# Dreame A3 AWD 1000 vs Mammotion YUKA mini

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 costs $1,400 and the Mammotion YUKA mini costs $749, so the Mammotion YUKA mini is $651 cheaper. Pick the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 for steep small yards with no RTK. Pick the Mammotion YUKA mini for small sloped yards.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-a3-awd-1000-vs-mammotion-yuka-mini/

## Side by side

| | Dreame A3 AWD 1000 | Mammotion YUKA mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,400 | $749 |
| 3 year cost | $1,400 | $749 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #10 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years (per Freshly Charged) |
| Area | 0.25 acre (1,000 m²); 2000 variant 0.5 acre | 0.15 acre standard battery, 0.20 acre larger battery |
| Max slope | 80% (38.7°) | 50% (about 27°) |
| Navigation | OmniSense 3.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus binocular AI vision | UltraSense AI Vision plus RTK |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| Cut width | 7.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Cut height | 1.2 to 3.9 in in 0.2 in steps | 0.8 to 2.4 in |
| Battery runtime | 5Ah battery; run time not listed | 2.4Ah removable battery, about 55 min (standard) or 150 min (larger battery) |
| Drive | AWD with hub motors (2 universal and 2 off road wheels) | 2WD |
| Rtk required | No RTK | Yes, RTK base station included |
| Multi zone | Up to 150 zones | Up to 15 zones |
| Noise | Below 62.8 dB | n/a |
| Weather | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Best for | steep small yards with no RTK | small sloped yards |
| Skip if | your lawn is over 0.5 acre | your lawn is over 0.2 acre or grows tall |

## What reviewers found

### Dreame A3 AWD 1000

- Freshly Charged: Tested the A3 AWD Pro sibling, not this model. It kept traction on hills, roots and loose rocks and stopped before all test obstacles, but auto mapping was rough at edges. [Source](https://www.freshlycharged.com/reviews/591/dreame-a3-awd-pro-review)

### Mammotion YUKA mini

- TechRadar: Tested the Mini 600 (sold as Mini S in the US). Cut neatly, navigated reliably and handled steep slopes, but setup was confusing and the app basic. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/mammotion-yuka-mini-lawnbot-review)
- Freshly Charged: Climbed an 18° hill without trouble; auto mapping was mixed in overgrown grass and tall grass left stragglers. [Source](https://www.freshlycharged.com/reviews/363/2025-mammotion-yuka-mini-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 or the Mammotion YUKA mini?

Pick the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 for steep small yards with no RTK. Pick the Mammotion YUKA mini for small sloped yards.

### Which is cheaper?

The Mammotion YUKA mini at $749, versus $1,400 for the Dreame A3 AWD 1000, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,400 vs $749.

### What is the difference between the A3 AWD 1000 and the YUKA mini?

Area: 0.25 acre (1,000 m²); 2000 variant 0.5 acre on the A3 AWD 1000, 0.15 acre standard battery, 0.20 acre larger battery on the YUKA mini. Max slope: 80% (38.7°) on the A3 AWD 1000, 50% (about 27°) on the YUKA mini. Navigation: OmniSense 3.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus binocular AI vision on the A3 AWD 1000, UltraSense AI Vision plus RTK on the YUKA mini.

Full reviews: [Dreame A3 AWD 1000](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-a3-awd-1000/index.md), [Mammotion YUKA mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mammotion-yuka-mini/index.md)