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.
Anthbot $1,099The Anthbot M5 Pro is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 3.7 to 2.8. The Anthbot M5 Pro leads on navigation and slopes. The Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) wins on value. The Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) costs $99.01 less ($999.99 vs $1,099).
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 $999.99Prices 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 Pro for navigation (LiDAR + RTK + vision, no boundary wire vs Boundary wire) and slopes (45% (24°) slopes vs 30% (17°) slopes).
- Choose the Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) for value ($8,000 per rated acre vs $8,790 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 Pro | Worx Landroid S 1/8 Acre (WR165) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $8,790 per rated acre | 44 $8,000 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 100 LiDAR + RTK + 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% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 67 3-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 73 59 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Anthbot M5 Pro | 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 |
| Battery | - | 20 V 2 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + RTK + vision | Boundary wire |
| Boundary wire needed | No | Yes |
| RTK station | Included | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | 360° LiDAR + AI cameras | - |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | - |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting height | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) | - |
| Height adjustment | In the app | By hand (knob) |
| Blades | - | 3 blades on a self-leveling disc |
| Edge mowing | EdgeWiz edge mowing | Cut-to-Edge border cutting |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | 4G (1 year of 4G included) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | 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 |
