Dreame A3 AWD 1000
For quarter-acre yards with steep slopes or heavy tree cover, where RTK mowers lose their fix. Its all-wheel drive and LiDAR cost more than an RTK model of the same size.
Amazon $1,399.99 Dreame $1,399.99$1,399.99
The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 4.4 to 4.3. The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 leads on slopes. The Anthbot M9 wins on value and noise. The Anthbot M9 costs $630.99 less ($769 vs $1,399.99).
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
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 Dreame A3 AWD 1000 for slopes (80% (39°) slopes, all-wheel drive vs 45% (24°) slopes).
- Choose the Anthbot M9 for value ($3,080 per rated acre vs $5,600 per rated acre) and noise (58 dB(A) rated vs 62.8 dB(A) rated).
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 | Dreame A3 AWD 1000 | Anthbot M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $5,600 per rated acre | 99 $3,080 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 85 LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 100 80% (39°) slopes, all-wheel drive | 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% | 48 62.8 dB(A) rated | 80 58 dB(A) rated |
Independent tests
Dreame A3 AWD 1000
No independent test published yet.
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. |
Specifications
| Dreame A3 AWD 1000 | Anthbot M9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 80% (39°) | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | Yes | - |
| Charge time | 45 min | - |
| Battery | 5 Ah | 5 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + vision | RTK + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | 360° 3D LiDAR + binocular AI cameras | Dual 150° HDR AI cameras |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (201 mm) | 7.9 in (200 mm) |
| Cutting height | 1.2–3.9 in | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app | In the app |
| Blades | Pivoting razor blades on a cutting disc (9 spare blades included) | 5 free-rotating blades on a 20 cm disc |
| Edge mowing | EdgeMaster edge mode, disc-to-edge distance under 1.91 in; optional trimmer module sold separately | On-edge mowing mode |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G | 4G |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | Lift alarm, 4G location tracking, PIN lock, AirTag compatible | GPS tracking with alerts when the mower leaves its zone |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 62.8 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Weight | 35.5 lb (16.1 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |