Anthbot N8
#17 in 1/4 to 1 acreFull review
For lawns of about a third of an acre whose owners want clippings and leaves collected rather than mulched. If mulching is fine, a cheaper mower covers more ground.
Amazon $1,699 Anthbot $1,699$1,699
The Anthbot N8 and the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR costs $100 less ($1,599 vs $1,699).
Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR
#18 in 1/4 to 1 acreFull review
For a third-acre yard with trees or buildings that block satellite signal. LiDAR mapping avoids the antenna install that RTK mowers need.
Amazon $1,599 Navimow $1,599$1,599
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.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1/4 to 1 acre robot lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anthbot N8 | Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 33 $4,530 per rated acre | 37 $4,320 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire | 85 LiDAR + vision, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 36 45% (24°) slopes | 36 45% (24°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 100 5 of 5 | 86 6 of 7; no rain sensor |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 80 58 dB(A) rated | 73 59 dB(A) rated |
Independent tests
Anthbot N8
No independent test published yet.
Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR
| Tested by | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Smartzone | Approximate figures on a 460 m² lawn with many turns and obstacles; about 0.6 kWh a day including standby. |
| PCWorld | During auto-mapping on a sloped, treed 0.18-acre yard, the mower kept about 11.8–19.7 in inside the lawn edge. |
Specifications
| Anthbot N8 | Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.38 acres (16,300 sq ft) | 0.37 acres (16,100 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | - | No |
| Run time per charge | - | 2 h 40 min |
| Charge time | - | 2 h 10 min |
| Battery | 9.2 Ah | 165 Wh, 21.6 V 7.7 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK + vision | LiDAR + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| RTK station | Included | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual 150° HDR AI cameras | Solid-state LiDAR + AI camera, 200+ obstacle types |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | - | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | - | 8.7 in (220 mm) |
| Cutting height | - | 2–4 in |
| Height adjustment | - | In the app |
| Blades | 3-blade mowing disc or dual-layer 6-blade mulching disc (both included) | 6 blades on a cutting disc |
| Edge mowing | - | EdgeSense edge riding |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | 4G | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (1 year of 4G included) |
| Rain sensor | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft | Anti-theft protection (details not published) | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IP66 |
| Weight | - | 32.4 lb (14.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2026 |