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Dreame A1 Pro vs. MOVA ViAX 500 compared

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Overall rating
86Gut
85Gut
Value for money
95Excellent
95Excellent
Best price
€649.00
€638.54€749.00−15 %
Price advantage
—
€10.46 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 14 of 80
Rank 17 of 80

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Dreame A1 ProOverall rating 86MOVA ViAX 500Overall rating 85
MowingresultsNavigation& reliabilitySetup & appNoise levelSafetyBuildquality & ease of use
Dreame A1 ProMOVA ViAX 500
Mowing results82/10079/100
Navigation & reliability86/10082/100
Setup & app84/10076/100
Noise level86/10093/100
Safety80/10086/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10082/100
Mowing results
82
79
Navigation & reliability
86
82
Setup & app
84
76
Noise level
86
93
Safety
80
86
Build quality & ease of use
80
82

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Dreame
MOVA
Model
A1 Pro
ViAX 500
Max. lawn areaLargest lawn area according to the manufacturer in m², the highest if several figures are given (e.g. per mowing pattern) – buy with some margin, the mower manages less in winding gardens
2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft)
600 m² (6,458 sq ft)
NavigationHow the mower detects its area according to the manufacturer – everything except boundary wire works without laying a wire; RTK needs open sky, while under trees and next to house walls a camera or LiDAR helps
LiDAR
AI cameraLiDAR
No boundary wireWorks without a laid boundary wire according to the manufacturer, e.g. using RTK-GNSS, a camera or LiDAR
Yes
Yes
Mowing patternHow the mower covers the lawn according to the manufacturer – randomly in all directions or in orderly lanes; lanes finish faster and leave a striped look
Systematic lanes
Systematic lanes
Max. inclineMaximum slope according to the manufacturer in percent, not degrees – 45% is roughly 24 degrees
45 %
40 %
Obstacle detectionHow the mower detects obstacles according to the manufacturer – a camera and LiDAR steer around them before it bumps into them; whether it also spots small animals such as hedgehogs, only test reports can show
LiDAR
Camera/AILiDAR
Cutting widthCutting width according to the manufacturer in cm – wider mows faster
22 cm (8.7 in)
20 cm (7.9 in)
Area coverage per hourArea mowed per hour of mowing according to the manufacturer in m², excluding charging breaks; if a range is given, the lower value – shows how fast the mower really progresses, unlike the maximum lawn area
120 m²/h

Mowing & drive

Min. cutting heightLowest adjustable cutting height according to the manufacturer in mm
30 mm (1.2 in)
20 mm (0.79 in)
Max. cutting heightHighest adjustable cutting height according to the manufacturer in mm
70 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Cutting height adjustmentHow the cutting height is adjusted according to the manufacturer – electric adjustment works via app or display
Electric (app or display)
Manual
Edge cuttingMows close to edges and flower beds according to the manufacturer – less trimming left to do
Yes
Yes
All-wheel driveAll-wheel drive according to the manufacturer – for slopes and uneven terrain
No
No
Min. passage widthNarrowest passage the mower can still get through according to the manufacturer, in cm – matters for garden gates and paths between front and back yard
70 cm (28 in)
60 cm (24 in)
Sound power levelGuaranteed sound power level according to the manufacturer in dB – not the sound pressure at your ear, which is considerably lower
64 dB
57 dB

Battery

Battery capacityRated battery capacity according to the manufacturer in Ah – divide mAh figures by 1,000
5 Ah
4 Ah
Mowing time per chargeMowing time on a full charge according to the manufacturer in minutes
90 min
60 min
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
65 min
60 min

App & safety

ConnectivityConnections according to the manufacturer – with cellular, the mower stays in touch even without Wi-Fi in the garden, usually with a subscription
Wi-FiBluetooth
Wi-FiBluetooth
App controlSchedules, zones and status via app according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
Voice control & smart homeHow the appliance can be controlled according to the manufacturer
Manufacturer appAlexaGoogle Assistant
Manufacturer app
Multiple zonesMultiple mowing zones or maps according to the manufacturer – for front and back yards
Yes
Yes
Rain sensorStops mowing when it rains and returns to the charging station, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
Anti-theft protectionTheft protection according to the manufacturer – GPS tracking helps find a stolen mower, a geofence raises the alarm as soon as it leaves its area
AlarmPIN
AlarmGPS trackingGeofence
Small animal detectionAccording to the manufacturer, the mower detects small animals such as hedgehogs and avoids them – only testing shows whether this works reliably
Yes
RTK base stationWhether RTK-GNSS requires a separate base station according to the manufacturer, and whether it is included
Not required (network RTK)

