Our verdict
The bottom line
The accessible robot. Will not last as long as a Husqvarna 305 but costs half as much used. A reasonable starter robot for a small simple lawn.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cheapest reputable robot in UK
- Worx PowerShare battery shared with other tools
- Easy app
- Wire installation manageable
Cons
- Boundary wire reliability mixed
- Worx support patchy
- Battery degrades faster than Husqvarna
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 18 cm |
| Engine / Power | Worx brushless |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£200–400 used. Boundary wire is the #1 fail point — walk every metre and look for breaks. Worx battery cells are the second fail point; demand a runtime test. Reset the Worx app account before purchase. Avoid any with rust on the underside — sign of being left out in winter.
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.
