Stiga
Stiga A 1500
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 66/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- Not tracked
ComparisonStiga A 1500 and Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro
Segway
Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 70/100Strong
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $1,599list
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 | Stiga A 1500 | Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acre | GoodCovers sub-quarter-acre reliably in one charge without repositioning. | GoodSegway rates the i210 for 1,000 m², about a quarter acre, and Notebookcheck tested it on 300 m². |
| ¼ – ½ acre | GoodHalf-acre properties fit within one to two charge cycles; systematic routing optimizes coverage. | GoodSegway rates the i220 LiDAR Pro for 2,000 m², close to half an acre. |
| Over ½ acrethey differ | DependsOver-half-acre requires three or more cycles; multiple charge sessions reduce autonomous appeal. | PoorLawns over half an acre exceed Segway's 2,000 m² rating for the larger i220 LiDAR Pro. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flat | GoodFlat terrain with clear sky view allows RTK positioning to work reliably; systematic coverage is efficient. | GoodNotebookcheck saw straight paths, full coverage and an even cut on open lawn. |
| Gentle slopesthey differ | DependsSlopes up to 12 degrees are manageable; RTK positioning accuracy remains stable but motor strain increases. | GoodAll-wheel drive and front-wheel steering gave Notebookcheck's unit off-road capability on uneven lawns. |
| Steep / hillythey differ | PoorSlopes above 15 degrees cause traction loss and RTK positioning stress; not recommended. | DependsIt climbed a 55% artificial-turf ramp for Notebookcheck, but no test on real steep grass was found. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grass | GoodStandard grass species cut reliably with scheduled blade maintenance and systematic patterns. | GoodNotebookcheck found the cutting deck produced an even cut on open lawn areas. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsTall grass clogs blades and strains motor; more frequent blade changes needed. | DependsNo test of the i2 LiDAR Pro in long or overgrown grass was found. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsThick turf increases motor load; weekly cleaning and frequent blade maintenance required. | DependsNo test in thick or dense turf was found for its 22 cm six-blade disc. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless required | GoodRTK virtual boundaries are defined via app without physical wire; ideal for wireless-preference users. | GoodIt maps and navigates with LiDAR, network RTK and vision, with no wire or antenna. |
| Wire required | PoorThe Stiga A 1500 is wire-free; physical perimeter-wire owners may need different product. | PoorSegway sells it as wire-free only, with no boundary wire installation option listed. |
| No preference | GoodVirtual boundary app setup works for any yard without wire infrastructure. | 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
7272
- Stiga A 150072
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro72
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
7082
- Stiga A 150070
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro82
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
4872
- Stiga A 150048
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro72
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
5074
- Stiga A 150050
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro74
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100
Dependability
Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
6470
- Stiga A 150064
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro70
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
8265
- Stiga A 150082
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro65
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
6362
- Stiga A 150063
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro62
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100
Ownership burden
Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
4664
- Stiga A 150046
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro64
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
8666
- Stiga A 150086
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro66
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.
Noise105 with a published figure
57 dB59 dB
- Stiga A 150057 dB
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro59 dB
50 dBmedian 60 dB82 dB
Weight120 with a published figure
17.1 lbs38.3 lbs
- Stiga A 150017.1 lbs
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro38.3 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30.4 lbs134 lbs
Height121 with a published figure
9.6 in11.4 in
- Stiga A 15009.6 in
- Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro11.4 in
7.5 inmedian 11 in16.5 in
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Price, Runtime, Charge time.
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.
Stiga A 1500
Satellite positioning removes the perimeter wire but moves the constraint to sky view: the included reference station needs an open mounting position, and heavy canopy or a narrow side yard can leave the mower without a usable fix where a buried wire would not have cared.
Cloud dependency for boundary storage and scheduling means service outages disable operation; the robot cannot mow without app connectivity to retrieve saved boundaries.
Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro
LiDAR navigation keeps it on course under trees without an antenna, but there is no edge deck and about 20 cm of border stays uncut.
Quiet in use, below 55 dB in Notebookcheck’s measurement, yet about 13 W on standby lifts its monthly energy use.
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.
Stiga A 1500
- Properties with no clear-sky mounting point for the reference station
- The kit includes a Stiga RTK reference station that has to be mounted with an open view of the sky, and the mower needs its own satellite fix while it works. Dense canopy, deep building shadow, or a lot with no suitable mounting position makes the install harder and leaves patches the machine cannot hold position in.
- Owners uncomfortable with smartphone app setup and ongoing connectivity
- The Stiga A 1500 pairs with the app over Bluetooth and uses a 4G connection for cloud services, scheduling and alerts. Boundary definition happens in the app. Mechanical-timer or wire-only alternatives suit users who avoid app dependency.
- Properties with dense tree cover or building shadows blocking GNSS signals
- RTK navigation requires clear sky view. Heavily shaded properties or areas surrounded by tall structures lose satellite signal, causing positioning drift and coverage loss.
- Yards with complex multi-zone layouts and no appetite for setup work
- Virtual boundaries are drawn manually in the app, and complex geometry needs a careful perimeter walk for each of the up to 10 zones. Stiga documents lift and tilt sensors that cut the blades, plus a rain sensor, app lock and theft alert, but permanent obstacles still have to be mapped as no-go areas rather than discovered.
Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro
- Owners who want crisp lawn edges
- Notebookcheck found an unmowed border of around 20 cm where there is no ground-level transition, and no edge-cutting deck.
- Owners focused on energy use
- Notebookcheck measured about 13 W on standby and nearly 12 kWh a month for a 500 m² lawn mowed three times a week.
- Lawns larger than 2,000 m²
- Segway rates the i220 LiDAR Pro for 2,000 m² and the i210 for 1,000 m².
- Lawns scattered with small balls
- Notebookcheck saw a neon-yellow tennis ball usually run over or touched, though larger objects were avoided.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Stiga A 1500
- Weekly: Clear grass clippings from blade deck and motor area; verify app boundary map alignment with physical yard layout.
- Every 4-6 weeks: Replace blades as cutting quality declines rather than sharpening them; Stiga-approved replacement blades available.
- Monthly: Wipe dock charging contacts with a dry cloth to prevent corrosion; confirm the RTK reference station is still powered and securely mounted.
- Seasonally: Recalibrate the app boundary map if the yard layout changes or if position drift is observed; walk the perimeter to update the virtual boundary in the app.
- Annually: Inspect the reference station mount, cabling and power supply before the season starts; check drive wheels and the blade disc for wear.
Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro
- Weekly: Trim the roughly 20 cm border the mower leaves along raised lawn edges, per Notebookcheck.
- As needed: Clear tennis balls and small toys before mowing.
- As needed: Replace the blades on the six-blade disc; six spares come in the box.
- As needed: Edit mowing areas and restricted zones in the Navimow app map editor.
- Annually: Renew 4G data at 29.99 euros a year after the first free year if remote control is wanted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiga A 1500 | Provisional | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro | Provisional | 4 | 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.
Keep going.
The full recordStiga A 1500Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordSegway Navimow i2 LiDAR ProSpecifications, 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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