Landroid M 20V (4.0Ah) Cordless Robotic Lawn Mower is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Doug F from
Game changer!
For the first time in close to 20 years of being a homeowner, I am no longer in the grass mowing game. I don't mow it myself now, or hire it out. This little orange robot just goes out every day and keeps the lawn perfect. I just got a LOT of time back.
I'm tempted to end the review here because it's hard to exaggerate the feeling of getting the thing set up and rolling and realizing you'll never go back to manual mowing. It's a huge life hack.
But it's worth writing a little more because there are other unexpected benefits worth sharing in addition to the time savings, such as a better lawn, and, as with any new kind of product, there are still some things that can be improved.
Benefits:
1. Time saved vs. manual DIY mowing. Huge!
2. Money saved vs. a lawn service. Also huge! Buy the Landroid once and you're done. (Yes, you'll need new little razor blades every couple months and the electricity to charge it...but it's a few bucks a month on average vs. hundreds for a service)
3. Frequency of mowing... I run the Landroid every day or every other day now. This enabled me to take the plunge on planting Bermudagrass, which I've wanted to plant for years but held off because I couldn't commit to mowing (or hiring someone else to mow) 2-3x per week during growing season. I've now got a lawn that's better for my kids to play soccer on. And it stays at a perfect height without needing to really think about it too much.
4. Better lawn health - because this mower only clips off a little bit of grass at a time, you don't need to collect the clippings and it feeds nutrients back into the soil acting like a natural fertilizer. Also, with this lightweight maintenance mower unit, there's less soil compaction and scalping that can develop from conventional mowing machines and schedules. All of these things make for a nicer lawn, less maintenance, less $ on fertilizer and it's better for the environment due to no gas-powered mower and less nitrogen runoff from fertilizer.
5. Awesome app. I love the design of the app - very intuitive to use and has a ton of features. I really don't like programming hardware using buttons on the equipment itself, or having to be at the machine to make any changes, so the app is a great addition. I especially like the autoprogramming feature where you walk around the edge of your yard with the app on and it calculates a recommended schedule of mowing. So cool! And the lock feature where the machine will make a continuous noise if picked up and taken.
6. Add-ons. The Find my Landroid and obstacle avoidance, among other things, are available to make the overall package better, but not bundled so you don't have to buy them upfront just to get the mower.
Things that could be improved:
1. The boundary wire takes a fair bit of time and learning curve to install. It's the hardest part of set-up. Don't rush it. Read the manual and watch some YouTubes. Once done, you're looking at a lifetime of no more lawnmowing, so take the time needed to do it right. I'm not sure what Worx could do to make this easier, but if they could it'd be awesome!
2. Get clear on the height of cut specifications for this model, Worx WR140. The manual, the Worx website, and product descriptions on different ecommerce sites don't always agree on what range of mowing height this unit offers. Is it 1.9-3.5 inches, or 1.6-3.9? Or is it 1.5"-3.1" like the PC Mag review says? Does the WR140 enable the owner to flip the blade cylinder to get warm or cool season grass heights? Looking at the unit, I think it does and if so, that's huge, because it means this one unit can handle both warm season grasses, which require shorter heights of cut (1"-3"), and cool season grasses, which typically require longer heights of cut (e.g. fescue, recommended at approx 4"). I know that this model can handle a decent length for Bermudagrass, so it's fine for me, but for other folks trying to decide whether or not to buy this, I'd imagine the height of cut is a critical piece of info.
3. Better product install video. I'd have LOVED to have had an actual human showing me the installation steps in a real-life setting. Pasting 2D diagram pictures and words from the printed product manual and making a slideshow is not the same as a real video. I would have avoided a number of mistakes, saved time, and been way more confident if I could watch a Worx product expert unbox and install an actual unit on an actual lawn, instead of looking at 2D diagrams.
Overall, the items for improvement above are greatly outweighed by the benefits. Bottom line, there's nothing like looking out your window and watching a robot mow your lawn for you. It's kind of magical. Truly a gamechanger!
Date published: 2019-08-28
Rated 5 out of
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hagnanxjs from
Best thing since sliced bread
I mean that! After one week this thing is way beyond expectations. The videos are right on from installation to operation. Very quiet easy installation and.....cuts the grass. Texas St. Augustine grass is no match. Frees up so much time and no more cutting in the Texas 100 degree temperatures. One of the best purchases from Worx and online in general.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
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Flyboy71 from
As advertised
It’s been a couple weeks since I finished the install. Although a lot of work for my yard. I had to lay close to 1400 ft of boundary wire! If you follow the directions which are clear and simple. You will find great satisfaction once you finally turn it lose . There were a few bugs in my install that I had to tweak here and there. But know it’s just too good to be true . My grass is always perfect and I never leave the house! I added the out of bounds kit which I would highly recommend if you have multiple areas that need to be avoided. It reduces the amount of boundary wire you need to put down . And makes install just that much simpler. Absolutely fabulous tool just like everything else I own from this company. I live in Charleston SC and it gets so hot during the summer months it’s to warm to sit outside. Never mind cut grass! I now watch it happen from the comfort of my air conditioned home. Best investment I’ve ever made in lawn care.
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 5 out of
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KGibson from
Greatly Improved!!!
I have the 1st Gen and it has served me well for over 18 months with few issues but it is now relegated to back yard. This upgrade is a huge improvement with the phone app and GPS. Love it so far. Wish I would have gotten the larger version for the slightly wider cut but that is my fault!
Date published: 2019-08-02
