Anthbot M9 vs Anthbot N8
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anthbot M9 costs $699 and the Anthbot N8 costs $1,699, so the Anthbot M9 is $1,000 cheaper. Pick the Anthbot M9 for small flat lawns on a tight budget. Pick the Anthbot N8 for open lawns with fall leaves. The Anthbot M9 wins 3 of 8 points we can measure (3 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Anthbot M9 wins 3 of 8 points we can measure (3 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| M9 | N8 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $699 | $1,699 | M9 |
| 3 year cost | $819 | $1,771 | M9 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Lawn size | 0.25 acre | 0.37 acre | N8 |
| Steepest slope | 45% | 45% | Tie |
| Cut width | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | Tie |
| Runtime per charge | 90 min | 2 h (tested) | N8 |
| Noise | 60 dB (tested) | 68 dB (tested) | M9 |
- You want to spend less (saves $1,000)
- You care most about noise (60 dB (tested) vs 68 dB (tested))
- Best for small flat lawns on a tight budget
- You care most about lawn size (0.37 acre vs 0.25 acre)
- You care most about runtime per charge (2 h (tested) vs 90 min)
- Best for open lawns with fall leaves
- Area
- Up to 1,000 m²
- Max slope
- 45%
- Navigation
- Full band RTK
- Cut width
- 7.9 in
Low cost RTK and camera mower for small, flat lawns
Full Anthbot M9 review, pros and cons →- Area
- Up to 1,500 m²
- Max slope
- 45%
- Navigation
- Full band RTK
- Cut width
- 7.9 in
RTK mower that also collects clippings and leaves, auto dumping
Full Anthbot N8 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anthbot M9 | Anthbot N8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $1,699 |
| 3 year cost | $819 | $1,771 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #9 | #18 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years badge on Anthbot's site, not tied to the M9 on the product page | 3 years mower, 2 years battery (T3); Anthbot lists a 3 year warranty |
| Area | Up to 1,000 m² (about 0.25 acre) (Anthbot); the app section of the same page says mapping works up to 500 m² | Up to 1,500 m² (about 0.37 acre) per Anthbot |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) (Anthbot); GadgetReview found it wanders on steep, slippery or uneven ground | 45% (24°) per Anthbot spec quoted by PCWorld and Notebookcheck; not tested |
| Navigation | Full band RTK with two 150° HDR cameras, AI detection of 1,000+ obstacles, auto or RC mapping (Anthbot) | Full band RTK with included reference station, optional network RTK over 4G, dual HDR AI cameras |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| Cut width | 7.9 in (20 cm), 5 blade disc (Anthbot) | 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), set in the app (Anthbot) | 1.2 to 2.8 in (3 to 7 cm), motorized, set in the app |
| Battery runtime | About 90 min per charge, about 90 min to recharge, 5 Ah / 90 Wh battery (New Atlas) | 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 | Two wheel drive with front casters (GadgetReview) | Not published by Anthbot |
| Rtk required | Yes, RTK base station, or NetRTK over 4G with a subscription (Anthbot) | 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 20 scheduled zones (Anthbot); GadgetReview found zones are square only | Up to 30 zones and up to 5 dump spots (PCWorld) |
| Noise | 58 dB (Anthbot); GadgetReview measured about 60 dB at 1 m | 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 with rain sensor (Anthbot) | IPX6 mower, IPX5 station (PCWorld) |
| Best for | small flat lawns on a tight budget | open lawns with fall leaves |
| Skip if | your grass is thick, tall or hilly | your yard has narrow passages or you want quiet mowing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anthbot M9
- GadgetReview (85 True Score): Tested in Maine alongside a Lymow One Plus. Quietest mower the reviewer tested at about 60 dB at 1 m; setup took about 20 minutes. Stalled on thick, tall or wet grass, left a 15 to 20 cm border strip, lost position after driving off a ledge and could not dock. Expert score 82. Source
- New Atlas: Hands on test found setup took about 10 minutes as claimed, tight turns and straight lines, and no trouble with shadows or a clothesline pole. A test section used about 10% of the battery. Thick, stubborn grass got a less even cut; not suited to overgrown lawns or yards with roots. Source
Anthbot N8
- PCWorld: Editors' Choice. Auto emptying never failed, a 1,200 sq ft area took 97 minutes, a 960 sq ft area used about 80% of the battery, noise was just under 68 dB at 3.28 ft, and up to about 6 in was left uncut at edges. Source
- T3: T3 Recommends award. Navigation never lost RTK or failed to dock, leaf pickup matched a push mower that collects about 80% of leaves, but it ignored a tennis ball and a small plant pot and is almost 1 m long with the collector. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anthbot M9 or the Anthbot N8?
Pick the Anthbot M9 for small flat lawns on a tight budget. Pick the Anthbot N8 for open lawns with fall leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Anthbot M9 at $699, versus $1,699 for the Anthbot N8, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $819 vs $1,771.
What is the difference between the M9 and the N8?
Area: Up to 1,000 m² (about 0.25 acre) (Anthbot); the app section of the same page says… on the M9, Up to 1,500 m² (about 0.37 acre) per Anthbot on the N8. Max slope: 45% (24°) (Anthbot); GadgetReview found it wanders on steep, slippery or uneven ground on the M9, 45% (24°) per Anthbot spec quoted by PCWorld and Notebookcheck; not tested on the N8. Navigation: Full band RTK with two 150° HDR cameras, AI detection of 1,000+ obstacles, auto or RC… on the M9, Full band RTK with included reference station, optional network RTK over 4G, dual HDR AI… on the N8.
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