Worx Landroid S WR165 vs Ecovacs GOAT GX-600
Quick take: The Ecovacs GOAT GX-600 skips the boundary-wire install entirely while the Worx Landroid S WR165 needs a perimeter wire laid but doesn't care about tree cover or satellite signal; the Ecovacs GOAT GX-600 is rated for a larger lawn (6,458 sq ft); the Ecovacs GOAT GX-600 is rated for steeper ground (40%); the Worx Landroid S WR165 cuts taller (up to 2.4"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses.
| Spec | Worx Landroid S WR165 | Ecovacs GOAT GX-600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$999 | ~$999 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | Boundary Wire | Vision Only |
| Max Lawn Size | 5,445 sq ft (5,445 sq ft) | 6,458 sq ft (6,458 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 30% (17°) | 40% (22°) |
| Cutting Width | 7.1" | 8.66" |
| Cut Height | 1.2"–2.4" | 1.18"–2.36" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | — |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Noise | 59 dB | 59 dB |
| Weight | — | — |
| Obstacle Detection | Bumper collision sensors plus lift and tilt stops; no camera or ultrasonic in the box (the ACS kit is an add-on), so it nudges whatever the wire does not exclude. | AIVI 3D: fisheye camera + ToF with adjustable sensitivity; avoids people, pets, furniture and larger toys but can miss small low objects. |
| Edge Cutting | Yes | No |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | No | No |
| Anti-Theft | PIN lock and lift alarm; GPS tracking only with the optional Find My Landroid module | PIN lock + lift alarm (no GPS tracking) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 2-year limited (1-year battery) |
Pros & cons
Worx Landroid S WR165
- ✓Complete wire install kit in the box, with far more wire than an eighth acre needs
- ✓Cut to Edge offset blade and a floating disc, the same as the pricier M and L
- ✓Battery swaps into the whole Worx 20V Power Share line
- ✓Street prices around $600 to $750 undercut its $999.99 list by a wide margin
- ✗2.4 in maximum cut height rules out tall-fescue lawns
- ✗2.0Ah pack means short runs and many dock trips
- ✗Bumper-only obstacle handling; ultrasonic avoidance is a paid add-on
- ✗No GPS or cellular without the Find My Landroid module
Ecovacs GOAT GX-600
- ✓Fastest setup in the category: press start and it learns the boundary itself
- ✓No RTK antenna to mount and no signal worries under trees
- ✓Quiet (under 59 dB) and rain-aware, so it can run while you are home
- ✓Usually $999.99 on Ecovacs' store, well under the $1,299.99 list price
- ✓Two-year warranty on the mower is longer than Ecovacs' standard policy
- ✗No map: no zones, no no-go areas, no travel paths to a second lawn
- ✗Needs obvious physical borders; open edges onto a neighbor's grass confuse it
- ✗Cutting height is a manual dial, not app-adjustable
- ✗Not sold through US big-box or marketplace retailers, so there are no retail reviews to lean on