Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR vs Sunseeker X7 Gen 2
The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is the better robot mower, 7.9/10 against 7/10. It wins on terrain, value, security and weather.
Score by dimension
| Dimension (weight) | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR | Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and coverage (25%) | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Terrain (20%) | 5.6 | 8.9● |
| Value (15%) | 6.0 | 6.6● |
| Setup and app (15%) | 10.0● | 8.0 |
| Owner reputation (15%) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Security and weather (10%) | 4.5 | 8.5● |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR | Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,999 | $2,599● |
| Max area | 3,035 m² (0.75 acre) | 3,035 m² (0.75 acre) |
| Max slope | 50% | 70%● |
| Navigation | LiDAR | RTK + camera |
| Boundary wire | Not needed | Not needed |
| RTK base station | Not needed● | Required |
| Drive | Not confirmed | AWD |
| Cutting width | 33 cm | 35.6 cm● |
| Runtime | 118 min | Not confirmed |
| Noise | 62 dB | 60 dB● |
| Water rating | IPX6 mower, IPX4 station | IPX5 |
Pick the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR if
- You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
Pick the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 if
- You have slopes steeper than 50%.
- You want to spend less. It costs $400 less.
- Your ground is soft or bumpy and needs AWD.
- Quiet matters: 60 dB against 62 dB.
Questions people ask
Is the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR better than the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2?
The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 scores 7.9/10 against 7/10 for the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR or Sunseeker X7 Gen 2?
The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is rated for 70% slopes, against 50% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR, rated for 3,035 m² (0.75 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: no. Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: no.