Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO vs Sunseeker S4

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO is the better robot mower, 6.7/10 against 6.5/10. It wins on terrain, security and weather.

Sunseeker S4

6.5/10$1,299.99

Score by dimension

Dimension (weight)Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PROSunseeker S4
Navigation and coverage (25%)8.78.7
Terrain (20%)5.1●4.7
Value (15%)4.34.9●
Setup and app (15%)10.010.0
Owner reputation (15%)5.05.0
Security and weather (10%)6.0●3.5

Specs side by side

SpecEcovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PROSunseeker S4
Price$1,499.99$1,299.99●
Max area1,012 m² (0.25 acre)1,012 m² (0.25 acre)
Max slope45%●42%
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Boundary wireNot neededNot needed
RTK base stationNot neededNot needed
DriveNot confirmedrear-wheel drive
Cutting width22 cm●17.8 cm
Runtime90 min90 min
Noise61 dBNot confirmed
Water ratingIPX6 mower and stationNot confirmed

Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO if

  • You have slopes steeper than 42%.

Pick the Sunseeker S4 if

  • You want to spend less. It costs $200 less.

Questions people ask

Is the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO better than the Sunseeker S4?

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO scores 6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for the Sunseeker S4 on our spec-based score.

Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO or Sunseeker S4?

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO is rated for 45% slopes, against 42% for the other.

Which covers a bigger lawn?

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO, rated for 1,012 m² (0.25 acre).

Do they need a boundary wire?

Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO: no. Sunseeker S4: no.