LUBA 2 AWD
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Mammotion's former flagship, a big all-wheel-drive mower for large, rough or sloping lawns. It lays dead-straight stripes and grips well. But setup had hiccups, and it needs open sky for its satellite aerial.
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Where it sits in Mammotion’s range
- LUBA mini AWD (800, 1500)Smaller all-wheel-drive sibling for lawns up to 1,500m²
- LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000Newer compact all-wheel-drive model with a side edge disc · £1,399
- Mammotion LUBA AWD (first generation)The original LUBA, without the obstacle camera
- LUBA 2 AWDThis model
- LUBA 3 AWDAdds a laser scanner; same 80% slope rating · £2,099
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What reviewers found
There are three hands-on tests from 2024. TechRadar ran the 1000 version for three weeks, Trusted Reviews tested the UK model, and EasyLawnMowing tried the 5000. All three praise the cut, which is fast, neat and in straight lines, and agree it copes with more than one lawn. The app divides them: EasyLawnMowing found it clean and easy, but Trusted Reviews and TechRadar found it overloaded with options. Trusted Reviews also had charging trouble at the start. None of them tested its 80% slope rating.
TechRadar, hands-on, Three weeks, Jul 2024 (tested on the LUBA 2 AWD 1000) · Trusted Reviews, hands-on, Aug 2024 · EasyLawnMowing, hands-on (tested on the LUBA 2 AWD 5000)
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyThe cut is its big strength. TechRadar got dead-straight stripes and Trusted Reviews called it exceptional, even through long clumps. TechRadar and EasyLawnMowing both found it could cut right to the lawn edge.
Setup and boundaries
Mixed resultsTechRadar found setup a breeze, but the Trusted Reviews mower wouldn't charge until the dock was nudged into place, and its first map ended early. EasyLawnMowing needed app changes before it found a dock set back from the lawn.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyAll three found it stuck to its map. TechRadar linked its lawn to a neighbour's across a driveway, and EasyLawnMowing joined front and back lawns without trouble. TechRadar once had it stop at a border bush until the map was redone.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers rate it highlyTrusted Reviews saw it drive straight through cat-dug holes that trap other robots, and EasyLawnMowing praised its grip and suspension. None of the testers had a slope steep enough to check the maker's claim.
Obstacles and safety
Mixed resultsIt depends on the setting. Trusted Reviews used a camera-led mode and it steered gently round garden furniture, while EasyLawnMowing saw it bump a bucket on the default setting before avoiding it in no-touch mode.
Weather
Reviewers rate it highlyIts rain sensor works: Trusted Reviews found it stayed docked in rain until conditions improved, and EasyLawnMowing saw it head back to the dock in a downpour.
App and software
Mixed resultsThe app does a lot. EasyLawnMowing found it clean and easy, but Trusted Reviews found the path options overwhelming and TechRadar agrees it can be confusing, if worth learning.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has reported on cleaning or blade changes yet.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run it long-term or judged Mammotion's support. The TechRadar test lasted about three weeks.
Value
Mixed resultsTechRadar thinks the high price is reasonable for how well it works. Trusted Reviews calls it expensive, if a fine machine for big or rough lawns, and suggests cheaper, simpler robots for smaller gardens.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
Fast, neat, dead-straight stripes
This is its big strength. TechRadar got perfectly straight stripes that every visitor noticed, and the mower never strayed into flower beds. Trusted Reviews called the cut exceptional, and it went through long clumps left after No Mow May without trouble. EasyLawnMowing was pleased with the cut even where grass had grown longer. The 40cm cut, about the width of a push mower, means big lawns get done in fewer sessions than with small robots.
Powerful on rough ground
The lawn at Trusted Reviews is full of holes dug by cats, which trap some robots and make their wheels spin. This one drove straight through. EasyLawnMowing praised the grip, suspension and tight turns, though its lawn is flat, and TechRadar saw it turn on a sixpence. Mammotion rates it for 80% slopes, but none of the three testers had a slope steep enough to check that.
Setup has a few snags
You fit the camera and bumper, then put up the satellite aerial and dock. TechRadar found it all a breeze. Trusted Reviews needed about 20 minutes to assemble it, but the mower wouldn't charge until the dock was nudged into better contact, and the first map ended early before a second try worked. At EasyLawnMowing, it struggled to find a dock set back from the lawn until settings were adjusted in the app. These early units can't find the edges automatically, so you drive the boundary yourself.
Several lawns, one mower
It links separate lawns with paths it drives along with the blades raised. TechRadar mapped its front lawn and a neighbour's lawn across a driveway, and was surprised it worked just as well with the aerial on the other side of the house. EasyLawnMowing linked front and back lawns without problems. You can add no-go areas for things like ponds, Trusted Reviews points out, and TechRadar notes the 1000 stores up to 10 zones.
