Husqvarna
Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 71/100Strong
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $2,999list
ComparisonHusqvarna Automower 320 NERA and Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 67/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $3,849list
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 320 NERA | Automower 430V NERA |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acre | GoodRuntime caps at 70 minutes; under-quarter properties may require reduced cutting height or edge trimming separately. | GoodRated for 4,800 m², so a small lawn is well within its capacity. |
| ¼ – ½ acre | GoodEPOS positioning scales efficiently within 0.25–0.5 acre range. Typical cutting cycles complete in single runtime window. | GoodA quarter to half acre is well inside Husqvarna's 4,800 m² rating for pattern mowing. |
| Over ½ acrethey differ | DependsProperties over 0.5 acres require multiple daily sessions or scheduled multi-hour mowing windows for full coverage. | GoodA hands-on review ran it on a near 1.5-acre garden split into two zones. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flat | GoodOptimal for EPOS performance. Flat terrain maintains consistent satellite signal and maximizes traction control. | GoodA hands-on review rated general navigation excellent and the overall cut excellent on its test lawns. |
| Gentle slopes | GoodRated to 35-degree slopes. Moderate terrain up to 20 degrees shows reliable operation per owner reports. | GoodA reviewer saw it handle slopes within its 50% rating once the map was adjusted. |
| Steep / hilly | DependsManufacturer spec to 35 degrees but traction loss documented on wet slopes above 20 degrees. Seasonal drainage affects performance. | DependsOn the hilliest ground it dug up grass when turning and once slipped past a boundary. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grass | GoodTypical lawn grasses (fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass) show standard blade wear and mowing efficiency. | GoodA hands-on review found a brilliant maintenance cut, with fine clippings mulching back into the lawn. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsTall fescue or native grass may require more frequent passes. Initial overgrown lots need manual cutting before deployment. | DependsA hands-on review advises starting with a high cut and lowering it gradually rather than cutting long grass at once. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsThick sod or dense clover increases blade wear and firmware recalibration needs due to slower mowing cycles. | DependsNo test in thick or dense turf was found for its 24 cm cut. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless required | GoodEPOS virtual boundaries are the primary feature. Wireless enforcement avoids wire installation entirely. | GoodEPOS virtual boundaries need no wire or reference station where mobile or Wi-Fi coverage is good. |
| Wire required | PoorEPOS does not support traditional boundary wire. Physical wire operation not possible with this model. | PoorHusqvarna lists virtual boundaries as the only boundary type, so there is no wired installation. |
| No preference | GoodEPOS virtual boundaries available exclusively. No wire fallback option if GNSS signal is lost. | GoodIts wire-free setup meets a buyer with no boundary preference. |
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
7580
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA75
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA80
18median 72 across 444 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
5574
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA55
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA74
0median 72 across 432 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
6560
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA65
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA60
18median 53 across 329 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
6870
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA68
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA70
28median 68 across 408 scored robots100
Dependability
Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
7070
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA70
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA70
6median 70 across 365 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
7758
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA77
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA58
15median 65 across 346 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
8860
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA88
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA60
0median 62 across 440 scored robots100
Ownership burden
Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
4862
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA48
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA62
22median 68 across 445 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
10066
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA100
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA66
8median 69 across 445 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.
Price95 with a published figure
$2,999$3,849
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA$2,999
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA$3,849
$549median $1,899$5,999
Runtime116 with a published figure
135 min95 min
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA135 min
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA95 min
30 minmedian 100 min240 min
Charge time116 with a published figure
75 min50 min
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA75 min
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA50 min
30 minmedian 90 min300 min
Noise112 with a published figure
58 dB56 dB
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA58 dB
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA56 dB
50 dBmedian 60 dB75 dB
Weight124 with a published figure
29.1 lbs33.1 lbs
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA29.1 lbs
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA33.1 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30 lbs88.2 lbs
Height126 with a published figure
11 in11 in
- Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA11 in
- Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA11 in
8 inmedian 11 in16.5 in
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 320 NERA
EPOS removes the boundary wire but adds a plug-in kit and, where Wi-Fi does not cover the garden, a fixed reference station. One dependency substitutes for another rather than disappearing.
