Is the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 or the Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO better?

Wire-free. HoloScope 360 dual-LiDAR (multiline 360° LiDAR plus 3D-ToF) with an AI camera, no RTK antenna or perimeter wire. Built-in TruEdge edge trimmer.

Wire-free. UltraView 2.0 (360° 3D LiDAR fused with AI vision), no RTK antenna or perimeter wire, for small lawns.

Cutting

22 cm (8.7 in) cut, 30 to 80 mm (1.2 to 3.1 in) height, about 61 dB

20 cm (7.9 in) cut, 30 to 100 mm (1.2 to 3.9 in) height, about 57 dB

Battery runtime

90 min

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Rain

Rain sensor on the mower; mower and charging station rated IPX6

IPX6 rain/snow sensor; returns to the dock and resumes automatically once dry

Anti-theft

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Smart 4G anti-theft with anti-lift alerts, plus TrueGuard live video and patrol

Connectivity

Wi-Fi via the ECOVACS Home app

Wi-Fi and 4G, managed in the MOVAhome app

Best for

Mid-size lawns Shaded & tree cover

Small lawns Steep & terraced Shaded & tree cover

Released

2026

Brand

Ecovacs

MOVA

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 buyMOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000

For most lawns, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 is the better buy at $999: it matches its 45% slope rating and LiDAR + Vision navigation, about $501 less than the Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO. Step up to the Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO only if your lawn is larger than 1,000 m² (0.25 acre).

From $999

The bottom line

What actually differs

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 has the lower price ($999).
Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO covers the most lawn (1,012 m² (0.25 acre)).

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Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR PRO MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000

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.