Segway Navimow i208 Review UK: AWD or LiDAR — Pick Your Problem
Last updated: 2026-07-05 · Prices checked against UK retailers on this date
This review is based on manufacturer specifications, UK retailer data and published third-party review information. We have not personally tested this model.
Quick verdict
The i208 is really two mowers sharing a name, and the choice between them is refreshingly logical: both cover 800m², so you pick by your garden's actual problem. Damp, bumpy or gently sloped ground → the AWD variant (£899). Trees, walls or sheds blocking satellite view → the LiDAR variant (£1,099). Neither problem → save the money and buy an i105E.
i208 AWD — the traction pick
Segway Navimow i208 AWD
£899 (RRP £999)Best for: The current value sweet spot for 400–700m² lawns: 800m² coverage and all-wheel traction for under £900.
Avoid if: Your lawn is tiny (the i105E saves £200) or sits under heavy tree canopy (consider the LiDAR models).
Pros
- 800m² + AWD at £899 undercuts the older i108E by £400
- Better wet-grass and bumpy-lawn traction than 2WD i1 models
Cons
- Newer platform with a shorter track record than the i105E
- Still RTK-dependent — needs reasonable sky view
Data checked 2026-07-05 against uk.navimow.com official store. Direct manufacturer link — we currently earn nothing if you buy via this link.
i208 LiDAR — the tree-cover pick
Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR
£1,099Best for: Lawns up to 800m² with trees, walls or sheds that would starve a pure-RTK mower of satellite signal.
Avoid if: Your lawn is open to the sky — you'd be paying ~£200 for LiDAR you don't need.
Pros
- LiDAR keeps positioning solid where RTK alone flickers
- Sensible price for tree-tolerant navigation
Cons
- The i215 LiDAR gives 1,500m² for the same £1,099
- Overkill for open lawns
Data checked 2026-07-05 against uk.navimow.com official store. Direct manufacturer link — we currently earn nothing if you buy via this link.
Which variant for which garden
| Your garden | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open sky, often wet or bumpy | i208 AWD (£899) | Traction is your constraint, not signal |
| Mature trees over the lawn | i208 LiDAR (£1,099) | LiDAR positions without satellites |
| Both problems | Look at Mammotion Luba Mini AWD or Luba 3 | AWD + (on Luba 3) LiDAR together |
| Neither, and over 800m² | i215 LiDAR (£1,099, 1,500m²) | Same money, double the coverage |
Alternatives to consider
- Navimow i215 LiDAR (£1,099): if your lawn might grow — same price as the i208 LiDAR with a 1,500m² rating.
- Mammotion Luba Mini AWD (£1,199): the serious-slope alternative with a confirmed 80% (38.6°) climb rating.
- Worx Landroid Vision Cloud (£699.99): the budget tree-cover answer for lawns under 300m².
Related: i105E review · Large gardens guide · 500m² guide
FAQs
What's the difference between the Navimow i208 AWD and i208 LiDAR?
Same 800m² coverage, different superpower: the AWD variant (£899) adds all-wheel traction for wet, bumpy or mildly sloped lawns; the LiDAR variant (£1,099) adds laser positioning for gardens where trees or buildings block RTK satellite signal.
Is the i208 better than the i105E?
It's the step up: +£200 to £400 buys 800m² coverage plus either AWD or LiDAR. If your lawn is under 400m², open to the sky and flat, the i105E remains the better-value buy.
Product data checked
This guide is based on manufacturer specifications, UK retailer listings and published expert reviews — we have not personally tested every model listed, and we clearly separate manufacturer claims from third-party review findings. Sources checked on 2026-07-05:
- Segway Navimow official UK store (uk.navimow.com) — i208 AWD £899 (RRP £999), i208 LiDAR £1,099, both 800m²
- Navimow i2-series product materials
How we compare products
- UK-first: only models actually sold in the UK, priced in pounds.
- No invented claims: specs come from manufacturer data sheets; hands-on findings are credited to the reviewers who tested them.
- Placeholders marked: if we haven't verified a price or spec yet, we say so rather than guess.
- Use case beats hype: we recommend by garden size, slope and budget — not by commission rate.