Are both the i2 AWD and i215 LiDAR wire-free, or does one still need a buried perimeter wire?

Both eliminate buried perimeter wire, per manufacturer specifications. The i2 AWD combines RTK positioning with VisionFence camera-based obstacle detection; the i215 LiDAR instead scans the yard with LiDAR sensors, a different navigation architecture rather than a firmware variant of the same system.

Can the i215 LiDAR mow larger yards than the i2 AWD?

Yes, by these records. The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR's record lists a 16,100 sq ft maximum, about 0.37 acre. The Segway Navimow i2 AWD's record rates the i206 AWD for 600 sq m (about 0.15 acre) and the i210 AWD for 1,000 sq m (about 0.25 acre), so the i215 LiDAR carries the larger rated area of the two.

Does LiDAR navigation let the i215 mow at night?

Yes. The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR's record lists night-capable operation and states it depends on neither ambient light nor a satellite view. The Segway Navimow i2 AWD's record, which pairs RTK positioning with VisionFence camera obstacle detection, does not state whether it can mow at night.

Which navigation architecture has more field reliability data?

Neither has a long field record. Both shipped in February 2026, about six months on sale. The Segway Navimow i2 AWD's record cites two published reviews, including a 30-day field test, with no hardware failure documented. The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR's record cites four independent press sources and an owner thread, also with no documented hardware failure. Multi-season durability is not yet established for either.

Does the RTK system in the i2 AWD need recalibration over time?

The Segway Navimow i2 AWD's record lists boundary redraws in the app as part of its routine, alongside weekly camera-lens wiping and monthly charging-contact cleaning, and notes the robot pauses and returns to its dock when it loses the GPS signal. It does not state a scheduled RTK recalibration interval. The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR's record, which needs no satellite view, does not state a remapping interval either.

Comparisons · Robot Lawn Mowers2 robots · checked 2 Oct 2026

Approaches compared

RTK-plus-camera or LiDAR: two Segway Navimow architectures

Both Navimows find their place on the lawn without an antenna, but by different means: one with satellite positioning fused with a camera, the other with LiDAR fused with a camera.

This page checks

What it navigates bySatellite correction or LiDAR, and what each adds a camera for
Under treesWhat the maker and hands-on reviews say
In the darkMowing at night, and mapping at night
Lawn sizeThe area each is rated for

Segway

Navimow i2 AWD

IVEnvironmentalStrong

$999list

Where to buy

Manufacturer site

Jan 2026Announced at CES 2025 with wire-free AWD positioning

Segway

Navimow i215 LiDAR

IIIConditionalCapable

$1,599list

Where to buy

Amazon

Jul 2026Reviews document missing cliff detection near edges

Full specifications18 figures on record · 8 differ

Figure

Navimow i2 AWD

Navimow i215 LiDAR

List price

Navimow i2 AWD$999

Navimow i215 LiDAR$1,599

Boundary

Navimow i2 AWDWire-free, RTK with VisionFence

Navimow i215 LiDARWire-free, LiDAR autonomous mapping

Rated lawn area

Navimow i2 AWDNot on record

Navimow i215 LiDAR16,100 sq ft

Cutting height

Navimow i2 AWD2-3.6 in

Navimow i215 LiDAR0.8-2.8 in

Drive

Navimow i2 AWDAll-wheel drive

Navimow i215 LiDARRear-wheel drive

Blades

Navimow i2 AWDSingle cutting disc, 5 blades

Navimow i215 LiDAR6-blade disc

Weight

Navimow i2 AWD27.1 lb

Navimow i215 LiDAR32.4 lb

Runtime

Navimow i2 AWDNot on record

Navimow i215 LiDAR160 min

Charge time

Navimow i2 AWDNot on record

Navimow i215 LiDAR130 min

Battery capacity

Navimow i2 AWDNot on record

Navimow i215 LiDAR165 Wh

Navigation

Navimow i2 AWDRTK positioning + VisionFence camera-based obstacle detection

Navimow i215 LiDARLiDAR scanning approximately 200,000 points per second; wire-free autonomous mapping; night-capable operation; no perimeter wire or separate antenna required

Size

Navimow i2 AWD15.1 × 21.4 × 11.2 in

Navimow i215 LiDAR17.5 × 25 × 11.3 in

The same on both

Released

Navimow i2 AWDFeb 2026

Navimow i215 LiDARFeb 2026

Steepest slope

Navimow i2 AWD45%

Navimow i215 LiDAR45%

Cutting width

Navimow i2 AWD7.1 in

Navimow i215 LiDAR7.1 in

Battery type

Navimow i2 AWDLi-ion

Navimow i215 LiDARLi-ion

Noise

Navimow i2 AWD59 dB

Navimow i215 LiDAR59 dB

Connectivity

Navimow i2 AWDWi-Fi, Bluetooth

Navimow i215 LiDARWi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Two ways to find the lawn

What each Navimow architecture asks of the yard

The i2 AWD uses tri-frequency Network RTK with a camera, and Segway says the service and cell data are free. The i215 LiDAR uses LiDAR with a camera, and Segway says it works under trees and at night. No night statement was found for the i2 AWD.

