- Autonomy
- IVEnvironmental
- Score
- 66/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $1,199.99list
ComparisonWorx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320 and ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
ANTHBOT
ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
- Autonomy
- IVEnvironmental
- Score
- Not scored
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $1,399list
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 | Worx Landroid Vision … | ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | ||
| Under ¼ acrethey differ | GoodWR320 covers small yards efficiently in single session; docking every 45-60 minutes is ample for sub-1/4 acre. | DependsANTHBOT recommends it for lawns up to 500 m², about an eighth of an acre. |
| ¼ – ½ acrethey differ | GoodOptimal range for WR320; two to three mowing cycles per week cover 0.25-0.5 acre with seasonal blade maintenance only. | PoorANTHBOT's 500 m² recommendation falls well short of a quarter to half acre. |
| Over ½ acrethey differ | DependsRuntime (60-75 min per charge) requires multi-cycle mowing to cover >0.5 acre. Total completion time spans 3-4 days; suitable for owners accepting extended mowing windows. | PoorLots over half an acre are several times ANTHBOT's 500 m² recommendation. |
| Terrain | ||
| Mostly flat | GoodRTK + camera perform optimally on flat terrain; no wheel-slip or positioning drift; cloud coverage <5 sqft per mowing cycle. | GoodFlat lawns sit well inside ANTHBOT's 45% slope rating for the two rear drive wheels. |
| Gentle slopes | DependsSlopes up to 25% are within spec; owner reports show wheel-slip above 20% on wet clay. Mow after turf dries to maintain traction and positioning accuracy. | DependsANTHBOT rates it for 45% (24°) slopes, and no independent slope test exists. |
| Steep / hilly | PoorManufacturer specs cap gradient at 25%; slopes above 20% produce wheel-slip and positioning drift. Dangerous for unsupervised operation on unstable slopes. | PoorSteep slopes exceed ANTHBOT's 45% (24°) maximum for this rear-wheel-drive mower. |
| Grass type | ||
| Typical lawn grassthey differ | GoodTurfgrass (fescue, bluegrass, Bermuda) cuts cleanly; blade design handles standard residential lawn density without clogging. | DependsNo independent cutting test of the LiDAR version exists, though it uses the N8's 20 cm deck. |
| Mixed / tall growth | DependsTall fescue or unmowed growth over 4 inches may clump on blades; weekly cleaning required. Consider pre-mowing to 3 inches if grass has been dormant >2 weeks. | DependsCutting height tops out at 7 cm (2.8 in), per ANTHBOT. |
| Thick (Bermuda / Zoysia) | DependsDense Bermuda or St. Augustine increases blade-clogging risk, especially when wet. Weekly blade inspection and manual cleaning necessary during peak-growth seasons. | DependsNo independent test of dense turf exists for this 20 cm, 4,000 rpm deck. |
| Boundary setup | ||
| Wireless required | GoodWR320 is wire-free by design; RTK virtual geofencing eliminates perimeter-wire requirement. Ideal for owners avoiding burial labor. | Good360° LiDAR and dual cameras map the lawn with no wire or RTK station, per ANTHBOT. |
| Wire required | PoorWR320 does not support traditional buried perimeter wire; RTK-only boundary system incompatible with wire-guided operation. | PoorThere is no boundary-wire mode; the N8 LiDAR relies on LiDAR and vision mapping. |
| No preference | GoodWireless RTK geofencing is WR320's only boundary method; no wire option, but satisfies any owner indifferent to boundary technology. | GoodWire-free LiDAR mapping meets this preference with no perimeter installation. |
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
$1,199.99$1,399
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320$1,199.99
- ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR$1,399
$549median $1,999$5,999
Runtime107 with a published figure
75 min90 min
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR32075 min
- ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR90 min
30 minmedian 100 min240 min
Charge time108 with a published figure
100 min80 min
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320100 min
- ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR80 min
30 minmedian 90 min300 min
Weight120 with a published figure
31 lbs36.8 lbs
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR32031 lbs
- ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR36.8 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30.4 lbs134 lbs
Height121 with a published figure
11.1 in13.1 in
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR32011.1 in
- ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR13.1 in
7.5 inmedian 11 in16.5 in
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Noise.
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.
Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320
Satellite-dependent autonomy: RTK precision eliminates wire-burial labor but introduces cloud and GPS failure modes not present in wire-guided systems.
AI-camera privacy cost: obstacle detection uses on-board imaging streamed to Worx cloud for model training; no local-only or opt-out mode.
ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
LiDAR frees the mower from satellite signal and base stations, while ANTHBOT’s recommended lawn size drops to 500 m² from the RTK N8’s 1,500 m².
Collecting clippings keeps the lawn tidy, but collection mode runs louder, up to 68 dB against 58 dB when mowing, per ANTHBOT.
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.
Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320
- Yards over 1/2 acre
- The WR320.1 is rated to half an acre. That is a lawn-size ceiling rather than a per-charge figure, so extra docking cycles do not extend it; Worx sells a one-acre Landroid Vision Cloud for larger lots.
- Owners rejecting AI-camera surveillance
- The WR320's obstacle avoidance relies on an on-board camera that processes imagery to the Worx cloud for AI training. Privacy policy permits image retention for model improvement. No local-only operation mode.
- Terrain steeper than a 30 percent grade
- Worx rates this model to 30 percent, about 17 degrees. Ground steeper than that sits outside the rating, and wet clay or loose soil can cost traction on grades below it as well.
- Owners preferring predictable boundary control
- Virtual boundaries rely on satellite corrections. When those drop, the mower falls back on camera V-SLAM fused with inertial data and odometry, which holds position less precisely than a corrected fix. A perimeter wire is a physical line the owner places and can see.
ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
- Lawns larger than about 500 m²
- ANTHBOT recommends the LiDAR version for 500 m², a third of the RTK N8's 1,500 m² rating.
- Steep yards
- ANTHBOT rates it for 45% (24°) slopes on two rear drive wheels.
- Buyers who want independent test results first
- No independent mowing, navigation or reliability test of the LiDAR version has been published.
- Buyers avoiding ongoing fees for tracking features
- ANTHBOT includes 4G connection free for 3 months, then charges $39.90 a year for Connect+.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320
- Weekly: Inspect blade for grass clumping or damage; clean dock charging contacts if wet storage is used.
- Monthly: Check wheel treads for debris; clean sensors (camera lens, RTK antenna) for dust or pollen buildup.
- Every 3-6 months: Review and update yard boundary mapping in app if landscaping changes; test RTK signal strength across the yard.
- Annually: Replace blade assembly (~$40-60 per set of two blades) after 50 mowing sessions or winter storage; inspect charging dock for corrosion and clean contacts.
- Seasonally: Before winter storage, drain water from motor housing, clean blades, and store mower indoors in a dry location. Before spring use, recharge dock and recalibrate RTK positioning.
ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
- As needed: Check the 23 L bag and the dump spots set in the app.
- As needed: Swap between the collecting and mulching discs for the season.
- As needed: Replace blades; ANTHBOT has not published an interval.
- As needed: Wipe the LiDAR turret and cameras; ANTHBOT rates the body IPX6.
- Seasonally: Clean and store the mower for winter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320 | Pending | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR | Provisional | 5 | 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 recordWorx Landroid Vision Cloud WR320Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordANTHBOT N8 LiDARSpecifications, 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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