LUBA 3 AWD
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Mammotion's big all-wheel-drive mower for large, awkward lawns. It climbs slopes most rivals can't and leaves wide, tidy stripes. It's heavy, though, misses small objects and can scuff soft ground when it turns.
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Where it sits in Mammotion’s range
- LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000Same 80% slope rating, for lawns up to 1,000m² · £1,399
- LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500Smaller all-wheel-drive model with a laser scanner
- YUKA mini 2 1000Two-wheel-drive, laser-guided, for flatter lawns · £999
- LUBA 2 AWDPrevious flagship; early versions needed a separate satellite aerial
- LUBA 3 AWDThis model · £2,099
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What reviewers found
TechRadar, PCWorld and Android Authority each tested it in a different garden and generally praised the cut and the navigation. The complaints were its weight, dropped connections, small objects it missed, and damage to soft ground when it turns. The app split them: two had connection trouble and one didn't. Newer software might explain some of that, but the reviews can't say for sure what caused every difference.
TechRadar, hands-on, A couple of weeks at home, Mar 2026 (tested on the LUBA 3 AWD 3000) · PCWorld, hands-on, A few weeks at home, Jun 2026 (tested on the LUBA 3 AWD 3000) · Android Authority, hands-on, About a month at home, Jun 2026
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyAll three testers liked the cut. TechRadar got neat stripes closer to a conventional mower's, PCWorld found it consistent and even, and Android Authority saw straight, uniform lines with no clumps of clippings. Expect to trim along walls and borders by hand.
Setup and boundaries
Reviewers rate it highlySetup was straightforward in every test. Android Authority went from box to finished map in about two hours, and TechRadar and PCWorld found driving the boundary by hand quick and accurate. PCWorld's front bumper popped off until it was fully clicked in.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyTechRadar found it moved between zones while sticking rigidly to the borders, PCWorld watched it work methodically from the perimeter inwards, and Android Authority went back for dandelions it had missed. Stairs or gates between lawns mean carrying it.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers rate it highlyTechRadar drove it up a bank too steep to climb on foot, and PCWorld saw it crawl through roots and bare dirt without getting stuck. On soft, shady ground, TechRadar warns that turning on the spot can tear up grass.
Obstacles and safety
Mixed resultsLarge objects are fine: PCWorld saw it steer round a rock and stop for a person, and TechRadar found it dodged anything bigger than a table-tennis ball. Small things are a risk, as Android Authority had it shred small utility flags and PCWorld saw it bump a fence.
Weather
Not enough evidenceOnly Android Authority saw it deal with weather, heading back to the dock within minutes when rain started. No other qualifying review tested it in the rain or on wet grass.
App and software
Mixed resultsThe app is detailed, but PCWorld had lag and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dropouts, and TechRadar had occasional connection trouble away from home. Android Authority had no problems and says a late-May update made it much cleaner, so newer software may help.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceOnly TechRadar reported on upkeep, finding the front wheels collect a lot of mud, which it hosed off. No qualifying review has covered blade changes or cleaning in any depth yet.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo qualifying review has run it long-term or judged Mammotion's support. Tests lasted from a couple of weeks to about a month.
Value
Mixed resultsTechRadar calls it decent value for large, uneven or multi-zone lawns but says cheaper mowers do fine on smaller gardens. PCWorld found it expensive, though hard to beat if your budget stretches that far.
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
Wide, tidy stripes
The 40cm cut is the headline. TechRadar got neat parallel stripes closer to a conventional mower's than most robots manage, PCWorld called the cut consistent with even stripes, and Android Authority found straight, uniform lines with no piles of clippings. Android Authority also watched it spot a patch of dandelions it had missed and go back for them. Like any robot, it mulches, so TechRadar still used a normal mower with a grass box for the first heavy cut of the season.
Climbs steep banks; turns can damage grass
TechRadar steered it up a playground bank too steep to walk up without using hands, and it made it. PCWorld watched it crawl slowly through roots and bare dirt without getting stuck. The weak spot is soft ground: TechRadar says the front wheels can tear up grass in soft, shady areas when it spins on the spot, and they collect mud. Its own lawn didn't get bald patches. Switch to the slower three-point turn if your lawn is soft or newly laid.
Good with big objects, less with small
It steered round plenty of larger objects in the reviews, but Android Authority's unit damaged small utility flags, and other tests recorded the occasional bump. Dodging a big obstacle doesn't mean it will spot a small one, and nobody showed it reliably avoiding pet waste. Walk the lawn and pick up small objects and dog mess before it mows.
Easy setup, patchy app connections
Setup was straightforward for everyone. Android Authority went from box to a finished map in about two hours, including remapping, and all three testers preferred driving the boundary by hand over automatic mapping. The app is where opinions split. PCWorld had lag and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dropouts, and TechRadar had occasional connection trouble away from home. Android Authority had no problems and says a late-May app update made it much cleaner, so newer software may explain some of the difference.
Heavy to lift, quiet to live with
It weighs about 19kg, and PCWorld found it no fun to carry, with a front bumper that popped loose during mapping until it was fully clicked in. Once it's running, you barely hear it: TechRadar, PCWorld and Android Authority all describe it as quiet enough to sit outside while it works. Android Authority saw it head back to the dock within minutes when rain started, and PCWorld cut its mowing time roughly in half by raising the travel speed in the app.
