Agile all-wheel-drive robotic mower without RTK: Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro review

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Europe for the Navimow i210 LiDAR Pro we tested is 1,599 euros. The Navimow i220 LiDAR Pro, which covers up to 2,000 square meters, is priced at 1,999 euros. They are available from the manufacturer and on Amazon, among other places.

With the start of the 2026 gardening season, Navimow has moved somewhat away from established RTK technology. Several models are equipped with modern LiDAR technology, including the Navimow H2, which we have already tested, and the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro. We have now tested this model as well.

Before we get to the features of the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro, here are a few points for context. With the Navimow i-Series, the manufacturer launched a compact robotic lawn mower just over two years ago that has since become a bestseller. The i2 series followed in 2026, although it consists of three different models.

The Navimow i2 AWD resembles its predecessor in design but now features three-wheel all-wheel drive. The Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro tested here has the same drive system and is positioned above the Navimow i2 LiDAR. Both models rely on the eponymous LiDAR instead of an RTK antenna.

The Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro series comes in two versions: the Navimow i210 LiDAR Pro tested here for gardens up to 1,000 square meters and the i220 LiDAR Pro for lawns up to 2,000 square meters. The manufacturer is therefore targeting medium-sized, more challenging gardens, while the i2 AWD, like the i1, is aimed at smaller areas.

Now let’s turn to the features of the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro. The model navigates using the EFLS triple-fusion system, which combines LiDAR, NRTK, and vision. Mowing is handled by a 22-cm cutting deck equipped with six blades, and the cutting height can be adjusted electrically from 2 to 7 cm.

The Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro comes with the standard charging station and mounting kit, a power adapter with an extension cable, and six replacement blades.

The setup process is familiar: After establishing a connection between the robot, the app, and Wi-Fi—which worked without a hitch during testing—it’s time for the i2 LiDAR Pro to map its new working area. It can do this either with AI assistance or under manual control.

While we encountered issues with AI mapping when testing the Navimow H2, it worked flawlessly during our test of the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro. At the push of a button, the robot is simply driven out of the charging station and a short distance onto the lawn until the front-facing camera detects the grass. Automatic mapping then begins, with the robotic mower independently following the edge of the lawn. During this process, it maintains a distance of about 20 to 30 cm, although it ultimately mows closer to the edge.

Alternatively, the mower can be maneuvered along the edge of the lawn using the app’s remote control. This is done via two joysticks on the display, which allow for precise control. If you take a wrong turn, mistakes can be undone using the eraser function. Regardless of how the mapping is performed, additional mowing areas, restricted zones, and more can subsequently be created in the map editor.

In our view, the Navimow app is one of the best on the market—as it once again demonstrates in our review of the i2 LiDAR Pro. It is clearly laid out and offers many features, with the exception of live video. Since we recently reviewed the Navimow H2, we refer you to that review, where we covered the app in more detail. The i2 LiDAR Pro offers a comparable range of features.

As mentioned earlier, the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro uses laser technology instead of RTK for navigation. This worked flawlessly in testing and is particularly advantageous on properties with many trees and other obstacles that can interfere with RTK/GPS reception. The robotic mower followed straight paths across the lawn and reliably covered the entire area. 

In addition to its all-wheel drive—which enabled it to handle the manufacturer-specified incline of 55 percent / 29 degrees on our artificial-turf test ramp—it also benefits from its steerable front wheel. This wheel can turn up to 90 degrees in either direction, ensuring both lawn-friendly turns and excellent maneuverability.

The results aren’t quite as perfect when it comes to obstacle detection. In the test area, it easily detected all large objects such as bushes, a swing set, and the like—but anything less would have been a major disappointment. It also consistently stopped at a safe distance from our imitation hedgehog and a piece of garden hose before turning away. Only a neon-yellow tennis ball on green grass was usually run over or at least touched. However, many other robotic mowers have struggled with this as well, including more expensive models such as the Roborock RockMow Z1 LiDAR.

During testing, the Navimow i2 LiDAR Pro first mowed around the edge of the lawn in several passes when this feature was enabled in the app. In doing so, it often left a gap of about 10 cm from the edge of the lawn. That is relatively wide, although it is not uncommon among other robotic mowers either.

The second issue is that it has no edge-cutting feature, such as a movable or additional cutting deck, of the kind offered by the Mova LiDAX Ultra (starting at about 700 euros on Amazon) or, optionally, the Roborock RockNeo Q1. Consequently, the distance between the blades and the edge of the machine creates an additional unmowed strip of over 10 cm. This can leave an unmowed border of around 20 cm where there are no ground-level transitions that the robotic mower can be configured to drive over.

After that, the i2 LiDAR Pro sets about mowing the lawn. The cutting deck did its job and produced an even cut. As with many other robotic mowers in this price range, there is not much to criticize about its performance on open lawn areas.