Stihl
Stihl iMow 7
- Autonomy
- IIAssisted
- Score
- 78/100Strong
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- Not tracked
ComparisonStihl iMow 7 and MOVA AstraX
MOVA
MOVA AstraX
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Pre-release
- 50/100Plausible
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- 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 | Stihl iMow 7 | MOVA AstraX |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acrethey differ | GoodOversized for small yards; covers efficiently but underutilizes runtime capacity. | DependsMOVA has published no rated lawn area for AstraX. |
| ¼ – ½ acrethey differ | GoodIdeal deployment zone; systematic pattern and 420-min runtime cover this range in single session. | DependsMOVA has published no rated lawn area or battery figures for AstraX. |
| Over ½ acre | 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. | DependsNo area, runtime or charging figures exist for AstraX. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flatthey differ | GoodFlat terrain is the baseline; iMow 7 excels without slope challenges limiting traction. | DependsNo terrain or slope rating has been published for AstraX. |
| Gentle slopesthey differ | GoodRated to 45% gradient; moderate slopes are well within operating specifications per owner reports. | DependsMOVA has not published a slope rating for AstraX. |
| Steep / hilly | DependsNear the 45% limit on wet grass, traction degrades; dry conditions perform better than wet. | DependsNo slope rating exists, and the arm's effect on stability on hills is undocumented. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grassthey differ | GoodStandard turf and lawn grasses are the design baseline; systematic mowing pattern optimized for normal growth. | DependsMOVA has published no cutting width or cutting height figures for AstraX. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsTall or overgrown grass may require multiple passes; blade wear accelerates with dense growth. | DependsNo cutting height range has been published for AstraX. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsThick Bermuda or St. Augustine grass reduces cut speed; may require reduced cutting-height settings or longer run-time allocation. | DependsNo blade or cutting-system details have been published for AstraX. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless requiredthey differ | PooriMow 7 requires physical perimeter wire; no wireless virtual-boundary option available. | DependsMOVA has not described AstraX's navigation or boundary method. |
| Wire requiredthey differ | GoodPhysical perimeter wire is the required boundary system; installation is a one-time setup cost. | DependsMOVA has not said whether AstraX supports a boundary wire. |
| No preferencethey differ | GoodUses perimeter wire. Fits readers with no boundary preference; wire is required. | DependsAstraX's navigation and boundary method are unpublished. |
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.
These robots share no measured specification with enough published figures to plot. That is a gap in the record, not a finding about the robots.
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.
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.
MOVA AstraX
An arm that clears debris and waters beds would widen what a mower does, but MOVA has not said whether AstraX will be sold.
Choreographed demonstrations show the arm moving on cue, while no report shows it clearing a real lawn unaided.
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.
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.
MOVA AstraX
- Anyone who needs a mower to buy
- MOVA has announced no price or date, and launch coverage reports it did not confirm any commercial plans.
- Buyers who need published specifications
- MOVA has released no cutting width, rated area, slope, battery or navigation figures for AstraX.
- Buyers wanting proof the arm works in a real garden
- Two separate reports describe booth demonstrations, including several units moving their arms in sync to music.
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Pickr expects arm-equipped concepts like AstraX to be costly if they reach homes.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
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.
MOVA AstraX
- As needed: Maintenance needs are unknown; MOVA has published no manual, maintenance schedule or specifications for AstraX.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stihl iMow 7 | Pending | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| MOVA AstraX | Pre-Release | 6 | 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 recordStihl iMow 7Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordMOVA AstraXSpecifications, 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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