Guides to choosing a wire-free robot mower

Each guide answers one question people search for before they buy. The tables pull from the same data as the fit check.

Robot mowers for slopes and hills: what the ratings meanWhat a slope rating covers, why the edge of a slope is harder than the middle, and which mowers are rated for steep lawns.
Robot mower for 1 acre: how big a rating you needWhy a mower rated for exactly 1 acre struggles on 1 acre, and how much headroom to look for.
Robot mowers under trees: RTK, camera or LiDARHow each way of finding its position copes with tree cover, roofs and tall walls.
Robot mowers for narrow gaps and side passagesMakers ask for anything from 55 cm to 2 m. The minimum gap per model, and how to measure yours.
Robot mowers for two or more separate lawnsFront and back lawns, paths, driveways and how many separate areas each brand supports.
Do robot mowers get stolen? Anti-theft features comparedPIN codes, alarms, account locks and GPS tracking, and which of them need a data plan.
How much does a robot mower cost?Shop prices per country from our latest price check, plus blades, data plans and batteries.

Quick answers

Shorter questions, from rain and Wi-Fi to hedgehogs and blades, are in the FAQ.