What the Anthbot N8 Costs to Buy
The Anthbot N8 costs $1,699.00 at the time of writing on Anthbot's US store, with taxes excluded and shipping calculated at checkout. The store lists it as in stock. Shipping is free across the US except Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and some territories. Handling takes 2 to 4 days and transit takes 3 to 7 days.
Anthbot backs the N8 with a 3-year warranty, a 30-day price guarantee, a 30-day return policy and lifetime support. Help runs 24/7 by phone, email and in-app. Anthbot publishes no slope rating, battery capacity or runtime for the N8, so testing it on your own lawn inside those 30 days is one way to learn those limits.
The N8 is a 4-in-1 model: it mows, mulches, collects and sweeps. It is the only N Series model among the mowers Anthbot lists, sold under stock-keeping unit (SKU) 105010094 on the Anthbot N8 product page. Anthbot does not publish prices outside its US store, so buyers in other countries have no listed figure to work from.
Lawn Sizes the N8 Is Designed For
Anthbot designs the N8 for lawns up to 1500 m2, which works out to about 16,100 square feet (1,500 x 10.764). That is 500 m2 more than the 1000 m2 Anthbot lists for the M9, and three times the M5's 500 m2. A lawn near 1500 m2 sits at the N8's design ceiling, and Anthbot lists no larger N Series model to step up to.
Anthbot lists smart multi-zone navigation, so the N8 is marketed to mow more than one zone on a single property. Mowing follows U-path logic, which Anthbot credits with a "carpet-like finish", and the N8 uses 4,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) blades. The robot lawn mower explainer covers the basics of how these machines plan and mow a lawn.
Anthbot does not publish a slope rating, a cutting width or a cutting height for the N8, and each gap affects yard fit. Without a slope rating, the listing cannot tell a buyer whether the N8 will handle banks or terraces. Without a cutting height, there is no way to confirm it matches how long you keep your grass. Ask Anthbot's 24/7 support for all three figures before ordering, and keep the packaging for the 30-day return window.
RTK Navigation with Dual Vision Cameras
The N8 navigates with full-band RTK satellite positioning, which Anthbot markets with the figure "155 satellites", plus dual high dynamic range (HDR) cameras it calls "dual vision". A fourth-generation (4G) cellular connection sits alongside both. Anthbot's tagline for the system is "No signal loss. No wires.", and the product page mentions no boundary wire, so nothing in the listing calls for a perimeter cable around the lawn.
Anthbot also lists the box contents. Anthbot lists the N8, a charging station with installation kit, a reference station, an RTK mounting pole, a tripod fixing stake and a power extension cable. A grass bag, a deflector, and a standard blade with its fixing screw complete the kit. The robot mower navigation guide explains how RTK and camera-based systems differ.
Anthbot says the N8's artificial intelligence (AI) vision recognizes people, wildlife and objects, and claims it identifies more than 1,000 obstacles. That count is a maker claim. A short trial on your own lawn checks it directly. Leave a garden hose, a toy and a shoe on the grass during the first week of the 30-day return window, and watch how the N8 treats each one.
Grass Clipping Collection Through Autumn
The N8 collects grass clippings in a 23 L auto-dumping bin, part of a system Anthbot calls "Cyclone Collection". Anthbot says the N8 detects when to empty, navigates to the dumping point and dumps the clippings on its own. Anthbot also claims 99% of clippings are collected.
The N8 also mulches, and Anthbot says its fine clippings break down within 48 hours. That gives one machine two options: leave fine clippings on the lawn, or collect them in the 23 L bin. Anthbot rates the N8 at 58 decibels (dB) while mowing or mulching, so choosing to mulch does not change the published noise figure.
Anthbot also says the N8 shreds and collects leaves. For a yard with trees, that gives the N8 a job through autumn. The 23 L bin is the only capacity figure Anthbot lists. Place the dumping point where emptying it is easy.
