X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →Sunseeker's all-wheel-drive, wire-free mower for big lawns, steered by satellite and cameras and able to mow at night. It suits large, sloping lawns and needs little babysitting once running. Getting it set up can be a bumpy ride, though.
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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 · £1,082.50
- 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
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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 got an even cut and confident grip, and neither had to watch it much once it was working. Setup was the problem: 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)
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyReviewed got an even, cut-to-spec lawn with few missed spots and visible stripes, and PCWorld praised the consistent precision and speed of the twin discs.
Setup and boundaries
Mixed resultsPCWorld found setup straightforward apart from unexplained poor-signal warnings despite open sky. Reviewed fought for weeks to find a spot for its aerial on the US model before it worked properly.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyOnce it was running, neither tester had to check on it much. PCWorld saw it travel a long gravel passage between two lawns without a wrong turn, and Reviewed had it complete every scheduled mow once the aerial was moved.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers rate it highlyReviewed found it handled a sloping back lawn and dips with ease, and PCWorld rarely worried about it getting stuck on an uneven plot. Neither tried anything near the rated limit.
Obstacles and safety
Mixed resultsReviewed saw it steer round a moved wheelbarrow, trees and a barking dog, even at night. PCWorld found it better than the previous X7 but not class-leading, as some rivals spot objects more reliably.
Weather
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use reported how it handles rain. Reviewed tested through several days of storms but didn't describe the results, beyond smooth runs on cloudy days.
App and software
Mixed resultsPCWorld rates the app among its strongest points, logical and quick with per-zone settings. Reviewed found its error messages too vague and was left troubleshooting blind after stoppages.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceOnly Reviewed touched on upkeep, finding a wood chip jammed in the blades after one stoppage. None of the reviews we use covered routine cleaning or blade changes.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run it long-term or judged Sunseeker's support. PCWorld's test lasted almost four weeks.
Value
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has judged its value for money yet.
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Runs itself once it's going
That's the headline from both tests. PCWorld found it almost flawless over a month of daily use. It was precise, stayed in its zones and followed a long gravel passage between two lawns without a wrong turn. Once its aerial was moved, Reviewed 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 back it.
Setup can be a struggle
Both testers hit early problems. PCWorld's European model gets satellite corrections over mobile data with no aerial, and it 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 its first spot the mower spent weeks mowing without cutting, losing settings or giving up halfway. 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. It said the three-wheel drive moved so confidently it rarely worried about the mower getting stuck, and it left no 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 the mower 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, as some rivals spot objects more reliably. Pick up small items before it runs.
A good app with vague errors
PCWorld rates the app as one of the model's strongest points. It's logical and quick, and you can set cutting height and times separately for each zone. It did report camera errors a few times, which a restart cleared. 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.
Our take
Should you buy the X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2?
Best for: Large lawns with slopes or rough ground. Skip it if: You want a quick setup without correcting the map yourself.
worth considering for a big, sloping lawn, perhaps in zones, that you want mown day or night with little supervision, if you can put up with a bumpy setup. Under tall trees the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO may be easier, and for rougher, steeper ground the Roborock RockMow Z1 has more testing behind it.
The X7 Gen 2 is the big-lawn model in Sunseeker's Elite range, and the X7 Plus Gen 2 is the same mower rated for twice the area with mobile tracking built in. All three wheels drive, a floating twin-disc deck cuts a wide path, and Sunseeker rates it for slopes up to 70%. It steers by satellite with cameras taking over under trees, a night camera lets it mow in the dark, and in Europe there is no aerial to place.
Both testers found it ran itself once going. PCWorld found it almost flawless over a month of daily use, following a long gravel passage between two lawns without a wrong turn, and Reviewed had it complete every scheduled mow once its aerial was moved. Getting there was the trouble: PCWorld got unexplained poor-signal warnings during setup despite open sky, and Reviewed's US model mowed without cutting and gave up halfway for weeks until its aerial was moved to the front of the house. Reviewed found it handled a sloping lawn and dips with ease and steered round a wheelbarrow and a barking dog, even at night. PCWorld found obstacle handling better than the old X7 but not class-leading, and rated the app one of its strongest points, while Reviewed found the error messages too vague.
Where to buy
Where to buy the X7 / X7 Plus Gen 2 in United Kingdom
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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 is how PCWorld used it. 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, and they stopped once it was installed. Sunseeker says cameras keep it going where the 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.
Do I have to pay 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.
Will it annoy the neighbours?
Sunseeker quotes 60dB(A), per the specifications. Reviewed ran it overnight and neither the household nor the neighbours were disturbed, so mowing while you sleep is realistic, as long as local rules allow it.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
RockMow Z1
Why consider it: Another all-wheel-drive, satellite-guided mower for large, hilly lawns, and two testers struggled to find anything that stopped it.
The compromise: It's bulky, and leaves a 10cm strip at the edges without a paid add-on.
GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO
Why consider it: Laser guidance with no aerial suits shady gardens, and a side trimmer handles most of the edges.
The compromise: Testers with bumpy ground or long tufts found it getting stuck in holes or steering round grass.
LUBA 3 AWD
Why consider it: All-wheel drive for big, awkward lawns, with three home tests praising its climbing and wide, tidy stripes.
The compromise: It's heavy and expensive, and can scuff soft ground when it turns.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- 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
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