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Goal-based/Robot Lawn Mowers/4 robots compared/Reviewed Sep 2026

Wire-free robot mowers compared: what do you actually get?

Evidence depth tracks time on the market.Worx and Ecovacs have been sold since 2023 and 2024, with owner reports and multi-year firmware notes to show for it; TerraMow's release date and AIRSEEKERS' evidence stop at manufacturer and announcement-level sources.
TerraMow V1000View recordTerraMowIIIV1000Runtime150 min$1,399
Ecovacs Goat GX-600View recordEcovacsIIIGoat GX-600Runtime120 min$1,299
Worx Landroid Vision M800View recordWorxIIILandroid Vision M800Runtime90 min$1,599
AIRSEEKERS Tron SEView recordAirseekersIIITron SERuntime120 min
Full specifications21 measurements · 65 of 84 documented
MSRP
$1,399
$1,299
$1,599
$1,299
Rated runtime
150 min
120 min
90 min
120 min
Charge time
120 min
240 min
120 min
120 min
Battery capacity
Not documented
432 Wh
Not documented
Not documented
Battery type
Not documented
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Noise level
54 dB
59 dB
60 dB
65 dB
Navigation
Camera-based AI vision navigation with app-guided boundary mapping; no buried perimeter wire, per manufacturer description and Wired’s review.
SmartMove AI camera vision: 150° wide-angle boundary recognition with AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance; no wire, beacon or RTK
RGB camera + neural-network grass/obstacle recognition. No wire or RTK required.
VSLAM fused with NetRTK positioning via a 140-degree RGB camera; no boundary wire (manufacturer)
Connectivity
wifi
wifi, bluetooth
wifi
Not documented
Dimensions (W×D×H)
15.51 × 23.7 × 13.03 in
17 × 25.6 × 16.5 in
18.1 × 24.2 × 10.4 in
18.5 × 28.3 × 13.9 in
Weight
26 lbs
44.1 lbs
29.8 lbs
40.8 lbs
Readiness
Ready Now
Ready Now
Ready Now
Ready Now
Released
Not documented
Jan 2024
Apr 2023
Not documented
Cutting width
8 in
8.7 in
7.5 in
8.66 in (220mm), fixed
Max area
12917 sq ft
6,460 sq ft
8,710 sq ft
16,146 sq ft (1,500 sq m) optimal coverage; up to 4,306 sq ft (400 sq m) in complex layouts
Max slope
33%
40%
30%
Working grade 60% (31°); driving grade 65% (33°)
Cutting height range
Not documented
1.2-2.4 in
1.5-3.5 in
1.2-3.5 in
Boundary method
Not documented
VSLAM vision, no boundary wire
Vision AI camera, no boundary wire
Wire-free, VSLAM fused with NetRTK
Drive layout
Not documented
Two-wheel drive
Not documented
Dual rear-wheel drive via direct-drive brushless hub motors, with 12-segment omnidirectional front wheels
Blade system
Not documented
22 cm rotating blade disc, 2300 rpm (“Floating Blade”)
Multi-blade, 9 supplied
Not documented
Obstacle avoidance
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
140-degree RGB camera, AI-based detection described by the manufacturer as recognizing obstacles and small animals
Vs. standard Tron
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Smaller 10Ah battery (Tron: 15Ah), narrower 140-degree camera (Tron: 300-degree), fixed 220mm cutting width (Tron: 220-300mm adjustable), lower price
01/05

How does each mower see its own boundary?

None of these four bury a wire. Each instead leans on a different mix of onboard camera vision, stored maps, and satellite positioning to hold a line.

Where they differAIRSEEKERS Tron SE — Positioning technology: VSLAM fused with NetRTK
EvidenceTerraMow V1000Ecovacs Goat GX-600Worx Landroid Vision M800AIRSEEKERS Tron SE
Positioning technologyCamera vision onlyCamera vision onlyCamera vision onlyVSLAM fused with NetRTKDiffers
Boundary map storageStored map from app walkStored map, built over runsNo stored boundary mapDiffersStored map, up to 80 zones
Named obstacle-avoidance systemNot documented by nameAIVI 3D pre-contact avoidanceNeural-network grass classifier140° RGB, AI animal detection
App network connectionWi-FiWi-Fi and BluetoothWi-FiApp-based, protocol undocumented
Sources & evidence
AIRSEEKERS manufacturer comparison page

AIRSEEKERS' own comparison page documents VSLAM fused with NetRTK satellite positioning, the only stack among these four adding satellite correction to camera vision.

