# Anthbot N8 review

RTK mower that also collects clippings and leaves, auto dumping

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $1,699 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: open lawns with fall leaves
- Skip if: your yard has narrow passages or you want quiet mowing
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anthbot-n8/

## Verdict

The N8 is for owners who want a robot that also bags clippings and picks up leaves in fall, and all three testers said collection and auto dumping worked well. It is long, loud in collection mode, weak at edges and misses small objects like tennis balls. Skip it for tight, complex yards or if you only need a quiet mulching mower.

## Pros

- Collects grass and leaves into a 23 L bin
- Auto dumps at up to 5 set spots
- Reliable RTK navigation in all three tests
- Swappable mulching disc
- IPX6 rated

## Cons

- Loud, about 68 to 70 dB measured in collection mode
- Almost 1 m long with the bin, hard in tight spots
- Missed tennis balls in tests
- Leaves up to about 6 in uncut at edges
- RTK station to install

## Specs

- area: Up to 1,500 m² (about 0.37 acre) per Anthbot
- max slope: 45% (24°) per Anthbot spec quoted by PCWorld and Notebookcheck; not tested
- navigation: Full band RTK with included reference station, optional network RTK over 4G, dual HDR AI cameras
- boundary wire: Not needed
- cut width: 7.9 in (20 cm); 3 blade collection disc or 6 blade mulching disc
- cut height: 1.2 to 2.8 in (3 to 7 cm), motorized, set in the app
- battery runtime: 9.2Ah, 198Wh battery; Notebookcheck measured about 2 hours and just under 200 m² per charge, recharge about 1.5 hours; PCWorld lists an 80 min charge
- drive: Not published by Anthbot
- rtk required: Yes, RTK reference station included in the box; NetRTK over 4G optional, 4G free for one year then $35.99 per year (PCWorld)
- multi zone: Up to 30 zones and up to 5 dump spots (PCWorld)
- noise: Anthbot says 58 dB in mow or mulch mode; PCWorld measured just under 68 dB and Notebookcheck about 70 dB at 1 m in collection mode
- weather: IPX6 mower, IPX5 station (PCWorld)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 3 years mower, 2 years battery (T3); Anthbot lists a 3 year warranty

## Questions buyers ask

### Can it collect leaves?

Yes. With the 23 L bin attached it collects clippings and leaves and empties them at up to five spots you set. PCWorld, T3 and Notebookcheck all found this worked well.

### Do I need to install an antenna?

Yes, an RTK reference station comes in the box. Network RTK over 4G is an option, with 4G free for one year and then $35.99 a year per PCWorld.

### Is it quiet?

Not in collection mode. Anthbot quotes 58 dB for mowing or mulching, but PCWorld measured just under 68 dB and Notebookcheck about 70 dB.

## Sources

1. [Anthbot, N8 product page (US)](https://anthbot.com/products/n8-robot-lawn-mower)
2. [PCWorld, Anthbot N8 review](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3236990/anthbot-n8-review.html)
3. [T3, Anthbot N8 robot lawn mower review](https://www.t3.com/home-living/garden/anthbot-n8-robot-lawn-mower-review)
4. [Notebookcheck, Anthbot N8 review](https://www.notebookcheck.net/This-robotic-lawn-mower-makes-sense-in-autumn-too-Anthbot-N8-review.1415143.0.html)