# Worx Landroid vs Husqvarna Automower

Source: https://mowandedge.co.uk/blog/worx-landroid-vs-husqvarna-automower
Published: 2026-10-12
Publisher: Mow and Edge

**In short:** A Worx Landroid gives you a capable wired robot for typical UK lawns at a lower cost, with edge cutting and a feature rich app. A Husqvarna Automower costs more but brings a long established range, dealer installation and servicing, and higher slope and area ratings at the top end. Most small to medium gardens are well served by a Landroid; large, steep or awkward plots lean towards an Automower.

Worx and Husqvarna are the two names most UK buyers meet first when shopping for a robot mower. Worx positions the Landroid as the value choice, sold widely online with DIY installation in mind. Husqvarna positions the Automower as the premium choice, sold through dealers as well as online, with a reputation for build and support. This comparison uses the listing facts for the models in our guides to show how the two ranges differ on area, slopes, edges, apps and spares.

## The models compared

The table uses the facts given in the listings for two wired Landroids and two Automowers from our guides. Where a listing does not give a figure, we say so rather than guess. The Automower 430 V listing gives an area figure that looks like an error, so check the real rating with Husqvarna.

| Model | Boundary | Rated area | Max slope | Cutting height | Notable features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Worx Landroid WR142E | Wire (150 m included) | 700 m² (max 800 m²) | 35% | From 30 mm | 18 cm cut, rain detector, Wi-Fi app, Alexa and Google Home |
| Worx Landroid WR147E | Wire (150 m included) | 1,000 m² | Not stated | 30 to 60 mm | Floating blade disc, rain and lift sensors, edge cut, PIN anti-theft |
| Husqvarna Automower 315 | Wire | 1,500 m² | 40% | 20 to 50 mm | Automower Connect, weather timer |
| Husqvarna Automower 430 V | Virtual, no wire | Not clearly stated | 50% | Not stated | Wire-free, 5 years EU spare part availability |

Listing facts for selected Landroid and Automower models

[Explore the Worx Landroid range](https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/worx-landroid-range)

## Cut pattern and edges

Both brands mow little and often, trimming a few millimetres at a time and leaving fine clippings to break down on the lawn. Wired models from both brands mostly move in a random pattern, which gives an even finish over a week rather than neat stripes. Wire-free models such as the Automower 430 V can plan more systematic paths.

Edges are where the Landroid design stands out. Worx offsets the blade disc towards one side so the mower can cut closer to the boundary, and the WR147E listing names an edge cut feature that runs the mower round the perimeter. Husqvarna's classic models leave a slightly wider uncut strip next to walls and raised edges, so expect to trim more by hand or with a strimmer. Some newer Automowers, such as the 405VE in our [Automower models compared](https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/husqvarna-automower-models-compared) guide, list an EdgeCut function.

If edges matter to you, lay flush edging stones so the mower can run with one wheel on the path. That works well with either brand. For the strip that is left, see our [best cordless strimmer](https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/best-cordless-strimmer) picks.

## Slopes, area and garden layout

Among these listings the Automowers carry the higher slope figures: 40% for the 315 and 50% for the 430 V, against 35% for the WR142E. The 315 is also rated for a larger lawn at 1,500 m². For a steep or large garden that pushes the Husqvarna models ahead, though Worx also sells a four wheel drive, wire-free Landroid Vision Cloud with a much higher slope rating, covered in our [robot mowers for slopes](https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/best-robot-mower-for-slopes) guide.

For a typical UK back garden of a few hundred square metres, both brands have models with plenty of capacity. Measure your lawn with our [lawn area calculator](https://mowandedge.co.uk/tools/lawn-area-calculator) and pick a model rated around a fifth above it if the lawn has zones or passages.

## Apps, add-ons and spares

Both brands run their connected models through a phone app for schedules, zones and status. The Landroid listings describe Wi-Fi app control with automatic firmware updates, area measurement and an automatic schedule, plus voice assistant support on the WR142E. The Automower 315 uses Automower Connect for remote control and status while you are away, and a weather timer that adapts mowing time to grass growth.

Worx sells optional add-ons for some Landroid models, so check which features come in the box and which are extra. Many Landroid models also use Worx's 20 V PowerShare battery, which can be handy if you own other Worx tools; check the listing for your model.

On spares, Husqvarna's dealer network is a real strength for servicing and repairs, and the 430 V listing states five years of EU spare part availability. Worx sells blades, wire and parts widely online. Either way, keep spare blades to hand, as robot blades need changing regularly to keep the cut clean.

Note: Before cleaning or changing blades, switch the robot off, use the stop button and follow the manual. Wear gloves. Keep children and pets away from the mower while it is running.

## Setup and installation

Both wired ranges need a boundary wire pegged or buried round the lawn. Worx includes 150 m of wire and pegs with the WR142E and WR147E, and Landroid models are designed to cope with narrow passages without extra guide wires according to the listings. Husqvarna wired models typically use a guide wire to help the mower find its way back to the station across larger lawns.

Husqvarna dealers commonly offer installation, which many buyers find worth it on larger plots. With a Landroid you are more likely to do it yourself. Our step by step guide to [installing a robot mower boundary wire](https://mowandedge.co.uk/blog/how-to-install-robot-mower-boundary-wire) covers both.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is a Landroid as good as an Automower?** For small and medium lawns, a Landroid does the core job well at a lower cost. Automowers tend to offer higher slope and area ratings at the top end, plus dealer servicing.

**Which cuts closer to the edge?** The Landroid's offset blade disc and edge cut feature let it mow closer to the boundary than Husqvarna's classic wired models, though some newer Automowers list an EdgeCut function.

**Can I install either myself?** Yes, both can be installed by a confident DIYer. Husqvarna dealers also offer installation, which is common for larger lawns.

**Do both mow in the rain?** The Landroid listings mention rain sensors that send the mower home in rain, a setting you can usually change in the app. Check the manual for your model's options.

## Buying guides on this topic

- https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/worx-landroid-range
- https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/husqvarna-automower-models-compared
- https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/best-robot-lawn-mower
- https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/best-robot-mower-for-slopes

## Sources

- [Husqvarna UK](https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/)
- [RHS lawn care](https://www.rhs.org.uk/lawns)