Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK vs Sunseeker S4

It's a tie at 6.5/10. Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK or the Sunseeker S4 on the spec that matters most for your yard: slope, lawn size or price.

Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK

6.5/10$999.99

Sunseeker S4

6.5/10$1,299.99

Score by dimension

Dimension (weight)Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTKSunseeker S4
Navigation and coverage (25%)8.78.7
Terrain (20%)5.1●4.7
Value (15%)6.0●4.9
Setup and app (15%)8.010.0●
Owner reputation (15%)5.05.0
Security and weather (10%)4.5●3.5

Specs side by side

SpecEcovacs GOAT O1000 RTKSunseeker S4
Price$999.99●$1,299.99
Max area1,012 m² (0.25 acre)1,012 m² (0.25 acre)
Max slope45%●42%
NavigationRTK + cameraLiDAR
Boundary wireNot neededNot needed
RTK base stationRequiredNot needed●
DriveNot confirmedrear-wheel drive
Cutting width22 cm●17.8 cm
Runtime65 min90 min●
Noise57 dBNot confirmed
Water ratingIPX6 mower, station and RTK antennaNot confirmed

Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK if

  • You have slopes steeper than 42%.
  • You want to spend less. It costs $300 less.

Pick the Sunseeker S4 if

  • You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.

Questions people ask

Is the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK better than the Sunseeker S4?

They tie at 6.5/10 on our spec-based score.

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

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

Which covers a bigger lawn?

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

Do they need a boundary wire?

Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: no. Sunseeker S4: no.