Anthbot M9
For flat, tidy quarter-acre lawns on a budget, where it cuts neatly and quietly. Bumpy or overgrown yards will frustrate it.
Amazon $829 Anthbot $769$769
The Anthbot M9 is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 4.3 to 4.1. The Anthbot M9 leads on value. The Anthbot M9 Pro wins on navigation. The Anthbot M9 costs $630 less ($769 vs $1,399).
Anthbot M9 Pro
For quarter-acre yards with heavy tree cover or tight spaces, where adding LiDAR to RTK is worth the premium over the M9.
Amazon $1,399 Anthbot $1,399$1,399
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 M9 for value ($3,080 per rated acre vs $5,600 per rated acre).
- Choose the Anthbot M9 Pro for navigation (LiDAR + RTK + vision, no boundary wire vs RTK + 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 M9 | Anthbot M9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $3,080 per rated acre | 71 $5,600 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 80 RTK + 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 | 67 3-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 80 58 dB(A) rated |
Independent tests
Anthbot M9
| Tested by | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Notebookcheck | Covered almost 300 m² per charge. Recharging took about 2 hours, with just under 110 Wh drawn (peak 55 W) and about 7 W on standby. The cutting disc sits about 9 cm in from the body edge, which leaves an uncut strip. It struggled on rough or uneven ground. |
Anthbot M9 Pro
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Anthbot M9 | Anthbot M9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| Battery | 5 Ah | 5 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK + vision | LiDAR + RTK + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| RTK station | - | Included |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual 150° HDR AI cameras | 360° LiDAR + AI cameras |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (200 mm) | 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 | On-edge mowing mode | EdgeWiz edge mowing |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | 4G | 4G (1 year of 4G included) |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | GPS tracking with alerts when the mower leaves its zone | Anti-theft tracking |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |