For lawns up to about 1.5 acres that want reliable wire-free mowing with good obstacle avoidance. Skip it for very steep yards, which need an AWD mower.
Navimow $2,799The Segway Navimow X350 is the better robot lawn mower overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Segway Navimow X350 leads on value and navigation. The Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD wins on slopes and warranty. The Segway Navimow X350 costs $2,200.99 less ($2,799 vs $4,999.99).
For steep, hilly lawns around an acre where a two-wheel-drive mower would slip. Budget-conscious buyers with flat yards should look elsewhere.
Husqvarna $4,999.99Prices 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 Segway Navimow X350 for value ($1,870 per rated acre vs $3,850 per rated acre) and navigation (RTK + vision, no boundary wire vs RTK, no boundary wire).
- Choose the Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD for slopes (70% (35°) slopes, all-wheel drive vs 50% (27°) slopes) and warranty (4-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1 acre and up robot lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Segway Navimow X350 | Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $1,870 per rated acre | 5 $3,850 per rated acre |
| Navigation 20% | 80 RTK + vision, no boundary wire | 60 RTK, no boundary wire |
| Slopes 20% | 45 50% (27°) slopes | 82 70% (35°) slopes, all-wheel drive |
| Features 15% | 86 6 of 7; no rain sensor | 83 5 of 6; no rain sensor |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 100 4-year warranty |
| Noise 5% | 67 60 dB(A) rated | 67 60 dB(A) rated |
Independent tests
Segway Navimow X350
| Tested by | Conditions |
|---|---|
| MacSources | Average mow in the reviewer’s yard; the yard size isn’t stated. |
Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Segway Navimow X350 | Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | ||
| Lawn size (rated) | 1.5 acres (65,300 sq ft) | 1.3 acres (56,600 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 50% (27°) | 70% (35°) |
| All-wheel drive | No | Yes |
| Run time per charge | 3 h 20 min | 2 h 25 min |
| Charge time | 1 h 20 min | 45 min |
| Battery | 216 Wh, 21.6 V 10 Ah | 18 V 8 Ah |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation | RTK + vision | RTK |
| Boundary wire needed | No | No |
| RTK station | Included | Included |
| Obstacle avoidance | 300° RGB + ToF cameras, 200+ obstacle types, bumper | Ultrasonic sensors |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 9.3 in (237 mm) | 8.7 in (220 mm) |
| Cutting height | 2–4 in (50–100 mm) | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app | In the app |
| Blades | 6 blades on an anti-clogging cutting disc | 3 pivoting razor blades on a disc |
| Edge mowing | Optional Trimmer accessory (sold separately) for semi-automatic edge trimming | - |
| Smart features | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (3 years of 4G included) | Bluetooth, 4G |
| Rain sensor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Noise (rated) | 60 dB(A) | 60 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 43.7 lb (19.8 kg) | 39.9 lb (18.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025 |
