Robot mowers have come a long way in the last couple of years, but they’re still guaranteed to be compromise machines. One might be great at navigation, but only if it has good satellite reception in your yard. Another might fit in tight spaces but be two-wheel-drive and unable to deal with difficult terrain. Some automowers have great all-around performance—but they aren’t very affordable.

The $3,200 LiDAR-based Dreame A3 AWD Pro, which I tested for about a week, fits in that latter category. It’s got great satellite-free navigation. But although its all-wheel-drive nature means it can handle lumpy yards and steep inclines, it’s more prone…

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