Anthbot N8 vs Anthbot M5 LiDAR
Quick take: The Anthbot M5 LiDAR costs $900 less; the Anthbot N8 is rated for a larger lawn (16,146 sq ft).
| Spec | Anthbot N8 | Anthbot M5 LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,699 | ~$799 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | RTK + Vision | LiDAR |
| Max Lawn Size | 16,146 sq ft (16,146 sq ft) | 5,382 sq ft (5,382 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 7.9" | 7.9" |
| Cut Height | 1.2"–2.8" | 1.2"–2.8" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | 40 min |
| Charge Time | 80 min | 60 min |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Weight | 36.4 lb | — |
| Obstacle Detection | Dual-camera AI recognizing 1,000+ object types with LED illumination for low light; a mmWave radar in the 23 L bin senses when it is full. | LiDAR plus dual-camera AI trained on 1,000+ object types; detected soft toys reliably in testing, brushed small round objects, and resumes the row instead of abandoning it. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft | App alerts on lift or movement, PIN lock, 4G location | App alerts on lift or movement, PIN lock, 4G location |
| Warranty | 3-year limited (2-year battery), per Anthbot policy | 3-year limited (2-year battery), per Anthbot policy |
Pros & cons
Anthbot N8
- ✓Only mower in its class that bags clippings and empties itself at a dump point of your choosing
- ✓Cyclone fan at 4,000 rpm claims 99 percent clipping and leaf pickup
- ✓Full-band RTK plus dual HDR cameras and the M series obstacle AI
- ✓IPX6 rating allows a hose rinse, useful on a machine that handles wet clippings
- ✗About 200 m2 per charge with the bag on; a 3/8 acre bagging pass takes many cycles
- ✗68 dB while collecting, ten decibels louder than mowing
- ✗Light leaf layers only, by Anthbot's own listing
- ✗7.9 inch deck is narrow for a $1,699 mower; the Yuka cuts 12.6 inches
- ✗New in September 2026 with no independent tests yet
Anthbot M5 LiDAR
- ✓Nothing to mount: no RTK station, no wire, mapping in minutes
- ✓LiDAR keeps position under trees and beside buildings where the RTK M5 drops out
- ✓Fine-grained edge behaviour settings per boundary type reduced trimming in testing
- ✓Resumes its row after an obstacle instead of leaving strips
- ✓Rain sensor, 20 zones and IPX6 for the same money as many RTK-only mowers
- ✗About 40 minutes per charge on a 2.5 Ah pack, so even 500 m2 takes several cycles
- ✗Slight snaking through narrow passages compared with RTK positioning
- ✗Two-wheel drive; not for lumpy or steep ground
- ✗4G monitoring becomes a paid service after the trial