Lacks remote management features

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There’s no app or any kind of wireless connection for this machine.
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Battery life of only 45 minutes

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Because this machine uses Ni-MH battery it has to recharge every 45 minutes. The machine returns to charging station automatically.
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WORX Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower, 28-volt WG794

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Great price

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You can get this machine for around $920. This price makes it a great budget pick.
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Three year extended warranty

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You can register your robotic lawnmower online within 30 days of purchase and receive an extended 3-year warranty. You can register your machine at Worx Landroid website.
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Can mow narrow passages more efficiently

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This robotic lawn mower is equipped with artificial intelligence algorithm technology, that guides it trough narrow passages and adapts it to your lawn.
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Operates as a fertilizer for your lawn

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The fine cut of this robotic lawn leaves small pieces of grass on the ground. These small pieces of grass work as a great compost for your lawn which keeps it green and healthy.
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Automatically returns to charging station when it starts to rain

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The WORX Landroid is equipped with rain sensors that detect rain and high humidity.
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