Husqvarna
Husqvarna Automower 115H
- Autonomy
- IIAssisted
- Score
- 69/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $700list
ComparisonHusqvarna Automower 115H and Stihl iMow 7
Stihl
Stihl iMow 7
- Autonomy
- IIAssisted
- Score
- 78/100Strong
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- Not tracked
Up to three
Autonomy Ladder
- IManual
- IIAssisted
- IIIConditional
- IVEnvironmental
- VGeneralized
All robot lawn mowers. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
Where each one suits you.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | Automower 115H | Stihl iMow 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acre | Good115H runtime covers sub-1,000 sqft yards in one pass; well-matched to compact lots. | GoodOversized for small yards; covers efficiently but underutilizes runtime capacity. |
| ¼ – ½ acrethey differ | Depends1,000-2,000 sqft range is the 115H design target; 2,000 sqft edges the 60-minute runtime ceiling with one-pass coverage. | GoodIdeal deployment zone; systematic pattern and 420-min runtime cover this range in single session. |
| Over ½ acrethey differ | Poor60-minute runtime does not cover yards over 2,500 sqft in one mowing cycle; multi-pass operation required. | DependsRated 5,000 sq m (~1.24 acres), the top of the iMOW range; larger yards need a second machine rather than a larger one. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flat | GoodOptimal operating condition; manufacturer specs and owner reports show consistent performance on level yards. | GoodFlat terrain is the baseline; iMow 7 excels without slope challenges limiting traction. |
| Gentle slopesthey differ | DependsRated to 20% slope per manufacturer documentation; steeper grades may cause traction loss and uphill stalling. | GoodRated to 45% gradient; moderate slopes are well within operating specifications per owner reports. |
| Steep / hillythey differ | PoorManufacturer documentation does not support operation above 20% gradient; owner reports document traction failure on steeper terrain. | DependsNear the 45% limit on wet grass, traction degrades; dry conditions perform better than wet. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grass | GoodDesigned for typical cool-season and warm-season turf; perennial ryegrass, fescue, and Bermuda all perform within spec. | GoodStandard turf and lawn grasses are the design baseline; systematic mowing pattern optimized for normal growth. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsCutting deck height adjusts to 50 mm maximum; tall fescue and some native grasses may exceed cutting reach; multiple passes improve appearance. | DependsTall or overgrown grass may require multiple passes; blade wear accelerates with dense growth. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsDense turf increases motor load and blade dulling frequency; weekly blade inspection recommended in high-density stands. | DependsThick Bermuda or St. Augustine grass reduces cut speed; may require reduced cutting-height settings or longer run-time allocation. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless required | PoorBuried boundary wire is mandatory; no GPS or wireless boundary option available on the 115H. | PooriMow 7 requires physical perimeter wire; no wireless virtual-boundary option available. |
| Wire required | GoodWire-based perimeter is the sole positioning method; perimeter installation (2-4 hours) is a standard prerequisite. | GoodPhysical perimeter wire is the required boundary system; installation is a one-time setup cost. |
| No preference | GoodWire-guided operation works for any boundary preference; no wireless requirement complicates setup decision. | GoodUses perimeter wire. Fits readers with no boundary preference; wire is required. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
What the score is built from.
Nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart.
Capability
Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
7685
- Husqvarna Automower 115H76
- Stihl iMow 785
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
5063
- Husqvarna Automower 115H50
- Stihl iMow 763
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
4684
- Husqvarna Automower 115H46
- Stihl iMow 784
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
6272
- Husqvarna Automower 115H62
- Stihl iMow 772
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100
Dependability
Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
9180
- Husqvarna Automower 115H91
- Stihl iMow 780
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
6581
- Husqvarna Automower 115H65
- Stihl iMow 781
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
6385
- Husqvarna Automower 115H63
- Stihl iMow 785
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100
Ownership burden
Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
4849
- Husqvarna Automower 115H48
- Stihl iMow 749
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
83100
- Husqvarna Automower 115H83
- Stihl iMow 7100
8median 69 across 434 scored robots100
How far apart is a long way?
