- Autonomy
- IVEnvironmental
- Score
- Not scored
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $2,999.99list
ComparisonKress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn and Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
- Autonomy
- IVEnvironmental
- Score
- Not scored
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $3,299.99list
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 | Kress KR282 EyePilot … | Automower 420 iQ |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acre | GoodCapable but overkill for sub-quarter-acre yards. Simpler models adequate; RTK premium not justified. | GoodHusqvarna rates it for 1 acre, four times a quarter-acre lot, so capacity is not a limit. |
| ¼ – ½ acre | GoodKR282 designed for this range. One-charge coverage documented at half-acre; efficiency confirmed in field reports. | GoodHalf an acre sits within Husqvarna's rating even for irregular lawns, though no independent test was found. |
| Over ½ acre | DependsSingle-charge coverage capped near half-acre. Large yards exceed one-session range; consider mulching or docking at midpoint. | DependsHusqvarna rates 1 acre only for open lawns; irregular lots are rated at half an acre. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flat | GoodRTK excels on flat terrain. 84% slope rating never needed, but mower performs flawlessly here. | GoodHusqvarna designs its systematic EPOS mowing around open lawns, though no independent test was found. |
| Gentle slopesthey differ | GoodSlopes to ~60% handled confidently. 4WD traction and RTK positioning work in concert; no traction loss reported. | DependsHusqvarna rates 45% slopes inside the lawn, but no independent slope test of the 420 iQ was found. |
| Steep / hillythey differ | Good84% rated gradient addresses slopes where wire-free mowers fail. Wet grass and ice reduce grip; dry/moderate slopes reliable. | DependsHusqvarna limits slopes at the boundary to 15%, far below its 45% interior rating. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grassthey differ | GoodKentucky bluegrass, perennial rye, and typical lawn turf handled routinely. Baseline performance documented. | DependsHusqvarna lists a 1-4 inch electric cut height, but no independent cut-quality test was found. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsInitial dense-growth passes may trigger vision hesitation. Plan light mulching pass before full autonomous operation. | DependsNo independent test of the 420 iQ in long or overgrown grass was found. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsBermuda or St. Augustine may exceed blade torque on steep terrain. Set higher cutting height initially; reduce over multiple passes. | DependsNo independent test in thick or dense turf was found for its 9.4 inch cut. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless required | GoodRTK-based wireless boundary is KR282 standard. No perimeter wire required; app-based setup in minutes. | GoodEPOS virtual boundaries need no wire, using cloud correction or the included reference station. |
| Wire requiredthey differ | PoorKR282 is wire-free only. No perimeter-wire option available. Owners requiring wired boundary cannot use this mower. | GoodHusqvarna lists physical wire as a supported boundary type alongside virtual boundaries. |
| No preference | GoodWire-free operation covers this option completely. KR282 works for any preference as long as wireless is acceptable. | GoodWith both virtual and physical boundary options, it covers either setup 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.
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.
Price94 with a published figure
$2,999.99$3,299.99
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn$2,999.99
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ$3,299.99
$549median $1,999$5,999
Runtime107 with a published figure
60 min84 min
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn60 min
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ84 min
30 minmedian 100 min240 min
Charge time108 with a published figure
60 min54 min
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn60 min
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ54 min
30 minmedian 90 min300 min
Noise105 with a published figure
59 dB62 dB
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn59 dB
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ62 dB
50 dBmedian 60 dB82 dB
Weight120 with a published figure
41.5 lbs38 lbs
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn41.5 lbs
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ38 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30.4 lbs134 lbs
Height121 with a published figure
11.4 in11.1 in
- Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn11.4 in
- Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ11.1 in
7.5 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.
Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn
Corrections come from Kress’s network rather than hardware you install, which removes the antenna but puts the boundary on 4G reception at the property. Where sky view is blocked by trees or buildings, the mower falls back to Vision Mode rather than stopping.
EyePilot’s handling is genuine and runs on the mower: stereo cameras with V-SLAM on a dedicated onboard AI chip, making decisions in real time. What Kress does with that imagery beyond the machine is not published in verifiable terms, so off-device retention is unverified rather than established either way.
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
One acre of rated capacity and a 54-minute typical charge, with no independent test yet of the 420 iQ itself.
Husqvarna rates 45% slopes inside the lawn, but only 15% at the boundary.
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.
Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn
- Owners requiring perimeter-wire setup
- KR282 is wire-free only. No wired boundary option exists. Owners who already buried perimeter wire or prefer that model cannot use this mower.
- Yards with dense low vegetation or heavy thatch
- Vision-based obstacle detection assumes clear-enough line of sight. Tall unmown grass or dense weeds may cause reduced autonomy during initial passes.
- Owners who need a documented data-handling position before buying
- EyePilot perception runs on an onboard chip, and the mower carries an embedded SIM with five years of included data, so it is connected whenever it runs. What is retained or transmitted is not published in terms this record could verify. Buyers who need that in writing should ask Kress before purchase.
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
- Buyers who want independent test results first
- Several roundups and deal posts list the 420 iQ; no hands-on test of it was found.
- Irregular lawns close to an acre
- Husqvarna rates its capacity on irregular lawns at half an acre, against 1 acre for open, systematic mowing.
- Lawns with steep slopes along the edges
- Husqvarna rates 45% slopes inside the installation but only 15% at the boundary.
- Buyers who want camera-based obstacle detection
- Husqvarna describes onboard radar paired with virtual boundaries; no camera is listed in its specifications.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn
- Every 3-4 months: Replace the blades. These are flip-and-replace razors sold in multi-blade packs; sharpening thins the edge and is not how they are serviced.
- Seasonally: Clear clippings from the deck and underside; inspect the charging contacts for corrosion.
- Seasonally: Clear the charging station of debris and confirm the mower seats squarely on it.
- As needed: Free obstructions from the undercarriage and wheels; recheck app boundaries and no-mow zones after landscaping changes.
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
- As needed: Replace the three pivoting razor blades; Husqvarna includes a year of blades and 6 extras.
- As needed: Hose-wash the body, which Husqvarna describes as hose-washable.
- As needed: Adjust work areas, stay-out zones and transport paths in the Automower Connect app.
- As needed: Install firmware over the air through the app.
- Seasonally: Update schedules and cutting heights as grass growth changes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKn | Provisional | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ | Verified | 8 | 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 recordKress KR282 EyePilot 4×4 RTKnSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordHusqvarna Automower 420 iQSpecifications, 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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