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Best Robot Mower for 500 m²

The sweet spot for most suburban European gardens: enough capacity for a typical plot, without paying for range you will never use.

By Anna LindqvistUpdated 10 September 20268 min read

Our researchTested on a 480 m² two-zone lawn in Malmö

At 500 m² you have the widest choice of any lawn size in Europe, which makes it the easiest place to overspend. Capacity is rarely the limiting factor here — garden complexity is.

Our top picks

Segway Navimow X3 SeriesBest overall

1. Segway

Segway Navimow X3 Series

More capacity than you need, but the boundary handling is what earns its place on a zoned plot.

Recommended lawn size
Up to 3,000 m²
Navigation
RTK GNSS + vision
Boundary wire
Not required
Maximum slope
45%
Cutting height
20–60 mm
Noise
58 dB(A)

Pros

  • Mapping survives tall hedges and narrow passages
  • Genuinely quiet enough to run during the day
  • Clean, stable app with useful zone scheduling

Cons

  • Antenna placement needs care on tree-heavy plots
  • Premium price

Typical price €1,799 – €2,299 · Availability Wide: DE, FR, NL, SE, PL, ES, IT

Where to buy

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERABest supported

2. Husqvarna

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA

Ideal if you want a machine a local dealer will still service in eight years.

Recommended lawn size
Up to 2,200 m²
Navigation
Boundary wire or EPOS plug-in kit
Boundary wire
Optional
Maximum slope
45%
Cutting height
20–60 mm
Noise
59 dB(A)

Pros

  • Excellent local service and spare parts
  • Very consistent cut quality
  • Quiet and unobtrusive

Cons

  • Wire-free operation costs extra
  • Smaller area rating than rivals at this price

Typical price €2,199 – €2,599 · Availability Excellent: dealer network across the EU

Where to buy

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