Robot lawn mower rating methodology 2026
Our editorial score is analysed against 7 published criteria: navigation, performance, noise, value, brand reliability, innovation and installation. It can vary where local availability or specifications differ.
Criteria evaluated
Max lawn area, runtime, slope, navigation (RTK/GPS/vision/wire), noise in dB, warranty, mobile app, kid/pet safety, mulching, price, mechanical robustness, cut quality.
Editorial score and per-market adjustments
The score is an editorial rating out of 10, set against seven published criteria; it can be adjusted manually for some markets (Belgium, Switzerland) to reflect local availability and the service network.
Editorial independence
No paid reviews. Affiliate links are disclosed on every product page and have no impact on the score.
Updates
Scores are refreshed every time a price, firmware version or new model is released.
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