Robomow RK1000 vs Robomow RK2000
Quick take: The Robomow RK1000 costs $300 less; the Robomow RK2000 is rated for a larger lawn (0.49 acres).
| Spec | Robomow RK1000 | Robomow RK2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,199 | ~$1,499 |
| Rating | — | 2.9★ (9) |
| Navigation | Boundary Wire | Boundary Wire |
| Max Lawn Size | 10,764 sq ft (10,764 sq ft) | 0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 8.3" | 8.3" |
| Cut Height | 0.6"–3.9" | 0.6"–3.9" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | 50 min | 90 min |
| Charge Time | 120 min | 120 min |
| Noise | 64 dB | 64 dB |
| Weight | — | — |
| Obstacle Detection | Bumper on a pendulum-suspended floating deck plus lift and tilt sensors; no cameras or ultrasonics, so anything left inside the wire gets bumped. | Bumper on a floating deck plus lift and tilt sensors; no cameras or ultrasonics, so anything left inside the wire gets bumped. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | No | No |
| Anti-Theft | PIN code, child lock and lift alarm | PIN code, child lock and lift alarm |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
Pros & cons
Robomow RK1000
- ✓Offset blade disc and near-wire following trim edges most wire mowers leave for the string trimmer
- ✓Pendulum-suspended floating deck keeps the cut even on bumpy ground
- ✓45% slope rating and a 0.6-3.9 in height range that covers warm- and cool-season grass
- ✓Owners report it is quiet and simple to set up and clean
- ✓3-year warranty and a 4.3 in color touchscreen for programming at the mower
- ✗Only 40-50 minutes per charge, and owners say a lawn near the 10,000 sq ft ceiling does not get finished in one cycle
- ✗Bluetooth-only app that owners report loses connection more than it connects
- ✗Random-pattern mowing with bumper-only obstacle handling
- ✗Parts are expensive and slow to get since the MTD sale; Robomow's US site now redirects to a parts store
Robomow RK2000
- ✓Offset blade disc and near-wire following trim edges most wire mowers leave for the string trimmer
- ✓Pendulum-suspended floating deck keeps the cut even on bumpy ground
- ✓45 percent slope rating and a very wide 0.6-3.9 in height range
- ✓3-year warranty and a big 4.3 in color touchscreen for wire-side programming
- ✗Random-pattern mowing with no camera or ultrasonic obstacle sensing
- ✗Boundary wire must be laid and buried before the first mow
- ✗Remote access requires a separately sold GSM RoboHome module
- ✗Only 80-90 minutes of runtime with up to a 2-hour recharge
- ✗Mixed retailer feedback: 2.9 out of 5 from 9 Home Depot reviews, and thin US brand presence since the MTD sale