# Mova LiDAX Pro 800 review

Low cost LiDAR mower, no RTK, for small 0.2 acre lawns

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $949 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: small, tidy lawns with few obstacles
- Skip if: kids or pets use the yard while it mows
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-lidax-pro-800/

## Verdict

A cheap way to get LiDAR navigation with no RTK antenna, and the cut itself is even. Gizmodo's safety findings are serious, though: it pushed into a person and failed to stop for some objects. Mova says an October update improves detection, so check recent reviews before buying for a yard with kids or pets.

## Pros

- LiDAR navigation with no RTK or wire
- Even cut (Gizmodo)
- Low price for LiDAR at $949
- Two maps and many zones

## Cons

- Pushed into the reviewer's leg (Gizmodo)
- Inconsistent small object detection
- Stuck on pavers and uneven ground
- Leaves about 5 cm uncut at edges (VideoTesty.pl)

## Specs

- area: Up to 0.2 acre max mapping area (Mova US)
- max slope: 45% (24 degrees)
- navigation: UltraView 2.0: 360 degree 3D LiDAR plus AI vision
- boundary wire: Not needed
- cut width: 7.9 in
- cut height: 1.2 to 3.9 in, set in the app
- battery runtime: 4Ah; 60 to 80 min per charge, 60 min charge (Mova US); Gizmodo saw about 2 hours of mowing end near 19%
- drive: Rear wheel drive
- rtk required: No
- multi zone: Yes, 2 maps and up to 150 zones (Mova US)
- noise: Under 57 dB (Mova US)
- weather: IPX6

## Safety

- recalls: No CPSC recall found for Mova robotic mowers in a web search of cpsc.gov recall notices as of 2026-11-12
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: Up to 3 years (Mova US store)
- fcc note: Not checked

## Questions buyers ask

### Is it safe around people?

Gizmodo's unit pushed into the reviewer's leg instead of stopping. Mova said an October 2026 update would improve detection and that bumper sensitivity is adjustable.

### Is it the same as the LiDAX Ultra 800?

The European Ultra 800 shares the 800 m2 rating, 45% slope and 20 cm deck, but Mova does not state they are the same model.

### Does it need RTK?

No. Mova markets it as wire free and RTK free, using LiDAR and a camera.

## Sources

1. [Mova LiDAX Pro 800 product page (US)](https://us.mova.tech/products/mova-lidax-pro-800-robotic-lawn-mower)
2. [Gizmodo, Mova LiDAX Pro 800 review (Sep 2026)](https://gizmodo.com/mova-lidax-pro-800-review-this-robomower-tried-to-mow-me-down-2000814001)
3. [VideoTesty.pl, Mova LiDAX Ultra 800 test](https://www.videotesty.pl/recenzja/2765/test-mova-lidax-ultra-800-sprawny-ciekawy-koszacy-do-krawedzi/)
4. [Mova US, LiDAX Pro 800 vs Ultra 2000 AWD](https://us.mova.tech/blogs/cleaning-tips/lidax-pro-800-vs-ultra-2000-awd-robot-lawn-mower-comparison)