Kress KR172 vs MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000
Two robot lawn mowers side by side. All figures are what the makers claim (as of 2026-10-07), not test results. Where a number decides it, the better one is marked.
Specifications compared
| Figure | Kress KR172 | MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn size it can handle | 21,775 sq ft (2,023 m²)Ahead | 21,528 sq ft (2,000 m²) |
| Slopes | Up to 40% | Up to 45%Ahead |
| List price | $1,700Ahead | $1,799 |
| List price per 100 m² of lawn | $84Ahead | $90 |
| Noise | 59 dB | 57 dBAhead |
| Guidance | RTK-GNSS | 3D-LiDAR+vision |
| Wire-free | Yes | Yes |
| Needs a base station on the lawn | No | No |
| Cutting width | 20 cm | 20 cm |
| Drive | Not stated | rear-wheel drive |
| Battery | 20V 4Ah Li-ion | 5Ah |
| Water protection | IPX5 | IPX6 |
| Connectivity | 4G/App/OTA | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/4G (Link module 3yr free) |
"Ahead" marks the better figure for lawn size, slope, price per lawn size, list price and noise. The list price is the maker's, not a store's.
Which one suits you
Choose the Kress KR172 if
The figures alone do not give it a clear edge here. See its page for the details.
Choose the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 if
- Your yard has steeper slopes: 45% claimed against 40%.
More: all comparisons, best-for lists, report a wrong figure.