Obstacles and edges
You choose how cautious it is. Trusted Reviews used a camera-led mode and it steered gently round garden furniture, though Mammotion advises clearing toys first. EasyLawnMowing saw it bump a bucket on the default setting, then avoid it from a distance once switched to no-touch mode. On edges, TechRadar and EasyLawnMowing both found it could cut right to the lawn edge. TechRadar once had it stop at a border bush, which a better map fixed.
An app with lots to learn
The app does a lot: cutting height, mowing angle, speed, patterns, live camera view and even printing shapes into the lawn. TechRadar thinks it's worth learning but agrees it can be confusing. Trusted Reviews found all the path options a bit overwhelming. EasyLawnMowing, which had used the first LUBA, found it clean and easy. If you like to tinker, that depth is a plus; if not, expect a learning curve.
These reviews cover the original 2024 LUBA 2 AWD: TechRadar tested the 1000, EasyLawnMowing the 5000, and Trusted Reviews didn't name the capacity. None of them tested the later X versions' additional camera features or runtime.
Our take
Should you buy the LUBA 2 AWD?
Best for: Large lawns with slopes or rough ground. Skip it if: Trees or buildings block the sky over much of your lawn.
buy it if you can find one at a sensible price and have a large, open lawn with rough ground or slopes. For the current version of the idea, look at the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD.
The LUBA 2 AWD was Mammotion's big-garden mower before the LUBA 3 replaced it. It drives all four wheels, cuts a 40cm strip with two blade discs and came in versions for lawns from a thousand square metres up to ten thousand. It finds its way by satellite using an aerial you put up in the garden, with a camera for obstacles, and later X versions added cameras Mammotion says can steer without satellites for up to three hundred metres.
Three testers praised the cut. TechRadar got dead-straight stripes that every visitor noticed, Trusted Reviews called the cut exceptional even through long clumps, and TechRadar and EasyLawnMowing both found it could cut right to the lawn edge. Trusted Reviews watched it drive straight through cat-dug holes that trap other robots, though none of the three had a slope steep enough to check the maker's claim. Setup was a breeze for TechRadar, but Trusted Reviews's mower wouldn't charge until the dock was nudged into place, and EasyLawnMowing needed app changes before it found a dock set back from the lawn. The app divides them. EasyLawnMowing found it clean and easy, while Trusted Reviews found the path options overwhelming. Mammotion's own stores had sold out by September 2026, so you're buying remaining retailer stock.
Where to buy
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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 set up in the garden, per the specifications. You map each lawn by driving round it with the app. TechRadar found that easy, while Trusted Reviews had the first map end before it had finished.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
Yes, the aerial and mower need to see plenty of satellites. TechRadar has tall trees along two sides of its lawn and still saw 20 to 26 satellites, and the mower worked fine. EasyLawnMowing placed the aerial along a tree line with no signal problems.
Will it cope with my slope?
It's rated for 80% (38.6°), per the specifications, which is far more than most mowers. None of the testers could check that. Trusted Reviews found it powered through holes and bumps that trap other robots, and EasyLawnMowing praised its grip and suspension.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
TechRadar and EasyLawnMowing successfully linked separate lawns, including routes across a driveway and a path. That doesn't tell you the narrowest passage it will manage in your garden, so check the installation limits for your version and measure gates, turns and obstacles. Zone capacity also varies: TechRadar reports ten on the 1000 version.
How close does it cut to the edge?
TechRadar and EasyLawnMowing reported close cutting on their lawn edges. A level path lets the mower overhang the border, while a wall keeps its body back. Mammotion claims a gap of about 5cm beside walls, per the specifications, so raised borders may still need a strimmer.
What happens when it rains?
It has a rain sensor. Trusted Reviews found it stayed in the dock when it rained until conditions improved, and EasyLawnMowing says it heads back to the dock in a downpour.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
LUBA 3 AWD
Why consider it: Its successor climbs slopes most rivals can't and leaves wide, tidy stripes.
The compromise: It's heavy, expensive and can scuff soft ground when it turns.
X4 series
Why consider it: A four-wheel-drive mower for large, hilly lawns that three tests found fast, sure-footed and kind to the turf.
The compromise: It's heavy, too wide for narrow gaps, and edges are its weak spot.
GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
Why consider it: Laser mapping instead of satellites, a wide 33cm cut and a string trimmer on the side for edges.
The compromise: Testers with bumpy ground or long tufts found it stuck in holes or steering round grass.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- TechRadar: Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD robot lawn mower review ↗5 / 5Hands-on, Three weeks · Tested on the LUBA 2 AWD 1000
- Trusted Reviews: Mammotion Luba 2 AWD review ↗4.5 / 5Hands-on
- EasyLawnMowing: Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 review ↗Hands-on · Tested on the LUBA 2 AWD 5000
Sources
- Mammotion: LUBA 2 AWD product page ↗Manufacturer
- Mammotion: LUBA 2 AWD store page (UK) ↗Manufacturer
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