Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 vs Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ
The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is the better robot mower, 8.7/10 against 6.3/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, terrain, value.
Score by dimension
| Dimension (weight) | Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 | Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and coverage (25%) | 9.4● | 8.5 |
| Terrain (20%) | 10.0● | 5.1 |
| Value (15%) | 8.4● | 6.8 |
| Setup and app (15%) | 10.0● | 7.0 |
| Owner reputation (15%) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Security and weather (10%) | 8.0● | 3.5 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 | Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999.99● | $3,299.99 |
| Max area | 3,500 m² (0.87 acre) | 4,047 m² (1.00 acre)● |
| Max slope | 80%● | 45% |
| Navigation | LiDAR | RTK / satellite |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| RTK base station | Not needed● | Required |
| Drive | AWD | 2WD |
| Cutting width | 40 cm● | 23.9 cm |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 84 min |
| Noise | 65 dB | 62 dB● |
| Water rating | IPX6 | IPX5 |
Pick the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 if
- You have slopes steeper than 45%.
- You want to spend less. It costs $1,300 less.
- You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
- Your ground is soft or bumpy and needs AWD.
Pick the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ if
- Your lawn is closer to 4,047 m² than 3,500 m².
- Quiet matters: 62 dB against 65 dB.
Questions people ask
Is the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 better than the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ?
The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 scores 8.7/10 against 6.3/10 for the Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 or Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ?
The Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 is rated for 80% slopes, against 45% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ, rated for 4,047 m² (1.00 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500: no. Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ: no.