Head to head

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO or Worx WR168E: which should you choose?

Comparison of the two robot lawn mowers using our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO, studio product shot

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO

9/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackMaximum coverage restricts its fit for larger properties

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Worx WR168E, studio product shot

Worx WR168E

7.4/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackMaximum coverage restricted to small lawns

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority: “Maximum area”Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO 9.2 / 10 vs 6.6
  • Priority: “Maximum slope”Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO 9.1 / 10 vs 7.5
  • Priority: “Equipment”Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO 9.1 / 10 vs 7

By criterion

Comparison of Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO and Worx WR168E by criterion
Criterion Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO Worx WR168E
Maximum area 9.2 advantage 6.6
Maximum slope 9.1 advantage 7.5
Equipment 9.1 advantage 7
Value for money 8.7 8.5

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply a level of precision we cannot offer.

Side-by-side specs

Specifications for Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO and Worx WR168E
SpecificationEcovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PROWorx WR168E
Maximum area1600 m²250 m²
Maximum slope50%35%
Cutting width33 cmNot provided
RuntimeNot providedNot specified (unverified)
Noise level62 dB55,21 dB
Navigation typeWire-freeWith perimeter wire
ConnectivityMobile appWi-Fi
Rain sensorYesYes

Values taken from the specifications table in each analysis; “Not provided”: no value found. “unverified”: among the 5 essential specifications (Maximum area, Maximum slope, Cutting width, Runtime, Navigation type), a value found online that no verified source (archived retailer page or manufacturer documentation) confirms. Other rows are not subject to this check.

Which is right for you?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO

Leads on 3 criteria of 4 compared

  • Maximum area: 9.2/10 vs 6.6/10 (1600 m² vs 250 m²)
  • Equipment: 9.1/10 vs 7/10
  • Maximum slope: 9.1/10 vs 7.5/10 (50% vs 35%)
  • Navigation type: Wire-free
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Worx WR168E

Leads on 0 criterion of 4 compared

  • Navigation type: With perimeter wire
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Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Which is rated higher, Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO or Worx WR168E?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO scores 9/10, compared with 7.4/10 for Worx WR168E, using the same scoring criteria.

Which should you choose for a large area?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO wins on “Maximum area”: 9.2/10 compared with 6.6/10 for Worx WR168E. Recorded values: 1600 m² versus 250 m².

Which wins on “Equipment”?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO wins on “Equipment”: 9.1/10 compared with 7/10 for Worx WR168E.

Which should you choose for sloping ground?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO wins on “Maximum slope”: 9.1/10 compared with 7.5/10 for Worx WR168E. Recorded values: 50% versus 35%.

What's the difference in navigation type between the two?

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO: Wire-free. Worx WR168E: With perimeter wire.

Which offers better value for money?

They're neck and neck on “Value for money”: 8.7/10 for Ecovacs GOAT A1600 LiDAR PRO, 8.5/10 for Worx WR168E. A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage. This score compares each model's recorded price with the expected price for a model of the same standard, type and capacity range.

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