Weather Rating with Noise Figures
The N8 carries an IPX6 waterproof rating, where IP stands for ingress protection, and Anthbot says a rain sensor sends the N8 home when it rains. In practice, a scheduled mow stops when rain arrives instead of running through it.
Anthbot rates the N8 at 58 dB while mowing or mulching and at 60 dB or less in standard mode. Those two figures are the ones to weigh if the N8 will run near a patio, a bedroom window or a property line. Put them side by side with the published noise figures of any other mower on your shortlist before you decide.
It also lists an emergency stop. Anthbot does not publish app subscription terms, so the listing does not say whether the 4G link or app features carry an ongoing fee. Ask Anthbot's 24/7 support about that before ordering if a monthly charge would change your budget.
Anthbot N8 vs M9 vs M5
The Anthbot N8 costs more than double the M9 while covering 50% more rated lawn. At the time of writing, Anthbot lists the M9 for lawns up to 1000 m2 from $769.00, against a regular $899.00. The M5 covers 500 m2 from $679.00, against a regular $799.00. The N8's $1,699.00 is $930 above the M9's from price and $1,020 above the M5's.
Per square metre of rated lawn, the M9 is cheapest at about $0.77 ($769 divided by 1,000). The N8 comes to about $1.13 ($1,699 divided by 1,500), and the M5 to about $1.36 ($679 divided by 500). The N8 page also names the M5 LiDAR (light detection and ranging), M5 PRO, M9 PRO, Genie 600, Genie 1000, Genie 3000 and Pion 1000. If clipping collection is the reason to buy, the N8 is the model whose 23 L auto-dumping bin that page describes.
Anthbot's product page shows 2 store reviews for the N8, both 5 stars. One reviewer says the cut quality is very good and that the N8 navigates the yard well. Two reviews displayed by Anthbot on its own store are too few to judge reliability or wear over a full season, so give them little weight against the specs Anthbot has not published.
| Model | Rated lawn size | Listed price at the time of writing | Price per m2 of rated lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthbot N8 | Up to 1500 m2 | $1,699.00 | About $1.13 |
| Anthbot M9 | Up to 1000 m2 | From $769.00 (regular $899.00) | About $0.77 |
| Anthbot M5 | Up to 500 m2 | From $679.00 (regular $799.00) | About $1.36 |
Specs Anthbot Has Not Published
Anthbot has not published ten details for the N8: slope rating, cutting width, cutting height, battery capacity, runtime, charge time, mowing speed, release date, app subscription terms and prices outside the US store. Each one leaves a buying question that the listing cannot answer. The list below sets out what each gap leaves open for a buyer weighing a $1,699 purchase.
At The Bot Scout, we have not tested the N8. Every performance figure cited for the N8 is Anthbot's claim, including the 1,000+ obstacles, the 155 satellites, the 99% collection rate and the 48-hour mulch breakdown. The 4,000 RPM blade speed and the 58 dB noise rating are Anthbot figures too. The 2 five-star store reviews are too few to stand in for an independent test.
Treat the 30-day return policy as the test period the listing leaves to you. Before ordering, ask Anthbot's 24/7 support for the slope rating and runtime in writing. After delivery, run the N8 on the steepest slope and the farthest zone in the first week. Then check that a normal schedule clears the whole lawn well before day 30.
- Slope rating: decides whether banks and terraces are within reach
- Cutting width and cutting height: decide the finish and how many passes a lawn needs
- Battery capacity, runtime and charge time: decide how long a 1500 m2 lawn takes
- Mowing speed: with runtime, sets how much lawn one charge covers
- Release date: shows how current the N8 is in Anthbot's range
- App subscription terms: decide whether ownership carries a recurring cost
- Prices outside the US store: buyers elsewhere have no listed figure
Who Should Buy the Anthbot N8
The Anthbot N8 suits a buyer in the US with a lawn between 1000 m2 and 1500 m2 who wants clippings collected and leaves picked up through autumn. That buyer gets a 1500 m2 rating, a 23 L auto-dumping bin and a 3-year warranty. A lawn under 1000 m2 falls within the M9's rating at $930 less, so pay the N8 premium on a smaller lawn only for the bin and leaf collection Anthbot describes on the N8 page.
