MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 praised for precise cuts as Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR 800 wins 2026 mower test

The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000, launched in Germany in January 2026, is a cable‑free lawn‑mowing robot that relies on 360° LiDAR navigation and an AI‑enhanced camera. Testers highlighted its very straight mowing lines, reliable zone‑blocking and good performance on gardens up to 1,000 m² with slopes of up to 45 %. Weak points include occasional rear‑wheel spin on dry or uneven ground that can leave marks and less‑accurate edge cutting on curved walls. The device is best mapped manually with the MOVAhome app, which also allows multi‑zone programming and weather‑aware scheduling.

The Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR 800 also received top marks in 2026 tests. It combines LiDAR with a 140° RGB camera (VisionFence) to detect more than 200 obstacle types. Covering up to 800 m², it offers eleven cut‑height settings between 2 cm and 7 cm, a rotating six‑blade head, and an intuitive GeoSketch mapping feature that can be performed automatically or manually via the Segway app. Reviewers praised its precise cut quality, strong obstacle detection and easy setup, while noting that, like most models, it does not always reach the exact lawn edge.