Anthbot M5
For small, flat, open lawns where a low price matters most. Bumpy or shaded yards will get better results from a LiDAR model.
Amazon $689.99 Anthbot $679$679
3.9/5
For small, enclosed yards with walls or trees that block RTK, where a cheap LiDAR mower beats satellite navigation. Larger or hilly lawns need something bigger.
- 0.12 acresLawn size
- LiDAR + visionNavigation
- 45% (24°)Max slope
- $6,390Price / acre
- 7.9 inCutting width
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$799Check price at Anthbot$799
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Mows within minutes of unboxing, with no wire and no RTK antenna
- LiDAR keeps it located in walled or tree-lined yards where satellite mowers lose signal
- Fits through 65 cm (25.6 in) gaps
- Quiet at 58 dB
Cons
- Short 40-minute runs mean frequent recharges
- Only 0.125 acre of rated coverage
- Two-wheel drive limits it to 45% slopes
- Only 3 months of 4G service included
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Coverage | |
|---|---|
| Lawn size (rated) | 0.12 acres (5,400 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | No |
| Run time per charge | 40 min |
| Battery | 2.5 Ah |
| Navigation | |
| Navigation | LiDAR + vision |
| Boundary wire needed | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | 360° LiDAR + dual AI cameras |
| Multiple zones | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes |
| Cutting | |
| Cutting width | 7.9 in (200 mm) |
| Cutting height | 1.2–2.8 in (30–70 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app |
| Blades | 5 free-rotating blades on a 20 cm disc |
| Edge mowing | EdgeWiz edge mowing |
| Smart features | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (3 months of 4G included) |
| Rain sensor | Yes |
| Anti-theft | GPS anti-theft tracking |
| Build | |
| Noise (rated) | 58 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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