AURA-R2
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →EGO's first wire-free mower, steering by satellite and cameras. It suits large, open lawns and lays neat, straight stripes even beside tall trees. Its obstacle avoidance is erratic, though, and setup is slower than rivals'.
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What reviewers found
There are two finished tests of the RMR1500E. T3 ran it for two weeks on a simple lawn beside tall trees, and Trusted Reviews tried it in a test garden with zones and paths. Both got neat, parallel stripes and found it kept its place under trees. Both found obstacle avoidance erratic and missed automatic mapping. Trusted Reviews also found it struggled with gaps under a metre, while T3 couldn't test slopes or several zones.
T3, hands-on, Two weeks, May 2026 · Trusted Reviews, hands-on, Jul 2026
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyT3 found it always mowed in straight, parallel stripes and was content with the cut after two weeks, and Trusted Reviews saw it lay neat lines and chew through longer grass than other robots could.
Setup and boundaries
Mixed resultsBoth needed a Torx bit to fit the aerial, and neither got automatic mapping. T3 found its castors pulled it off course while driving the edge, and Trusted Reviews waited ages for updates and had the app fail twice.
Navigation
Mixed resultsBoth T3 and Trusted Reviews found it kept its bearings beside or under tall trees. But Trusted Reviews saw it catch on a gateway and struggle with any gap under a metre, and T3's lawn was too simple to test more.
Slopes and rough ground
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has tested it on a slope yet. T3's lawn is flat, and EGO's slope rating is untested.
Obstacles and safety
Reviewers found problemsT3 watched it run over and slash a large dog toy and wouldn't trust it with anything under about five inches tall. Trusted Reviews found it missed smaller objects, though it did stop for a person.
Weather
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has tested it in the rain or on wet grass yet.
App and software
Mixed resultsBasic settings are easy, but T3 found mowing direction buried and obstacle, route and edge settings missing. Trusted Reviews had the app fail twice during setup and missed the live camera view rivals offer.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has covered blade changes or cleaning yet.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run it long-term or judged EGO's support. T3 tested it for two weeks.
Value
Reviewers found problemsT3 found the price a stretch next to cheaper wire-free rivals, and Trusted Reviews expected better obstacle avoidance and handling of narrow paths for the money.
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Straight stripes, even near trees
T3 found it always mowed in straight, parallel stripes and was content with the cut after two weeks, even though its aerial sat beside tall beech trees. Trusted Reviews saw it chew through grass and weeds longer than other robots could, lay neat lines across open lawn and keep its bearings under overhanging trees. It changes the angle of its stripes over time to avoid ruts, and Trusted Reviews found it quiet at just under 60dB.
Obstacle avoidance is erratic
This is the big complaint. T3 watched it drive straight over a large dog toy and slash it, found it sometimes swerved from far away and sometimes nearly hit things, and wouldn't trust it with anything under about five inches tall. Trusted Reviews found it missed smaller objects, though it did stop for a person. When it bumped a wall or branch it stopped its blades and swung wide, leaving clumps of grass uncut.
Setup takes patience
Both testers needed a Torx screwdriver bit to open the dock and fit the aerial. You map by driving it round the lawn in the app, and T3 found its front castors pulled it off course, though an undo button helps. Trusted Reviews waited ages for updates, had the app fail twice and lost signal while mapping. T3 reports EGO planned an aerial-free network option from August 2026.
Built for open lawns, not tight gaps
EGO lists 102cm as the narrowest passage, per the specifications. Trusted Reviews found it kept catching on a gateway leading to a strip of lawn and struggled with any gap under a metre, so it suits wide, open spaces best. T3 couldn't test slopes or several zones because the test lawn is flat and cut off by steps. EGO rates it for 50% slopes, which neither reviewer has checked yet.
An app that needs work
T3 found basic settings easy but the mowing-direction control buried and confusing, with no history of past jobs, and the app reported 145m² mowed where other robots measured about 170m². Trusted Reviews missed the live camera view some rivals offer. T3 also noted a hollow clunk over rough ground and build quality no better than most rivals.
Both reviewers tested the RMR1500E, the 1,500m² model. The larger RMR3000E and RMR6000E haven't been reviewed.
Our take
Should you buy the AURA-R2?
