For budget buyers with open, gently sloped lawns up to a quarter acre who want wire-free RTK mowing at a low price.
Amazon $789.52 Ecovacs $999.99The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 4.1 to 3.2. The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK leads on navigation, value and slopes. The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK costs $410.47 less ($789.52 vs $1,199.99).
For owners of simple lawns up to 1/4 acre who don’t mind installing a perimeter wire and want a mower that runs on Worx PowerShare batteries.
Worx $1,199.99Prices 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 Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK for navigation (RTK + vision, no boundary wire vs Boundary wire), value ($3,160 per rated acre vs $4,800 per rated acre) and slopes (45% (24°) slopes vs 30% (17°) slopes).
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 | Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK | Worx Landroid M 1/4 Acre (WR147) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $3,160 per rated acre | 80 $4,800 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire | 10 Boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 36 45% (24°) slopes | 9 30% (17°) slopes |
| Features 15% | 86 6 of 7; no 4G | 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% | 87 57 dB(A) rated | 73 59 dB(A) rated |
Specifications
| Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK | Worx Landroid M 1/4 Acre (WR147) | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.25 acres (8,600 sq ft) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) | 30% (17°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | No |
| Run time per charge | 1 h 5 min | - |
| Charge time | 1 h 40 min | - |
| Battery | 18 V 4 Ah | - |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK + vision | Boundary wire |
| Boundary wire needed | No | Yes |
| RTK station | Included | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | AIVI 3D: AI camera + 3D-ToF | - |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | - |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 8.7 in (220 mm) | - |
| Cutting height | 1.2–3.2 in (30–80 mm) | - |
| Height adjustment | - | By hand (knob) |
| Blades | Single blade disc | 3 blades on a self-leveling disc |
| Edge mowing | Blade edge mowing; no trimmer | Cut-to-Edge border cutting |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft | PIN code lock | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 57 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | - |
| Weight | 24.2 lb (11 kg) | 29.8 lb (13.5 kg) |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
