Robot lawn mowers

We’ve tested a range of wire boundary and wireless robot lawn mowers to find which models perform best and are easiest to use.

Our assessment covers:

• Standard lawn cutting

• Uneven lawn cutting

• Sloped lawn cutting (19°/35% gradient)

• Long grass cutting

• Damp grass cutting

• Ease of use.

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Robot lawn mowers are great for maintaining a tidy lawn while saving you time. But how do you choose the best robot lawn mower for your backyard?

Read our buying guide to explore the different types of robot lawn mowers and their features. We discuss lawn capacity, slopes, mowing zones, cutting heights, navigation and guidance systems, control and connectivity, weather features, anti-theft features, cleaning and maintenance. We also look at features that make a robot mower easier to use.

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If you’re also considering a ride-on lawn mower, we’ve tested them previously. We no longer do because we found the various brands and models were relatively comparable on performance. You can find out how to choose the best ride-on lawn mower here.

If you're looking for additional equipment to spruce up your outdoor space, we've also tested petrol, push and regular battery lawn mowers, plus line trimmers and waterblasters.

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We mow standard, uneven and sloped lawn, plus long and damp grass. We assess how well each robot mower handles obstacles like trees and flower-beds.

We also check how easy each robot lawn mower is to set up, operate, clean and maintain, as well as its safety, noise output and battery performance.

Learn more about how we test robot lawn mowers