Best for: Large, open lawns with a clear view of the sky. Skip it if: Toys, hoses or other small objects are often left on the grass.
consider it for a large, open, fairly flat lawn near tall trees if you want dead-straight stripes. If toys get left on the grass or there are narrow gates, Husqvarna's Automower 310E NERA is also satellite-guided and trims close to the edges, and Ecovacs's GOAT A1600 RTK mowed quickly and neatly for both of its testers.
The AURA-R2 is EGO's first robot mower without a boundary wire. It finds its position from satellites, corrected by an aerial you fix in the garden, and uses twin cameras and motion sensors to keep its place under trees. The RMR1500E reviewed here is the smallest of three sizes and comes with mobile data built in.
Both testers were happy with the cut. T3 found it always mowed in straight, parallel stripes beside tall beech trees, and Trusted Reviews saw it lay neat lines and chew through longer grass than other robots could. Obstacle avoidance is the big complaint. T3 watched it drive over and slash a large dog toy and wouldn't trust it with anything under about five inches tall, and Trusted Reviews found it missed smaller objects, though it did stop for a person. Setup takes patience. Both needed a Torx bit to fit the aerial, you map by driving it round the lawn yourself, and Trusted Reviews had the app fail twice. Trusted Reviews also found it caught on a gateway and struggled with any gap under a metre, and nobody has tested it on a slope.
Where to buy
Where to buy the AURA-R2 in United Kingdom
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Price history
AURA-R2 price history in the UK
Typical price Today's £1,699 is close to its £1,770 average since 3 Oct 2026.
- Today
- £1,699
- Lowest seen
- £1,69926 Oct 2026
- Average
- £1,770since 3 Oct 2026
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire?
No wire, but it does need a satellite aerial mounted on a wall or pole, per the specifications. Both T3 and Trusted Reviews had to fit one. T3 reports EGO planned a network option that drops the aerial from August 2026, so check what's included when you buy.
Is it safe around pets, toys and hedgehogs?
Don't rely on it. T3 saw it run over and slash a large dog toy and wouldn't trust it with anything under about five inches tall. Trusted Reviews found it missed smaller objects but stopped for a person. Clear the lawn, and keep it off the grass at night.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
Less than most satellite mowers. T3 placed the aerial beside tall beech trees and it still worked, and Trusted Reviews found its cameras kept it on course under overhanging branches. T3 did see some signal error messages, though it always got home.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
Several lawns, yes: it manages up to 20 zones linked by paths, per the specifications. Narrow passages are harder. EGO lists 102cm as the narrowest gap, and Trusted Reviews found it snagged on a gateway and struggled with anything under a metre wide.
Is there a subscription for 4G or anti-theft?
Not at first. T3 says three years of 4G data are included, which covers GPS tracking and alerts if it leaves the garden. EGO lists anti-theft tracking and geofencing, per the specifications, but hasn't said what mobile data costs after that.
How noisy is it for neighbours?
Quiet. Trusted Reviews found it ran at just under 60dB, which is typical for a robot mower and far quieter than a petrol one. T3 noticed a hollow clunking sound on rough ground, though not enough to be irritating.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
Automower 310E NERA
£100 less than the AURA-R2
Why consider it: Satellite-guided for lawns up to 1,500m², with a second blade disc that trims close to the edges.
The compromise: It has no camera, so it runs over small objects instead of avoiding them.
GOAT A1600 RTK
Why consider it: A fast satellite-guided mower for lawns up to 1,600m² that both testers found quick and neat.
The compromise: It leaves uncut strips where plants hang over the edges.
i2 LiDAR (i208, i210, i215, i220)
Why consider it: Laser-guided with no aerial, built for gardens with trees and buildings; testers praised its tidy lines.
The compromise: Setup can take tweaking and the edges still need a strimmer.
A2 Robotic Mower
Why consider it: Laser and camera guidance with no aerial, and testers found it good at spotting obstacles.
The compromise: One charge covers only about 160 to 200m², so big lawns take many recharges.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- T3: EGO AURA-R2 robot lawn mower review ↗3 / 5Hands-on, Two weeks
- Trusted Reviews: EGO AURA-R2 Robot Lawnmower review ↗3.5 / 5Hands-on
Sources
- EGO: RMR1500E AURA-R2 product page (UK) ↗Manufacturer
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