Landroid Plus (M500 Plus WR165E and sizes)
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →Worx's popular boundary-wire mower for small to medium lawns, sold as the M500 Plus or Landroid S. It cuts neatly close to the edge and runs reliably. Its boundary wire takes a long session to lay, though.
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Where it sits in WORX’s range
- Landroid M500 (older model)No floating cutting disc or washable underside
- Landroid Plus (M500 Plus WR165E and sizes)This model
- Landroid Classic (boundary-wire range)Other boundary-wire Landroid sizes, from 250m² to 2,000m²
- Landroid Vision CloudNo wire; satellite positioning plus camera, mows in lines · £799
- Landroid Vision AINo wire; a camera keeps it on the grass
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What reviewers found
Two tests, both positive. Expert Reviews used it on a 100m² test area and RobotMower.info ran one on its own lawn. Both found the cut neat, the side-mounted blades good at edges and the random pattern slow but thorough, and both say laying the wire is the hard part. Cleaning splits them: Expert Reviews says you can hose the underside down, as Worx claims, while RobotMower.info found it isn't waterproofed and needs cleaning by hand.
Expert Reviews, hands-on, Feb 2022 (Tested on a 100m² area) · RobotMower.info, hands-on
Cut quality and edges
Reviewers rate it highlyBoth testers liked the cut. Expert Reviews found the floating disc never scalped its bumpy lawn and the offset blades left only a few centimetres at the edge, and RobotMower.info found the cutting and mulching kept the lawn healthy.
Setup and boundaries
Mixed resultsThe wire is hard work, then you can forget it. RobotMower.info calls setup a pain and allows half a day, and Expert Reviews explains the wire must sit up to 26cm in from raised or sunken borders.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyThe random route is slow but thorough. Expert Reviews had most of its 100m² covered in a couple of outings, and RobotMower.info found it rock solid and kept the lawn in trim when run daily. There are no stripes.
Slopes and rough ground
Mixed resultsExpert Reviews found the floating deck coped well with an undulating lawn. RobotMower.info found the plastic rear wheels dug into dusty soil and clogged with mud in the wet, and suggests grippier wheels. Neither measured a slope.
Obstacles and safety
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use tested it with objects, pets or people on the lawn. Expert Reviews notes collision detection is a paid add-on rather than built in.
Weather
Not enough evidenceOnly RobotMower.info covered wet weather: the rain sensor sends it home with an adjustable delay, but its wheels clogged with mud on wet ground.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyRobotMower.info found the app solid and never had it crash, and Expert Reviews liked the automatic mode that sets mowing frequency from your grass and soil while still letting you adjust it.
Upkeep
Mixed resultsThe testers disagree on cleaning. Expert Reviews describes a waterproof underside you can hose down, but RobotMower.info says it isn't waterproofed, needs cleaning by hand, and its blade guard collects leaves and mud. Check the manual first.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use ran it long term or judged Worx's support.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly RobotMower.info judged value, finding it expensive at full price but much better at the discounts usually available.
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
The wire is the big job
RobotMower.info calls setup a pain and says to allow half a day to lay and peg the wire, leaving spare loops so you can adjust it later. Expert Reviews explains the wire has to sit about 26cm in from raised or sunken borders, or 10cm beside flush paving. You'll also need an outdoor socket within reach of the 11m charger cable. Once the wire's in, both say you can forget about it.
A neat cut, close to the edge
Expert Reviews found the floating cutting disc worked well on its undulating lawn and never scalped the bumps. Because the blades are offset, they leave only a strip of a few centimetres, which the reviewer tidied with a mower for five minutes every couple of weeks. RobotMower.info found the cutting impressive, and the mulched clippings kept the lawn healthy. Blades are cheap, standard razor-style ones.
Random, but it gets there
There are no stripes. Expert Reviews found the random route covered most of its 100m² in a couple of outings, and if a patch gets missed, you raise the mowing frequency. RobotMower.info found it keeps the lawn in great trim if it runs daily, and called it rock solid once set up. If you want neat rows, both point to mowers that plan their route instead.
Wheels, mud and cleaning
RobotMower.info found the plastic rear wheels fine on most lawns, but they dug into dusty soil and clogged with mud in the wet. The blade guard collects leaves, twigs and mud, so check underneath often. It says the mower isn't waterproofed for hosing, whereas Expert Reviews describes a waterproof base you can hose down, as Worx claims. Check the manual before you reach for the hose.
