Key specs
- Lawn area
- 1,500, 3,000 or 5,000 m² versions (about 0.37, 0.75 and 1.25 acres)
- Navigation
- 360° LiDAR plus AI cameras; 3000 and 5000 versions add network RTK, no base antenna needed
- Slope
- Up to 80% (38.6°)
- Cutting width
- 40 cm / 15.8 in (3000 version)
- Drive
- All-wheel drive with suspension
- Boundary wire
- None
Our verdict
LUBA 3 AWD climbs 80% slopes and uses LiDAR, satellite and cameras together. Reviewed picked it as best for hills. Watch for tyre marks on tight turns in soft ground.
What we like
- Climbs 80% (38.6°) gradients, among the steepest of any home robot
- Three ways to know where it is: LiDAR, satellite and cameras
- Comes in three sizes, up to about 1.25 acres
- TechRadar reports three years of free 4G data included
- Three navigation systems for tricky gardens
- TechRadar highly recommends it for large, hilly lawns
What to know
- Reviewers at TechRadar and Reviewed saw the tyres scuff grass on turns
- The app can be glitchy, according to TechRadar
- Some UK versions were on pre-order in October 2026
- App can be glitchy, says TechRadar
- Larger variants often out of stock
How it compares
| Spec | Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD | Segway Navimow X430 | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | around £2,899 (5000 version, UK); US versions from around $2,399 | around $2,399 (US, Oct 2026) | around $2,499 / £2,499 | around $2,499 (US, Oct 2026); UK price not confirmed |
| Lawn area | 1,500, 3,000 or 5,000 m² versions (about 0.37, 0.75 and 1.25 acres) | 0.75 acre on one map, up to 1.5 acres across two maps (about 3,000 to 6,000 m²) | Up to 1 acre in US listings; 3,000 m² (about 0.75 acre) in UK listings | About 0.75 acre (32,000 sq ft, roughly 3,000 m²) |
| Navigation | 360° LiDAR plus AI cameras; 3000 and 5000 versions add network RTK, no base antenna needed | 3D LiDAR plus dual AI cameras, no RTK base station | Network RTK satellite positioning plus cameras (EFLS 3.0), no antenna to install | 360° LiDAR plus 3D ToF sensors and AI camera, no GPS, RTK or antenna |
| Slope | Up to 80% (38.6°) | Up to 80% (38.6°) | Up to 84% (40°) | Up to 50% (27°) |
| Cutting width | 40 cm / 15.8 in (3000 version) | 15.8 in / 40 cm (dual discs) | 17 in / 43 cm (two cutting discs) | 33 cm / 13 in |
| Drive | All-wheel drive with suspension | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | - |
| Boundary wire | None | - | None | - |
| Lawn size | - | - | Up to 1 acre (UK: 3,000 m²) | - |
| Cutting height | - | - | 0.75 to 4 in (20 to 100 mm) | 30 to 90 mm (1.2 to 3.5 in) |
Open these in the compare tool ›
Price drop alertWe will email you when the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD drops in price. One email per drop, unsubscribe any time.
Featured in our guides
Best Robot Lawn MowerThe best robot lawn mower for your yard or garden in 2026, compared on lawn size (acres and m²), slopes, wire-free navigRobot Lawn Mower Brands ComparedRobot lawn mower brands compared for US and UK buyers: Husqvarna, Segway Navimow, Mammotion, Worx, Ecovacs, Eufy and morBest Robot Lawn Mower for 1 Acre and Larger LawnsBest robot lawn mower for 1 acre (about 4,000 m²) and bigger lawns in 2026. Area ratings, slopes, wire-free navigation aBest Robot Lawn Mower for Slopes and HillsBest robot lawn mower for slopes and hills in 2026: AWD models rated 70% to 84%, slope maths explained, lawn sizes in ac