Skip the N8 if your lawn is larger than 1500 m2, since Anthbot lists no bigger N Series model. Skip it if your yard has steep banks and you need a published slope rating before spending $1,699, because Anthbot gives none. Buyers in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or Puerto Rico miss the free shipping, and Anthbot lists no price outside its US store. The best robot lawn mowers of 2026 list and the Segway Navimow i105 review cover other options.
The verdict would improve if Anthbot published a slope rating, battery capacity and runtime, because those figures show whether the 1500 m2 rating holds on a real yard. A price closer to the M9's $769, or independent tests confirming the 99% collection claim, would also strengthen the case. Until then, order the Anthbot N8 only with a plan to use the 30-day return window, starting from the Anthbot N8 product page.
Bottom Line
The Anthbot N8 is a $1,699 wire-free robot mower that collects clippings and leaves, with a 23 L auto-dumping bin, RTK and dual-camera navigation, and a 1500 m2 rating. Anthbot backs it with a 3-year warranty and 30-day returns. It fits a US buyer with a 1000 m2 to 1500 m2 lawn who wants clippings off the grass. Do not buy it for a lawn over 1500 m2, for a steep yard that needs a published slope rating, or from outside the US store. A published runtime and slope rating, independent tests or a lower price would change the verdict. Use the first 30 days to run it on the steepest and farthest parts of the lawn.
Compare the N8 with other models in our best robot lawn mowers of 2026 guide.
FAQs
Is the Anthbot N8 worth it?
The Anthbot N8 is worth considering for a US lawn between 1000 m2 and 1500 m2 where you want clippings collected in its 23 L auto-dumping bin. At $1,699 at the time of writing, it costs $930 more than Anthbot's M9. Anthbot has not published slope, battery or runtime figures, so buy with the 30-day return policy in mind and test it early.
How much does the Anthbot N8 cost?
The Anthbot N8 costs $1,699.00 at the time of writing on Anthbot's US store, with taxes excluded. Shipping is free in the US except Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and some territories. Anthbot attaches a 3-year warranty, a 30-day price guarantee and a 30-day return policy. Anthbot lists no price outside its US store.
What size lawn is the Anthbot N8 made for?
Anthbot designs the N8 for lawns up to 1500 m2, about 16,100 square feet. Its smart multi-zone navigation is marketed for properties with more than one mowing zone. Anthbot has not published a slope rating, so the 1500 m2 figure says nothing about steep ground. For smaller lawns, Anthbot lists the M9 at 1000 m2 and the M5 at 500 m2.
Does the Anthbot N8 need a boundary wire?
Anthbot markets the N8 as wire-free, and its product page mentions no boundary wire. The N8 navigates with full-band RTK satellite positioning and dual HDR cameras, plus a 4G connection, under Anthbot's tagline "No signal loss. No wires." The box includes a reference station, an RTK mounting pole and a tripod fixing stake alongside the charging station.
Does the Anthbot N8 collect grass clippings?
Yes. The Anthbot N8 collects clippings in a 23 L auto-dumping bin that Anthbot calls "Cyclone Collection", and Anthbot claims 99% of clippings are collected. Anthbot says the N8 detects when to empty, navigates to the dumping point and dumps the clippings itself. It can also mulch, with fine clippings breaking down within 48 hours per Anthbot, and it shreds and collects leaves.
Is the Anthbot N8 waterproof?
The Anthbot N8 carries an IPX6 waterproof rating, according to Anthbot. A rain sensor sends the N8 home when it rains, so a scheduled mow does not carry on through a shower. Anthbot also lists over-the-air firmware updates and an emergency stop. The Bot Scout has not tested the N8, so the IPX6 rating and rain behavior are Anthbot's claims.