The catch
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
Passage and boundary checks remain with LiDAR
Side by side
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 vs Navimow i105N: Lawns beyond i105N’s area, low-cut or slope limits are a fit for MOVA
Quick verdict
LiDAX Ultra 1000 is the choice when the lawn is larger than 0.125 acre, needs a cut below 2 inches or has permitted interior slopes above 30 percent. US Navimow i105N is worth considering for a smaller lawn within its height and slope ranges, as long as the required GNSS antenna can be installed properly. Its camera does not remove that installation check.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
i105N's US rating is exceeded by a 0.2-acre mapped lawn
A 0.2-acre lawn is covered by MOVA's 0.25-acre rating but not by US i105N's 0.125-acre rating. Choose MOVA if the slope, passages and installation pass too. On a 0.1-acre lawn, both area ratings can fit, and the antenna position or desired cutting height becomes the more useful question. A larger area rating does not promise finishing twice as quickly or handling every fragmented layout.
Where this comes from
0.2 is above 0.125 and under 0.25. The comparison uses the mapped mowing area. It does not use the total property or a different regional Navimow model.
The catch
Segway Navimow i105N
A suitable GNSS antenna installation is required
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- Why pick it
- Handle a rated area of up to 0.25 acre
- Skip a separate RTK antenna and still meet the lower cutting-height range
- The catch
- Passage and boundary checks remain with LiDAR
Segway Navimow i105N
- Why pick it
- Run the US i105N on a lawn of no more than 0.125 acre
- Set up an RTK-and-camera system where the antenna has suitable sky visibility
- The catch
- A suitable GNSS antenna installation is required
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What this page compares
See how MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 and US Navimow i105N compare on mapped acreage, cutting height, slope limits and antenna placement.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The mowing area I mapped comes to 0.2 acre
The rating is 0.25 acre for MOVA and 0.125 for US i105N.
- MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- Good
- Segway Navimow i105N
- Not suitable
My cut has to be 1.5 inches
US i105N starts at 2.0 and MOVA at 1.2 inches.
- MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- Good
- Segway Navimow i105N
- Not suitable
An interior slope of 35 percent is permitted
The limit is 45 percent for MOVA and 30 for i105N.
- MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- Good
- Segway Navimow i105N
- Not suitable
I am unable to put up a GNSS reference antenna
MOVA works without a separate RTK antenna, while this i105N installation requires its GNSS antenna.
- MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- Good
- Segway Navimow i105N
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
i105N's US rating is exceeded by a 0.2-acre mapped lawn
A 0.2-acre lawn is covered by MOVA's 0.25-acre rating but not by US i105N's 0.125-acre rating. Choose MOVA if the slope, passages and installation pass too. On a 0.1-acre lawn, both area ratings can fit, and the antenna position or desired cutting height becomes the more useful question. A larger area rating does not promise finishing twice as quickly or handling every fragmented layout.
How we worked this out
0.2 is above 0.125 and under 0.25. The comparison uses the mapped mowing area. It does not use the total property or a different regional Navimow model.
A low cut or a moderate hill can each rule out i105N on its own
A 1.5-inch cut is within MOVA's 1.2-to-3.9-inch range, while US i105N starts at 2 inches. MOVA's 45 percent interior-slope rating also covers a permitted 35 percent example that goes past i105N's 30 percent limit. Choose MOVA only when those requirements and the remaining site checks all pass. If a taller cut and a flatter lawn suit the property, i105N is still a possible fit.
How we worked this out
Each of the two examples is a hard check of its own. Percent slope is not degrees, and an interior-slope rating cannot automatically be applied at a boundary.
Under tree cover, antenna placement is a question to settle
i105N pairs RTK positioning with a camera and includes a GNSS antenna whose sky visibility must be checked. MOVA uses LiDAR and vision with no separate RTK antenna, which removes that particular placement task. If you cannot establish a compliant antenna location, prefer MOVA, but still check its mapping and route requirements. Choose i105N only after the site meets its installation guidance. Neither architecture guarantees reliable navigation in every shaded garden.
How we worked this out
This conclusion is about an external antenna requirement. It makes no claim about measured performance beneath trees and does not guarantee that LiDAR overcomes every obstruction.
Plug in your numbers
Can either mower handle your yard?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
Works with your numbersIts rating covers 0.25 acre and 45% grades inside the boundary, with no wire to lay. You entered 0.25 acre and a 20% grade.
Segway Navimow i105N
Does not work with your numbersIts rating covers 0.125 acre and 30% grades inside the boundary, with no wire to lay. You entered 0.25 acre and a 20% grade.
The area check uses the published maximum with no reserve added. When a systematic mowing rating is shown, the mower has to follow that pattern to reach the maximum area. Slopes at the boundary can have a lower limit than the interior. You still need to check trees, gates and separate zones.
