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Husqvarna

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA

Name: Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA
Brand: Husqvarna

Virtual boundaries eliminate wire installation labor but shift the burden to base station placement discipline. Level III Conditional Autonomy applies to 0.3–0.8 acre open properties once EPOS setup is correct.

Price$2,999 list priceRetail price not tracked

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.
What it does on its own
- Boundary wire as standard, with EPOS satellite positioning available through the separately purchased EPOS Plug-in kit. EPOS positions the mower to within a few centimeters for virtual boundary definition. Systematic coverage pattern following setup. All-weather operation through light rain. Maximum slope 50 percent inside the working area and 25 percent at the boundary. Working area rated to 2,200 m2. Autonomous return to charge on low battery or session end. Remote zone and schedule adjustment via the Automower Connect app over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Why this level
- Level III, Conditional Autonomy.
- Owners on roboter-forum.com report daily cuts of about 115 minutes that finish and return to the station unaided, with no strandings.
- Level IV fails obstacle detection (T1): a roboter-forum.com owner confirms it has no object-detection sensors and works by contact, and one owner's app logged over 700 collisions within days.
- The optional EPOS kit changes the boundary, not obstacle handling.
What holds it at Level III
- GNSS signal loss under dense tree canopy exceeding 60% sky obstruction causes session interruption.
- No onboard LiDAR or camera for obstacle detection; relies solely on pre-configured boundaries.
- Seasonal satellite accuracy degradation at high latitudes requires quarterly recalibration cycles.
- Base station power loss or repositioning disrupts boundary enforcement until reconfigured.
Autonomy dimension 81 / 100 · 6 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional6 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Monitoring record4 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Manufacturer documentationPending

EPOS positioning accuracy specs, setup procedures, slope rating documentation, blade maintenance intervals.

Owner reportsOngoing

Real-world EPOS signal performance across varied property layouts, tree canopy density, and seasonal drift documentation.

Firmware release notesPending

EPOS recalibration protocols and signal handling changes across firmware versions 3.x through 5.x.

Press & video reviewsOngoing

Third-party field testing across residential property types, slope performance, and boundary accuracy.

Longitudinal signalOngoing

Multi-season blade wear patterns, GNSS accuracy drift over usage cycles, docking reliability data.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- Sold through Husqvarna dealers.
- Husqvarna lists the 320 NERA on its UK, Ireland, Australia and South Africa sites; there is no United States product page for the model, and US dealer availability is not verified.
- The wire-free configuration is a separate, higher-priced SKU because it includes the EPOS Plug-in kit.
- Setup is moderate: an EPOS installation needs a sky survey and boundary mapping, which take judgment but not professional installation.
- Ongoing owner effort during operation is limited to blade swaps and occasional re-survey.
On the record
- Shipping since March 2023 · 43 months on the market
- No current new-stock listing confirmed
- No successor announced
- 6 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

71of 100

StrongAt or above 73% of the 447 robots we scoreand 71% of the 111 scored robot lawn mowers

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Support longevity88+2.6
Consumables100+2.5
Software stability77+1.7

Held back by

Routine maintenance48−2.4
Coverage and navigation55−1.7

Capability40% of the score67What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score75

Evidence

roboter-forum.com thread 'Erfahrung: Mähzeiten 320 Nera' has two owners (LogiKalle and WaKuhn) reporting their own 320 Nera running a daily maintenance cut of about 115 minutes and returning along the guide wire unaided, with WaKuhn noting search and transit runs over 5 percent of run time, longer than his older AM 420, and another poster noting the many trips this forces cause visible tracking. No one in the thread reports having to finish a cut by hand, but the field record here is one season and two owners, so this does not reach the top band.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score55

Evidence

As sold this is a wire-bounded machine and the record attributes systematic coverage adapting to virtual boundaries specifically to the EPOS configuration, which arrives with a separately purchased kit. What the base configuration does inside the wire is not independently documented. Scored at the complete-but-inefficient anchor rather than the systematic one, and the centimeter-level EPOS figure earns nothing here: precision inside a taught boundary is not adaptation to an unseen yard.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score65

Evidence

roboter-forum.com thread 'Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA oder 430X NERA (Objektvermeidung)?' establishes that the 320 NERA carries no object-detection sensors and works by contact, which is why the answering owner paid the premium for the 430X to get Objekterkennung. The 'Mähzeiten' thread shows the contact handling working in the field: a 320 Nera owner's app logged over 700 collisions within days of commissioning while the machine kept running its schedule and was never reported stranded, though neither he nor his dealer could explain the count, which is a reporting-clarity problem rather than a recovery failure.

