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Sunseeker S5 vs. Sunseeker V3 compared
Robot Lawn Mower
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7575Gut
7777Gut
Value for money
70Fair
86Excellent
Best price
€999.00
€716.69
Price advantage
—
€282.31 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 36 of 80
Rank 32 of 80
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Sunseeker S5Overall rating 75Sunseeker V3Overall rating 77
Sunseeker S5Sunseeker V3
Mowing results70/10070/100
Navigation & reliability80/10068/100
Setup & app78/10075/100
Noise level80/10084/100
Safety60/10080/100
Build quality & ease of use76/10080/100
Mowing results
70
70
Navigation & reliability
80
68
Setup & app
78
75
Noise level
80
84
Safety
60
80
Build quality & ease of use
76
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
S5
V3
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
1,600 m² (17,222 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
RTK-GNSS (satellite)AI camera
AI camera
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
Random
Max. inclineMaximum slope according to the manufacturer in percent, not degrees – 45% is roughly 24 degrees
60 %
42 %
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
Camera/AI
Camera/AIBump sensor
Cutting widthCutting width according to the manufacturer in cm – wider mows faster
20 cm (7.9 in)
18 cm (7.1 in)
Mowing & drive
Min. cutting heightLowest adjustable cutting height according to the manufacturer in mm
20 mm (0.79 in)
20 mm (0.79 in)
Max. cutting heightHighest adjustable cutting height according to the manufacturer in mm
60 mm (2.4 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
Manual
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
Yes
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)
80 cm (31 in)
Sound power levelGuaranteed sound power level according to the manufacturer in dB – not the sound pressure at your ear, which is considerably lower
60 dB
55 dB
Battery
Battery capacityRated battery capacity according to the manufacturer in Ah – divide mAh figures by 1,000
5 Ah
2.5 Ah
Mowing time per chargeMowing time on a full charge according to the manufacturer in minutes
80 min
42 min
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
110 min
107 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 appAlexaGoogle Assistant
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
GPS trackingGeofence
PINAlarm
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
Included
Not required (network RTK)
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the mower according to the manufacturer in kg
12.5 kg (28 lb)
9.2 kg (20 lb)
IP ratingDust and water protection according to the manufacturer – from IPX5, the mower can be hosed down with a garden hose
IPX5
IPX5
General
Warranty
3 years
2 years
Model year
2025
In the box
Mähroboter, Ladestation, RTK-Basisstation, 2 Ladegeräte, 12 Nägel, 4 Expansionsbolzen, 6 Klingen und Schrauben
Mäher, Ladestation, Netzteil, 6 Ersatzklingen + Schrauben, 2 Magnetstreifen, 2 Magnet-Tags, 4 Verbinder, 20 Pins, 12 Nägel
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Sunseeker S5 ist ein drahtloser Allrad-Mähroboter mit RTK und zwei Kameras für große, hügelige Gärten. Er meistert 60 % Steigung samt Wenden und navigiert auch unter Bäumen stabil. Der Haken: Am Rand bleibt oft ein Streifen stehen, die Schnitthöhe stellst du von Hand ein. Realistisch passt er zu etwa 600 bis 1.200 m².
Pros
- Allrad schafft 60 % Steigung und wendet sogar am Hang
- Navigation unter Bäumen und nahe Gebäuden stabil, ohne Grenzüberschreitung
- RTK-Referenzstation im Lieferumfang, kein Netz-RTK nötig
- Gießkanne, Harke und Rasensprenger werden zuverlässig erkannt
- Übersichtliche App mit bis zu 80 Zonen und einfachen Zeitplänen
- Akku nach Lösen einiger Schrauben selbst tauschbar
Cons
- Hält am Rand oft mehr Abstand als kartiert, Streifen bleibt stehen
- Schnitthöhe 20 bis 60 mm nur von Hand am Gerät verstellbar
- Sehr flache Gegenstände wie ein liegender Roller werden teils berührt
- Station und Antenne brauchen je eine eigene Steckdose
- Kein Live-Kamerabild in der App trotz zwei Kameras
Der Sunseeker V3 ist ein drahtloser Kamera-Mähroboter, der in unter 15 Minuten startklar ist und Hindernisse sowie Rasengrenzen sicher erkennt. Er passt zu flachen, klar begrenzten Gärten bis etwa 400 m². Der Haken: Er mäht nach dem Zufallsprinzip ohne Karte, lässt am Rand 5 bis 25 cm stehen und fährt sich in Mulden fest.
Pros
- In unter 15 Minuten startklar, ohne Draht, RTK-Station oder Kartierfahrt
- Erkennt Grenzen zu Terrasse, Weg und Beet sicher
- Umfährt Möbel, Bälle, Tiere und Personen früh und ruhig
- Navigation unbeeinflusst von Bäumen und Hauswänden
- Gleichmäßiges Schnittbild ohne Büschel bei täglichem Einsatz
- Im flachen Garten 60 bis 80 min je Akkuladung
Cons
- Fährt sich in Mulden, Löchern und an 2 bis 3 cm Absätzen fest
- Zufallsprinzip ohne Karte, Sperrzonen oder Standortanzeige
- Am Rand bleiben je nach Kante 5 bis 25 cm stehen
- Keine Diebstahlortung, weder GPS noch eSIM
- Nur 2,4-GHz-WLAN, Schnitthöhe nur am Gerät verstellbar
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