Customer reviews from husqvarna.com
Husqvarna - 420iQ 1 Acre Mowing Capacity Automower Residential Robotic Lawn Mower
Average customer rating
4.2
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
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88%of customers recommend this product.
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15 out of
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Customer Reviews for Husqvarna - 420iQ 1 Acre Mowing Capacity Automower Residential Robotic Lawn Mower
Customer Rating
5
Great Automower!
on June 1, 2025
Posted by: ToddL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its a rugged design unlike the competitors. Also the durability looks to be very promising. Im looking forward for 420iq to last many more years!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
4
3rd Automower, Satisfied but
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: Steve717
from Northern IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Haven't had much luck with service/feedback in the past hoping this doesn't need any. There's tons of features which could be way better like letting you layout keep out zones around trees by bumping or getting close to a tree then setting a diameter in the ap and having it draw a circular keepout zone (or square or whatever it feels is best) rather than poorly driving around the tree. That could work for other circular garden features too. I have seen a number of app/firmware updates roll out in the two months I've had this which have been improvements.
The automowers seem to be more robust than some of the competitors but not without flaws.
First automower dealer had one individual that could service them and they left so i was left without service.
Second automower dealer swayed me away from epos (but had a buddy get one and it was what I wanted from the start)
Third time is hopefully the charm.
The automowers seem to be more robust than some of the competitors but not without flaws.
First automower dealer had one individual that could service them and they left so i was left without service.
Second automower dealer swayed me away from epos (but had a buddy get one and it was what I wanted from the start)
Third time is hopefully the charm.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from husqvarna.comBy Husqvarna, July 18, 2025
Steve, thank you for being a Husqvarna customer and for sharing your feedback with us. We believe our Husqvarna Direct Automower phone line may be able to assist you with some of these questions around mapping. Please feel free to call our direct line with any questions: 833-991-ROBO(7626) . Additionally, we have a video on Youtube that goes over mapping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-hQNyoUlOM .
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
5
Great automower so far
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: JWH in NC
from Stallings, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this mower a few weeks ago. So far I have been very pleased with the results. Mapping could be made a little easier with uniform shapes that you could control the sizing with length, width, or circumference. It would be great if it would have an automatic switch that would adjust the cut path for certain patterns. However, it is doing a great job and I am happy with the results.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
5
Husqvarna 420IQ Review - 2 Months In
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Native68
from Idaho
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After two months with the Husqvarna 420IQ, I can confidently say this robotic mower delivers on its promises, with only minor room for improvement.
Setup & Navigation
Initial setup was surprisingly straightforward. While the instructions warned that EPOS satellite linking could take up to an hour, mine connected in under 10 minutes. Installing the virtual boundary system and mapping my six distinct cutting areas was relatively easy. The ability to refine cutting areas and add no-go zones through the app has been well worth the time invested - the mower follows boundaries with impressive precision.
Initial setup was surprisingly straightforward. While the instructions warned that EPOS satellite linking could take up to an hour, mine connected in under 10 minutes. Installing the virtual boundary system and mapping my six distinct cutting areas was relatively easy. The ability to refine cutting areas and add no-go zones through the app has been well worth the time invested - the mower follows boundaries with impressive precision.
Coverage & Battery Life
My property includes six cutting areas, with the two largest at about 1/4 acre each. While the 420IQ is rated for one acre, I've found the battery somewhat undersized for real-world use. Depending on the cutting pattern, it often needs a recharge mid-session when tackling the larger areas. Fortunately, charging is quick - a full charge takes less than an hour. I'd prefer if it could complete at least a quarter-acre without recharging, and I'm curious about the actual battery capacity installed in my unit.
My property includes six cutting areas, with the two largest at about 1/4 acre each. While the 420IQ is rated for one acre, I've found the battery somewhat undersized for real-world use. Depending on the cutting pattern, it often needs a recharge mid-session when tackling the larger areas. Fortunately, charging is quick - a full charge takes less than an hour. I'd prefer if it could complete at least a quarter-acre without recharging, and I'm curious about the actual battery capacity installed in my unit.
Cutting Performance
The cutting quality is where this mower truly shines. My lawn looks spectacular with the 420IQ maintaining it. I run it every other day to keep that fresh-cut appearance, and the results are consistently excellent. The mower handles various conditions well and hasn't had issues getting stuck except in a few challenging areas I was testing.
The cutting quality is where this mower truly shines. My lawn looks spectacular with the 420IQ maintaining it. I run it every other day to keep that fresh-cut appearance, and the results are consistently excellent. The mower handles various conditions well and hasn't had issues getting stuck except in a few challenging areas I was testing.