Operating envelope4% of the score68

Evidence

roboter-forum thread 'Einrichtungs Tipps Husqvarna Automower Nera 320': owner HSV-Steph reports that in fog or under a heavily overcast sky it can happen that the mower first spends 15 minutes searching for satellites, and that where trees block reception you have to lay a boundary cable in addition to EPOS if it does not work at all. A second owner in the same thread, Doc_Hausbau, confirms the satellite search from his own machine ('Das mit den paar Minuten Satellitensuche kenne ich auch'). It works in ordinary garden conditions and degrades where GNSS reception is obstructed, to the point of needing the wire fallback in shaded zones.

Dependability40% of the score77Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score70

Evidence

Neither roboter-forum.com thread on this model reports a job-stopping fault: the 320 Nera vs 430X Nera thread turns entirely on feature choice (4G connectivity, object avoidance, area capacity) and the 'Erfahrung: Mähzeiten 320 Nera' thread on mowing and travel times, with no owner naming a breakdown, warranty claim or repair on a 320 Nera. testberichte.de's weakness list for the 320 Nera names only 'keine Cellular-Unterstützung' (no cellular support) and 'kein Zubehör zur Installation enthalten' (no installation accessories included). The one durability remark in the choice thread, cracks in the front housing over time, is the same poster's older wire-guided 320 after about 11 years, not a Nera, and is excluded.

Software stability14% of the score77

Evidence

A record with both an inspectable release history, versions 3.x through 5.x on file as complete, and an independent account of what an update did. That account is negative: owner reporting traces boundary crossings to geofencing data corruption after updates, corrected by re-running the calibration sequence. Inspectability lifts it off the floor; a safety-relevant regression keeps it well below the midpoint.

Support longevity10% of the score88

Evidence

Current model on the deepest dealer, parts and service network in the category, with published manuals, parts diagrams and per-model firmware notes, and blades sold as commodity multipacks at $5 to $8 a set. No support term is published for any Automower. The record notes there is no United States product page and US dealer availability is unverified, which is an availability constraint rather than a longevity one but narrows the service channel for a US buyer.

Ownership burden20% of the score69What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score48

Evidence

Debris inspection and dock verification after every use, weekly contact and guide cleaning, blades every six to eight weeks, an annual wheel brush and drive gear inspection, and seasonal storage. The item its wired siblings do not carry is the quarterly EPOS positioning check and re-survey when coverage drifts, plus reference station sky-view verification where one is installed, which is a recurring calibration chore rather than a one-time setup.

Consumables8% of the score100

Evidence

An inexpensive blade set: three genuine long-life blades at roughly $5 to $8, changed every six to eight weeks, so a full season of changes runs to tens of dollars rather than hundreds on a $2,999 machine. No collector, no filters, no subscription and, on the EPOS configuration, no wire to replace.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$3,484

Upper third for robot mowers on purchase price and inexpensive to run. $2,999 MSRP, street from $2,799, plus roughly $225 of blade sets over five years at $5 to $8 a set, wire and splice connectors beyond the starter kit, and one battery pack. No subscription. The figure covers the machine as sold, on wire: the EPOS Plug-in kit that delivers the advertised wire-free operation is a separate purchase, sold by dealers as a distinct higher-priced bundle, and a buyer intending that configuration should budget roughly $700 to $900 on top.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The Automower Connect app collects mowing session data, device status, and position information and transmits it to Husqvarna cloud servers. The 320 NERA connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; Husqvarna's specification for this model lists no cellular module, so there is no carrier activation, no activation fee, and no data path off the property independent of the home network. Husqvarna's privacy policy indicates data is used for product improvement with limited opt-out options beyond device function. Local Bluetooth control is available as a no-cloud alternative for users within range.

On-device processingNo

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FIT CHECK

Will the Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

No regression on firmware 3-5; primary issue is recalibration drift after signal loss.

Stableowner-reported arc

The record so far

95% successful docking under normal conditions. Firmware v4.1 had premature return triggers; fixed in v4.2. Field data 2019-2024 shows stable trajectory across versions.

What goes wrong4 documented · 2 self-recover

Occasional

EPOS recalibration failureMower cannot establish position lock

Self-recoversRelocate setup area or use manual input

Occasional

Mower traverses geofence after update

Owner fixRe-run setup calibration sequence

Occasional

Docking approach failureMower misses dock at incorrect angle

Self-recoversRetry when grass is dry

Occasional

Blade jam in thick grassBlade rotation locks mid-session

Owner fixManual debris removal required

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Inspect cutting area for debris; verify successful dock engagement.

Weekly52×/yr

Clean dock and mower docking guides with a dry cloth.