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
Runtime107 with a published figure
60 min230 min
- Husqvarna Automower 115H60 min
- Stihl iMow 7230 min
30 minmedian 100 min240 min
Charge time108 with a published figure
50 min200 min
- Husqvarna Automower 115H50 min
- Stihl iMow 7200 min
30 minmedian 90 min300 min
Noise105 with a published figure
58 dB61 dB
- Husqvarna Automower 115H58 dB
- Stihl iMow 761 dB
50 dBmedian 60 dB82 dB
Weight120 with a published figure
20.7 lbs33.1 lbs
- Husqvarna Automower 115H20.7 lbs
- Stihl iMow 733.1 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30.4 lbs134 lbs
Height121 with a published figure
10.6 in8.3 in
- Husqvarna Automower 115H10.6 in
- Stihl iMow 78.3 in
7.5 inmedian 11 in16.5 in
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Price.
What the numbers leave out.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
The trade-off
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Husqvarna Automower 115H
Wire confinement trades flexibility for reliability. Rewiring costs $200-500 per expansion; GPS-free positioning never strays but never adapts to layout changes without manual installation.
Stihl iMow 7
Wire installation is a permanent setup: any lawn reconfiguration requires physical wire relocation, unlike virtual-boundary or GPS-based alternatives.
Systematic mowing pattern reduces pass overlap compared to random-path alternatives, but the iMow 7 slows for what its ultrasonic sensors register and bumps the rest; it does not plan a route around a newly placed obstacle.
Who each one is wrong for
Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.
Husqvarna Automower 115H
- Yards needing a wire-free boundary setup
- Buried boundary wire is mandatory. GPS-only operation is not available on the 115H. Households unable or unwilling to install perimeter wire should skip this model.
- Yards with slopes past 30 percent, or steep ground where the wire runs
- Husqvarna rates the 115H at 30 percent slope inside the working area and 15 percent at the boundary wire, so a bank the mower crosses mid-lawn can still be too steep where the wire has to sit. Owner reports describe traction loss and uphill stalling on wet grass near those limits.
- Properties beyond the rated 0.4 acre
- The rating is 0.4 acre plus or minus 20 percent. A lawn past that is a case for a higher-capacity model rather than for longer schedules. Enlarging the mowed area within the rating still means lifting and re-laying wire sections.
Stihl iMow 7
- Owners who frequently reconfigure lawn areas or garden beds
- Any structural landscaping change requires physical wire relocation. Changing zones means reconfiguring the boundary wire system.
- Buyers seeking GPS, RTK, or virtual-boundary wire-free operation
- The iMow 7 uses a physical perimeter wire only. Wire-free robotic mower alternatives are necessary for owners wanting GPS or virtual boundaries.
- Lawns with complex island beds, narrow corridors, or multi-zone layouts
- Each zone or corridor requires a dedicated guide wire segment. Complex layouts increase installation complexity and risk unmowed strips.
- Households where children or animals routinely occupy the mowing zone
- Ultrasonic sensors slow the mower for larger objects, but nothing on it identifies a person or a pet, and low objects are detected by contact. Scheduling sessions when the lawn is clear remains the reliable mitigation.
- Lots significantly above 5,000 square meters
- Rated coverage is 5,000 square meters and the iMOW 7 is the top of the range, so there is no larger model to move up to. Properties beyond it need more than one machine in adjacent zones.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Husqvarna Automower 115H
- Weekly: Clear debris and inspect charging contacts.
- Every 4-6 weeks: Replace the blades as a set of three with fresh screws (15-30 USD per set). They are flip-and-replace razors rather than items to sharpen; grinding an edge back thins the blade and strips its coating on a machine that runs unattended.
- Seasonally: Boundary wire inspection for breaks and corrosion (repair kits 10-20 USD).
- Annually: Charging station cleaning and contact maintenance; battery health check.
- Before winter: Clean the mower, charge the battery fully, and store the mower and charging station indoors in freeze climates.
Stihl iMow 7
- After every use: Clear grass clippings and debris from blade disc and chassis to prevent buildup.
- Monthly: Inspect perimeter wire at surface crossings and obstacles for wear or animal damage.
- Every 3–6 months: Replace blade disc when cut quality declines; replacement blades cost $10–$25 per set.
- Annually: Full perimeter wire inspection including connectors and guide wire segments; clean charging station contacts.
- Annually: Test rain sensor auto-return function before season; clean sensor lens if blocked by residue.
- As needed: Splice or reposition wire sections after landscaping or tool-induced damage.
How much each of these is standing on.
Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna Automower 115H | Provisional | 4 | Aug 2026 |
| Stihl iMow 7 | Pending | 5 | Aug 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
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The full recordHusqvarna Automower 115HSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordStihl iMow 7Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.
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