Automower 305
"Boundary-wire entry robot for compact gardens"
RRP New
£1,099
Manufacturer
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£899
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£450
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★ 4.5 (1,245) · Value 8.2/10
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Automower 430X NERA
"EPOS satellite-guided pro robot — no boundary wire"
RRP New
£2,999
Manufacturer
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£2,399
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£1,500
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★ 4.6 (188) · Value 8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Boundary wire vs EPOS no-wire. The 305 needs you to bury a wire around the perimeter; the 430X NERA uses satellite positioning instead. For owners installing fresh, NERA saves the wire-laying day; for owners with existing boundary wire in good condition, the 305 saves £900.
Spec-by-spec
| Husqvarna Automower 305 | Husqvarna Automower 430X NERA | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £1,099 | £2,999 |
| Buy now | £899 | £2,399 |
| Used avg | £450 | £1,500 |
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna brushless | Husqvarna brushless w/ EPOS |
| Cut width | 17 cm | 24 cm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 14 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small | Large |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.2 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Husqvarna reliability and dealer support
- Quietest robot in the category
- Handles slopes up to 40%
- Spare parts widely available
Cons
- Boundary wire installation is fiddly
- 17cm cut means small bites
- GPS not standard
Pros
- EPOS satellite — no boundary wire to install or break
- Handles 3200m² — proper big lawns
- GPS theft tracking built in
- Husqvarna pro support
Cons
- Eye-watering price
- Requires Husqvarna EPOS Reference Station
- Setup is professional-only effectively
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