How many fit
Only 9 of the 56 models checked meet every need here: “I have one acre or more that can be mowed”, “Maps and schedules on my phone are what I want”, and “Location tracking and lockout are important”.
9 models fit, out of 56 checkedPicked for one job
Repairs close to home can outweigh a longer feature list
Top pick
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
When a servicing dealer is nearby, the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ is the clearest one-acre choice. The 410 iQ follows the same ownership logic for a half-acre lawn.
Why it suits this job
- Distance to a local dealer
- Parts supply
- The catch
- Four-wheel-drive rivals put more emphasis on traction.
- Go with Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ if
- Medium lawns where having service nearby counts as much as virtual boundaries do
More reasons we picked it
- Warranty handling
- Help with installation
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Dealer access and well-developed parts channels for owning one long term.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the robotic lawn mowers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I have one acre or more that can be mowed”, “Maps and schedules on my phone are what I want”, and “Location tracking and lockout are important”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Husqvarna Automower 430X |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Husqvarna, 420 iQ
Automower 420 iQ
In Husqvarna's iQ line, the one-acre model pairs established support with wire-free EPOS mapping.
Top pick ifLarge, conventional lawns close to a Husqvarna servicing dealer
Key facts
- For the US 420 iQ, Husqvarna's rating is one acre with systematic mowing or half an acre with irregular mowing.
- Boundary slopes are limited to 15 percent, and interior slopes to 45 percent.
The catch
Four-wheel-drive rivals put more emphasis on traction.
Husqvarna, 410 iQ
Automower 410 iQ
This half-acre EPOS mower comes with the support of a long-established outdoor-power dealer network.
Best forMedium lawns where having service nearby counts as much as virtual boundaries do
Key facts
- Lawns up to 0.5 acre fit the Husqvarna rating for the 410 iQ.
- EPOS virtual boundaries and an optional physical wire are both supported on the iQ platform.
The catch
The AWD leaders beat its 45 percent slope rating.
Husqvarna, 430X
Automower 430X
Lawns up to 0.8 acre are covered by this mature boundary-wire mower, which adds GPS-assisted navigation.
Best forOwners who want a fixed boundary on an established service platform
Key facts
- For the 430X, Husqvarna's rating is 0.8 acre.
- A physical boundary wire goes with GPS-assisted navigation.
The catch
You take on extra work installing and repairing the perimeter loop.
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Top pick for this job
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
Distance to a local dealer
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Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ
Medium lawns where having service nearby counts as much as virtual boundaries do
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