Option A
MOVA, LiDAX Ultra 1000
LiDAX Ultra 1000
This quarter-acre mower combines LiDAR and vision, needs no RTK mast, cuts high and documents a route through narrow passages.
- Best for
- Handle a rated area of up to 0.25 acre
Facts we checked
- Rated lawn area: Rated lawn area is 0.25 acre.
- Cutting height: Cutting height is 1.2 to 3.9 inches in the specification table.
- Interior slope: Rated interior slope is 45 percent, about 24 degrees.
- Navigation: Navigation uses LiDAR and vision without a separate RTK antenna.
Option B
Segway, i105N
Navimow i105N
An eighth-acre lawn gets virtual boundaries and camera-assisted obstacle detection from this smaller Navimow i Series model.
- Best for
- Run the US i105N on a lawn of no more than 0.125 acre
Facts we checked
- Rated lawn area: The US i105N is rated for 0.125 acre.
- Cutting height: The US cutting-height range is 2.0 to 3.6 inches.
- Interior slope: Published interior slope capability is 30 percent.
- Navigation: Navigation combines RTK positioning with a vision camera.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 | Segway Navimow i105N | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated lawn area | Rated lawn area is 0.25 acre. | The US i105N is rated for 0.125 acre. | Before navigation preference comes into it, the smaller i105N rating can be decisive. |
| Cutting height | Cutting height is 1.2 to 3.9 inches in the specification table. | The US cutting-height range is 2.0 to 3.6 inches. | Another regional version's range must not stand in for the US i105N range. |
| Interior slope | Rated interior slope is 45 percent, about 24 degrees. | Published interior slope capability is 30 percent. | The higher published interior percentage belongs to MOVA, and boundary rules are separate. |
| Navigation | Navigation uses LiDAR and vision without a separate RTK antenna. | Navigation combines RTK positioning with a vision camera. | Installation checks differ between LiDAR/vision and RTK/vision. |
| Site planning | The listed narrow-passage minimum is 23.6 inches. | Installation includes a GNSS antenna whose sky visibility must be checked. | Antenna sky visibility and passage clearance are requirements of their own. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- The minimum passage documented is 23.6 inches
With Segway Navimow i105N
- Its limits on area, slope and low cuts are narrower
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Handle a rated area of up to 0.25 acre
Go with MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000. Skip the separate RTK antenna and still meet the lower cutting-height range. Passage and boundary checks remain with LiDAR.
Run the US i105N on a lawn of no more than 0.125 acre
Go with Segway Navimow i105N. Put in an RTK-and-camera system where antenna sky visibility is suitable. A suitable GNSS antenna installation is required.
Decision guide
How to decide
Go with LiDAX Ultra 1000 if the lawn is larger than 0.125 acre, needs a cut below 2 inches or has permitted interior slopes above 30 percent. Consider US Navimow i105N for a smaller lawn within its height and slope ranges if the required GNSS antenna can be installed properly. The camera doesn't remove that installation check.
i105N's US rating is exceeded by a 0.2-acre mapped lawn
A 0.2-acre lawn fits within MOVA's 0.25-acre rating and exceeds US i105N's 0.125-acre rating. Choose MOVA if the slope, passages and installation pass as well. For a 0.1-acre lawn, both area ratings can fit, and the antenna position or desired cutting height becomes the more useful question. The larger area rating is no promise of finishing twice as quickly or of handling every fragmented layout. 0.2 is greater than 0.125 and below 0.25. The comparison uses the mapped mowing area. It leaves out the total property and other regional Navimow models.
A low cut or a moderate hill can each rule out i105N on its own
A 1.5-inch cut falls within MOVA's 1.2-to-3.9-inch range, while US i105N starts at 2 inches. MOVA's 45 percent interior-slope rating also covers a permitted 35 percent example, which exceeds i105N's 30 percent limit. Choose MOVA only if those requirements and the remaining site checks all pass. If a taller cut and a flatter lawn suit the property, i105N remains a possible fit. The two examples are independent hard checks. Percent slope is not degrees, and an interior-slope rating can't be applied automatically at a boundary.
Under tree cover, antenna placement is a question to settle
The i105N pairs RTK positioning with a camera and includes a GNSS antenna, whose sky visibility must be checked. MOVA uses LiDAR and vision with no separate RTK antenna, which removes that placement task. Prefer MOVA when you can't establish a compliant antenna location, while still checking its mapping and route requirements. Choose i105N only once the site meets its installation guidance. Neither architecture guarantees reliable navigation in every shaded garden. The conclusion is about an external antenna requirement. It makes no claim about measured performance beneath trees and does not guarantee that LiDAR overcomes every obstruction.
What this page can’t tell you
- No matched test of under-tree navigation, noise or mowing time was established.
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
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 |
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| Segway Navimow i105N |
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Run the US i105N on a lawn of no more than 0.125 acre
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