Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR vs Segway Navimow H1500N
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Quick take: The Segway Navimow H1500N costs $100 less; the Segway Navimow H1500N is rated for a larger lawn (16,146 sq ft); the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR cuts taller (up to 4"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses.
| Spec | Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR | Segway Navimow H1500N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,599 | ~$1,499 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR | RTK GPS |
| Max Lawn Size | 16,117 sq ft (16,117 sq ft) | 16,146 sq ft (16,146 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 45% (24°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 8.6" | 8.3" |
| Cut Height | 2"–4" | 1.2"–2.4" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | 160 min | 240 min |
| Charge Time | 130 min | 240 min |
| Noise | 59 dB | 54 dB |
| Weight | 32.4 lb | 38 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. | Detachable VisionFence 140-degree RGB camera pod plus bumper and lift sensors; spots raised and flat obstacles and animals; positioning still relies on RTK. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | No |
| Rain Sensor | No | Yes |
| Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft | PIN lock, lift alarm, geofence alerts and GPS tracking over built-in 4G | PIN lock, lift alarm, GPS tracking and geofence alerts over built-in 4G |
| Warranty | 3-year limited (2-year battery) | 4-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
Segway Navimow H1500N
- ✓Quietest Navimow at 54 dB thanks to in-wheel hub motors
- ✓About four hours of mowing per charge covers the rated area in one or two runs
- ✓Built-in 4G with GPS tracking and geofence alerts, one year included
- ✓Rain sensor plus IP66 body; owners say it handles ditches and rough ground
- ✓4-year warranty is the longest Segway offers
- ✗1.2-2.4 in cutting height is too low for most cool-season and St. Augustine lawns
- ✗RTK-only positioning; owners report drift of several feet and boundary overruns under trees
- ✗Four-hour recharge is slow by 2026 standards
- ✗Discontinued in favor of the H2 series; pricing and stock are erratic
- ✗Owners describe email-only support with multi-day response times