Robot Lawn Mowers Exist and They’re About to Make Your Life so Much Easier

Best Overall Robot Lawn Mower — Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 315 

Where to buy: $1,799, Lowe's 

The Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 315 a fan favorite thanks to its easy-to-use design and wow-worthy results. It works best on small- to medium-size lawns (less than four-tenths of an acre), navigating long grass, pine cones, and hills like a pro. This mower is designed to work unattended, but you can change the grass-cutting schedule by using the screen on the robot or the smartphone app. High-tech sensors alert the mower to focus on patches of high grass, and it will automatically return to the charger when it's done mowing or when it's low on batteries. 

You can also feel good about letting your pets and kids wander the yard while the Automower 315 is running as the blades will immediately stop rotating if it comes off the ground or falls over. If you have a fenceless yard and someone tries to steal your robot lawn mower, it will emit a loud alarm when it's picked up until the owner enters a unique PIN.

"Overall, there's a tremendous amount of value packed into this mower purely in the amount of free time and lawn-readiness provided. Yes, the unit seems a bit costly as first glance, but when you compare it to the cost of a lawn service, it actually starts paying for itself in less than a year," one user wrote.

Best Robot Lawn Mower for Large Lawns — Robomow 22-Inch Robotic Lawn Mower

Where to buy: $2,499, Home Depot

There are lots of perks that come with a large backyard: plenty of space for parties and for your dogs to run around, and room for a pool! But big yards require a lot of maintenance. That's where Robomow's 22-inch robotic lawn mower comes in. It can handle up to 3/4 acres with its 22-inch blades, which make quick work of tall weeds and thick grass. This hard-working robot mows for 90 to 120 minutes before it returns to its charger to juice up. Unlike other robot mower models, the Robomow doesn't come with a smartphone app so you have to be up to press start. Otherwise, it can run unattended, though we recommend keeping your little ones and pets inside while it works. 

"Have owned this mower for three years now, going into the 4th summer. Am extremely happy with its performance and have never had any problems with it. Absolutely love how quiet it runs and no time wasted on manual mowing! Liked it so much, we purchased for our parents who love it too!" one shopper raved.

Best Budget Robot Lawn Mower — Robomow Robotic Lawn Mower

Where to buy: $599, Lowe's

Robomow offers a great robot lawn mower if you want a budget-friendly pick. This model works better for smaller plots (up to a quarter of an acre), but it has many of the same features as Robomow's 22-inch version that users love, including the one-button operation so you can press and go. Your backyard may look patchy at first because this mower runs for only 90 to 120 minutes before recharging, but the daily runs keep the grass looking neat instead of overgrown. The child lock is a nice added safety feature that will prevent your little ones from injuring themselves. 

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