The Mova Viax 300 Robot Lawn Mower, priced at £518.99 on Amazon, promises to let users mow their lawns while relaxing in a hammock. This review puts that claim to the test.
Wire-Free Setup and Mapping
The standout feature of the Viax 300 is its lack of perimeter wires or GPS antennas. Instead, it uses cameras to map the garden and establish virtual boundaries. Initial setup is quicker than traditional robotic mowers, requiring only a guided mapping run through the companion app. However, the reviewer noted that it took a few attempts to map the back garden, but once mastered, the front garden could be set with a few button presses.
The mower boasts a clean, compact design with a low-profile body that travels beneath shrubs and around garden furniture. Its IPX6-rated housing allows it to be washed down with a garden hose. Build quality feels solid for its price range, and the charging dock is compact.
Mowing Performance and Obstacle Handling
The Viax 300 cuts in efficient U-shaped rows, producing a uniform finish while reducing unnecessary passes. It can tackle slopes up to 40% and climb obstacles around 4cm high. The intelligent path planning minimizes missed patches and improves battery efficiency. The finished cut is consistently impressive, designed for frequent mowing to produce a carpet-like finish through continuous mulching.
However, the mower gives obstacles a wide berth, so edges along walls, fences, and raised borders still require manual trimming. Mova claims the mower can identify over 300 obstacle types, including toys, pets, and garden ornaments.
App Features and Battery Life
The companion app allows users to create mowing schedules, define no-go zones, monitor progress, adjust cutting settings, and receive maintenance notifications. A handy extra is TrueGuard, which enables the onboard cameras to conduct basic garden patrols and provide live video monitoring when the mower isn't in use.
With approximately 50 minutes of mowing per charge and around 45 minutes to recharge, the Viax 300 comfortably handles gardens within its intended 300m² coverage. Larger lawns require multiple charging cycles, but the mower automatically resumes where it left off.
User Feedback and Conclusion
Users report that setup is straightforward and cut quality is excellent, leaving a neat, even finish. One user noted that mapping took a couple of tries and still misses some border areas, but these can be addressed with separate zones. Leaves are mulched down with each pass.
The Mova Viax 300 delivers impressive technology for its price, removing the frustration of perimeter wires. Its AI vision system provides accurate navigation and systematic mowing. It is not intended for sprawling gardens but offers an attractive blend of convenience and smart features for smaller urban lawns. The reviewer confirms that they were able to mow the lawn while lying in a hammock.
