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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Landroid M500
"Boundary-wire robot for compact lawns"
RRP New
£799
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£699
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£350
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★ 4.1 (712) · Value 7.8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Boundary-wire robot rivals. Husqvarna lasts 15 years; Worx lasts 7. Husqvarna costs twice as much used. For users who plan to keep the robot for a decade, Husqvarna is cheaper per year. For trying out the category, Worx Landroid is the accessible entry.
Spec-by-spec
| Husqvarna Automower 305 | Worx Landroid M500 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £1,099 | £799 |
| Buy now | £899 | £699 |
| Used avg | £450 | £350 |
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna brushless | Worx brushless |
| Cut width | 17 cm | 18 cm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 9 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small | Small |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 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
- 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
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