ANTHBOT N8
from €1,599from $1,699from about AED 6,620
OffersANTHBOT N8 vs Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD
Two robot mowers without a boundary wire. The N8 collects clippings and leaves, the LUBA 3 AWD climbs steep slopes with all-wheel drive.
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD
from €2,099from $2,799from about AED 8,690
OffersWhich one?
ANTHBOT N8
Choose the N8 if you want clippings and autumn leaves off your lawn. It collects them in a 23 l basket and empties it by itself, on lawns of 800 to 1,500 m². It costs less, and netzwelt rated it ‘gut’ (1.8).
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD
Choose the LUBA 3 AWD if your garden is steep or shaded: all-wheel drive for slopes up to 80% and 360° LiDAR with two cameras. It cuts 400 mm wide and runs up to 215 minutes per charge.
ANTHBOT N8: Why it’s on our list
- netzwelt test 09/2026: 'gut' (1.8), with good results in both collecting and mulching mode
- Stands out among wire-free mowers (Notebookcheck): it also collects clippings and autumn leaves and empties its basket by itself, reliably in that test
- Reliable RTK navigation (Notebookcheck) and a good app with fine manual control (netzwelt)
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD: Why it’s on our list
- AWD plus LiDAR, built for steep, shaded gardens (80% slopes)
- Hands-on UK review: reliable under tree cover and can mow at night
- No perimeter wire or RTK antenna to install
ANTHBOT N8: What bothers us
- Loud for a robotic mower: Notebookcheck measured about 70 dB at one metre
- Nearly 1 m long with the basket: turns poorly in tight gardens and leaves wide uncut strips at edges and in corners
- Needs a drop-off area of at least 1.5 × 1.5 m, and switching between collecting and mulching is fiddly (netzwelt)
- Mixed results on obstacles: reliable for netzwelt, mediocre for Notebookcheck. NetRTK is free for the first year, then €39.90 a year
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD: What bothers us
- Premium price
- Relies on 4G/Wi-Fi; 4G is included for 3 years
- Not part of the Stiftung Warentest 2026 test
Side by side
| Side by side | ANTHBOT N8from €1,599 (clearly better)from $1,699 (clearly better)from about AED 6,620 (clearly better) | Mammotion LUBA 3 AWDfrom €2,099from $2,799from about AED 8,690 |
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| Status | Available to order | Available to order |
| Navigation | Full-band RTK + two 150° HDR cameras, NetRTK via 4G, no boundary wire | 360° LiDAR + dual-camera AI vision (+ NetRTK on 3000/5000), no wire, no antenna |
| Lawn area | 800–1,500 m²; about 200 m² per charge with the basket | 1,500 m² for the 1500 version; also sold as 3000 and 5000 |
| Cutting | 20 cm width, 30–70 mm height | 400 mm width, 25–70 mm height |
| Slope | up to 45% | up to 80% (38.6°), all-wheel drive |
| Clippings and leaves | collect clippings, mulch, sweep leaves; empties its basket by itself | No basket or collecting mode in the spec sheet |
| Battery and runtime | 9.2 Ah; 70–90 min mowing, 90–120 min charging | 15 Ah, up to 215 min per charge (clearly better) |
| Size and weight | Nearly 1 m long with the basket; no weight in the spec sheet | 19 kg |
In bold: the clearly better figure, only where the numbers compare directly.
| Checked | ANTHBOT N8: 08.10.2026 | Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD: 24.10.202616.10.2026 |
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Facts and prices from the makers and official sellers, with the date we last checked. Antarum does not sell robots; some links on the robot pages are affiliate links.
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the ANTHBOT N8 or the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD?
The N8. In Europe it costs from €1,599 in ANTHBOT’s German and EU stores, the LUBA 3 AWD from €2,099 in Mammotion’s EU store, for the 1500 version. In the US: N8 from $1,699, LUBA 3 AWD from $2,799 for the 3000 version, since the 1500 and 5000 are sold out there.
Which is better for a steep or shaded garden?
The LUBA 3 AWD. With all-wheel drive it climbs slopes up to 80% (38.6°), and a hands-on review from the UK found it reliable under trees. The N8 manages slopes up to 45%.
Which is better for a large lawn?
On paper, the LUBA 3 AWD. It cuts 400 mm wide, twice the N8’s 20 cm, and runs up to 215 minutes per charge. The N8 mows for 70 to 90 minutes. The LUBA 3 AWD 1500 is made for 1,500 m², and Mammotion also sells a 3000 and a 5000. The N8 is made for 800 to 1,500 m², about 200 m² per charge with the basket.
What is the main difference?
What they are built for. The N8 also collects clippings and autumn leaves in a 23 l basket and empties it by itself. It needs a drop-off area of at least 1.5 × 1.5 m. The LUBA 3 AWD has no basket in its spec sheet. It is built for steep, shaded gardens, with all-wheel drive, 360° LiDAR and two cameras.
Do they need a subscription?
For some services. On the N8, NetRTK over 4G is free for the first year, then it costs a yearly fee. The LUBA 3 AWD relies on 4G or Wi-Fi: Mammotion includes 3 years of 4G data, after that it needs a subscription. NetRTK comes only on the 3000 and 5000, and Mammotion’s EU store lists it as free for life.
What next?
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