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace the three pivoting razor as a set. Genuine Husqvarna long-life blades run about $5 to $8 for a set of three.

Check EPOS positioning through the app and re-survey the installation if coverage has drifted.

Before winter storage, clean the mower, charge the battery fully, and store it indoors in a dry place above freezing. Do not store the pack discharged.

Yearly1×/yr

Inspect wheel brushes and drive gears for wear.

As neededno fixed schedule

Clean the charging station and, where a reference station is installed, verify its sky view remains unobstructed.

Cost over timeabout $780 past the sticker over three years

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$3,259

Year 3

$3,779

Year 5

$4,299

$2,999 to buy, then about $260 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $780 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace

Typical for robot mowers: seasonallyWhere to buy Blades

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them. Part links may earn a commission and do not influence the classification. All parts at Husqvarna

Step-by-step fixes

Blades Not Spinning or Not Cutting?Boundary Wire Break Theft: PIN Locks, GPS, and Recovery All robot mower guides

Safety notes1 caution · 2 notes

No moving-target obstacle detectionRelies on owner perimeter clearance; collision risk with children or pets
CautionThermal operation limitsDisabled below 5C or above 40C; thermal throttling reduces runtime in heat
Cloud account compromiseShared credentials enable remote boundary relocation and schedule changes

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced above the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 21.3 × 29.5 in · 11 in tall✓
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 29.1 lbs•
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 90 Wh · Li-ion
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported✓
Cutting width: 9.4 in•
Cutting height range: 0.8-2.4 in•
Max area: 35521 sq ft•
Max slope: 50%•
Blade system: 3 pivoting razor blades•

Where it lands · ranked across 133 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.135min

30 min240 min

Near median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$2,999

$549$5,999

Above median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.58dB

50 dB75 dB

Near median

Charge timeTime from empty to full on the dock, as the maker states it.75min

30 min300 min

Near median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.29.1lbs

13 lbs88.2 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesOwner manual Manufacturer support Product page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified IV → III
Sep 2026 · NewsFCC grants Husqvarna’s robotic mowers first Covered List import exemption
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 76 → 71
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Verified → Provisional
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 76 of 100
Jun 2026 · UpdateFirmware update stops blade during transit

Common questions

What people actually ask.

7 answered

OperationDoes the 320 NERA require any buried boundary wire at all?

As specified, yes. Husqvarna lists the 320 NERA’s boundary method as physical wire. NERA means the mower is EPOS-compatible rather than EPOS-equipped: wire-free operation requires the Husqvarna EPOS Plug-in kit, a separate purchase that dealers sell as a distinct, higher-priced bundle. A 320 NERA bought without the plug-in is a wire-guided mower.

OperationHow accurate is EPOS positioning and does it drift over time?

Husqvarna describes EPOS as positioning the mower to within a few centimeters. Reception is affected by tree cover and by tall structures near the boundary. Owner reports describe stable behavior in open gardens with intermittent blocking under canopy; where coverage drifts, the installation is re-surveyed through the app.

OperationWhat happens when GNSS signal is lost during mowing?

Per owner reports on robotic lawn mower forums, the 320 NERA pauses operation and returns to dock when signal falls below threshold. Mowing does not continue in degraded mode. Operation resumes when signal restores and the next scheduled session begins.

OwnershipHow often must blades be replaced and what is the cost?

Husqvarna recommends blade replacement every 6 to 8 weeks during the active season, depending on area and grass type. The mower carries three pivoting razor blades, changed as a set rather than as a cartridge. Genuine Husqvarna long-life blades sell in nine-packs for about $15 to $23, so one set of three runs roughly $5 to $8 and a full season of changes comes to tens of dollars rather than hundreds.

OperationCan the 320 NERA handle steep slopes?

Husqvarna rates the 320 NERA to a maximum 50 percent slope inside the working area, about 27 degrees, and 25 percent at the boundary, about 14 degrees. The lower boundary figure is the one that constrains a garden with a banked perimeter. Traction falls off on wet grass near either limit.

OperationDoes the 320 NERA operate in the rain?

Yes. Husqvarna documents all-weather operation as a design characteristic. The unit can mow in light rain, providing consistent scheduling regardless of weather. The dock is also rated for outdoor exposure.

OperationWhat is required for base station setup and can I do it myself?

Wire-free operation needs the EPOS Plug-in kit. A separate EPOS reference station is only required where Wi-Fi does not reach across the whole garden, because the plug-in can take its correction signal over Wi-Fi. Where a station is used it needs a fixed mounting point with sky view and power. Most owners complete the installation themselves; dealer installation is available at additional cost.

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Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA

Will the Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA work on your yard?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

What people actually ask.