Anthbot M5 LiDAR
For small, enclosed yards with walls or trees that block RTK, where a cheap LiDAR mower beats satellite navigation. Larger or hilly lawns need something bigger.
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The Anthbot M5 LiDAR is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Anthbot M5 LiDAR leads on value. The Anthbot M5 Pro wins on navigation. The Anthbot M5 LiDAR costs $300 less ($799 vs $1,099).
Anthbot M5 Pro Preorder
#15 in Up to 1/4 acreFull review
For small but complicated yards with trees, walls and open areas, where fused LiDAR and RTK navigation justify the price. It hasn’t shipped yet.
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Prices 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 M5 LiDAR for value ($6,390 per rated acre vs $8,790 per rated acre).
- Choose the Anthbot M5 Pro for navigation (LiDAR + RTK + vision, no boundary wire vs LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/4 acre robot lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anthbot M5 LiDAR | Anthbot M5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $6,390 per rated acre | 36 $8,790 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 85 LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire | 100 LiDAR + RTK + vision, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 36 45% (24°) slopes | 36 45% (24°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 100 8 of 8 | 100 8 of 8 |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 80 58 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Anthbot M5 LiDAR | Anthbot M5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.12 acres (5,400 sq ft) | 0.12 acres (5,400 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | - |
| Run time per charge | 40 min | - |
| Battery | 2.5 Ah | - |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + vision | LiDAR + RTK + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| RTK station | - | Included |
| Obstacle avoidance | 360° LiDAR + dual AI cameras | 360° LiDAR + AI cameras |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (200 mm) | - |
| Cutting height | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app | In the app |
| Blades | 5 free-rotating blades on a 20 cm disc | - |
| Edge mowing | EdgeWiz edge mowing | EdgeWiz edge mowing |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (3 months of 4G included) | 4G (1 year of 4G included) |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | GPS anti-theft tracking | Anti-theft tracking |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |