X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2
Sunseeker's all-wheel-drive, wire-free mower for big lawns, steered by satellite and cameras and able to mow at night. Two long tests found an even cut and little babysitting once running, but setup was bumpy for both.
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The short version
The X7 Gen 2 is the second version of Sunseeker's X7 and the big-lawn model in its Elite range, above the X5 Gen 2 and below the professional X9. All three wheels drive, the back one steers, and a floating twin-disc deck cuts a wide path, so Sunseeker rates it for 70% slopes. It works out where it is from satellites, with cameras taking over where trees block the signal, and a night camera lets it mow in the dark. The X7 Gen 2 covers about 3,000m² and the X7 Plus Gen 2 about 6,000m².
The trade-off is setup. In Europe it gets its satellite corrections over mobile data, with no aerial to place, and that data is free for two or five years before an annual fee. The US tester had to site a tall aerial with open sky, and struggled for weeks until it was moved.
Our take: Worth considering if you have a big, sloping lawn, perhaps split into zones, and want it mown day or night with little supervision. Two testers found it dependable once running. Expect some setup trouble, and if your garden is ringed by tall trees, a laser-guided mower such as the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO may be easier. For rougher, steeper ground, the Roborock RockMow Z1 has more testing behind it.
Where it sits in Sunseeker Elite’s range
- X5 Gen 2Smaller Gen 2 model for lawns up to 2,000m²
- X4Laser-guided instead of satellites, for lawns up to 1,200m²
- X7 (first generation)2024 X7, sold as the Orion X7 in some markets
- X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2This model
- X9 SeriesProfessional-grade model for very large grounds
What reviewers found
Two long home tests. PCWorld ran the X7 Gen 2 daily for almost four weeks on two lawns joined by a gravel path in Sweden, and Reviewed used the X7 Plus Gen 2 for several weeks on a US suburban plot with slopes and two big trees. Both found an even cut, confident grip and little need for supervision once it was working. Both had setup trouble: PCWorld got unexplained signal warnings, while Reviewed fought for weeks to find a spot for its aerial.
PCWorld, hands-on, Almost four weeks, Jun 2026 (tested on the X7 Gen 2) · Reviewed, hands-on, Several weeks, Jun 2026 (tested on the X7 Plus Gen 2; US model with a separate satellite aerial)
Runs itself once it's going
This is the headline from both tests. PCWorld found it almost flawless over a month of daily use: precise, staying in its zones, and finding its way along a long gravel passage between two lawns without a wrong turn. Reviewed, once its aerial was moved, saw it complete every scheduled mow with almost no interruptions, even on cloudy days. If you want a mower you rarely have to check on, both tests support it.
Setup can be a struggle
Both testers hit problems early. PCWorld's European model, which gets satellite corrections over mobile data with no aerial, gave repeated poor-signal warnings during setup despite open sky, then settled down once installed. Reviewed's US X7 Plus came with a 54-inch aerial that needs open sky, power, Wi-Fi and distance from walls and trees. In the first spot it mowed without cutting, lost settings or gave up halfway for weeks. Moved to the front of the house, it became a different machine.
Even cut, sure grip on slopes
Reviewed found it handled a sloping back lawn, curving edges and dips with ease, leaving an even lawn cut to the set height with few missed spots and visible stripes. PCWorld praised the consistent precision and the speed of the twin cutting discs, and said the three-wheel drive moved so confidently it rarely worried about it getting stuck, without leaving wheel tracks by the dock. Neither tried a slope near the 70% rating, per the specifications.
Good at avoiding things, even at night
Reviewed moved a wheelbarrow between runs and it steered round it each time, along with trees, mulched beds and a barking dog. Overnight mows looked the same as daytime ones, though it sometimes failed to dock at night. PCWorld found obstacle handling better than the previous X7, with fewer hesitant moves, but not class-leading; some rivals spot objects more reliably. Tidy up small items before it runs.
A good app with vague errors
PCWorld rates the app as one of the model's strongest points: logical, quick, and able to set cutting height and times separately for each zone. It did report camera errors a few times, cleared by a restart. Reviewed found the error messages too vague: after one stoppage it tried everything, including a reset, before finding a wood chip jammed in the blades. Expect some trial and error in the first weeks.
This page covers the X7 Gen 2 and X7 Plus Gen 2, which share their cutting and navigation hardware; the Plus covers twice the area and has 4G tracking built in. PCWorld tested the X7 Gen 2 in Sweden and Reviewed the X7 Plus Gen 2 in the US. The first-generation X7 is an older model.
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Where to buy the X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2 in Australia
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire?
No wire. It steers by satellite, with cameras taking over where the signal is blocked, per the specifications. In Europe, corrections come over mobile data with no aerial, which PCWorld used. Reviewed's US model needed a tall aerial with a wide view of the sky, and placing it was the hardest part of setup.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
It works best with one. Reviewed's mower misbehaved for weeks with its aerial near trees and neighbouring houses, then ran almost faultlessly from an open spot. PCWorld got poor-signal warnings during setup even with open sky, which stopped once installed. Sunseeker says cameras keep it going where signal is blocked, per the specifications.
Will it cope with my slope?
Sunseeker rates it for 70%, or 35°, with all three wheels driving, per the specifications. Reviewed found it handled moderate slopes and dips with ease, and PCWorld rarely worried about it getting stuck on its uneven plot. Neither tested anything near the limit.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
Yes, in PCWorld's test it went back and forth between two lawns along a long gravel passage without hesitating or taking a wrong turn, and each zone can have its own cutting height and schedule. Reviewed mapped separate front and back lawns and used designated work zones.
Is there a subscription for 4G or anti-theft?
Eventually. Sunseeker's European page says the network satellite service and 4G are included for 24 or 60 months, then renew for an annual fee, per the specifications. The 4G tracking module is built into the X7 Plus Gen 2 and optional on the X7 Gen 2.
How noisy is it for neighbours?
Sunseeker quotes 60dB(A), per the specifications. Reviewed ran it overnight and found it quiet enough that neither the household nor the neighbours were disturbed, so mowing while you sleep is realistic, as long as local rules allow it.
Compare with
RockMow Z1
Another all-wheel-drive, satellite-guided mower for large, hilly lawns, and two testers struggled to find anything that stopped it.
It's bulky, and leaves a 10cm strip at the edges without a paid add-on.
GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
Laser guidance with no aerial suits shady gardens, and a side trimmer handles most of the edges.
Testers with bumpy ground or long tufts found it stuck in holes or steering round grass.
LUBA 3 AWD
All-wheel drive for big, awkward lawns, with three home tests praising its climbing and wide, tidy stripes.
It's heavy and expensive, and can scuff soft ground when it turns.
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Sources
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- PCWorld: Sunseeker Elite X7 Gen 2 review: Reliable performance · 4 / 5Hands-on, Almost four weeks · Tested on the X7 Gen 2
- Reviewed: Sunseeker Elite X7 Gen 2 Robot Lawn Mower Review · Editor's ChoiceHands-on, Several weeks · Tested on the X7 Plus Gen 2 · US model with a separate satellite aerial
- Sunseeker Elite US: X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2 product pageManufacturer
- Sunseeker Elite UK: X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2 product pageManufacturer