Connectivity & App
Zero connectivity issues in two months - the Bluetooth connection and app control have been rock-solid. The app's flexibility is powerful, allowing detailed customization of cutting schedules and zones.
Maintenance
Maintenance has been minimal and easy - mainly keeping the mower clean and removing clippings and dust. The blades are still cutting sharply after two months, though I'm planning a blade change soon. Based on online resources, this appears to be a simple process.
Zero connectivity issues in two months - the Bluetooth connection and app control have been rock-solid. The app's flexibility is powerful, allowing detailed customization of cutting schedules and zones.
Maintenance
Maintenance has been minimal and easy - mainly keeping the mower clean and removing clippings and dust. The blades are still cutting sharply after two months, though I'm planning a blade change soon. Based on online resources, this appears to be a simple process.
Minor Criticisms
Two small improvements I'd like to see: faster straight-line speed and a larger battery capacity to match the advertised one-acre rating without mid-session charging.
Two small improvements I'd like to see: faster straight-line speed and a larger battery capacity to match the advertised one-acre rating without mid-session charging.
Bottom Line
Despite minor battery and speed limitations, the Husqvarna 420IQ delivers exceptional results. Easy setup, powerful app control, reliable performance, and a beautifully maintained lawn make this a five-star product I'd purchase again. If you have a similar property size and want a hands-off solution for a pristine lawn, I highly recommend the 420IQ.
Despite minor battery and speed limitations, the Husqvarna 420IQ delivers exceptional results. Easy setup, powerful app control, reliable performance, and a beautifully maintained lawn make this a five-star product I'd purchase again. If you have a similar property size and want a hands-off solution for a pristine lawn, I highly recommend the 420IQ.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
5
Great mower
on October 11, 2025
Posted by: LouisianaMower
from Louisiana
I bought a 520 and a 535 and love them both.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Customer Rating
5
Really amazing
on October 30, 2025
Posted by: JudP
from Washington, MO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had doubts about how this mower would handle the hills in my yard but it had very little problems. It mows perfectly straight lines and doesn’t tear up my yard. Once I got it set up I just had to make a few tweaks to get it closer, etc. I have 2 sections and almost an acre of ground and “Lambo” is making my yard look great again. I’m going to save a lot of $$$ with this mower. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com
Posted by: James F
from Mansfield, OH
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For many years I have been interested in purchasing a mowing robot but didn't want to mess with the wire. I was very happy to see that Husqvarna was offering a GPS version of their mower. I spent a great deal of time to make sure this mower would fit my needs since I have an acre of ground, and my yard is a little hilly. I liked the fact that the description states that the mower would work on hills up to 45 degrees. Once receiving the mower, I read through all the instructions and procedures to setup the mower for my yard. I have found a couple issues so far. First is, I have found building the map of my yard isn't the easiest thing since it really hard to tell where the waypoints are getting set. The map editing tool is also hard to use to make adjustments since the units are all in metrics. The second thing I have found when setting waypoints on a hillside the mower wants to roll down the hill. I have also found that mowing hills doesn't work very well if there are stay-out zones on the hillside. The mower has a very hard time turning around on a hillside, it tends to slide into the stay-out zone, giving an error message that requires human interaction to reset the mower. After owning the mower for 2 weeks I have yet to have it complete a work zone without me having to reset the mower due to it slipping on a hillside. If I have to be home for the mower to complete mowing my yard, it kind of defeats the purpose of having a mowing robot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from husqvarna.comBy Husqvarna, May 13, 2025
Hi James, thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your Automower IQ. We appreciate this feedback. We have a few suggestions that we believe will improve performance. We also want to provide you with resources. First, make sure that the pattern is set to mow in the direction of the slope i.e. parallel to the slope. Secondly, make sure the stay out zones don't have sharp of angles. Third turn off the obstacle avoidance setting. We certainly hope that these things help resolve your issues. Please know that we have a direct line for our robotics customers. If you need any assistance at all, please don't hesitate to call 833-991-ROBO(7626) . We also have a variety of troubleshooting sessions and live chat on Husqvarna.com!
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Customer Rating
5
Exceptional tech on reliable platforms - the best!
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: Adrian L
from Louisville, KY
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Exceptional quality and engineering, as expected from Husqvarna. Drawing on a long history of successes in prior Automower generations, the iQ series finally brings RTK navigation to the US. The results on our lawn are stunning. Installation is super easy. If you're coning from a wire-based setup, there are some new tricks to learn, but map management and editing is fantastic. The radar odometry is also a great addition in case RTK GPS signal strength changes under sense trees. And, it supports a boundary wire to help the GPS if you already have one installed. We do, but I am purposefully just using RTK and it has been phenomenal. If you're even slightly on the fence, go for it, they are as good as you can get.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting husqvarna.com