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the mower according to the manufacturer in kg
12.6 kg (28 lb)
13 kg (29 lb)
IP ratingDust and water protection according to the manufacturer – from IPX5, the mower can be hosed down with a garden hose
IPX6
IPX6

General

Warranty
3 years
3 years
Price segment
Premium
Budget
Model year
2025
In the box
Mähroboter, Ladestation, Reinigungsbürste, 8 Schrauben, Sechskantschlüssel, Adapter, Tuch, Anleitungen, 9 Ersatzklingen
Mähroboter, Ladestation (10-m-Kabel), Netzteil, 8 Erdnägel, Inbusschlüssel, 9 Ersatzklingen + Schrauben, Schraubendreher

Prices

Offers

Dreame A1 Pro

MOVA ViAX 500

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Dreame A1 Pro ist ein drahtloser LiDAR-Mäher, der ohne Antenne und RTK-Station sicher auch unter Bäumen navigiert und in geraden Bahnen ein gleichmäßiges, sauberes Schnittbild hinterlässt. Er passt zu Gärten bis etwa 1.000 m² mit leichtem Gefälle. Der Haken: An Mauern bleibt ein Randstreifen von etwa 11 cm, flache Dinge wie Schlauch oder Tennisball übersieht er, und ohne stabiles WLAN an der Station hakt die App.

Pros

  • LiDAR-Ortung ohne Draht, Antenne oder RTK-Station, auch unter Bäumen und Vordach
  • Gleichmäßiges Schnittbild in geraden Bahnen dank schwimmend gelagertem Mähteller
  • Einrichtung schnell: Station in 5 Minuten, Kartierung von 100 m² in 15 Minuten
  • Erkennt Hindernisse ab etwa 10 cm Höhe zuverlässig, auch Katze oder Kind
  • Schnitthöhe elektrisch von 30 bis 70 mm in 5-mm-Schritten
  • Stollenreifen greifen auch auf nassem Rasen ohne Grasnarbe aufzureißen

Cons

  • Ungemähter Streifen von etwa 11 cm an Mauern und erhöhten Kanten
  • Übersieht Gartenschlauch und oft Tennisball, Igel-Attrappe nur teilweise erkannt
  • Braucht starkes WLAN an der Station, sonst Abbrüche und hängende Updates
  • Großer Abstand zu Büschen lässt Grasinseln stehen
  • Kartenbearbeitung in der App umständlich, Fernsteuerung beim Kartieren verzögert

Der MOVA ViAX 500 kombiniert in der Einstiegsklasse Kamera und LiDAR und navigiert ohne Draht und Antenne sicher, auch unter Bäumen. Auf freier Fläche mäht er gleichmäßig und umfährt Spielzeug zuverlässig. Am Rand bleiben aber 12 bis 25 cm stehen, und ab etwa 25 % Steigung oder auf nassem Rasen verliert der Frontantrieb Halt. Er passt in ebene Gärten bis etwa 400 m².

Pros

  • Navigiert per Kamera und LiDAR ohne Draht, Antenne und Abo
  • Sicher unter Bäumen, an Hauswänden und unter Vordächern
  • Umfährt Spielzeug, Rasensprenger und Igel-Attrappe zuverlässig
  • Gleichmäßiges Schnittbild auf freier Fläche dank überlappender Bahnen
  • Leiser Lauf, im Betrieb fast nur das Mähwerk hörbar
  • Lädt in rund 60 min und mäht dort weiter, wo er aufgehört hat

Cons

  • Am Rand bleiben 12 bis 15 cm, an Sperrzonen bis 25 cm stehen
  • Verliert ab etwa 25 % Steigung und auf nassem Rasen Halt
  • Fährt sich an Steinen, Zweigen und in Senken fest
  • Sperrzonen um kleine Hindernisse kaum anlegbar
  • Fernsteuerung nur per Bluetooth, Verbindung reißt teils ab

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