Name: App-Controlled App-Controlled Robotic Mower – Auto-Charging, Adjustable Height, for Lawns up to 4300 sq.ft
Brand: YARDCARE
SKU: E400-Gray-1

MEDIOCRE

Winnowl Index

Winnowl Verdict

The App-Controlled App-Controlled Robotic Mower enters the Battery Powered Robotic Lawn Mowers class with a LAGGING (68) Winnowl Index, tracking as a low-regret, better than average choice. This rating is really the balance between Exceptional Value,Average Performance and, Average Brand Strength from YARDCARE. The App-Controlled App-Controlled Robotic Mower – Auto-Charging, Adjustable Height, for Lawns up to 4300 sq.ft gives you a Noise Level of 60 dB, which sits better than the 62 class average and suggests you will likely hear a faint, non-distracting hum while sitting outdoors, similar to a quiet conversation. This is a safe buy with balance across value, Performance and brand make this predictable buy for your money.

Market Value Index

Exceptional

$399.99

Overpriced Fair High Value

The Exceptional Value rating is driven by a $399.99 cost that gives you 30% better Performance than other Battery Powered Robotic Lawn Mowers.

Performance Rating

Average

Strengths

Neutrals

Weaknesses

This Average Performance rating is powered by the Noise Level (60 dB), indicating you will likely hear a faint, non-distracting hum while sitting outdoors, similar to a quiet conversation, while the Total Run Time of 60 minutes can sometimes mean you will likely see the robot spending more time traveling back and forth to the dock than actually cutting grass.

Brand Strength

Average

Trust

Reliability

Customer Service

The Average Brand Strength of YARDCARE comes from Mediocre Brand Trust in the Battery Powered Robotic Lawn Mowers class.

Available At

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The Winnowl Lab Report

Specification	Value	Rating	Vs. Average	Winnowl Insight
Total Run Time	60 minutes	Mediocre	48% worse	Entry-level endurance. Short cycle times are only efficient for very small, simple yards where the dock is always nearby.
Maximum Lawn Area	4,300 sq ft	Average	35% worse	Mid-size residential rating. This is the industry sweet spot for the average homeowner with a fenced-in suburban lot.
Warranty	1 Years	Mediocre	42% worse	Standard industry backing. Provides a basic safety net for the first few seasons of operation.
Battery Voltage	20 V	Average	11% worse	Standard robotic power. This is the optimal balance of efficiency and torque for maintaining a tidy lawn.
Maximum Slope	35 %	Average	8% worse	Standard residential climbing. Designed to navigate most common lawn slopes without losing traction or positioning.
Cutting Width	7 inches	Average	5% worse	Standard residential deck. Most robotic mowers use this width to ensure they can fit through gates while still being productive.
Number of Batteries	1 count	Average	8% worse	Single-pack setup. The industry standard for robots, prioritizing simplicity and lower weight over redundancy.
Noise Level	60 dB	Average	3% better	Standard robotic noise profile. Balanced for daytime operation without being intrusive to outdoor activities.
Charging Time	120 mins	Average	6% worse	Slow-recovery profile. The robot spends a significant portion of its duty cycle recharging, limiting its daily coverage potential.
Battery Capacity	4 Ah	Average	5% worse	Standard robotic capacity. This range provides a solid balance of weight and stored energy for the average residential property.

Ranking Factors

Insights

Value Rank: #8 out of 11.
Performance Rank: #10 out of 11.
Winnowl Quadrant: Budget

Neutral

A Battery Voltage of V is about average (22.36 V) but below the highest in class at 36 V.
A Battery Capacity of Ah is about average 4.23 Ah but below the class max of 10 Ah.
A Charging Time of mins is about average 113.64 mins but below the fastest at 60mins.
A Maximum Slope of % is about average 38.09 % but below the class max of 50 %.
A Noise Level of dB is about average 62 dB but not as low as the lowest in class at 55 dB.

Weaknesses

At inches, the Cutting Width is narrower than the average of 7.37 inches and well below the widest in class (10 inches).
Shortest Warranty in its class at 1 Years, well below longest in class at 3 Years.
Shortest Total Run Time in its class at 60 minutes, well below the class high at 240 minutes.
Least Number of Batteries in its class at 1, well below the most in class at 2.
At sq ft, the Maximum Lawn Area is below the average of 6,575 sq ft and well below the class maximum (17,000 sq ft).

Comparison

Name	Winnowl Index	Value	Performance	Brand	Price	Maximum Lawn Area	Total Run Time	Battery Voltage	Battery Capacity	Cutting Width	Charging Time	Number of Batteries	Maximum Slope	Warranty	Noise Level
App-Controlled App-Controlled Robotic Mower	MEDIOCRE 68	Exceptional	Average	Average	$399.99	4,300 sq ft	60 minutes	20 V	4 Ah	7 inches	120 mins	1 count	35 %	1 Years	60 dB
Husqvarna Husqvarna Automower	STRONG 88	Strong	Strong	Strong	$599.00	17,000 sq ft	60 minutes	18 V	2 Ah	8.70 inches	60 mins	1 count	30 %	2 Years	58 dB
LawnMaster LawnMaster OcuMow™ Robot Lawn Mower	STRONG 86	Exceptional	Strong	Average	$409.99	4,000 sq ft	240 minutes	24 V	4 Ah	10 inches	60 mins	2 count	35 %	2 Years	68 dB