Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z vs Greenworks Optimow 33H
Quick take: The Greenworks Optimow 33H costs $500 less; the Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z skips the boundary-wire install entirely while the Greenworks Optimow 33H needs a perimeter wire laid but doesn't care about tree cover or satellite signal; the Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z is rated for a larger lawn (0.75 acres); the Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z is rated for steeper ground (45%); the Greenworks Optimow 33H cuts taller (up to 4"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses.
| Spec | Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z | Greenworks Optimow 33H |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,599 | ~$1,099 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | RTK + Vision | Boundary Wire |
| Max Lawn Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft) | 14,520 sq ft (14,520 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 34% (19°) |
| Cutting Width | 8" | 8.7" |
| Cut Height | 0.75"–3.5" | 2.4"–4" |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | — |
| Charge Time | 50 min | 130 min |
| Noise | 54 dB | — |
| Weight | — | 26.4 lb |
| Obstacle Detection | Smart cameras plus night-vision sensors that Greenworks says recognize 200-plus obstacle types, with a bumper and LED headlights for night mowing. | Bumper collision sensors and lift/tilt stops only; no camera or ultrasonic, so it bumps and turns. |
| Edge Cutting | No | No |
| Rain Sensor | No | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft | Alarm plus GPS tracking when the 4G plan is active | PIN code, lift alarm and 4G GPS tracking |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 4-year limited (confirm with dealer) |
Pros & cons
Greenworks AiMowbot C30Z
- ✓RTK accuracy with camera backup means no wire and real row mowing
- ✓45% slope rating beats most 2WD RTK rivals
- ✓Very quiet at 54 dB and hose-washable (IPX6)
- ✓Electric cut-height adjustment from the app
- ✓3-year warranty from a brand with US big-box distribution
- ✗4G and anti-theft features require a subscription with no published price
- ✗Edge cutting stops about 4 in short of borders
- ✗Front-wheel-drive three-wheel layout, not AWD, despite the slope rating
- ✗Brand new in 2026 with no long-term reliability data
- ✗No rain sensor listed on the spec sheet
Greenworks Optimow 33H
- ✓High-cut 2.4-4.0 in range is right for fescue and bluegrass
- ✓4G plus GPS built in, so the app works away from home Wi-Fi
- ✓Proven wire-and-guide-wire platform with a wide dealer network
- ✓Long consumer warranty on the Optimow line
- ✗Dealer-only and sold out online; pricing and stock vary by dealer
- ✗GreenGuide app draws consistent complaints from Optimow owners
- ✗Cellular plan renews for a fee after the prepaid period
- ✗No edge mode and no camera obstacle avoidance
- ✗Random pattern and 130-minute charges make it slow on a full third acre