
The Blade includes anti-theft technology, and uses LiDAR and visual sensors to intelligently avoid obstacles (it successfully managed to move around Diaz's toddler). "It never missed spots in the middle of its coverage area and it consistently ran several times a week automatically, keeping our one-half of the yard mowed (lawn stripes and all) without us having to lift a finger." "The EcoFlow Blade is exceptional at maintaining grassy areas," Diaz wrote in her review. ZDNET's Maria Diaz tested the EcoFlow Blade on her yard, and while the setup process required some time, the results were impressive. Instead, it uses GPS technology to map your yard, no wires required. It's also one of the few available that doesn't require a boundary wire.

The EcoFlow Blade is a robot mower that stands out: While it offers the same basics (like a lithium battery and charging dock, three blades to cut the grass, and four heavy-duty wheels), it's the first robot mower that comes with a sweeper kit (for an extra price). Read the review: This $2,500 robot lawn mower is so impressive my neighbors come to watch it mowĮcoFlow Blade features: Cutting width: 10.2 inches | Max cutting area: 1 acre | Connectivity: Bluetooth | Companion app: Yes | Anti-theft alarm: Yes We never once had to manually mow our lawn this past year." ZDNET's Beth Mauder tested the Husqvarna 430X for a year on her one-acre yard, and said in her review that she was "thoroughly impressed. And if you want truly hands-off lawn care, you can connect the 430X to your Alexa or Google smart speaker for voice-activated controls. Husqvarna also offers interchangeable top covers to either make it easier to see where your 430X is in your yard or to match the rest of your lawn and garden equipment. It also offers GPS tracking in case someone does manage to make off with your new mower. Like its cousin, the Husqvarna 115H, it has a built-in alarm to alert you to would-be thieves and only can be disabled with a personalized PIN. The spot-mow mode lets you quickly tackle small areas the 430X may have missed or may be growing faster than other sections of your lawn, while the spiral-mow mode provides a consistent cutting pattern. You can even choose between spot mowing and spiral mowing. This lets you create a custom schedule for a consistent cut across your whole lawn, while remote start points mean that your robot mower isn't limited to where the base station is when you want it to tackle a particular section.

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With Bluetooth connectivity and GPS navigation, the 430X lets you schedule mow times, set up remote start points, and even set up profiles for different sections of your yard. The large rear wheels enable the mower to handle steep inclines. The 9.5-inch cutting deck features three blades that mulch clippings into ultra-fine pieces to re-feed your lawn between fertilizer applications.
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Robot mowers are usually meant for much smaller lawns, but the Husqvarna 430X is capable of handling lots up to almost a full acre. Husqvarna 430X features: Cutting width: 9.5 inches | Max cutting area: 0.8 acres | Connectivity: Bluetooth | Companion app: Yes | Anti-theft alarm: Yes If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions.

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