RobotMower.Info and Robotop.fr reviews

RobotMower.Info and Robotop.fr describe the Landroid Vision classifying each camera frame as grass or not-grass roughly twenty times a second, with nothing stored between runs.

TerraMow and Ecovacs product pages

Ecovacs and TerraMow each document a retained boundary map built during setup: SmartMove maps over the first mowing runs, and the V1000 maps through a single app-guided walk.

02/05

How much yard does each one cover?

Rated coverage areas differ across the four mowers, and one manufacturer publishes two separate figures for the same unit depending on yard complexity.

Where they differAIRSEEKERS Tron SE — Per-charge vs total area: 400 sq m/charge vs 1,500 sq m total
EvidenceTerraMow V1000Ecovacs Goat GX-600Worx Landroid Vision M800AIRSEEKERS Tron SE
Rated maximum coverage1,200 sq m (~0.3 acre)600 sq m (~6,460 sq ft)800 sq m (~8,710 sq ft)1,500 sq m optimal (~0.37 acre)
Per-charge vs total areaSingle figure, not splitSingle figure, not splitSingle figure, not split400 sq m/charge vs 1,500 sq m totalDiffers
Runtime per charge150 min120 min90 min120 min
Charge time120 min240 min120 min120 min
Max rated slope18° (33% grade)22° (40% grade)17° (30% grade)31° working / 33° driving
Sources & evidence
AIRSEEKERS manufacturer specifications page (2026)

AIRSEEKERS' manufacturer comparison lists 1,500 sq m as optimal total coverage but only 400 sq m per charge in complex layouts, the only figure among these four split that way.

Ecovacs manufacturer product page

Ecovacs rates the GX-600 for 600 sq m and a 40 percent slope grade, both published on the manufacturer's own product page.

Worx EU product page

Worx publishes an 800 sq m rated area and a 30 percent slope maximum for the Landroid Vision M800 on its EU product page.

03/05

What does each mower physically weigh and measure?

Coverage claims aside, the four mowers differ in size and weight, from a compact 26-pound unit to a machine over 40 pounds.

Where they differAIRSEEKERS Tron SE — Drive-wheel layout: Rear hub motors + omni wheels
EvidenceTerraMow V1000Ecovacs Goat GX-600Worx Landroid Vision M800AIRSEEKERS Tron SE
Weight26 lb44.1 lb29.8 lb40.8 lb
Footprint (W x H x D)15.5 x 13 x 23.7 in17 x 16.5 x 25.6 in18.1 x 10.4 x 24.2 in18.5 x 13.9 x 28.3 in
Cutting width8 in8.7 in7.5 in8.66 in, fixed
Drive-wheel layoutNot documentedTwo-wheel driveNot documentedRear hub motors + omni wheelsDiffers
Noise level54 dB59 dB60 dB65 dB
Sources & evidence
AIRSEEKERS manufacturer parts specifications

AIRSEEKERS documents dual rear-wheel direct-drive brushless hub motors paired with 12-segment omnidirectional front wheels, a drive layout none of the other three manufacturers describe in comparable detail.

Manufacturer product pages for this comparison

TerraMow, Ecovacs, and Worx each publish dimensions and weight on their own product pages, checked directly against each listing for this comparison.

04/05

How deep is each one's independent evidence record?

Published source counts range from a single review to owner reports tracked since 2023 for the oldest model, and two of these four mowers have almost no independent record yet.

Where they differWorx Landroid Vision M800 — Extended-use review exists: Yes, multiple outlets
EvidenceTerraMow V1000Ecovacs Goat GX-600Worx Landroid Vision M800AIRSEEKERS Tron SE
Independent sources on file1 (single review)3 launch/review pieces7, including owner reports since 20237 (manufacturer, announcement)
Extended-use review existsNo, announcement/spec onlyNo dedicated long-term reviewYes, multiple outletsDiffersNo, explicitly noted absent
Firmware/update history trackedNot documentedOngoing, unlinked in recordYes, 2023-2025 documentedNot documented
Time on marketRelease date undocumentedOn sale since Jan 2024On sale since Apr 2023Release date undocumented
Sources & evidence
ComputerBild, RobotMower.Info, Robotop.fr, loggn.de

ComputerBild, RobotMower.Info, Robotop.fr, and loggn.de each published extended-use accounts of the Landroid Vision M800, the only mower here with that depth of independent testing.

