eufy C15vsGardena smart City 500
The eufy C15 is the better robot mower, 5.6/10 against 4.8/10. It wins on navigation and coverage, setup and app.
Illustrationeufy C15
Top score
List priceEUR 899 (EU price)
Check price on AmazonPick this if
- You don't want a perimeter wire.
IllustrationGardena smart City 500
List priceNot confirmed
Buy on AmazonPick this if
- You have slopes steeper than 32%.
- Quiet matters: 57 dB against 58 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
eufy C15: EUR 899 (EU price)
Gardena smart City 500: Not confirmed
Max area
eufy C15: 500 m² (0.12 acre)
Gardena smart City 500: 500 m² (0.12 acre)
Max slope
eufy C15: 32%
Gardena smart City 500: 35% (best)
Navigation
eufy C15: Camera vision
Gardena smart City 500: Boundary wire
Boundary wire
eufy C15: Not needed (best)
Gardena smart City 500: Required
RTK base station
eufy C15: Not needed
Gardena smart City 500: Not needed
Drive
eufy C15: treaded rear wheels, articulating front wheels (2WD-style, per ExpertReviews)
Gardena smart City 500: Not confirmed
Cutting width
eufy C15: 18 cm (best)
Gardena smart City 500: 16 cm
Runtime
eufy C15: 100 min (best)
Gardena smart City 500: 65 min
Noise
eufy C15: 58 dB
Gardena smart City 500: 57 dB (best)
Water rating
eufy C15: Not confirmed
Gardena smart City 500: IPX5
Questions people ask
Is the eufy C15 better than the Gardena smart City 500?
The eufy C15 scores 5.6/10 against 4.8/10 for the Gardena smart City 500 on our spec-based score.
Which handles slopes better, eufy C15 or Gardena smart City 500?
The Gardena smart City 500 is rated for 35% slopes, against 32% for the other.
Which covers a bigger lawn?
The eufy C15, rated for 500 m² (0.12 acre).
Do they need a boundary wire?
eufy C15: no. Gardena smart City 500: yes.