Anthbot N8 vs Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
Technical comparison · Robot lawn mowers
Two mowers with an onboard camera, in the same price range, that find their way differently: the Anthbot N8 with RTK-GNSS (satellite positioning with a correction signal) and cameras, the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO with LiDAR, a laser sensor that measures distances. The navigation system sets them apart more than the specs declared by the manufacturer.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 18.3 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Working area capacity | 1500 m² | — |
| Boundary wire required | No | — |
| Navigation system | RTK-GNSS with cameras | LiDAR |
| Onboard camera | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum slope | — | 50 % |
| Maximum slope at boundary | — | 20 % |
| Cutting width | — | 33 cm |
| Edge cutting distance | — | 0 cm |
| Cutting height, minimum | — | 30 mm |
| Cutting height, maximum | — | 90 mm |
| Guaranteed sound power level | — | 62 dB(A) |
| Mowing time per charge | — | 160 min |
| Charging time | — | 70 min |
| Battery capacity | — | 7.5 Ah |
| IP rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Rain sensor | Yes | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | Cameras | LiDAR, Cameras |
| Connectivity | Built-in cellular | — |
| Weight | — | 18.3 kg |
The differences that matter
- RTK-GNSS with cameras vs LiDAR → the N8 orients itself by satellites, the GOAT by laser measurement of its surroundings.
- Obstacles: cameras vs LiDAR plus cameras → the GOAT has two detection systems.
- 0 cm cutting distance from the edge on the GOAT → less grass left to trim by hand along walls and fences.
In short
Anthbot N8
The Anthbot N8 has built-in cellular connectivity and a rain sensor, is rated IPX6 and lists an area of 1500 m². It suits a lawn that needs to be followed even away from the home Wi-Fi. Obstacles are detected by the cameras alone, without LiDAR.
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO cuts a 33 cm swath right up to the edge (0 cm edge distance), at heights from 30 to 90 mm and on slopes up to 50% (20% along the edge). It declares 160 minutes of cutting per charge and a guaranteed sound power of 62 dB(A). It suits a lawn with slopes and borders along walls or fences; it weighs 18.3 kg.
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