Gardena Minimo 250 vs Segway Navimow H500-VF
The Segway Navimow H500-VF is the better robot mower, 6/10 against 4.5/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, terrain, setup and app.
Score by dimension
| Dimension (weight) | Gardena Minimo 250 | Segway Navimow H500-VF |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and coverage (25%) | 4.0 | 7.9● |
| Terrain (20%) | 2.8 | 5.1● |
| Value (15%) | 5.0● | 1.5 |
| Setup and app (15%) | 6.0 | 7.0● |
| Owner reputation (15%) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Security and weather (10%) | 5.5 | 9.5● |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Gardena Minimo 250 | Segway Navimow H500-VF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | EUR 1,399 (EU price) |
| Max area | 250 m² (0.06 acre) | 500 m² (0.12 acre)● |
| Max slope | 25% | 45%● |
| Navigation | Boundary wire | RTK + camera |
| Boundary wire | Required | Not needed● |
| RTK base station | Not needed● | Required |
| Drive | Not confirmed | 2WD (rear wheels) |
| Cutting width | 16 cm | 21.1 cm● |
| Runtime | 65 min | Not confirmed |
| Noise | 57 dB | 54 dB● |
| Water rating | IPX5 | IP66 |
Pick the Gardena Minimo 250 if
- You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
Pick the Segway Navimow H500-VF if
- Your lawn is closer to 500 m² than 250 m².
- You have slopes steeper than 25%.
- You don't want a perimeter wire.
- Quiet matters: 54 dB against 57 dB.
Questions people ask
Is the Gardena Minimo 250 better than the Segway Navimow H500-VF?
The Segway Navimow H500-VF scores 6/10 against 4.5/10 for the Gardena Minimo 250 on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, Gardena Minimo 250 or Segway Navimow H500-VF?
The Segway Navimow H500-VF is rated for 45% slopes, against 25% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Segway Navimow H500-VF, rated for 500 m² (0.12 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Gardena Minimo 250: yes. Segway Navimow H500-VF: no.