Worx Landroid S WR165 vs Smonet RLM1000
Quick take: The Smonet RLM1000 is rated for a larger lawn (10,890 sq ft); the Smonet RLM1000 is rated for steeper ground (45%); the Smonet RLM1000 cuts taller (up to 2.8"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses.
| Spec | Worx Landroid S WR165 | Smonet RLM1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$999 | ~$999 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | Boundary Wire | Boundary Wire |
| Max Lawn Size | 5,445 sq ft (5,445 sq ft) | 10,890 sq ft (10,890 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 30% (17°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 7.1" | 8.2" |
| Cut Height | 1.2"–2.4" | 1.2"–2.8" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | 70 min |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Noise | 59 dB | 57 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. | Bumper collision sensing plus lift stop; no camera or ultrasonic sensors. |
| 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 | Not documented |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 1-year replacement, 2-year repair |
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
Smonet RLM1000
- ✓S-shaped systematic path covers a small lawn in fewer passes than random-pattern wired rivals
- ✓Wire-break detection marks the break location in the app
- ✓57 dB is among the quietest wired mowers sold at Home Depot
- ✓Rain sensor and Wi-Fi app are included at a sub-$1,000 price
- ✗2.8 in maximum cut height is too low for cool-season grass
- ✗Smonet's own store lists no mowers and Newegg shows it out of stock; Home Depot is the only live US price
- ✗No edge mode, no documented multi-zone support, no published weight or charge time
- ✗Short warranty for the category: 1-year replacement, 2-year repair