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Ecovacs GOAT O1200 LiDAR PRO vs. MOVA ViAX 500 compared
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At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8787Gut
8585Gut
Value for money
95Excellent
95Excellent
Best price
€849.00€1,049.00−19 %
€638.54€749.00−15 %
Price advantage
—
€210.46 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 12 of 80
Rank 17 of 80
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Ecovacs GOAT O1200 LiDAR PROOverall rating 87MOVA ViAX 500Overall rating 85
Ecovacs GOAT O1200 LiDAR PROMOVA ViAX 500
Mowing results87/10079/100
Navigation & reliability85/10082/100
Setup & app85/10076/100
Noise level85/10093/100
Safety89/10086/100
Build quality & ease of use91/10082/100
Mowing results
87
79
Navigation & reliability
85
82
Setup & app
85
76
Noise level
85
93
Safety
89
86
Build quality & ease of use
91
82
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
GOAT O1200 LiDAR 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
1,200 m² (12,917 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
Bump sensorLiDARCamera/AI
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
180 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
80 mm (3.1 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
80 cm (31 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
61 dB
57 dB
Battery
Battery capacityRated battery capacity according to the manufacturer in Ah – divide mAh figures by 1,000
5.2 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
70 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 app
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
PIN
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
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
13 kg (29 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
Mid-range
Budget
Model year
2026
In the box
Mähroboter (inkl. 3 Messer), Ladestation, Netzteil, Trimmerbürste, Ersatzmesser, Inbusschlüssel, Schrauben, Anleitung
Mähroboter, Ladestation (10-m-Kabel), Netzteil, 8 Erdnägel, Inbusschlüssel, 9 Ersatzklingen + Schrauben, Schraubendreher
Prices
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Ecovacs GOAT O1200 LiDAR PRO ist ein solider drahtloser LiDAR-Mäher der Mittelklasse, der ohne Draht und RTK-Antenne gleichmäßige Bahnen zieht. Sein seitlicher Trimmer spart Arbeit an geraden Kanten, wird mit 81 dB(A) aber so laut wie ein Handtrimmer. Er passt zu Gärten bis etwa 800 m² mit festen Rändern; flache Gegenstände überrollt er, und an welligen Kanten bleibt Nacharbeit.
Pros
- Navigiert per LiDAR ohne Draht und RTK-Antenne, auch unter Bäumen stabil
- Seitlicher Trimmer schneidet gerade Mauer- und Pflasterkanten sauber
- Einrichtung dauert Minuten, erste Karte schnell erstellt
- Fährt 60 cm schmale Durchgänge zuverlässig ohne Halt
- Schnitthöhe elektrisch 3 bis 8 cm, je Zone getrennt einstellbar
- Schafft 45 % Steigung auf trockenem Rasen ohne Abbruch
Cons
- Mit Trimmer 81 dB(A) laut, so viel wie ein Handtrimmer
- Überrollt flache Gegenstände wie Ball, Schaufel oder Kinderschuh
- Hält am Rand oft mehr Abstand als kartiert, Streifen bleiben stehen
- Karteneinstellungen und Zonenwerte gehen teils über Nacht verloren
- Real nur 47 bis 77 m² pro Stunde statt 180 m²
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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