Robovations product evidence record

AIRSEEKERS' record states plainly that no extended-use review, owner forum, or trade repair source specific to the Tron SE was located.

Wired review (2026), manufacturer specifications page (2026)

TerraMow's classification rests on a single 2026 Wired review alongside TerraMow's own manufacturer specifications, with no independent owner-report source yet on file for this recently introduced model.

05/05

What upkeep parts are actually priced?

Setting aside multi-year cost projections, each manufacturer names and prices a different slice of the parts an owner will eventually replace.

Where they differWorx Landroid Vision M800 — Blade replacement interval: 20-30 mowing hours
EvidenceTerraMow V1000Ecovacs Goat GX-600Worx Landroid Vision M800AIRSEEKERS Tron SE
Blade replacement priceNot publishedNot published, spare set included$35-45 per set$29 for 18-pack
Blade replacement intervalSeasonal, per manufacturerNot published20-30 mowing hoursDiffersNot published
Named parts beyond bladesNone documentedNone documentedNone beyond battery removalMowing disc, drive wheels pricedDiffers
Battery handlingNot documented as swappableNot documented as swappableOwner-removable for winter storageOwner-swappable, 800-cycle rating
Sources & evidence
Worx product documentation (2026), 2023-2024 owner reports

Worx documents a 20 to 30 mowing-hour blade life at $35 to $45 per set, a usage-based interval none of the other three manufacturers publish.

AIRSEEKERS manufacturer support pages

AIRSEEKERS prices an 18-pack of spare blades at $29, a mowing disc at $39, and a two-pack of drive wheels at $109 on its own parts pages.

Manufacturer product documentation pages

Neither TerraMow nor Ecovacs publishes a blade price; TerraMow names only a seasonal replacement cadence, and Ecovacs ships a spare set with no listed cost.

In closing

What the evidence shows

Patterns that emerged across the questions above.

01

Evidence depth tracks time on the market

Worx and Ecovacs have been sold since 2023 and 2024, with owner reports and multi-year firmware notes to show for it; TerraMow's release date and AIRSEEKERS' evidence stop at manufacturer and announcement-level sources.

02

Boundary sensing takes three different forms

Two mowers hold a stored map, one classifies grass fresh from every camera frame with nothing retained, and one fuses that vision with satellite RTK positioning.

03

Priced maintenance parts vary by manufacturer

AIRSEEKERS names prices for blades, a mowing disc, and drive wheels; Worx publishes a blade interval in mowing hours; TerraMow and Ecovacs leave replacement costs undocumented.

Common questions

What readers ask about this comparison.

Q.
Do any of these four robot mowers use RTK positioning?
Only the AIRSEEKERS Tron SE fuses VSLAM with NetRTK satellite positioning, per AIRSEEKERS’ own comparison page. TerraMow, Ecovacs, and Worx all navigate by camera vision alone.
Q.
Which of these mowers has the longest independent testing record?
The Worx Landroid Vision M800, on sale since April 2023, has extended-use accounts from ComputerBild, RobotMower.Info, Robotop.fr, and loggn.de plus firmware notes spanning 2023 to 2025.
Q.
Does the Worx Landroid Vision M800 store a boundary map?
No. RobotMower.Info and Robotop.fr describe it classifying each camera frame as grass or not-grass in real time, with nothing stored between mowing sessions.
Q.
Why is there so little independent coverage of the AIRSEEKERS Tron SE and TerraMow V1000?
Both are recent entrants. AIRSEEKERS’ own record states no extended-use review or owner forum specific to the Tron SE was located, and TerraMow’s classification rests on a single Wired review.
Q.
What does each mower cost to maintain, beyond the mower itself?
Only Worx and AIRSEEKERS publish blade prices ($35-45 per set and $29 per 18-pack); AIRSEEKERS also prices a mowing disc and drive wheels. TerraMow and Ecovacs leave replacement costs undocumented.
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