LUBA mini AWD (800, 1500)
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →Mammotion's compact all-wheel-drive mower, now replaced by the LUBA mini 2. It grips well on sloping, lumpy lawns and spots obstacles early. Its narrow cut takes more passes, and it needs a satellite aerial with clear sky.
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Where it sits in Mammotion’s range
- LUBA mini AWD (800, 1500)This model
- YUKA mini (500, 600, 700, 800)Two-wheel-drive counterpart for flatter lawns
- Mammotion LUBA mini AWD LiDARAdds a laser scanner, rated for 1,500m²
- LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000Adds a side edge disc and network positioning without an aerial · £1,399
- LUBA 2 AWDBigger all-wheel-drive model with a 40cm cut
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What reviewers found
There are two hands-on tests. Trusted Reviews ran the 800 in a Devon cottage garden with steep slopes, a stream and a trampoline, and EasyLawnMowing tested the 1500 on its back and front lawns. Both loved the grip and the obstacle spotting, and both got a neat, straight-line cut. Automatic mapping split them: EasyLawnMowing found it more precise than doing it by hand, while Trusted Reviews found it slow and overly cautious. Neither measured how close it cuts to the edge.
Trusted Reviews, hands-on, Jan 2026 (tested on the LUBA mini AWD 800) · EasyLawnMowing, hands-on (tested on the LUBA mini AWD 1500)
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyEasyLawnMowing got perfectly straight stripes at a low setting, cutting longer patches without bogging down, and Trusted Reviews liked setting height and pattern per zone. Neither measured how close it cuts to the edge.
Setup and boundaries
Reviewers rate it highlyBoth found setup easy: EasyLawnMowing had it running with a map in under an hour, and Trusted Reviews only needed care placing the aerial away from trees. They split on automatic mapping, which Trusted Reviews found slow and overly cautious.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyTrusted Reviews set up four zones joined by paths, and EasyLawnMowing watched it drive down a narrow path beside the house to the front lawn without help, even in darkness.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers rate it highlyTrusted Reviews found it handled steep slopes in a Devon garden that had beaten two-wheel-drive robots, only briefly stuck in a bark-filled pit. EasyLawnMowing had no trouble on flat and gentle ground.
Obstacles and safety
Reviewers rate it highlyBoth were impressed. Trusted Reviews saw it steer round furniture and toys without stopping, and EasyLawnMowing saw it avoid a child's toy and a small tube well before reaching them, on the standard setting.
Weather
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use tested it in the rain or on wet grass.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyTrusted Reviews found the app well designed, with per-zone heights and a live camera view, and EasyLawnMowing found it intuitive enough for people who aren't technically inclined.
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.
Value
Reviewers rate it highlyTrusted Reviews felt its cameras and satellite navigation help justify the high price, and EasyLawnMowing called it impressive value for the technology packed in.
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
Grips where other robots give up
This is the reason to buy it. Trusted Reviews took it to a garden with several steep slopes that had beaten two-wheel-drive robots, and the chunky tyres coped without spikes that churn soft lawns. It did get stuck for a while in a bark-filled trampoline pit, but freed itself. EasyLawnMowing had no trouble on flat and gently sloping ground. Neither tested the full 80% slope rating.
Easy setup, if the aerial sees sky
Trusted Reviews found setup surprisingly easy: clip the dock together, screw the camera on, connect the app. The fiddly part is the satellite aerial, which needs clear sky above it, so overhanging trees make it harder to place. EasyLawnMowing had it running in under an hour, map included. Mapping is where they differ. EasyLawnMowing found automatic mapping more precise than steering by hand, but Trusted Reviews found it slow and overly cautious and drove the edges itself.
Steers round clutter
Both testers were impressed. Trusted Reviews saw it spot garden furniture and children's toys from a short distance and go round them without stopping. When EasyLawnMowing put a child's toy and a small tube in its path, it avoided both well before reaching them, on the standard rather than the most sensitive setting. That's a good record, though it's still wise to clear small objects before a run.
Neat cut, lots of control
EasyLawnMowing set it low, at 25mm, and got perfectly straight stripes, with longer patches cut without bogging down. Trusted Reviews liked the control. Cutting height is set in the app, each zone can have its own height and pattern, and a three-point-turn option avoids scuffing grass at the ends of rows. The downside, per Trusted Reviews, is the 20cm cut, which means more passes on bigger lawns.
