MOVA LiDAX Ultra vs Worx Landroid M WR147
Quick take: The MOVA LiDAX Ultra costs $3 less; the MOVA LiDAX Ultra skips the boundary-wire install entirely while the Worx Landroid M WR147 needs a perimeter wire laid but doesn't care about tree cover or satellite signal; the MOVA LiDAX Ultra is rated for a larger lawn (0.5 acres); the MOVA LiDAX Ultra is rated for steeper ground (45%); the MOVA LiDAX Ultra cuts taller (up to 3.9"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses; the MOVA LiDAX Ultra has built-in cellular for GPS tracking and away-from-home control.
| Spec | MOVA LiDAX Ultra | Worx Landroid M WR147 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$899 | ~$902 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR | Boundary Wire |
| Max Lawn Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sq ft) | 10,890 sq ft (10,890 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 30% (17°) |
| Cutting Width | 7.9" | 7" |
| Cut Height | 1.2"–3.9" | 1.5"–3.5" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | 90 min | — |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Noise | 57 dB | 59 dB |
| Weight | 30.4 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Obstacle Detection | LiDAR point cloud plus AI camera recognizes 300+ object types, backed by a front bumper; reviewers saw it miss low stone walls and misidentify objects. | Bumper collision sensors plus lift and tilt stops; no camera or ultrasonic in the box (ACS kit is an add-on), so it nudges whatever the wire does not exclude. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | No |
| Anti-Theft | GPS tracking with off-map alarm, anti-lift alert, PIN lock | PIN lock and lift alarm; GPS tracking only with the optional Find My Landroid module |
| Warranty | Up to 3 years (MOVA US) | 3-year limited |
Pros & cons
MOVA LiDAX Ultra
- ✓No RTK station, wire or sky view needed; LiDAR maps under trees and beside the house
- ✓Clean, quiet cut once mapped, with a 1.2 to 3.9 in electric height range and edge trimming
- ✓Half-acre four-zone yard finished in about two hours on the 2000, per a tester
- ✓Dual maps and up to 150 zones handle front, back and side yards separately
- ✓Cheapest LiDAR route into the Dreame hardware family, with up to a 3-year warranty
- ✗Front casters hang up on sand, soft ground and two-inch transitions; one reviewer called the 1000 unusable on sandy grass
- ✗Two-wheel drive spins and digs on soft slopes; the 45 percent rating assumes firm turf
- ✗Obstacle avoidance missed a 6 in stone wall and misidentified a sprinkler as a bird
- ✗Setup takes patience: multiple remaps and heavy no-go zoning before it settled
- ✗Ultra 1000 has no 4G unless you buy the $119 Link module, and its 4 Ah pack runs 60 to 80 minutes
Worx Landroid M WR147
- ✓Street price around $900 against a $1,199.99 list, and often less on clearance
- ✓Battery is shared with the whole Worx 20V/40V/80V Power Share line
- ✓Cut to Edge blade placement leaves very little trimming along borders
- ✓Everything needed for install, including 820 ft of wire, is in the box
- ✓3-year warranty is longer than most budget robot mowers
- ✗Bump-and-turn obstacle handling; ultrasonic avoidance is a paid add-on
- ✗30% slope limit rules out hilly yards
- ✗Cut height tops out at 3.5 in, tight for tall-fescue lawns
- ✗No GPS or cellular without the Find My Landroid module