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The perfect robot mower for you is not nearly as fancy and feature-heavy as you may think. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's not the lawn mower, it's all about the yard. A robot mower may be a market leader with top-of-the-line specs and still not be a good fit for your yard.
Here's the great news: There's a perfect robot mower for almost any yard. As someone who's tested numerous types of robot lawn mowers, I've learned that many of the specs that brands market as groundbreaking are simply not vital for most shoppers. A mostly flat, fenced-in 0.10-acre yard doesn't need the power that a hilly, sectioned, unfenced one-acre yard does.
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If you're looking to choose the best mower for your home, be sure to check out ZDNET's robot mower buying guide.
Here's what you don't need to stress over when buying a robot mower
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1. Don't focus on: 'AI-powered' or other marketing buzzwords
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