Our verdict
The bottom line
Segway took longer than Husqvarna to get the basics right but the H800E is solid. Reliable and well-supported now. The 18cm cut is the only limitation — it is slow.
Pros & cons
Pros
- VisionFence camera + RTK is reliable
- Segway support is improving in UK
- No boundary wire
- Quiet and tidy
Cons
- 18cm cut is small for an 800m² lawn
- VisionFence struggles in rain
- Premium price
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 18 cm |
| Engine / Power | Segway brushless |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£1000–1700 used. VisionFence base must be included with calibration intact. Test it in mixed lighting if possible — heavy rain can fool the cameras. Segway accounts transfer cleanly if seller does the factory reset; insist on this.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.
