The best robot mowers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

I mostly enjoy mowing my lawn, but I can't say I always look forward to it. After getting a robot mower, what used to be quiet time with my mower has turned into quality active time with my kids, and I'll never complain about that. A robot mower functions like a robot vacuum and mop, with various sensors to navigate obstacles and stay within boundaries while cutting grass and a companion app for control. Unlike a robot vacuum, a robot mower uses a physical boundary, such as a buried wire along a perimeter like the Husqvarna 430X, or a combination of GPS and LiDAR navigation aided by a satellite antenna to mow within a specified area autonomously, like the Mammotion Luba 2. Because robot mowers are battery-powered, they're also a sustainable alternative to traditional gas-powered mowers. But all these features and differences can make choosing the right one for your yard challenging. What is the best robot mower right now? After testing some of the top robot mowers on the market, ZDN ... Read full article.