Basic features, paid extras
Expert Reviews points out that obstacle detection is an add-on rather than built in, and RobotMower.info lists virtual fences, anti-theft tracking and a Wi-Fi extender as optional extras too. It suggests living with the mower for a while before buying any of them. The app handles schedules and an automatic plan based on grass type and soil, and RobotMower.info never had it crash.
Both tests used the M500 Plus WR165E, also sold as the Landroid S.
Our take
Should you buy the Landroid Plus (M500 Plus WR165E and sizes)?
Best for: Small lawns where you are happy to lay a boundary wire. Skip it if: You do not want to install a wire around the lawn.
a proven choice for a small or medium lawn with clear edges if you can face one long session laying wire. For stripes look at the Bosch Indego, and if you'd rather skip the wire Worx's Landroid Vision Cloud sets itself up with little fuss.
The WR165E is the 500m² model in Worx's boundary-wire range, sold as the M500 Plus in some countries and the Landroid S in others. Over the older M500 it adds a cutting disc that floats with bumpy ground, an underside Worx says you can hose clean, and Bluetooth for pairing with the app. The blades sit off to one side, so it gets closer to the edge than centre-cut mowers.
Both testers liked the cut. Expert Reviews found the floating disc never scalped its bumpy lawn and the offset blades left only a few centimetres at the edge. RobotMower.info found the cutting and mulching kept the lawn healthy and called the mower rock solid once it was running daily. Setup is the hard part: RobotMower.info calls it a pain and allows half a day for the wire. The two disagree about cleaning. Expert Reviews describes a waterproof underside you can hose down, but RobotMower.info says it isn't waterproofed and needs cleaning by hand, so check the manual before reaching for the hose. Obstacle sensing, virtual fences and anti-theft tracking are all paid extras.
Where to buy
Where to buy the Landroid Plus (M500 Plus WR165E and sizes) in United Kingdom
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire?
Yes. 150m of wire and 210 pegs come in the box, per the specifications. RobotMower.info set aside half a day to lay it, and Expert Reviews explains how far in from each kind of border the wire has to sit.
How close does it cut to the edge?
Closer than most, because the blades sit to one side, but not all the way. Expert Reviews was left with a strip of a few centimetres to tidy every couple of weeks, and beside raised borders the wire has to sit further in.
Will it cope with my slope?
Worx rates it for 35%, per the specifications, and neither tester measured a slope. RobotMower.info found the plastic wheels can dig in or clog with mud on loose or wet ground, and recommends grippier aftermarket wheels in those conditions.
What happens when it rains?
A rain sensor sends it back to the dock, and you set in the app how long it waits after rain before going out again, per RobotMower.info. Worx lists the rain sensor in the specifications.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
Worx says it goes through narrow passages without an extra guide wire and can manage several areas, per the specifications. Neither tester tried it on a split lawn, so check your passage width against the manual.
Will it annoy the neighbours?
Worx lists 67dB, per the specifications, which is louder than many robot mowers. Even so, RobotMower.info found you barely notice its gentle hum unless it passes right by you.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
Landroid Classic (boundary-wire range)
Why consider it: The same boundary-wire design in smaller and larger sizes, which testers found quiet, neat and good value.
The compromise: You still have to lay a wire, and the reviews are a few years old.
Indego range (XS 300, S+ 500, M+ 700)
Why consider it: Maps the lawn and mows it in neat rows instead of at random, efficient on simple, open lawns.
The compromise: It's fussy to install, and Bosch no longer lists it.
SILENO city (250 to 600m², basic and smart)
Why consider it: A very quiet boundary-wire mower that copes well with narrow strips and side passages.
The compromise: Laying the wire takes effort and it leaves a strip uncut at the edges.
Landroid Vision Cloud
Why consider it: Worx's wire-free range, which testers found among the easiest robots to set up and good at dodging clutter.
The compromise: Small models struggle on steep ground.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Expert Reviews: Worx Landroid M500 Plus WR165E review ↗5 / 5Hands-on · Tested on a 100m² area
- RobotMower.info: Worx Landroid M500+ WR165E full review ↗Hands-on
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