Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR vs Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA
A straight comparison of what the manufacturers publish. Where a figure is missing for one model, the row says so rather than filling the gap.
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i208 LiDAR
€1,199
Checked 1 Oct 2026
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There is no overall winner here — which mower is “best” depends on your garden. These are the categories where one model is measurably ahead on a published figure.
Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR
The only model here whose published navigation includes a non-satellite positioning method. Check its manual for canopy and obstacle limits.
Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR
Smallest rated working area of the two — the least mower you need for a compact garden, with the least capacity going unused.
Where they differ
- Working area ranges from 800 m² to 900 m² — the single biggest practical difference between them.
- Slope ratings differ (30% (about 17°) to 45% (about 24°)), which matters if any part of your garden is on a bank.
What they have in common
- Both connect over Wi-Fi.
- Both support multiple mowing zones.
- Neither needs a buried boundary wire.
Specifications side by side
Highlighted cells mark the better figure, and are only shown when every model publishes one.
| Specification | Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR | Husqvarna Automower 405VE NERA |
|---|---|---|
| Model identity | ||
| Model family | Not published | Automower |
| Generation | Not published | Vision NERA |
| SKU / product code | Not published | 970819903 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Lifecycle | Not published | Current model |
| Coverage | ||
| Rated lawn area | 800 m² | 900 m² (best of the models compared) |
| Recommended lawn size | 800 m² | Not published |
| Maximum slope | 45% (about 24°) (best of the models compared) | 30% (about 17°) |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation system | EFLS™ Dual-fusion: solid-state LiDAR + vision; Network RTK support | Satellite navigation with Husqvarna Cloud correction data and built-in AI vision |
| RTK setup | Not published | Cloud-delivered GNSS correction; optional EPOS RS1 reference station where internet coverage is insufficient |
| RTK satellite | Yes | Not published |
| LiDAR | Yes | No |
| Camera / vision | Yes | Yes |
| Boundary wire required | No | No |
| Virtual boundaries | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple zones | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum zones | 20 | Not published |
| Obstacle avoidance | Solid-state LiDAR + VisionFence AI camera | Built-in infrared-assisted AI camera for object and wildlife detection |
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting width | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Minimum cutting height | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Maximum cutting height | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Cutting system | 1 disc, 6 blades; automatic height adjustment | Two discs with three pivoting razor blades; electric height adjustment and EdgeCut |
| Power | ||
| Runtime | 1 h 50 min | 1 h 50 min |
| Charging time | 1 h 50 min | 1 h 50 min |
| Battery | Li-ion, 21.6 V, 5.1 Ah (110 Wh) | 5 Ah lithium-ion |
| Protection | ||
| Rain sensor | No | Not published |
| IP rating | IP66 (mower and station); IP67 (power supply) | IPX5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 4G / cellular | Yes | Yes |
| App | Navimow app; Alexa and Google Home integration | Husqvarna Automower Connect; Alexa and Google Home support |
| Anti-theft | PIN code, GPS anti-theft tracking, geofence alarm | GPS tracking, GeoFence, PIN and alarm |
| Practical | ||
| Weight | 14.7 kg | 12.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 635.2 × 445 × 287.5 mm | 680 × 440 × 280 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years (mower); 2 years (battery) | Not published |
| Availability | Out of stock | Not recently checked |
| Package | ||
| Included accessories | Not published | Charging station; 6 extra blades; Power supply; 10 m low-voltage cable |
| Required accessories | Not published | Automower Connect app and lawn-wide cellular or Wi-Fi coverage; use the optional EPOS RS1 station if that coverage is unavailable. |
| Optional accessories | Not published | EPOS RS1 reference station; Automower House; Terrain kit; Maintenance and cleaning kit |
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