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Husqvarna - 420iQ 1 Acre Mowing Capacity Automower Residential Robotic Lawn Mower
Average customer rating
4.6
(55 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 55 reviews
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
94%of customers recommend this product.
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47 out of
50)
Customer Reviews for Husqvarna - 420iQ 1 Acre Mowing Capacity Automower Residential Robotic Lawn Mower
Customer Rating
4
Total time saver.
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Erich
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This review was submitted as a sweepstakes entry.
I've been running the 420IQ for about 12 months now. Setting up wasn't too bad and setting the virtual boundaries was surprisingly easy. The yard is about 1/4 acre with a couple obstacles and 95% of the time it has no issues. It does struggle with traction in soft spots, small holes, or loose debris such as pine cones /moss... but I also understand it wasn't designed for that. It's also be nice if the app did push notifications for when it gets stuck, instead of me having to check the app.
That being said I don't regret it at all. The lawn looks immaculate almost always and the amount of time and effort I've saved is priceless. I'm considering installing one at our rental house now too.
Hopefully in the future they could improve traction, docking accuracy, and cutting distance from edges (still have to string trim about 8"-12"+ around borders)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A worthwhile upgrade (430x to 420iq)!
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Thom F
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had my trusty 430x for 5 years now and it has given me great service. However, I had been thinking of upgrading to a 420iq for some time in order to eliminate the need for a boundary wire and leverage some newer features. I was hesitant at first to rely only on the Husqvarna Cloud but my concerns were unwarranted. The 420iq is a major upgrade. The ability to mow the perimeter and set a pattern not only results in a more consistent cut but I am now able to cut my entire lawn in just over 5 hours ... something that used to take almost 2 full days. The cutting height is now more adjustable and I can have different settings for different work areas. Best of all, I can have transit zones that do not get cut (a recent requirement). I knew I would be happy with another Husqvarna mower but I did not expect to gain this much from an upgrade! This review was submitted as a sweepstakes entry.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Texas tough mower
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Lucy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Husqvarna 420 iq July 2025 because I live in North Texas and my grass grows so fast on my .67 size lot plus we have fire ants, red bugs and crayfish. I love my mower and how easy to maintain my yard looking great everyday. I appreciate the autonomy because I have a busy schedule. My lawn has some uneven parts and also the occasional sticks from the trees in my yard and the mower handles them like a champ. I also have a slope in my front yard and the mower does fine on it at an angle. The cut is clean and the tires or the blades does not tear up my lawn like a traditional mower or ride mower. The mower is efficient when mapping out its path and the navigation is better then what I expected with a robot mower. There is a slight learning curve with the app and I wish there was better mapping tools like adding a square or circle then editing that shape but I hope in the future app updates. The birds and bunnys in my yard don't mind the mower either since it's quiet. I love that I can cut my yard at night as well. It has optional headlights that you can turn off or on so you can see where the mower is at night. Overall I love my mower and I know you will love it too!
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Customer Rating
4
Time saver
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Hiho2
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had a bumpy start, but it got straightened out and so far so good for the second year.
Suggestion, put a camera on the unit so we can check the status of where it’s located and also a picture if anybody takes it. Also allow a function to ring a bell to scare away the animals that seem to gravitate toward the Mower.
If you are changing waypoint, it would be nice to be able to start the mower from where you left off as opposed to the beginning.
Can’t wait for the third year to see if it’s still performs as well as it has been doing. It definitely is a time saver.
Suggestion, put a camera on the unit so we can check the status of where it’s located and also a picture if anybody takes it. Also allow a function to ring a bell to scare away the animals that seem to gravitate toward the Mower.
If you are changing waypoint, it would be nice to be able to start the mower from where you left off as opposed to the beginning.
Can’t wait for the third year to see if it’s still performs as well as it has been doing. It definitely is a time saver.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
5
Automower 420 iq
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Bennet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower last summer and it was the easiest decision ever. It’s one less thing I have to worry about and spend time on each week. Now I have more time to work on my house and other projects while “Mowgli” mows every inch of my 1 acre yard. The only service I’ve had to do is replace the blades. The robot always is on schedule, even ahead of the schedule I set for it at times, and knows exactly the spot it left off when it had to go charge itself. Best decision I’ve made yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome mower
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Badgeman81
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very efficient mower. I never have to mow. Covers my whike yard. It navigates seamlessly and cuts with precision. I love the autonomy of this mower.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Worth Every Penny for a Growing Southern Lawn
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: JJHipps
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This review was submitted as a sweepstakes entry...
After using the Husqvarna Automower 420iQ to maintain roughly one acre around my home, I can honestly say it has been one of my favorite technology purchases in recent years.
The initial setup was a little more challenging than I expected. Newer robotic mowers from some competing brands often include additional AI features and sensors that can make installation and mapping easier. However, many of those models are also more limited in the amount of property they can effectively maintain. The 420iQ requires a bit more patience during setup, but once everything is configured and running correctly, it performs exceptionally well.
What impressed me most is how consistently it keeps the lawn looking freshly cut. Instead of spending hours mowing every week during the peak growing season, the mower quietly handles the work on its own. Living in the South, where grass seems to grow nonstop throughout the summer, this has been a huge benefit. There are few things more satisfying than watching this little machine mow the yard on a hot afternoon while I'm comfortably inside enjoying the air conditioning—or waking up in the morning knowing it has been working while I slept.
The mower navigates my property reliably and keeps the main area around my house looking great with very little intervention from me. Once I got past the learning curve of setup, maintenance has been minimal and the results have been excellent.
Overall, I am very glad I purchased the Husqvarna Automower 420iQ. While it may not offer the easiest setup process compared to some newer AI-focused competitors, it makes up for it with dependable performance and the ability to handle larger mowing areas. If you're tired of spending your weekends behind a mower and want to reclaim your time, this is a technology investment that's easy to appreciate every single week.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Mower
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: JR in WA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fantastic mower. Easy to set up. I have it mowing about 2 acres, on a schedule. I never even think about mowing now. I look out at my lawn and see the perfect rows, and know it mows through the night. Perfectly mown lawn every day! The blades are easy to replace, and they cut like a razor blade, because that's what they are. I can mow in the wet lawn knowing it will never get clogged. Excellent purchase! Now I can concentrate on other things instead of mowing!
I did a cost analysis of a riding mower vs. this, and this was the winner. No gas to deal with, no storage issues, no tune ups or difficult blade replacement. This review was submitted as a sweepstakes entry.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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