# Airseekers Tron SE vs Roborock RockNeo Q1

As of Nov 11, 2026, the Airseekers Tron SE costs $899 and the Roborock RockNeo Q1 costs $999, so the Airseekers Tron SE is $100 cheaper. Pick the Airseekers Tron SE for value on open, medium lawns. Pick the Roborock RockNeo Q1 for small, flat suburban lawns.

Prices checked Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/airseekers-tron-se-vs-roborock-rockneo-q1/

## Side by side

| | Airseekers Tron SE | Roborock RockNeo Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $999 |
| 3 year cost | $899 | $999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #20 | #22 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year in the US, battery excluded (AndroidGuys) |
| Area | 0.37 acre (1,500 m²); up to 0.12 acre per charge | Up to 1/4 acre per day in a 12 h test including charging (Roborock US); Notebookcheck lists 500 m² for the Q105 and 1,000 m² for the Q110 |
| Max slope | 60% working, 65% driving (33°) | 45% (24°) (Notebookcheck, AndroidGuys); Notebookcheck saw it struggle at times |
| Navigation | Network RTK plus VSLAM, 140° RGB camera | Network RTK plus VSLAM, with stereo camera obstacle avoidance (Roborock US says avoidance arrives by OTA update); Notebookcheck's test unit used an RTK antenna about 1.5 m high |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed (Roborock US) |
| Cut width | 8.66 in (220 mm) | 8.7 in (AndroidGuys); 22 cm with three blades (Notebookcheck) |
| Cut height | 1.18 to 3.54 in | 0.8 to 2.4 in by manual dial (AndroidGuys); 20 to 60 mm (Notebookcheck) |
| Battery runtime | 10Ah 25.2V swappable; about 120 min per charge, 120 min recharge | Q110: 4.6Ah, about 130 min, about 75 min to full (AndroidGuys). Q105: 4.0Ah, Notebookcheck ran just under 2 h and covered over 250 m² |
| Drive | Not stated | Rear wheel drive (Notebookcheck); AndroidGuys found front casters struggle on uneven ground |
| Rtk required | Network RTK, no external antenna | Network RTK, no antenna install needed per Roborock US |
| Multi zone | Up to 80 zones | Yes, zones in the Roborock app (Roborock US) |
| Noise | 65 dB or less | About 60 dB (Notebookcheck, AndroidGuys) |
| Weather | IPX6 | IPX6, returns to the dock when it detects rain (Roborock US) |
| Best for | value on open, medium lawns | small, flat suburban lawns |
| Skip if | your yard has many narrow passages | your yard is steep or bumpy |

## What reviewers found

### Airseekers Tron SE

- Bob Vila: Named Best Bang for the Buck. Strong on a large backyard and thick grass for the price; struggled in narrow sections and setup was frustrating due to connectivity problems. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-mowers-2026/)

### Roborock RockNeo Q1

- Notebookcheck: Tested the Q105 with the PreciEdge module on about 300 m². It ran just under 2 h, covered over 250 m² and returned at 15%. It avoided a hedgehog dummy every time and missed only a tennis ball. Overly cautious navigation left unmowed strips at plant edges. Measured about 60 dB and 10 W standby. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Edge-cutting-module-on-an-entry-level-robotic-lawn-mower-Roborock-RockNeo-Q1-review.1346047.0.html)
- AndroidGuys (4): Reviewed the US RockNeo Q1 at $999 MSRP. Praised quiet, systematic mowing, app zone controls, rain detection and obstacle avoidance. Traction suffered on steep or soft ground, front casters struggled on uneven ground and boundary edits require remapping. [Source](https://androidguys.com/reviews/smart-home-reviews/roborock-rockneo-q1/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Airseekers Tron SE or the Roborock RockNeo Q1?

Pick the Airseekers Tron SE for value on open, medium lawns. Pick the Roborock RockNeo Q1 for small, flat suburban lawns.

### Which is cheaper?

The Airseekers Tron SE at $899, versus $999 for the Roborock RockNeo Q1, checked Nov 11, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Tron SE and the RockNeo Q1?

Area: 0.37 acre (1,500 m²); up to 0.12 acre per charge on the Tron SE, Up to 1/4 acre per day in a 12 h test including charging (Roborock US); Notebookcheck… on the RockNeo Q1. Max slope: 60% working, 65% driving (33°) on the Tron SE, 45% (24°) (Notebookcheck, AndroidGuys); Notebookcheck saw it struggle at times on the RockNeo Q1. Navigation: Network RTK plus VSLAM, 140° RGB camera on the Tron SE, Network RTK plus VSLAM, with stereo camera obstacle avoidance (Roborock US says… on the RockNeo Q1.

Full reviews: [Airseekers Tron SE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/airseekers-tron-se/index.md), [Roborock RockNeo Q1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/roborock-rockneo-q1/index.md)