eufy E18 vs eufy E15
Quick take: The eufy E15 costs $100 less; the eufy E18 is rated for a larger lawn (13,000 sq ft).
| Spec | eufy E18 | eufy E15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,399 | ~$1,299 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | Vision Only | Vision Only |
| Max Lawn Size | 13,000 sq ft (13,000 sq ft) | 8,700 sq ft (8,700 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 32% (18°) | 32% (18°) |
| Cutting Width | 8" | 8" |
| Cut Height | 1"–3" | 1"–3" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | 90 min |
| Charge Time | 100 min | 100 min |
| Noise | 56 dB | 56 dB |
| Weight | — | 27.6 lb |
| Obstacle Detection | Stereo 3D camera perception; avoids toys, furniture and a moving dog, then returns for the missed patch, but misreads tall grass as an obstacle and trips on walkway stones. | Stereo 3D camera perception; reliably avoids balls, hoses, people and pets, but misreads tall grass and can slip on damp turf. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft | PIN lock + lift alarm + GPS tracking with geofence alerts + AirTag slot | PIN lock + lift alarm + GPS tracking with geofence alerts + AirTag slot |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
Pros & cons
eufy E18
- ✓Fastest unboxing-to-mowing of any mower PCWorld had tested; no wire, antenna or perimeter drive
- ✓Even, close-spaced cut from the first run thanks to the narrow 8 inch disc
- ✓3D perception avoided toys, furniture and a moving dog, then returned to mow the missed spot
- ✓Roofed base station, built-in 4G, GPS geofence alerts and an AirTag slot included
- ✓Polished Anker app that has improved through firmware updates
- ✗Camera navigation means no mowing after dark and trouble in low sun
- ✗18 degree (32 percent) slope cap and rear-drive plastic wheels; PCWorld called slope performance underwhelming
- ✗Misreads tall grass as an obstacle and tripped repeatedly on walkway stones
- ✗Docks after mapping every zone and cannot alternate mowing direction
- ✗Dropped from eufy's own US store and Best Buy; Lowe's and Amazon are the remaining new-condition sources
eufy E15
- ✓Easiest setup in the category: no wire, no antenna, no perimeter drive
- ✓Roofed base station shades the battery, a rarity at this price
- ✓Whisper-quiet 56 dB with a clean striped finish
- ✓Polished Anker app with zones, paths, no-go areas and live camera view
- ✓Built-in 4G, GPS geofence alerts and AirTag slot included
- ✓Often $1,299.99 or less against a $1,799.99 list
- ✗Camera navigation means no mowing after dark or in low light
- ✗Only 18-degree (32%) slopes and rear-drive wheels that slip on damp grass
- ✗Misreads tall grass and uneven patches, leaving spots uncut
- ✗Leaves about 4 inches uncut along walls despite the edge mode
- ✗Not suited to St. Augustine or dense Zoysia turf per eufy