WORX LANDROID
Worx is relatively one of the early manufacturers among competition who introduced a robotic lawnmower in their solution offering. Their mower has not evolved drastically over time and their focus has only been on small homes and gardens, with relatively less complex setups. Worx sells a lot of other power tools such as drills, saws, etc. They currently have 2 main robotic mower models available which have two variations each.
1. Landroid M (Range 1/4 acre)
2. Landroid L (Range 1/2 acre)
Each model has a variation with GPS and without GPS, which makes it 4 different options. The Landroid M will be comparable with the Automower 115H, whereas the Landroid L will be comparable with an Automower 315X. We have compared the Landroid L (With GPS) with a 315X to highlight the main differences. We have highlighted it when the GPS feature is specifically being compared. A 115H is similar to 315X for the most part, except it does not have a built-in GPS/Cellular model (which can be added) and it does not have headlights. Also, a 115H is a high cut model and can cut between 2" and 3.6".
Capability | Landroid L(with GPS) | Automower 315X | Impact |
Range | 0.5 acre | 315X (0.4 acre, but can be stretched to 0.5 acre) | Both mowers have the same range, but 315X also uses GPS to ensure the range is covered optimally. Landroid only uses GPS for theft protection. |
Cutting Blade | Pivoting Blades X 3 | Pivoting Blades X 3 | Pivoting blades are much more gentle on the grass and have minimal impact on any object laying on the grass. When the mower goes over any object such as a toy or garden tool, it protects the mower and the object by pivoting away. In a fixed blade, the object can get damaged and in turn can damage the mower as well. Pivoting blades are also considered safer for pets and children. Automower also supports the Husqvarna endurance blades that provide 2X longer life. |
Guide Wire | None | 1 guide wire | Guide wires are very important for optimal functionality of a robotic mower. Without a guide wire the chances of a mower running out of battery are high, without making it back to the charging station. Also, guide wire provide reference to the mower for starting mowing and determining areas covered. An Automower follows the guidewire at different distances and hence does not leave any tread marks when going back to the charging base. A Landroid always uses the same path along the boundary wire to get back to the charging base and hence can leave ugly marks along the boundary that can damage the grass and the look. |
Narrow Passage Handling | Included, but uses the same concept every time. | Automated Passage Handling Patent | Automower uses the APH technology that enables it to navigate itself through narrow spaces and tight openings. This makes it possible to move between Automower gate designed for mowers to move between yards and also enables to better manage narrow spaces. |
GPS Technology | Included | YES in all X series | An Automower uses GPS to plan mowing of the yard in a smart fashion, ensuring all areas are covered and the lawn is evenly mowed. It also is used to track the mower on the map in case it is stolen and can enable us to retrieve the mower quickly. Automower comes with 10 years of cellular service. The GPS on Landroid is only used for theft protection and only includes 1 year of cellular service. Additionally the Landrois uses cellular service to send notifications and track the mower. |
Cellular / Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes, but only for 1 year | 10 years of cellular included in price | Automowers come with cellular technology included in all their X series mowers. This enables the end user to be able to manage the mower from anywhere in the world. In case of Landroid |
Cutting Height | 1.9" --> 3.5" (Manually changed) | 0.8" --> 2.4" (Manually changed - Other models offer electronic height adjustment) | The 315X is a low cut model and height adjustment mechanism in both the mowers is the same. Higher models such as 430X also offer electronic height adjustment. |
Finding Base Station | Uses Boundary Wire | Uses guide wire, boundary wire and near/far-field RF | The Landroid mower when using the boundary wire to find its way back may sometimes have to run a long way before getting back. It is possible that it may run out of battery before getting to the charging base. This can also create track marks on the grass along the boundary wire. This can especially be a challenge in complex lawns where there are islands and different narrow paths to cover. |
Headlights | No | Yes (on all X series) | While headlights may seem unnecessary for robotic mowers, they actually are a safety feature. As robotic mowers are operated more commonly during the night due to their quiet operation, they can be a tripping hazard in the garden during the night. It can potentially create hazardous conditions, especially for kids and pets. Headlights help improve the visibility of the mower in the yard, hence avoiding tripping hazards and accidents. |
Smart Home Capability | No | YES (on all X series) | With smart home integration, voice commands can be issued to park or start the mower using Alexa and Google Home platforms. IFTTT integration also enables more possibilities such as clicking pictures on camera or turning on lights when mower has an error (OR) automatically parking the mower when sprinklers come on or there is a severe thunderstorm coming. |
Wheel Thickness | Wide | Thin | Automowers have a very slim wheel that puts less pressure on the grass and even after constant movement in the yard, the grass does not look trampled. With Landroid, more and more cases of trampled lawn have been reported by customers due to its thick wheel and lack of intelligence in handling mow areas. |
Noise Level | 63 dB | 60 dB | Automowers are quieter and are much more pleasant to the ears, especially when the mower is doing its job while the yard is being used. |
Rain sensor | Available | Not Available | The rain sensor in Landroid, send the mower home to park, when it detects rain. This feature is actually considered unnecessary because Automowers are designed to work even in rain. If someone still wants to do the same thing, then it can be done through IFTTT. More complex scenarios like parking the mower before rain starts can also be done with a 315X. |
Cut to Edge | Included | Not Available | A Landroid mower has its blade disc to one side of the mower, with a protective shield that avoids injury, compared to Automower, where all mowers have the disc in the middle of the mower. While this feature enables the Landroid to get more of the edge, it will still leave about an inch or two of grass uncut. This means that the end-user still has to use a trimmer to cut the edges. The feature does not add any additional value since the manual edging effort required will still be the same for both the mowers. |
Weather Timer | No | Yes- On all Automowers | Automowers have a patented weather timer feature that enables them to constantly assess the resistance on the grass and lets it determine the growth rate of the grass. Since the grass growth rate varies throughout the year, this feature enables the mower to just park itself, when the growth rate is slow, saving the mechanical life and efficiency of the mower. A Landroid will continue to mow, irrespective of whether the grass needs mowing or not. |
Dealer Network / Support | No Dealer Network | Strong Dealer Network | Husqvarna has a strong dealer network and support structure that is available to their customers, especially for services such as installation, troubleshooting, warranty support, end to end solutions, etc. Landroid mowers are sold directly to end-user and Landroid customers have constantly complained about limited support and poor product quality/performance. |
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