Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK vs Gardena smart SILENO free 800

The Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK is the better robot mower, 6.8/10 against 6.1/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, terrain, value.

Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK

6.8/10EUR 479 (EU price)

Gardena smart SILENO free 800

6.1/10Not confirmed

Score by dimension

Dimension (weight)Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTKGardena smart SILENO free 800
Navigation and coverage (25%)8.6●7.6
Terrain (20%)5.1●3.9
Value (15%)8.2●5.0
Setup and app (15%)8.09.0●
Owner reputation (15%)5.05.0
Security and weather (10%)4.55.5●

Specs side by side

SpecEcovacs GOAT O800 RTKGardena smart SILENO free 800
PriceEUR 479 (EU price)Not confirmed
Max area800 m² (0.20 acre)800 m² (0.20 acre)
Max slope45%●35%
NavigationRTK + cameraRTK / satellite
Boundary wireNot neededNot needed
RTK base stationRequiredNot needed●
DriveNot confirmedNot confirmed
Cutting width22 cm22 cm
RuntimeNot confirmed140 min
NoiseNot confirmed58 dB
Water ratingIPX6 station and RTK unitIPX5

Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK if

  • You have slopes steeper than 35%.

Pick the Gardena smart SILENO free 800 if

  • You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.

Questions people ask

Is the Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK better than the Gardena smart SILENO free 800?

The Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK scores 6.8/10 against 6.1/10 for the Gardena smart SILENO free 800 on our spec-based score.

Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK or Gardena smart SILENO free 800?

The Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK is rated for 45% slopes, against 35% for the other.

Which covers a bigger lawn?

The Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK, rated for 800 m² (0.20 acre).

Do they need a boundary wire?

Ecovacs GOAT O800 RTK: no. Gardena smart SILENO free 800: no.