ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR vs Automower® 420 iQ
Side-by-side comparison of ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR (Anthbot) and Automower® 420 iQ (Husqvarna) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDARUnited States
- Automower® 420 iQSweden
Verified Deployments
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR0 Deployments
- Automower® 420 iQ0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR$949 USD
- Automower® 420 iQ$3,300 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR—
- Automower® 420 iQ1.4 hrs
Availability Status
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDARACTIVE
- Automower® 420 iQACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDARIPX6
- Automower® 420 iQ—
Autonomy Level
- ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR—
- Automower® 420 iQfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Sweden |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $949 USD | $3,300 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IPX6 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR | Automower® 420 iQ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $949 | $3,300 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,051 | $246,700 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +26244% | +7476% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR and Automower® 420 iQ?
ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR is made by Anthbot, based in US. Automower® 420 iQ is made by Husqvarna, based in SE.
How much does ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR cost compared to Automower® 420 iQ?
ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR is listed at $949. Automower® 420 iQ is listed at $3,300.
How do ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR and Automower® 420 iQ compare on the Robo Index?
ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR grades B on the Robo Index. Automower® 420 iQ grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR and Automower® 420 iQ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Lawn Mowing on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR and Automower® 420 iQ?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
ANTHBOT M5 LiDAR vs Automower® 420 iQ compares two robots in the lawn-mowing category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.