Is the Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK or the Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro better?

Wire-free. RTK satellite positioning from the included reference station, with an AI camera and a 3D-ToF sensor for obstacles and edges. Rear-wheel drive.

Wire-free. RTK GNSS from the included Data Center base station, or network RTK where coverage exists, with binocular cameras, ultrasonic sensors and a bumper for obstacles; rubber tracks rather than wheels. A modular yard robot: the Y40 core also takes snow-blower, blower and trimmer modules.

Cutting

22 cm (8.7 in) cut, 30 to 80 mm (1.2 to 3.1 in) height, about 57 dB

50 cm (19.7 in) cut, 20 to 100 mm (0.8 to 3.9 in) height, about 60 dB

Battery runtime

65 min

120 min

Rain

Rain sensor with a rain delay (3 hours by default); IPX6

Rain detection (IPX5 on the core's spec)

Anti-theft

PIN-code lock and a lift alarm; no GPS tracking

4G GPS tracking, geofence alerts and movement notifications (4G free for a year, then a paid plan)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth via the ECOVACS HOME app; no cellular option

4G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi HaLow and Bluetooth

Best for

Small lawns

Estate lawns Steep & terraced

Released

2025

Brand

Ecovacs

Yarbo

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 buyEcovacs Goat O1000 RTK

For most lawns, the Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK is the better buy at $664: it covers up to 799 m² (0.2 acre), about $4,835 less than the Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro. Step up to the Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro only if your lawn is larger than 799 m² (0.2 acre) or steeper than 45%.

From $664

The bottom line

What actually differs

Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK has the lower price ($664).
Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro covers the most lawn (24,281 m² (6 acres)).
Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro handles the steepest slopes (up to 70%).

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Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK Yarbo Y40 Lawn Mower Pro

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.