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.
Amazon $799 Anthbot $799$799
The Anthbot M5 LiDAR is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 3.9 to 2.8. The Anthbot M5 LiDAR leads on navigation, slopes and value. The Anthbot M5 LiDAR costs $200.99 less ($799 vs $999.99).
Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165)
#21 in Up to 1/4 acreFull review
For owners of simple lawns up to 1/8 acre who don’t mind installing a perimeter wire and want a mower that runs on Worx PowerShare batteries.
Worx $999.99$999.99
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 navigation (LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire vs Boundary wire), slopes (45% (24°) slopes vs 30% (17°) slopes) and value ($6,390 per rated acre vs $8,000 per rated acre).
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 | Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $6,390 per rated acre | 44 $8,000 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 85 LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire | 10 Boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 36 45% (24°) slopes | 9 30% (17°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 100 8 of 8 | 60 3 of 5; no 4G, height set in the app |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 73 59 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Anthbot M5 LiDAR | Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.12 acres (5,400 sq ft) | 0.12 acres (5,400 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 30% (17°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | No |
| Run time per charge | 40 min | - |
| Battery | 2.5 Ah | 20 V 2 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + vision | Boundary wire |
| Boundary wire needed | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | 360° LiDAR + dual AI cameras | - |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | - |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (200 mm) | - |
| Cutting height | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) | - |
| Height adjustment | In the app | By hand (knob) |
| Blades | 5 free-rotating blades on a 20 cm disc | 3 blades on a self-leveling disc |
| Edge mowing | EdgeWiz edge mowing | Cut-to-Edge border cutting |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (3 months of 4G included) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | GPS anti-theft tracking | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | - |
| Weight | - | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |