# Anthbot N8 vs Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anthbot N8 costs $1,699 and the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR costs $1,399, so the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR is $300 cheaper. Pick the Anthbot N8 for open lawns with fall leaves. Pick the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR for tree shaded yards up to 1/3 acre.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anthbot-n8-vs-segway-navimow-i215-lidar/

## Side by side

| | Anthbot N8 | Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699 | $1,399 |
| 3 year cost | $1,771 | $1,465 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #18 | #16 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years mower, 2 years battery (T3); Anthbot lists a 3 year warranty | 3 years mower and station, 2 years battery (AndroidGuys) |
| Area | Up to 1,500 m² (about 0.37 acre) per Anthbot | 0.37 acre, up to 0.44 acre on simple layouts (Navimow) |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) per Anthbot spec quoted by PCWorld and Notebookcheck; not tested | 45% (24°) (Navimow); AndroidGuys found sideways travel on steep, damp slopes hard |
| Navigation | Full band RTK with included reference station, optional network RTK over 4G, dual HDR AI cameras | Dual fusion EFLS: solid state LiDAR plus vision, VisionFence detects 200+ object types (Navimow) |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed; no RTK antenna either |
| Cut width | 7.9 in (20 cm); 3 blade collection disc or 6 blade mulching disc | 8.66 in, 6 pivoting blades (AndroidGuys) |
| Cut height | 1.2 to 2.8 in (3 to 7 cm), motorized, set in the app | About 2 to 4 in, electric adjust (AndroidGuys, US models); PCWorld confirmed a 4.0 in max |
| 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 | About 160 min per charge, about 130 min to recharge, 7.65 Ah battery (AndroidGuys) |
| Drive | Not published by Anthbot | Rear wheel drive with off road wheels and stability control (AndroidGuys, Navimow) |
| 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) | No, LiDAR and vision only |
| Multi zone | Up to 30 zones and up to 5 dump spots (PCWorld) | Up to 20 zones with per zone heights and schedules (Navimow, AndroidGuys) |
| 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 | 59 dB(A) (Navimow) |
| Weather | IPX6 mower, IPX5 station (PCWorld) | IP66; operates from -4°F to 122°F (Navimow) |
| Best for | open lawns with fall leaves | tree shaded yards up to 1/3 acre |
| Skip if | your yard has narrow passages or you want quiet mowing | your lawn has drop offs or steep side slopes |

## What reviewers found

### 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](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3236990/anthbot-n8-review.html)
- 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](https://www.t3.com/home-living/garden/anthbot-n8-robot-lawn-mower-review)
- Notebookcheck: About 2 hours and just under 200 m² per charge, about 1.5 hours to recharge, about 70 dB at 1 m. Collection worked well, but it missed a tennis ball, bumped a hedgehog dummy in over half the attempts and left wide uncut strips at edges. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/This-robotic-lawn-mower-makes-sense-in-autumn-too-Anthbot-N8-review.1415143.0.html)

### Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR

- PCWorld (TechHive): On a 7,645 sq ft lawn with slopes, trees, mulch beds and a play set, auto mapping worked and the cut was clean and even at 3.2 to 4.0 in. It slipped off a narrow raised strip by a fence twice and needed rescue; Navimow confirmed it has no cliff sensor. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3188114/navimow-i215-review.html)
- AndroidGuys (4.4): Navigated beside fences, under trees and through 70 cm passages without a wire or antenna. Ran about 160 min per charge and about 130 min to recharge, covering about 4,570 sq ft per charge. Rear wheels spun on steep or damp ground and vertical edges left a strip to trim. [Source](https://androidguys.com/reviews/smart-home-reviews/segway-navimow-i215-lidar/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anthbot N8 or the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR?

Pick the Anthbot N8 for open lawns with fall leaves. Pick the Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR for tree shaded yards up to 1/3 acre.

### Which is cheaper?

The Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR at $1,399, versus $1,699 for the Anthbot N8, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,771 vs $1,465.

### What is the difference between the N8 and the i215 LiDAR?

Area: Up to 1,500 m² (about 0.37 acre) per Anthbot on the N8, 0.37 acre, up to 0.44 acre on simple layouts (Navimow) on the i215 LiDAR. Max slope: 45% (24°) per Anthbot spec quoted by PCWorld and Notebookcheck; not tested on the N8, 45% (24°) (Navimow); AndroidGuys found sideways travel on steep, damp slopes hard on the i215 LiDAR. Navigation: Full band RTK with included reference station, optional network RTK over 4G, dual HDR AI… on the N8, Dual fusion EFLS: solid state LiDAR plus vision, VisionFence detects 200+ object types… on the i215 LiDAR.

Full reviews: [Anthbot N8](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anthbot-n8/index.md), [Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/segway-navimow-i215-lidar/index.md)