Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR
#13 in 1/4 to 1 acreFull review
For lawns up to three-quarters of an acre where LiDAR navigation is wanted at a discount and edge trimming by hand is acceptable.
Amazon $1,833.43$1,833.43
The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR leads on value. The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR costs $666.56 less ($1,833.43 vs $2,499.99).
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
#14 in 1/4 to 1 acreFull review
For lawns up to three-quarters of an acre with lots of edges, where the built-in trimmer saves weekly string-trimming and LiDAR avoids satellite dropouts.
Amazon $2,499.99 Ecovacs $2,499.99$2,499.99
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 Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR for value ($2,440 per rated acre vs $3,330 per rated acre).
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 | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $2,440 per rated acre | 59 $3,330 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 70 LiDAR, no boundary wire | 70 LiDAR, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 45 50% (27°) slopes | 45 50% (27°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 88 7 of 8; no 4G | 88 7 of 8; no 4G |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 5% | 53 62 dB(A) rated | 53 62 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.75 acres (32,700 sq ft) | 0.75 acres (32,700 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 50% (27°) | 50% (27°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | No |
| Run time per charge | 1 h 58 min | 2 h 40 min |
| Charge time | 45 min | 1 h 10 min |
| Battery | 32.4 V 5 Ah | 32.4 V 7.5 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | AIVI 3D: 150° fisheye AI camera + 3D-ToF, 200+ obstacle types | AIVI 3D: AI fisheye camera + 3D-ToF + LiDAR, 200+ obstacle types |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 13 in (330 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| Cutting height | 1.2–3.6 in (30–90 mm) | 1.2–3.5 in (30–90 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app | In the app |
| Blades | 2 blade discs | 2 blade discs, 6 blades in total |
| Edge mowing | Blade edge mowing; no trimmer | Built-in TruEdge string trimmer cuts to about 0 in from edges; blade edge mowing about 2 in |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | PIN code lock | PIN code lock |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 62 dB(A) | 62 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Weight | 36.2 lb (16.4 kg) | 40.3 lb (18.3 kg) |