Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO vs Sunseeker X3 Plus

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO is the better robot mower, 6.7/10 against 6.6/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, terrain, setup and app.

Sunseeker X3 Plus

6.6/10$999.99

Score by dimension

Dimension (weight)Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PROSunseeker X3 Plus
Navigation and coverage (25%)8.7●8.3
Terrain (20%)5.1●4.4
Value (15%)4.36.8●
Setup and app (15%)10.0●8.0
Owner reputation (15%)5.05.0
Security and weather (10%)6.07.0●

Specs side by side

SpecEcovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PROSunseeker X3 Plus
Price$1,499.99$999.99●
Max area1,012 m² (0.25 acre)1,214 m² (0.30 acre)●
Max slope45%●30%
NavigationLiDARRTK + camera
Boundary wireNot neededNot needed
RTK base stationNot needed●Required
DriveNot confirmed2WD (non-AWD)
Cutting width22 cm●20.3 cm
Runtime90 min120 min●
Noise61 dBNot confirmed
Water ratingIPX6 mower and stationNot confirmed

Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO if

  • You have slopes steeper than 30%.
  • You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.

Pick the Sunseeker X3 Plus if

  • Your lawn is closer to 1,214 m² than 1,012 m².
  • You want to spend less. It costs $500 less.
  • Your ground is soft or bumpy and needs AWD.

Questions people ask

Is the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO better than the Sunseeker X3 Plus?

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO scores 6.7/10 against 6.6/10 for the Sunseeker X3 Plus on our spec-based score.

Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO or Sunseeker X3 Plus?

The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO is rated for 45% slopes, against 30% for the other.

Which covers a bigger lawn?

The Sunseeker X3 Plus, rated for 1,214 m² (0.30 acre).

Do they need a boundary wire?

Ecovacs GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO: no. Sunseeker X3 Plus: no.