For half-acre, fairly flat yards that want camera-assisted RTK mowing at a mid-range price. Buy it from Anthbot directly, where it costs much less.
Amazon $1,199 Anthbot $799The Anthbot Genie 1000 is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 4.2 to 3.6. The Anthbot Genie 1000 leads on value. The Anthbot Genie 1000 costs $900 less ($799 vs $1,699).
For lawns of about a third of an acre whose owners want clippings and leaves collected rather than mulched. If mulching is fine, a cheaper mower covers more ground.
Amazon $1,699 Anthbot $1,699Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Anthbot Genie 1000 for value ($1,630 per rated acre vs $4,530 per rated acre).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1/4 to 1 acre robot lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anthbot Genie 1000 | Anthbot N8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 97 $1,630 per rated acre | 33 $4,530 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 36 45% (24°) slopes | 36 45% (24°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 100 7 of 7 | 100 5 of 5 |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 80 58 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Anthbot Genie 1000 | Anthbot N8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.49 acres (21,300 sq ft) | 0.38 acres (16,300 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | - |
| Charge time | 2 h | - |
| Battery | 5 Ah | 9.2 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK + vision | RTK + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| RTK station | - | Included |
| Obstacle avoidance | Four AI cameras (300° view) + 360° collision sensing | Dual 150° HDR AI cameras |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | - |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (200 mm) | - |
| Height adjustment | In the app | - |
| Blades | - | 3-blade mowing disc or dual-layer 6-blade mulching disc (both included) |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (1 year of 4G included) | 4G |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | Digital fence and alarm | Anti-theft protection (details not published) |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