Sub-centimeter boundary accuracy pairs with bump-sensor-only obstacle detection. Precision positioning does not buy onboard sensing.
Wire-free operation is an add-on rather than a standard fitting. The EPOS Plug-in kit is a separate purchase, so the wire-free configuration and the base machine are two different prices under one model name.
Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA
AI obstacle avoidance skirts trees and toys neatly, but also reads twigs and leaves as obstacles and leaves patches uncut.
A fixed transport path keeps zones connected, yet repeating it wore a visible track into the lawn in dry weather.
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 320 NERA
- Properties with dense tree canopy reducing satellite visibility
- GNSS signal loss under 60%+ tree cover causes repeated dock returns and session interruption. Wire-guided models provide more consistent operation in forested environments.
- Buyers requiring obstacle detection for high-risk yards
- No camera or LiDAR detection; bump sensors only. Properties with children, loose pets, or garden equipment need supervision beyond EPOS-only safety.
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing cutting performance alone
- The NERA costs substantially more than wire-guided alternatives with equivalent blade systems, and the wire-free configuration adds the EPOS Plug-in kit on top of the base price. For a purely price-driven decision the wire-free feature carries no value.
- Owners expecting plug-and-play setup without technical judgment
- EPOS setup involves a sky survey and boundary mapping, plus a reference station where Wi-Fi does not reach the whole garden. That is more judgment than staking wire, and the learning curve is real.
- Properties without usable Wi-Fi coverage across the garden
- App scheduling and remote monitoring need Wi-Fi, and the EPOS plug-in takes its correction signal over Wi-Fi where no reference station is installed. Patchy coverage across the garden means adding a reference station. Offline operation is possible but drops the remote features.
Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA
- Lawns often covered in twigs and leaves
- A hands-on review found it treated twigs, branches and large leaves as obstacles and skirted them, leaving sections uncut.
- Owners who want a set-and-forget map
- Exclusion zones and boundaries needed tweaking after a wheel dropped into a flower bed and the mower slipped past a boundary on a slope.
- Very hilly or rough ground
- On the hilliest section, a reviewer saw it turn in the same places and dig up grass, and suggests an AWD model for rough terrain.
- Small, regular lawns
- A hands-on review points owners of smaller, standard lawns to cheaper and simpler robots.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA
- After every use: Inspect cutting area for debris; verify successful dock engagement.
- Weekly: Clean dock contacts and mower docking guides with a dry cloth.
- Every 6-8 weeks: Replace the three pivoting razor blades as a set. Genuine Husqvarna long-life blades run about $5 to $8 for a set of three.
- Every 3 months: Check EPOS positioning through the app and re-survey the installation if coverage has drifted.
- Annually: Inspect wheel brushes and drive gears for wear.
- Seasonally: Before winter storage, clean the mower, charge the battery fully, and store it indoors in a dry place above freezing. Do not store the pack discharged.
- As needed: Clean the charging station and, where a reference station is installed, verify its sky view remains unobstructed.
Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA
- Weekly: Clear twigs, branches and large leaves from the lawn so the camera does not treat them as obstacles.
- As needed: Reroute the transport path between zones to stop a worn track forming.
- As needed: Adjust exclusion zones and boundaries in the app after wheel drops or boundary slips.
- As needed: Replace the three razor blades when blunt; one hands-on review needed new ones after 400 hours.
- Seasonally: Start with a high cut height and lower it gradually, adjusting schedules per zone.
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 320 NERA | Provisional | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| Husqvarna Automower 430V NERA | Provisional | 7 | Sep 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 320 NERASpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordHusqvarna Automower 430V NERASpecifications, 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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