Automower 305
"Boundary-wire entry robot for compact gardens"
RRP New
£1,099
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£899
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£450
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★ 4.5 (1,245) · Value 8.2/10
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YUKA Mini 600
"Wire-free RTK robot for compact lawns"
RRP New
£1,599
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£1,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£1,100
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★ 4.3 (56) · Value 7.8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Established boundary-wire vs new wire-free RTK. Husqvarna is proven for 15 years; Mammotion YUKA Mini is two years old. The YUKA is cheaper and skips the wire installation; the Husqvarna is the safer long-term investment until Mammotion's longevity is proven.
Spec-by-spec
| Husqvarna Automower 305 | Mammotion YUKA Mini 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £1,099 | £1,599 |
| Buy now | £899 | £1,499 |
| Used avg | £450 | £1,100 |
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna brushless | Mammotion brushless |
| Cut width | 17 cm | 21 cm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 9 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small | Medium |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 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
- Wire-free RTK at a sub-£1500 price
- Compact and quiet
- 3D vision obstacle detection
- Simple app setup
Cons
- New product — long-term reliability unproven
- 21cm cut limits speed
- RTK signal can drop near tall buildings
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