Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDARvsSunseeker X7 Gen 2

The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is the better robot mower, 7.9/10 against 7/10. It wins on terrain, value, security and weather.

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Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR

List price$2,999
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Pick this if

  • You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
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Sunseeker X7 Gen 2

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List price$2,599
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Pick this if

  • You have slopes steeper than 50%.
  • You want to spend less. It costs $400 less.
  • Your ground is soft or bumpy and needs AWD.
  • Quiet matters: 60 dB against 62 dB.

Score by dimension

A check and a heavier ring mark the best score in each row. Weights in brackets.

Navigation and coverage (25%)
Terrain (20%)
Value (15%)
Setup and app (15%)
Owner reputation (15%)
Security and weather (10%)

Specs side by side

A check marks the best number in each row.

Price
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: $2,999
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: $2,599 (best)
Max area
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: 3,035 m² (0.75 acre)
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: 3,035 m² (0.75 acre)
Max slope
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: 50%
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: 70% (best)
Navigation
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: LiDAR
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: RTK + camera
Boundary wire
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: Not needed
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: Not needed
RTK base station
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: Not needed (best)
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: Required
Drive
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: Not confirmed
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: AWD
Cutting width
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: 33 cm
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: 35.6 cm (best)
Runtime
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: 118 min
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: Not confirmed
Noise
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: 62 dB
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: 60 dB (best)
Water rating
Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: IPX6 mower, IPX4 station
Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: IPX5

Questions people ask

Is the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR better than the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2?

The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 scores 7.9/10 against 7/10 for the Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR on our spec-based score.

Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR or Sunseeker X7 Gen 2?

The Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 is rated for 70% slopes, against 50% for the other.

Which covers a bigger lawn?

The Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR, rated for 3,035 m² (0.75 acre).

Do they need a boundary wire?

Ecovacs GOAT A3000 LiDAR: no. Sunseeker X7 Gen 2: no.