As an authorised dealer for all three brands, we install Husqvarna Automowers, STIHL iMows, and Honda Miimos regularly. We don’t have an agenda toward any one brand, we’ll sell you whichever is best for your lawn. But the brands do differ meaningfully, and understanding how helps you make a better decision.
Husqvarna Automower
Strengths
- The widest range, 17 models covering lawns from 600m² to 5000m²+
- GPS-guided NERA models require no boundary wire
- Strong app and smart home integration (Automower Connect)
- Excellent build quality and proven long-term reliability
- Best-in-class anti-theft features and GPS tracking
Best for
Homeowners who want GPS navigation, a wide choice of models, or the reassurance of buying the market leader. Also the strongest option for very large lawns.
STIHL iMow
Strengths
- Handles gradients up to 40%, best slope performance in the wire-guided category
- German engineering quality, built to STIHL’s professional tool standards
- Reliable, precise boundary wire navigation
- Excellent range coverage from 500m² to 2700m²
- Strong STIHL dealer network for parts and service
Best for
Gardens with meaningful gradient. If slope is the defining challenge of your lawn, the iMow is the most capable wire-guided option at its price points.
Honda Miimo
Strengths
- Satellite-assisted navigation on higher-spec models
- Amazon Alexa integration for voice control
- Honda’s reputation for engineering reliability and quiet operation
- Compact chassis navigates tight gardens well
- Strong performance for medium-size lawns up to 1500m²
Best for
Homeowners who prioritise smart home integration, quiet operation, and the Honda reliability pedigree. Particularly well suited to medium-size residential lawns.
Side-by-side summary
| Husqvarna | STIHL | Honda | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max coverage | 5000m²+ | 2700m² | 1500m² |
| Max slope | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| GPS / wire-free | Yes (NERA) | No | No |
| Models available | 17 | 11 (+ new 2026) | 6 |
| App control | Full | Full | Full |
| Alexa integration | No | No | Yes |
| Starting price | £999 | £929 | £1,449 |
Our recommendation
The short version: buy Husqvarna if you want GPS navigation or a large-area model. Buy STIHL if gradient is your primary concern. Buy Honda if smart home integration and the Honda reputation matter to you.
But honestly, the best way to decide is to have a conversation. Call us and tell us about your lawn, we’ll tell you what we’d recommend and why.