Anthbot M9 vs Dreame A1 Pro
Technical comparison · Robot lawn mowers
Two mowers with no perimeter wire, in the same price range and with the same maximum slope of 45%. The deciding difference is the working area declared by the manufacturer: 1000 m² for the Anthbot M9, 2000 m² for the Dreame A1 Pro.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 12.6 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Working area capacity | 1000 m² | 2000 m² |
| Boundary wire required | No | No |
| Navigation system | RTK-GNSS with cameras | LiDAR |
| Onboard camera | Yes | — |
| Maximum slope | 45 % | 45 % |
| Cutting width | 20 cm | 22 cm |
| Cutting height, minimum | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Cutting height, maximum | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of blades | 5 | 3 |
| Charging time | — | 65 min |
| Battery capacity | — | 5 Ah |
| IP rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| App | ANTHBOT App | Dreamehome |
| Rain sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Cameras | LiDAR, Lift sensor |
| Maximum number of zones | 20 | — |
| Connectivity | Built-in cellular | — |
| Weight | — | 12.6 kg |
| RTK correction | Both | — |
CobotCompare Awards
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Best value Intermediate
Best ratio of technical score to price among the 7 sheets in the Robot lawn mowers category (intermediate tier): technical score 78/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Declared area 1000 m² vs 2000 m² → a lawn above 1000 m² falls outside the M9's range.
- Satellites and cameras vs LiDAR → the M9's position comes from satellites, the A1 Pro's from laser measurement.
- Built-in cellular connectivity on the M9 → the connection does not rely on home Wi-Fi.
In short
Anthbot M9
The Anthbot M9 cuts with 5 blades, has built-in cellular connectivity and handles up to 20 zones; it navigates with RTK-GNSS (satellite positioning with a correction signal) and cameras. It suits a garden of up to 1000 m² divided into sectors. Beyond that declared area there is no headroom.
Dreame A1 Pro
The Dreame A1 Pro declares 2000 m² and a 22 cm cutting width, and navigates with LiDAR (a laser sensor that measures distances), with a lift sensor among its obstacle sensors. It suits a lawn between 1000 and 2000 m². The battery is 5 Ah, recharges in 65 minutes, and the robot weighs 12.6 kg.
Where to buy
The purchase links are the same as on the two product pages and don't influence the verdict. The product pages have the complete data.