Is the Anthbot M5 or the Anthbot M5 LiDAR better?

Wire-free. Full-band RTK from the included reference station, or network RTK over its built-in 4G where coverage exists, with two 150° AI cameras for obstacles. Rear-wheel drive.

Wire-free. A 360° rotating LiDAR builds a 3D map for centimeter-level positioning with no RTK station, and two 150° AI cameras watch for obstacles. Rear-wheel drive; made for compact, enclosed gardens.

Cutting

20 cm (7.9 in) cut, 30 to 70 mm (1.2 to 2.8 in) height, about 58 dB

Battery runtime

40 min

Rain

Rain sensor sends it home, and its schedule follows the weather forecast (IPX6)

Anti-theft

GPS tracking, out-of-boundary alarm and Find My over 4G

Anthbot lists no GPS tracking or alarm for it; it can dock indoors, such as in a shed

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and built-in 4G (3 months free, then a yearly plan)

Best for

Small lawns

Small lawns Shaded & tree cover

Released

2026

Brand

Anthbot

A check marks the lower price, the higher score, the larger coverage, and the steeper slope. Our pick below is derived from those same specs; the right choice still depends on your lawn, your budget, and how you'll use it.

Our pick

Which to buy

Best buyAnthbot M5

For most lawns, the Anthbot M5 is the better buy at $649: it matches its 45% slope rating, about $150 less than the Anthbot M5 LiDAR.

From $649

The bottom line

What actually differs

Anthbot M5 has the lower price ($649).

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