Is it time to buy a robot lawn mower? Find the best robot lawn mower for your backyard with our robot lawn mower reviews and buying guide. We’ve tested both wire boundary and wireless robot lawn mowers from Husqvarna, Gardena, Segway and more.
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Buy the best robot lawn mower for your backyard
We’ve tested a range of wire and wireless boundary robot lawn mowers to find which robot lawn mowers perform best and are easiest to use.
Our assessment covers:
Standard lawn cutting
Uneven lawn cutting
Sloped lawn cutting (19°/35% gradient)
Long grass cutting
Damp grass cutting
Ease of use.
Best robot lawn mowers of 2026
Our expert recommendations help you find the best robot lawn mower for your backyard. We consider the different types of robot lawn mower, cutting performance in various conditions, ease of use and budget.
Best wire boundary robot lawn mower
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Best robot lawn mower for medium backyards
Best robot lawn mower for extra-large areas
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What you need to know when buying a robot lawn mower
Robot lawn mowers are great for maintaining a tidy lawn while saving you time. But how do you choose the best robot lawn mower for your backyard?
Read our buying guide to explore the different types of robot lawn mowers and their features. We discuss lawn capacity, slopes, mowing zones, cutting heights, navigation and guidance systems, control and connectivity, weather features, anti-theft features, cleaning and maintenance. We also look at features that make a robot mower easier to use.
Perhaps you’re considering a ride-on lawn mower
If you’re also considering a ride-on lawn mower, we’ve tested them previously. We no longer do because we found the various brands and models were relatively comparable on performance. You can find out how to choose the best ride-on lawn mower here.
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If you're looking for additional equipment to spruce up your outdoor space, we've also tested petrol, push and regular battery lawn mowers, plus line trimmers and waterblasters.
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How we test robot lawn mowers
We mow standard, uneven and sloped lawn, plus long and damp grass. We assess how well each robot mower handles obstacles like trees and flower-beds.
We also check how easy each robot lawn mower is to set up, operate, clean and maintain, as well as its safety, noise output and battery performance.
