Gardena smart City 500 vs Segway Navimow i205 AWD
The Segway Navimow i205 AWD is the better robot mower, 6.8/10 against 4.8/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, terrain, setup and app.
Score by dimension
| Dimension (weight) | Gardena smart City 500 | Segway Navimow i205 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and coverage (25%) | 4.4 | 7.9● |
| Terrain (20%) | 3.9 | 6.1● |
| Value (15%) | 5.0● | 3.4 |
| Setup and app (15%) | 6.0 | 10.0● |
| 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 i205 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | EUR 899 (EU price) |
| Max area | 500 m² (0.12 acre) | 500 m² (0.12 acre) |
| Max slope | 35% | 45%● |
| Navigation | Boundary wire | RTK + camera |
| Boundary wire | Required | Not needed● |
| RTK base station | Not needed | Not needed |
| Drive | Not confirmed | 3 AWD |
| Cutting width | 16 cm | 18 cm● |
| Runtime | 65 min● | 60 min |
| Noise | 57 dB● | 59 dB |
| Water rating | IPX5 | IP66 |
Pick the Gardena smart City 500 if
- Quiet matters: 57 dB against 59 dB.
Pick the Segway Navimow i205 AWD if
- You have slopes steeper than 35%.
- You don't want a perimeter wire.
- Your ground is soft or bumpy and needs AWD.
Questions people ask
Is the Gardena smart City 500 better than the Segway Navimow i205 AWD?
The Segway Navimow i205 AWD scores 6.8/10 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 i205 AWD?
The Segway Navimow i205 AWD is rated for 45% slopes, against 35% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Gardena smart City 500, rated for 500 m² (0.12 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Gardena smart City 500: yes. Segway Navimow i205 AWD: no.