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Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK Review

The cheapest wire-free mower we'd recommend: RTK, obstacle avoidance and edge cutting for under $1,000.

By Robot Yard Guide Editors · Updated November 3, 2026 · 3 min read

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Our verdict

Ecovacs GOAT O1000 RTK

The GOAT O1000 RTK proves a capable wire-free mower doesn't have to cost $1,500. RTK navigation with camera and 3D depth sensing, edge cutting and a 45% slope rating cover most small, open lawns. Its short runtime and 8,600 sq ft limit are the trade-offs.

Buy it ifYour lawn is under about 6,500 sq ft, mostly open, and price matters most.
Skip it ifYou have heavy tree cover or more than a fifth of an acre of grass.

Sold for $664 during October 2026 sales

Key specs

SpecGOAT O1000 RTK
Price$999.99 list
Lawn sizeUp to 8,600 sq ft
Max slope45% (24°)
Cutting width8.66 in
Cutting height1.2–3.2 in
NavigationRTK + camera + 3D time-of-flight sensor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
ExtrasIPX6, 57 dBA, about 65 min per charge, TruEdge edge cutting, fits 2.3 ft passages

Maker specs and prices as of November 3, 2026. "Not listed" means the maker doesn't publish that figure.

What you get

  • RTK satellite positioning accurate to 2 cm, tracking up to 45 satellites.
  • AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance using a camera and a 3D time-of-flight sensor, recognizing more than 200 obstacles.
  • TruEdge cutting along obstacles and passable edges.
  • Fits through passages as narrow as 2.3 ft.
  • Cutting height 1.2–3.2 in; 8.66 in cutting width.

Limits

A 4,000 mAh battery gives about 65 minutes of mowing and takes about 100 minutes to recharge, so the mower covers roughly 1,500 to 1,900 sq ft per hour. Ecovacs lists coverage as both a quarter acre and 8,600 sq ft; we'd plan around the smaller figure. The boundary slope limit is 17%.

Price

List price is $999.99. During October 2026 sales it dropped to $664, and Care Kit bundles with extra blades are common.

How we evaluated it

This review is based on Ecovacs's published specifications, independent coverage and owner reports, compared against the other mowers we track. We'll add hands-on results as our testing progresses.

Questions

Is it truly wire-free?

Yes. Setup uses automatic mapping, which Ecovacs says takes about 5 to 15 minutes.

How quiet is it?

Ecovacs rates it at 57 dBA.