Our take
STIHL iMOW 5 EVO
Strong mowing hardware from a brand with a good dealer network, but connectivity is the recurring frustration. We would be happier buying it through a local STIHL dealer than relying on remote support.
The appeal is robust mower hardware, local dealer servicing and strong coverage for medium-to-large lawns.
Owners report the mower spending too much time offline and getting little help from STIHL when mobile connectivity fails.
Lawns suited to 4g-enabled app control.
Buyers who need a robot that is available to buy immediately.
- 4G-enabled app control
- Designed for lawns up to 1,500 m²
What reviewers found
T3’s test found a notably tidy lawn and convenient scheduled mowing. The everyday irritations were app sign-outs and the strip of grass still needing manual attention at some edges.
Good results once the wires are laid
The reviewer found guided setup straightforward after installing perimeter and return wires, using a separately purchased installation kit. Scheduled mowing and automatic return to charge then saved regular work, with a finish the reviewer particularly liked.
[1]Edging and objects remain your jobs
Some locations still needed a strimmer because the mower could not reach the very edge. The test also cautions that small, light objects are not reliably handled by its sensors. This suits a routinely cleared lawn better than one regularly scattered with toys.
[1]Controls and maintenance
Remote scheduling and height adjustment were useful, but the app intermittently logged the reviewer out. Basic commands were also accessible on the mower. Tool-free blade changes help routine upkeep; the review does not establish a long-term failure rate or typical service cost.
[1]Sources (1)
- T3 — iMOW 5 EVO test ↗Hands-on review
Full specifications
- Recommended area
- Up to 1,500m²
- Slope
- Up to 45%
- Connectivity
- Mobile connection, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Controls
- MY iMOW app with scheduling and return-to-dock control
- Cutting adjustment
- App-controlled cutting height
Reviews
Editorial reviews
- T3 ↗T3 Recommends
Sources
Videos
- Search YouTube for STIHL iMOW 5 EVO ↗Search results may include similar models; check the model name.
