Gardena smart City 500 vs Segway Navimow i105
The Segway Navimow i105 is the better robot mower, 6.1/10 against 4.8/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, setup and app, security and weather.
Score by dimension
| Dimension (weight) | Gardena smart City 500 | Segway Navimow i105 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and coverage (25%) | 4.4 | 7.9● |
| Terrain (20%) | 3.9● | 3.4 |
| Value (15%) | 5.0● | 4.8 |
| Setup and app (15%) | 6.0 | 8.0● |
| Owner reputation (15%) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Security and weather (10%) | 5.5 | 8.0● |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Gardena smart City 500 | Segway Navimow i105 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | $669 |
| Max area | 500 m² (0.12 acre) | 506 m² (0.13 acre)● |
| Max slope | 35%● | 30% |
| Navigation | Boundary wire | RTK + camera |
| Boundary wire | Required | Not needed● |
| RTK base station | Not needed● | Required |
| Drive | Not confirmed | 2WD (front-wheel drive) |
| Cutting width | 16 cm | 18 cm● |
| Runtime | 65 min● | 60 min |
| Noise | 57 dB● | 58 dB |
| Water rating | IPX5 | IP66 |
Pick the Gardena smart City 500 if
- You have slopes steeper than 30%.
- You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
- Quiet matters: 57 dB against 58 dB.
Pick the Segway Navimow i105 if
- Your lawn is closer to 506 m² than 500 m².
- You don't want a perimeter wire.
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Questions people ask
Is the Gardena smart City 500 better than the Segway Navimow i105?
The Segway Navimow i105 scores 6.1/10 against 4.8/10 for the Gardena smart City 500 on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, Gardena smart City 500 or Segway Navimow i105?
The Gardena smart City 500 is rated for 35% slopes, against 30% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Segway Navimow i105, rated for 506 m² (0.13 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Gardena smart City 500: yes. Segway Navimow i105: no.