SegwayNavimow i2 AWD

SegwayNavimow i215 LiDAR

1What it navigates byMaker description

Navimow i2 AWD

Tri-frequency Network RTK fused with camera vision, over the cell network. Access and the cellular data are included.

Maker US product page

Navimow i215 LiDAR

Solid-state LiDAR fused with a camera, a dual system.

Maker US product page

2Under treesWhere satellite signals weaken

Navimow i2 AWDCamera takes over

One hands-on review found the camera took over under dense, mature trees and navigated with precision.

Hands-on review, 2026

Navimow i215 LiDARMaker says it does

Maker says it navigates well even under trees. A hands-on review saw it handle trees and slopes.

Maker US product page

3In the darkMowing and mapping at night

Navimow i2 AWD

Not found

Searched the maker's product text, a retailer spec page and a hands-on review. None addresses night mowing for this model.

Searched maker page and review

Navimow i215 LiDARMows at night

Maker says it mows at night. Its help article says auto mapping is for daytime; map by hand in low light.

Maker product page and help article

4Making the mapFirst setup

Navimow i2 AWD

Maker lists auto mapping with antenna-free setup. A hands-on review found multi-zone mapping intuitive.

Maker US product page

Navimow i215 LiDAR

Auto mapping uses LiDAR and cameras. A hands-on review put setup at 20 minutes or more, with firmware updates.

Maker help article

5Obstacles it namesMaker figure

Navimow i2 AWD

150+obstacle types

VisionFence camera detection, per the retailer page quoting the maker.

Retailer page quoting maker

Navimow i215 LiDAR

200+obstacle types

Maker also states 0.4 inch precision.

Maker US product page

6Lawn size ratedMaker rating by model

Navimow i2 AWD

0.15 / 0.25acre

The i206 AWD is 0.15 acre and the i210 AWD is 0.25 acre. Both are sold under this name.

Maker US store variants

Navimow i215 LiDAR

0.37acre

Single variant in the maker's US store.

Maker US store variant

Same on both: no antenna to install, slopes up to 45% (24 degrees), and 59 dB(A) mowing noise.

At night the grey Segway Navimow LiDAR mower crosses the patio below a lit kitchen window, its pale LiDAR fan reaching a planter at the corner of the patio.

Your home

How each one fits a home like yours

Set the conditions that describe your home. Each robot answers from its own Fit Check; nothing is scored until you choose.

Fit check

Describe your home

Pick what applies. Each robot answers from its own record.

Yard size

Terrain

Boundary setup

Across what you setEach robot’s own Fit Check

Navimow i2 AWDSet a condition

Navimow i215 LiDARSet a condition

Yard sizeNot set

Navimow i2 AWDNot set

Navimow i215 LiDARNot set

TerrainNot set

Navimow i2 AWDNot set

Navimow i215 LiDARNot set

Boundary setupNot set

Navimow i2 AWDNot set

Navimow i215 LiDARNot set

Everything else

Where they land among 128 robot lawn mowers

Only the measures on which these two differ. The bar is the whole category; the block is the typical middle half; the tick is the median.

List priceMaker US store

Navimow i2 AWD

$999

Navimow i215 LiDAR

$1,599

$549typical $1,299–$2,600 · median $1,999$5,999

Sources

Where every figure comes from

Navimow i2 AWD · Segway Navimow US store product data (navimow.com); retailer spec page quoting maker figures; one hands-on review, 2026
Navimow i215 LiDAR · Segway Navimow US store product data (navimow.com); Navimow help article on auto mapping; PCWorld hands-on review, 15 Jul 2026

Product text was read from the maker's US store on 2 Oct 2026, with its help article and hands-on reviews as a second source. Manual PDFs could not be read in this check, so manual figures are not used.

Questions

What readers ask

Does either mower need an antenna?

Segway’s US store describes both as antenna-free. The i2 AWD gets Network RTK over the cell network, with access and data included. The i215 LiDAR uses LiDAR with a camera.

Can the i215 LiDAR build its map at night?

Not automatically. Segway’s help article says auto mapping is for daytime, and to map by hand in low light. The product page says it mows at night.

Which one is rated for the larger lawn?

By Segway’s ratings the i215 LiDAR covers 0.37 acre. The i2 AWD is sold as the i206 at 0.15 acre and the i210 at 0.25 acre.

Common questions

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Comparison ID: RV–CMP–8414 · Last reviewed Aug 7, 2026 · Based on owner reports, manufacturer documentation, and firmware release notes

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