# Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 vs Sunseeker X7

As of Oct 30, 2026, the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 costs $1,999 and the Sunseeker X7 has no store price on file. The Sunseeker X7 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 for half acre yards with edges to keep tidy. Pick the Sunseeker X7 for large uneven lawns.

Prices checked Oct 30, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/sunseeker-x5-gen-2-vs-sunseeker-x7/

## Side by side

| | Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 | Sunseeker X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $2,048 | n/a |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.9/10 |
| Rank in Lawn | #22 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Area | Up to 0.5 acre (Sunseeker US) | Up to 3 acres across X7 versions (Sunseeker US); PCWorld tested the 0.75 acre model, with a 1.5 acre model also sold |
| Max slope | 60% (30°) per Sunseeker; inside digital and instalki did not verify it on steep ground | 70% (35°) (Sunseeker); PCWorld's unit could not climb a steep side slope due to low ground clearance |
| Navigation | AONavi 2.0: network RTK, VSLAM 2.0 vision and 4G GPS; camera obstacle detection, no LiDAR | AONavi: RTK GNSS plus VSLAM, binocular cameras with Vision AI for 200+ obstacle types (Sunseeker) |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| Cut width | 22 cm (about 8.7 in) main disc with six blades plus a separate edge disc (inside digital, instalki) | Up to 14.0 in, floating dual cutting discs (Sunseeker) |
| Cut height | 20 to 60 mm (about 0.8 to 2.4 in), set by a dial on the mower, not in the app (instalki, inside digital) | 0.8 to 4.0 in (Sunseeker) |
| Battery runtime | 5Ah battery; instalki saw about 100 min and about 190 m² per charge, and a 337 m² lawn took about 5 hours with charging | About 1 hour per charge on moderate settings (Bob Vila 2024); 60 to 90 min recharge (PCWorld) |
| Drive | Three wheel all wheel drive with independent suspension and active rear steering | All wheel drive with off road tires (Sunseeker US, PCWorld); The Gadgeteer described its Elite X7 unit as front wheel drive with a rear caster |
| Rtk required | Network RTK over built in 4G, no antenna or base station; 24 months included, then $49 per year (Sunseeker) | Yes, RTK antenna needs a clear sky view (Bob Vila, The Gadgeteer) |
| Multi zone | Smart zoning (WBS) per Sunseeker; zone count not published; no go zones set in the app | Unlimited working zones plus no go zones (Sunseeker) |
| Noise | 60 dB per Sunseeker; instalki measured about 60 dB | Not listed by Sunseeker |
| Weather | IPX5 (inside digital) | IPX5 with rain sensor and auto return (Sunseeker) |
| Best for | half acre yards with edges to keep tidy | large uneven lawns |
| Skip if | your yard has poor cell or satellite signal | you want a simple app or fast mowing |

## What reviewers found

### Sunseeker X5 Gen 2

- inside digital: Mixed verdict. Edge cutting was praised and the six blade floating deck cut cleanly, but it missed a garden hose and refused to mow where network RTK signal was weak in a city garden. Its IPX5 rating was the lowest in the comparison. [Source](https://www.inside-digital.de/tests/maehroboter-sunseeker-elite-x5-gen2-testbericht-kantenschnitt)
- instalki.pl: Positive verdict after two weeks on a 337 m² flat lawn: about 122 m² per hour, about 100 minutes per charge, about 60 dB, no escapes from the map. It left about 8 cm uncut along walls versus 3 cm claimed and hit a small ball and a porcelain snail. [Source](https://www.instalki.pl/testy/hardware/robot-koszacy-sunseeker-elite-x5-gen2-recenzja/)

### Sunseeker X7

- PCWorld (TechHive): On a quarter acre lot the 0.75 acre model avoided a drainage hole that trapped other mowers, even at night, and its floating plates evened out a bumpy lawn. Boundary setup took almost an hour; it could not climb a steep side slope; app was the main weakness. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2452681/sunseeker-orion-x7-robot-lawn-mower-review.html)
- The Gadgeteer: Mapped about 484 m² with RTK; mowing it took just under two hours. Avoided a person's legs but not a softball, and needed no go zones under trees. Did not auto resume after charging. Ranked a close second to a Mammotion Luba. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/12/sunseeker-orion-x7-robot-lawn-mower-review/)
- Bob Vila (4.6/5): On about 0.25 acre with slopes, it handled sloped terrain without issues and ran about 1 hour per charge. Ratings: ease of use 4.5, cut quality 5, performance 5, durability 5, value 3.5. [Source](https://bobvila.com/reviews/sunseeker-robotic-lawn-mower-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 or the Sunseeker X7?

The Sunseeker X7 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Sunseeker X5 Gen 2 for half acre yards with edges to keep tidy. Pick the Sunseeker X7 for large uneven lawns.

### What is the difference between the X5 Gen 2 and the X7?

Area: Up to 0.5 acre (Sunseeker US) on the X5 Gen 2, Up to 3 acres across X7 versions (Sunseeker US); PCWorld tested the 0.75 acre model… on the X7. Max slope: 60% (30°) per Sunseeker; inside digital and instalki did not verify it on steep ground on the X5 Gen 2, 70% (35°) (Sunseeker); PCWorld's unit could not climb a steep side slope due to low… on the X7. Navigation: AONavi 2.0: network RTK, VSLAM 2.0 vision and 4G GPS; camera obstacle detection, no LiDAR on the X5 Gen 2, AONavi: RTK GNSS plus VSLAM, binocular cameras with Vision AI for 200+ obstacle types… on the X7.

Full reviews: [Sunseeker X5 Gen 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/sunseeker-x5-gen-2/index.md), [Sunseeker X7](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/sunseeker-x7/index.md)