Sunseeker · launched 2025
Sunseeker Elite X3 Gen 2
From £949 (800 m² version) · versions up to 800 m² · RWD
Quick verdict
Good for
- Tighter budgets (Elite X3 Gen 2: £949)
Watch out for
- May need a paid plan to mow without Wi-Fi
- Only rated for 30% slopes
- No wildlife feature: mow in daylight only
£949 for the Elite X3 Gen 2 (800 m²) · spec score 5.5/10 · checked 17 October 2026
Network RTK + VSLAM + dual AI cameras; no antenna. Rated for lawns up to 800 m². Slopes up to 30%. Mows without Wi-Fi: Unclear
Elite X3 Gen 2 versions, UK prices and 5-year cost
| Version | Lawn | Price | Stock | Runtime | 5-yr core (Wi-Fi) | 5-yr core (no Wi-Fi) | With remote | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite X3 Gen 2 | 800 m² | £949 | In stock | 90 min | £1,325 | £1,325 | same | 5.5 |
Prices from the seller's UK website on 17 October 2026. Where we can read the seller's page automatically, today's price is shown too. Prices change often; check the seller before buying.
Without Wi-Fi, subscriptions and 4G
Uses network RTK over cellular. Whether it keeps navigating after the free 2 years without renewal is not stated.
Cellular free for 2 years, then renewable annually; price not published.
Data note: The retailer lists IPX5 and IPX6, and front- and rear-wheel drive in different places; we use IPX5 and RWD.
5-year cost for the Elite X3 Gen 2
| 5-year cost item | Cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the Elite X3 Gen 2 | £949 | UK price checked 17 October 2026 |
| Blades | £200 | £40/yr assumption; no blade price published |
| Electricity | £75.60 | 8 kWh/month × 7 months × 27p (assumption) |
| One replacement battery | £100 | Assumption: £20 per Ah, minimum £100 |
| Core cost, lawn with Wi-Fi | £1,325 | |
| Plan needed to keep mowing with no Wi-Fi | £0 | The seller does not confirm what it needs to keep mowing without Wi-Fi or a paid plan, so treat it as unconfirmed. |
| Core cost, lawn without Wi-Fi | £1,325 |
Elite X3 Gen 2 reviews: what independent testers found
We have not found an independent UK or European review of this model yet. We will add one when it is published.
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Elite X3 Gen 2 specifications
| Navigation | Network RTK + VSLAM + dual AI cameras; no antenna |
|---|---|
| Base station / antenna | None |
| Built-in 4G | Yes |
| Drive | RWD |
| Max slope | 30% (about 17°) |
| Cutting width | 200 mm |
| Cutting height | 20–60 mm (manual) |
| Edge cutting | Not published |
| Obstacle sensing | Dual cameras with AI |
| Wildlife features | Not published |
| Rain | Rain sensor |
| Noise | 60 dB |
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
| Weight | 10.55 kg |
| Narrowest passage | Not published |
| Mowing zones | Not published |
| Anti-theft | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published |
Hedgehogs and wet lawns
Wildlife: No specific wildlife feature published. Whatever the mower, schedule it for daytime only. Read why.
Rain: Has a rain sensor. Wet-lawn advice.
Sources
- Red Band UK product page checked 17 Oct 2026