MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 costs $1,049 and the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD costs $2,399, so the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 is $1,350 cheaper. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD is not scored yet. Pick the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 for small flat lawns under trees. Pick the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD for premium build for sloped mid size lawns. The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD wins 4 of 7 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD wins 4 of 7 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| LiDAX Ultra 1000 | LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,049 | $2,399 | LiDAX Ultra 1000 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Lawn size | 0.25 acre | 0.75 acre | LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD |
| Steepest slope | 45% | 80% | LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD |
| Cut width | 7.9 in | 15.8 in | LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD |
| Runtime per charge | 80 min | 170 min | LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD |
| Noise | 57 dB | 60 dB | LiDAX Ultra 1000 |
- You want to spend less (saves $1,350)
- You care most about noise (57 dB vs 60 dB)
- Best for small flat lawns under trees
- You care most about lawn size (0.75 acre vs 0.25 acre)
- You care most about steepest slope (80% vs 45%)
- You care most about cut width (15.8 in vs 7.9 in)
- Best for premium build for sloped mid size lawns
- Area
- Up to 0.25 acre
- Max slope
- 45%
- Navigation
- UltraView 2.0: 360° 3D
- Cut width
- 7.9 in
LiDAR mower with no RTK antenna for flat yards up to 0.25 acre
Full MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 review, pros and cons →- Area
- 0.75 acre
- Max slope
- 80%
- Navigation
- LiDAR + vision
- Cut width
- 15.8 in
Premium LiDAR and vision AWD mower for 0.75 acre with slopes
Full MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD review, pros and cons →Side by side
| MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $2,399 |
| 3 year cost | $1,049 | $2,399 |
| Our score | 8.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #1 | #25 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 3 years (MOVA US) | 3 years |
| Area | Up to 0.25 acre (MOVA); MOVA lists 0.2 acre per day in standard mode, 0.3 acre per day in efficient mode | 0.75 acre per map, dual map support |
| Max slope | 45% (24°) per MOVA; PCtipp confirmed 45% in its test | 80% (38.6°) |
| Navigation | UltraView 2.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus AI vision camera, works under trees without GPS (inside digital) | UltraView 3.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus dual AI cameras |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| Cut width | 7.9 in (20 cm), three blade disc | 15.8 in |
| Cut height | 1.2 to 3.9 in, set in the app (MOVA, PCtipp) | 1.2 to 3.9 in, electronic |
| Battery runtime | MOVA US lists a 4Ah battery, 60 to 80 min per charge and a 60 min charge; PCtipp quoted 150 to 170 min for its European unit and saw a little over half that on hills or wet grass | 36V 7.5Ah; 150 to 170 min per charge, 0.2 to 0.25 acre per charge |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive with off road wheels | AWD, four hub motors |
| Rtk required | No, LiDAR navigation needs no RTK antenna or base station | No |
| Multi zone | Two independent maps, up to 150 zones (MOVA) | Up to 150 zones |
| Noise | Under 57 dB per MOVA; not measured by testers | Not listed by brand; about 60 dB at 1 m measured by Notebookcheck on a sibling model |
| Weather | IPX6 per MOVA; rain sensor sends it back to the dock (inside digital) | Not stated |
| Best for | small flat lawns under trees | premium build for sloped mid size lawns |
| Skip if | your yard is steep, soggy or over 0.25 acre | you want hands off auto mapping on a complex yard |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000
- PCtipp (4.5/5): Rated very good. Setup took 10 to 15 minutes, it climbed the claimed 45% slope, steered around a football and a wheelbarrow, and fast charging went from 15% to 90% in about 40 minutes. Runtime fell to a little over half of the expected 2.5 hours on hills, wet or tall grass. Source
- inside digital: Critical verdict. LiDAR navigation was reliable under trees and the cut was clean, but auto mapping was poor, it drove into large flat objects, kept about 10 cm from edges instead of the claimed 5 cm, and dug tracks in soft ground. One charge did not cover 1,000 m². Source
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD
- Bob Vila: Named Best Premium Pick. Handled thick grass, steep slopes and complex layouts with little intervention after mapping; price was the main drawback. Source
- PCWorld (TechHive): On a 7,600 sq ft test lawn, AI mapping failed and the mower left the grass and once fell over a raised edge; manual mapping worked well and the cut was even. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 or the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD?
The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD is not scored yet. Pick the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 for small flat lawns under trees. Pick the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD for premium build for sloped mid size lawns.
Which is cheaper?
The MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 at $1,049, versus $2,399 for the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the LiDAX Ultra 1000 and the LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD?
Area: Up to 0.25 acre (MOVA); MOVA lists 0.2 acre per day in standard mode, 0.3 acre per day… on the LiDAX Ultra 1000, 0.75 acre per map, dual map support on the LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD. Max slope: 45% (24°) per MOVA; PCtipp confirmed 45% in its test on the LiDAX Ultra 1000, 80% (38.6°) on the LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD. Navigation: UltraView 2.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus AI vision camera, works under trees without GPS… on the LiDAX Ultra 1000, UltraView 3.0: 360° 3D LiDAR plus dual AI cameras on the LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD.
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