# Sunseeker X7 vs Sunseeker X7 Gen 2

As of Oct 30, 2026, the Sunseeker X7 has no store price on file and the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 costs $2,499. The Sunseeker X7 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Sunseeker X7 for large uneven lawns. Pick the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 for tree covered yards up to 0.75 acre.

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

## Side by side

| | Sunseeker X7 | Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $2,499 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $2,548 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Lawn | #4 | #27 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Area | Up to 3 acres across X7 versions (Sunseeker US); PCWorld tested the 0.75 acre model, with a 1.5 acre model also sold | 0.75 acre for the X7 Gen 2 (Yanko Design); Sunseeker's US page lists up to 1.5 acres for the X7 Plus Gen 2 |
| Max slope | 70% (35°) (Sunseeker); PCWorld's unit could not climb a steep side slope due to low ground clearance | 70% (35°) per Sunseeker; Yanko Design saw it clear a back fence embankment |
| Navigation | AONavi: RTK GNSS plus VSLAM, binocular cameras with Vision AI for 200+ obstacle types (Sunseeker) | Network RTK with VSLAM 2.0 vision and a 4G GPS module; Vision AI 2.0 binocular plus iToF depth camera, 200+ obstacle types |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| Cut width | Up to 14.0 in, floating dual cutting discs (Sunseeker) | 14 in floating dual cutting disc with 6 blades per disc (Sunseeker, Yanko Design) |
| Cut height | 0.8 to 4.0 in (Sunseeker) | 0.8 to 4.0 in, set electronically |
| Battery runtime | About 1 hour per charge on moderate settings (Bob Vila 2024); 60 to 90 min recharge (PCWorld) | 10Ah battery with a 5A charger (Yanko Design); runtime per charge not published |
| Drive | 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 | Tri wheel all wheel drive with front suspension and rear active steering |
| Rtk required | Yes, RTK antenna needs a clear sky view (Bob Vila, The Gadgeteer) | No base station or antenna; NetRTK+ 4G included for 24 or 60 months, then $49 per year (Sunseeker) |
| Multi zone | Unlimited working zones plus no go zones (Sunseeker) | Smart Adaptive Zoning per Sunseeker; zone count not published |
| Noise | Not listed by Sunseeker | 60 dB(A) per Sunseeker |
| Weather | IPX5 with rain sensor and auto return (Sunseeker) | IPX5 (Yanko Design) |
| Best for | large uneven lawns | tree covered yards up to 0.75 acre |
| Skip if | you want a simple app or fast mowing | you want no ongoing fees |

## What reviewers found

### 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)

### Sunseeker X7 Gen 2

- Yanko Design: One week on a 6,777 sq ft Texas lawn with 32 oaks and an embankment. RTK fixed within a couple of minutes, the map held all week, it cut damp St. Augustine evenly, avoided a hose at night and fit through a 28 in gap. [Source](https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/16/sunseeker-elite-x7-gen-2-review-24-7-cutting-with-itof-night-vision/)
- Homecrux: Hands on with five Sunseeker mowers sent by the company. The X7 ran at night, avoided obstacles reliably and left minimal missed spots; the article calls it the X7 Plus Gen 2 in one place and gives no measurements. [Source](https://www.homecrux.com/sunseeker-robot-mowers-review-hands-on/421952/amp/)

## Questions buyers ask

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

The Sunseeker X7 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robot lawn mowers ranking; the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Sunseeker X7 for large uneven lawns. Pick the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 for tree covered yards up to 0.75 acre.

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

Area: Up to 3 acres across X7 versions (Sunseeker US); PCWorld tested the 0.75 acre model… on the X7, 0.75 acre for the X7 Gen 2 (Yanko Design); Sunseeker's US page lists up to 1.5 acres for… on the X7 Gen 2. Max slope: 70% (35°) (Sunseeker); PCWorld's unit could not climb a steep side slope due to low… on the X7, 70% (35°) per Sunseeker; Yanko Design saw it clear a back fence embankment on the X7 Gen 2. Navigation: AONavi: RTK GNSS plus VSLAM, binocular cameras with Vision AI for 200+ obstacle types… on the X7, Network RTK with VSLAM 2.0 vision and a 4G GPS module; Vision AI 2.0 binocular plus iToF… on the X7 Gen 2.

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