Several lawns and narrow paths
It links separate areas with paths it follows between them. Trusted Reviews set up four zones joined by pathways, with no-go areas to protect delicate plants. EasyLawnMowing watched it drive from the back lawn down a narrow path beside the house to the front lawn without help. EasyLawnMowing also ran it at night using its headlight, and it worked fine in complete darkness.
Trusted Reviews tested the LUBA mini AWD 800; EasyLawnMowing tested the 1500. Both used the version with a satellite aerial, and neither covered the later LiDAR version.
Our take
Should you buy the LUBA mini AWD (800, 1500)?
Best for: Smaller lawns with slopes or uneven ground. Skip it if: You want to avoid trimming the borders by hand.
The original LUBA mini AWD may suit a small or medium uneven lawn if remaining-stock pricing and support are acceptable. One test supports steep-ground performance; the other covered flat and gentle slopes, and neither verified 80%. Its narrow cut takes more passes, and the aerial needs suitable sky visibility. The mini 2 adds an edge disc, but raised borders still need trimming.
The LUBA mini AWD is the small version of Mammotion's LUBA 2 AWD, sold in two sizes for small and medium lawns. All four wheels are driven and the front ones roll sideways, so it turns on the spot and grips on steep slopes. It finds its way by satellite, with a small aerial you put up in the garden, and cameras spot obstacles. The cut is only 20cm wide, and Mammotion has since replaced it with the LUBA mini 2 AWD, so its own stores have sold out.
Trusted Reviews ran it in a Devon garden with slopes that had beaten two-wheel-drive robots, and it coped, only briefly getting stuck in a bark-filled pit. EasyLawnMowing got perfectly straight stripes and watched it drive down a narrow path beside the house to the front lawn on its own. Both were impressed by how early it spotted toys and furniture and steered round them. They split on automatic mapping, which EasyLawnMowing found more precise than driving by hand and Trusted Reviews found slow and overly cautious. The narrow cut means more passes on bigger lawns, per Trusted Reviews, and the aerial needs a clear view of the sky, so overhanging trees make it harder to place.
Where to buy
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it cope with my slope?
It's rated for 80% (38.6°), per the specifications, and that's the main reason to choose it. Trusted Reviews found it handled steep slopes that defeated two-wheel-drive robots. Neither review tested the full rating, so treat the figure as a ceiling.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
Yes, for its satellite aerial. Trusted Reviews says the reference station needs clear skies and that overhanging trees make it tricky to place. You can mount it on a pole or a wall. Cameras help with obstacles, but plan the aerial's spot first.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
Yes. EasyLawnMowing watched it drive down a narrow path beside the house from the back lawn to the front. Trusted Reviews linked four zones with pathways. The 800 stores fewer zones than the 1500, per EasyLawnMowing.
How close does it cut to the edge?
Mammotion says it trims edges automatically, per the specifications, but neither review measured the uncut strip. EasyLawnMowing ran it with perimeter mowing switched on. With a 20cm disc under the body, expect some strimming along walls and raised beds.
Do I have to pay a subscription for 4G or anti-theft?
4G is built in but needs a subscription, according to Trusted Reviews, and EasyLawnMowing got a free first month. With good garden Wi-Fi you can skip it. For tracking, Mammotion suggests fitting an Apple AirTag, per the specifications.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000
Why consider it: Its replacement: the same all-wheel-drive idea, with a side edge disc that leaves far less trimming.
The compromise: Raised borders still need a strimmer, and early software limited how far apart your lawns can be.
i2 AWD
Why consider it: Another all-wheel-drive mower for bumpy, sloping lawns, usually with no aerial to fit.
The compromise: You'll still trim the edges, and tight strips beside walls can confuse it.
YUKA mini 2 1000
Why consider it: Laser guidance means it navigates confidently under trees and through narrow gaps without satellite help.
The compromise: It struggled in one slope test beyond its rated limit and can leave a strip along raised edges.
Specs
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Sources
Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Trusted Reviews: Mammotion Luba Mini AWD 800 review ↗5 / 5Hands-on · Tested on the LUBA mini AWD 800
- EasyLawnMowing: Mammotion LUBA mini AWD 1500 review ↗Hands-on · Tested on the LUBA mini AWD 1500
Sources
- Mammotion: LUBA mini AWD product page ↗Manufacturer
- Mammotion: LUBA mini AWD store page (UK) ↗Manufacturer
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