Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR vs Robomow RK2000
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Quick take: The Robomow RK2000 costs $100 less; the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR skips the boundary-wire install entirely while the Robomow RK2000 needs a perimeter wire laid but doesn't care about tree cover or satellite signal; the Robomow RK2000 is rated for a larger lawn (0.49 acres); the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR cuts taller (up to 4"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses; the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR has built-in cellular for GPS tracking and away-from-home control.
| Spec | Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR | Robomow RK2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,599 | ~$1,499 |
| Rating | — | 2.9★ (9) |
| Navigation | LiDAR | Boundary Wire |
| Max Lawn Size | 16,117 sq ft (16,117 sq ft) | 0.49 acres (21,528 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 8.6" | 8.3" |
| Cut Height | 2"–4" | 0.6"–3.9" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | 160 min | 90 min |
| Charge Time | 130 min | 120 min |
| Noise | 59 dB | 64 dB |
| Weight | 32.4 lb | — |
| Obstacle Detection | LiDAR plus VisionFence camera recognize 200+ object types at 0.4 in resolution and keep a buffer, with an animal-friendly mode; no drop-off sensor, so edges rely on the map. | 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 | No | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | No |
| Anti-Theft | PIN lock, lift alarm, geofence alerts and GPS tracking over built-in 4G | PIN code, child lock and lift alarm |
| Warranty | 3-year limited (2-year battery) | 3-year limited |
Pros & cons
Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR
- ✓Maps itself on defined-border lawns; PCWorld had it mowing after a joystick nudge and two updates
- ✓LiDAR positioning keeps working under trees and at night where the i2 AWD's RTK drops out
- ✓Motorized 2 to 4 in cut height, app-adjustable, unlike the i2 AWD's knob
- ✓About 160 minutes per charge and 59 dB, quiet enough for evening runs
- ✓EdgeSense rides one wheel onto flush borders to shrink the trimming strip
- ✗No cliff sensor: PCWorld's unit slipped off a narrow grass edge twice and needed rescuing
- ✗Rear-wheel drive stalls on side slopes, ruts and wet patches despite the 45% rating
- ✗About 4,570 sq ft per cycle, so a full 0.37 acre takes a day or two
- ✗Vertical fences and walls still need a string trimmer
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