The tested units were the 3000 version or unspecified. The 1500 version uses the laser scanner and cameras without satellite corrections, and nobody has published a test of it yet.
Our take
Should you buy the LUBA 3 AWD?
Best for: Large lawns with slopes or rough ground. Skip it if: Your lawn is small and flat, with no need for extra grip.
Consider the LUBA 3 for a larger lawn with uneven ground or several zones, choosing the capacity variant for your area. For a lawn around 1,000m² or smaller, compare the LUBA mini 2. It has the same claimed maximum slope rating, but the reviews covered here do not establish equal performance on steep slopes.
The LUBA 3 AWD is Mammotion's mower for big, awkward gardens. It drives all four wheels, and its 40cm cut is about twice the width of most robot mowers. It steers by a spinning laser scanner and cameras, and the two larger versions add satellite corrections sent over the internet, so there is no aerial to put up.
TechRadar, PCWorld and Android Authority all liked the cut, with TechRadar getting stripes closer to a conventional mower's than most robots manage. TechRadar also drove it up a bank too steep to walk up without using hands. Small objects are the weak spot: Android Authority had it shred small utility flags, and TechRadar warns the front wheels can tear up soft, shady grass when it turns on the spot. The app split them, as PCWorld had lag and connection dropouts while Android Authority had no trouble after a late May update. It weighs about 19kg, and PCWorld found it no fun to carry.
Where to buy
Where to buy the LUBA 3 AWD in United Kingdom
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Price history
LUBA 3 AWD price history in the UK
Typical price Today's £2,099 is close to its £2,042 average since 16 Sept 2026.
- Today
- £2,099
- Lowest seen
- £1,99921 Sept 2026
- Average
- £2,042since 16 Sept 2026
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire or an aerial?
No wire. The 3000 and 5000 get satellite corrections over the internet, so there's no aerial to install, while the 1500 relies on its laser scanner and cameras, per the specifications. TechRadar got no aerial in the box, but Android Authority's US unit came with one as a backup for poor coverage, so check what's included where you live.
Will it cope with my slope?
Mammotion claims a maximum slope of 80%, or about 38.6°. TechRadar got it across a very steep bank but didn't measure how steep. Check your slope, surface and boundary layout against the manual. Turning can damage soft or damp grass, so use the turn settings Mammotion recommends for those conditions.
Is there a subscription for 4G?
Eventually. It has built-in 4G with three years of service included, and Mammotion's UK page links to paid renewals after that, per the specifications. The same page says the network correction service on the 3000 and 5000 is free for life. TechRadar confirms the three free years. If your Wi-Fi reaches the lawn, you may not need 4G at all.
How close does it cut to the edges?
Not right up to walls or fences. TechRadar ran it with two perimeter laps (up to four are possible) and still kept a trimmer for raised borders, and Android Authority did a bit of trimming after each mow. There's no side trimmer or edge disc, so plan on some hand finishing.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
It can follow a recorded route between mowing zones if the layout allows. The zone limits TechRadar cites are 15 for the 1500, 30 for the 3000 and 50 for the 5000. A path that looks clear may still be too narrow, so check Mammotion's current minimum passage width and routing rules. Stairs or closed gates mean carrying it between lawns.
Will it annoy the neighbours?
Quiet. Mammotion rates it at up to 70dB, per the specifications, but TechRadar, PCWorld and Android Authority all found it quiet enough to sit outside while it works. PCWorld describes a low mechanical hum, nothing like a petrol mower.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
X4 series
Why consider it: Four-wheel drive, a 43cm deck and an 84% slope rating make it the nearest heavy-duty rival.
The compromise: Owner feedback so far covers only a handful of mows, so long-term reliability is still unproven.
i220 LiDAR Pro
£145 less than the LUBA 3 AWD
Why consider it: Combines laser, satellite and camera guidance for 2,000m² lawns with trees and narrow passages.
The compromise: Its slope rating is well below the LUBA 3's, and owner reports only cover the first weeks.
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
£700 less than the LUBA 3 AWD
Why consider it: Same slope rating and a side edge disc that reviewers found cut grass other mowers leave behind.
The compromise: It's built for lawns up to 1,000m², and a tester hit app limits on how far apart zones can be.
LUBA 3 AWD head to head
Head to head
LUBA 3 AWD vs Automower 405VE NERA
Buy the LUBA 3 AWD for slopes and big lawns.
Head to head
Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 vs LUBA 3 AWD
Our verdict: For lawns under 1,000m², the LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 gives you the same 80% slope rating and adds an edge-cutting disc for much less. The LUBA 3 earns its price on bigger lawns, where its cut is twice as wide and each charge covers far more ground.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- TechRadar: Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 review ↗4.5 / 5, Highly recommendedHands-on, A couple of weeks at home · Tested on the LUBA 3 AWD 3000
- PCWorld: Mammotion Luba 3 AWD review ↗4.5 / 5Hands-on, A few weeks at home · Tested on the LUBA 3 AWD 3000
- Android Authority: Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD review ↗9 / 10Hands-on, About a month at home
Sources
- Mammotion: LUBA 3 AWD product page ↗Manufacturer
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