Dreame vs Navimow

Lineup and price range

Dreame has four A3 AWD models, from $1,399.99 for the 1000 to $2,799.99 for the Pro 5000. Segway Navimow has six, from the i105 at $799 to the X390 at $4,499. Navimow is the only one of the two with anything under $1,399.99, and the only one above $2,800.

Navigation and drive

Dreame uses LiDAR and every model is all-wheel drive with an 80 percent slope rating and no RTK antenna. Navimow uses RTK GPS with a camera. Only the i206 AWD and i210 AWD are all-wheel drive, at 45 percent slope. The i105 is rated for 30 percent and the X-series for 50 percent. The i105, X330, X350 and X390 need an RTK antenna. Our guide to RTK vs LiDAR vs camera covers what that means for tree cover and setup.

Area and noise

Dreame's Pro 5000 is rated for 1.2 acres and the Pro 3500 for 0.87. Navimow goes further with the X350 at 1.5 acres and the X390 at 2.5 acres, though the X390 costs $4,499. Navimow is quieter at 58 to 60 dB. Dreame lists 62.8 to 65 dB.

Warranty

Both brands list a 3 year warranty on every model here.

Which fits which buyer

Choose Dreame for hills, uneven ground or shaded yards. The A3 AWD 1000 is the best-value steep-slope pick. Choose Navimow for a budget flat lawn, a quiet mower, or the very largest yards. For a small flat lawn, the i206 AWD at $899 costs about $500 less than the cheapest Dreame. See the AWD list and the large yards list, where the X390 and Pro 5000 rank first and second. Brand pages: Dreame and Navimow.