Anthbot M5 LiDAR
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.
Amazon $799 Anthbot $799$799
3.8/5
For small, cluttered lawns up to a quarter acre with narrow side passages, where LiDAR navigation and a built-in trimmer beat cheaper RTK mowers.
- 0.25 acresLawn size
- LiDARNavigation
- 45% (24°)Max slope
- $5,120Price / acre
- 8.7 inCutting width
Check price at Amazon$1,279.89Check price at Ecovacs$1,499.99
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Built-in string trimmer cleans up edges along walls and beds
- LiDAR navigation needs no wire, antenna or clear sky
- Slim body fits through side-yard passages about 2.6 ft wide
- Moderate weight of about 29 lb is easy to carry
Cons
- Narrow 8.7 in deck needs more passes
- Wi-Fi only, with no cellular option
- Ecovacs doesn’t list a warranty term on the product page
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) | 0.25 acres (10,900 sq ft) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) |
| All-wheel drive | No |
| Run time per charge | 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 1 h 10 min |
| Battery | 18 V 5.2 Ah |
| Navigation | |
| Navigation | LiDAR |
| Boundary wire needed | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D-ToF + AI camera + LiDAR |
| Multiple zones | Yes |
| No-go zones | Yes |
| Cutting | |
| Cutting width | 8.7 in (220 mm) |
| Cutting height | 1.2–3.1 in (30–80 mm) |
| Height adjustment | In the app |
| Blades | Single blade disc |
| Edge mowing | Built-in TruEdge string trimmer cuts to about 0 in from edges; blade edge mowing about 3.5 in |
| Smart features | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Rain sensor | Yes |
| Anti-theft | PIN code lock |
| Build | |
| Noise (rated) | 61 dB(A) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 |
| Weight | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Alternatives in this size
Sunseeker S4
#10 in Up to 1/4 acreFull review
For quarter-acre suburban yards with trees or walls that block satellite signal, where a LiDAR mower avoids RTK setup. Yards with steep slopes need an AWD model.
Amazon $1,151.63 Sunseeker $1,279.99$1,151.63
Segway Navimow H210
#12 in Up to 1/4 acreFull review
For a quarter-acre yard with trees or buildings that block GPS. It adds a rain sensor and a wider cut over the i2 LiDAR.
Navimow $1,799$1,799
Compare
Compare the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO with any other robot lawn mower →
More from Ecovacs: every Ecovacs product ranked.