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Anthbot M9 vs MOVA LiDAX Pro 800
Price, coverage, slope, navigation, and drive for Anthbot M9 and MOVA LiDAX Pro 800, side by side and cited.
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1,000 m² (0.25 acre)largest lawn
Anthbot M9 (Anthbot M9)·MOVA LiDAX Pro 800 (LiDAX Pro 800)
Your lawn
Set your lawn to see which of these fits it.
Drive
2-wheel drive
2-wheel drive
Obstacle avoidance
360° 3D LiDAR + AI vision; detects 300+ obstacle types and protects petsIn Gizmodo's hands-on test (September 2026) it pushed into the reviewer's leg instead of stopping and, with object recognition on, knocked over a small ceramic pot; MOVA says it is investigating and plans an October 2026 object-detection update.
Navigation
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. UltraView 2.0 (a 360° 3D LiDAR plus an AI camera), no RTK antenna or perimeter wire.
Cutting
20 cm (7.9 in) cut, 30 to 70 mm (1.2 to 2.8 in) height, about 58 dB
20 cm (7.9 in) cut, 30 to 100 mm (1.2 to 3.9 in) height, about 57 dB
Rain
Rain sensor sends it home, and its schedule follows the weather forecast (IPX6)
Rain sensor with Rain Protection: pauses and returns to the dock when it rains (IPX6)
Anti-theft
GPS tracking, out-of-boundary alarm and Find My over 4G
Lift alarm with app alert and an AirTag slot; 4G tracking needs the optional Link Module
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and built-in 4G (3 months free, then a yearly plan)
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth; 4G only with the optional Link Module; MOVAhome app
Released
2026
2026
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 M9
For most lawns, the Anthbot M9 is the better buy at $699: it matches its 45% slope rating, about $150 less than the MOVA LiDAX Pro 800.
From $699The bottom line
What actually differs
- Anthbot M9 has the lower price ($699).
- Anthbot M9 covers the most lawn (1,000 m² (0.25 acre)).
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BestRobotMower.co is an independent informational comparison site, not a manufacturer or a retailer. Specifications and prices are curated from public sources and can change or be incomplete. Always confirm the current spec, price, and availability with the manufacturer or seller before buying. Coverage and slope figures are rated maximums on an open lawn; real performance depends on your yard.