Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTKvsSunseeker S4
It's a tie at 6.5/10. Pick the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK or the Sunseeker S4 on the spec that matters most for your yard: slope, lawn size or price.
IllustrationEcovacs GOAT O1000 RTK
Top score
List price$999.99
Buy on AmazonPick this if
- You have slopes steeper than 42%.
- You want to spend less. It costs $300 less.
IllustrationSunseeker S4
Top score
List price$1,299.99
Buy on AmazonPick this if
- You'd rather not mount an RTK antenna.
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 O1000 RTK: $999.99 (best)
Sunseeker S4: $1,299.99
Max area
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: 1,012 m² (0.25 acre)
Sunseeker S4: 1,012 m² (0.25 acre)
Max slope
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: 45% (best)
Sunseeker S4: 42%
Navigation
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: RTK + camera
Sunseeker S4: LiDAR
Boundary wire
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: Not needed
Sunseeker S4: Not needed
RTK base station
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: Required
Sunseeker S4: Not needed (best)
Drive
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: Not confirmed
Sunseeker S4: rear-wheel drive
Cutting width
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: 22 cm (best)
Sunseeker S4: 17.8 cm
Runtime
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: 65 min
Sunseeker S4: 90 min (best)
Noise
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: 57 dB
Sunseeker S4: Not confirmed
Water rating
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: IPX6 mower, station and RTK antenna
Sunseeker S4: Not confirmed
Questions people ask
Is the Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK better than the Sunseeker S4?
They tie at 6.5/10 on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK or Sunseeker S4?
The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK is rated for 45% slopes, against 42% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK, rated for 1,012 m² (0.25 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK: no. Sunseeker S4: no.