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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Dan Cavallari

I used this $1,500 robot lawnmower all through the summer — here's my honest verdict

Anthbot Genie 3000 being tested in a bright green yard.
Specs

Price: $1,599
Weight: 28.6 pounds
Dimensions: 24.8 x 16.1 x 10.6 inches
Waterproof rating: IPX6
Connectivity: 2.4G WiFi, 4G WiFi, Bluetooth
Cutting width: 7.9 inches
Cutting height: 1.18 to 2.76 inches
Max slope: 45% (24 deg)
Noise level: less than or equal to 58dB
Charging time: approximately 2 hours
Battery: 10Ah
Max mowing area: 0.89 acres
CPU: 8-Core

When the summer's here in Colorado, the hot and unpleasant weather makes me want to mow my lawn less and less frequently. Add into that the hefty carbon footprint of my gas mower, and my yard suffers more often than it should. So the Anthbot Genie 3000 has been a welcome addition to my yard.

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