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Segway Navimow i206 AWD Review
A small-lawn Navimow with all-wheel drive and a 45% slope rating — the traction the cheaper i105N does not have, in a machine that still cuts only 18 cm at a time and still ships an antenna the manufacturer says you do not need.
- All-wheel drive rated to 45% (24°), where the i105N stops at 30%
- GPS and 4G built in, with the first year of data included — no optional module
- 0.15 acre, 20 zones, and IP66 on both the mower and its charging station
Best for: Small lawns that are not flat · Specifications last checked September 25, 2026
Overview
This is the i2-series machine that sits directly above the i105N, and the difference between them is mostly traction. All-wheel drive with traction control and a 45% (24°) slope rating replaces the i1 series' 30%; the recommended area goes from 1/8 acre to 0.15 acre; supported zones double from 12 to 20; and the cutting system is finally published (one disc, five blades) where the i105N publishes none. It is one of only two machines in this comparison that drives all four wheels, the other being the Mammotion.
The navigation story is the same family as the cheaper Navimow, one step on. Segway calls this "EFLS NRTK" — network RTK fused with the same 140° VisionFence camera — which in principle removes the local reference pole, because corrections arrive over the network rather than from a station in the garden. The manufacturer states plainly that antenna installation is not required. It then lists a GNSS antenna and an antenna installation kit in the box, and its own manual carries a section on installing the antenna as an optional step. We print both statements, because a buyer deciding whether they will have to mount something deserves to know that the manufacturer has said both things.
Two details to carry into the table. The cutting-height band is contradicted three ways across the manufacturer's own documents — 2–3.6 in on the US specification table, 2–6 cm in the European manual, and 2–6 cm again in the listing's catalogue fields — so all of them are printed rather than one. And the Amazon title for this ASIN names both "i206 AWD" and "New i105N" in the same line. The catalogue data behind that page gives the model number as "Segway Navimow i2 AWD" and the part number as RIV001, and on coverage, slope, drive, blade count, zones, noise and weight the i105N is a different machine. We have recorded it as the i206 AWD and flagged the title; the manufacturer has not reconciled it.
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Key specifications
As published by Segway, cross-checked September 25, 2026.
| Recommended mowing area | 0.15 acre (US) / 600 m² (EU) |
|---|---|
| Maximum mowing area | 0.18 acre as published — the only maximum figure the manufacturer gives for this model |
| Navigation system | EFLS NRTK — network RTK fused with vision. The manufacturer states that antenna installation is not required, and also lists a GNSS antenna and an installation kit in the box (both published) |
| Camera and obstacle recognition | One 140° RGB camera (VisionFence) recognising 150+ object classes, with a stated 0.1 s reroute to hold a 1 m safety distance |
| Cutting width | 7.1 in (18 cm) — the narrowest here. The same ASIN's catalogue field says 17 in (discrepancy recorded as published) |
| Cutting height range | Published three ways by the manufacturer: 2–3.6 in on the US specification table, 2–6 cm in the European manual, and 2–6 cm in the listing's catalogue fields. No number of height steps is published; adjustment is manual |
| Cutting system | One disc with five blades, blade motor rated 2,500 rpm. No floating-cut or anti-clog disc |
| Battery capacity | Lithium-ion, 21.6 V DC, 2.55 Ah / 55 Wh. The listing bullet says "2.5Ah" while the specification table and the listing FAQ say 2.55 Ah (discrepancy recorded as published) |
| Charge time | 60 min |
| Mowing time per charge | About 60 min |
| Mowing area per hour | 0.03 acre per hour (US) / 125 m²/h (EU) |
| Maximum slope | 45% (24%) — the manufacturer publishes the same figure for the working area and the boundary |
| Vertical passing ability | 1.57 in (4 cm) |
| Waterproof rating | IP66 for the mower and the charging station; IP67 for the power adapter |
| Noise (published) | 59 dB(A) sound power (uncertainty 3 dB(A)); 51 dB(A) sound pressure. A shared i-series page carries a "58 dB(A)" badge, which is the i105N figure (discrepancy recorded as published) |
| Weight | 12.05 kg (26.56 lb) including the battery |
| Dimensions | 21.4 × 15.1 × 11.2 in on the manufacturer's table; the listing's catalogue field says 33.5 × 24 × 13.8 in (discrepancy recorded as published) |
| Mow zones | Up to 20 on the manufacturer's specification table |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth and LTE. The 4G module is built in, with the first year of data included and a $32.90 annual renewal after that |
| Anti-theft | GPS tracking, lifted alarm, out-of-boundary alarm and PIN code as standard. The manual notes that tracking works only where there is a 4G network |
| Warranty | Three years on the mower and charging station, two years on the battery |
| In the box | Mower, GNSS antenna, antenna installation kit, charging station and installation kit, power supply, pegs to secure the extension cable, spare blades and bolts, and the quick-start material. The Garage S docking shelter is not included and is sold separately |
Pros
- All-wheel drive rated to 45% (24°) — the only way to get AWD onto a small lawn in this comparison
- IP66 on both the mower and its charging station
- GPS and 4G built in with the first year of data included, where the i105N sells the module separately
- Charges in 60 min against the i105N's 90
- 20 zones and 0.15 acre, up from 12 zones and 1/8 acre on the cheaper Navimow
- Publishes a cutting system and a maximum mowing area, neither of which the i105N publishes
- Three-year warranty on the machine with two years on the battery
Cons
- 18 cm cutting width — the narrowest pair of machines in this comparison
- The cutting-height band is 2–3.6 in in one of the manufacturer's documents and 2–6 cm in two others, so confirm which applies before buying for long grass
- A GNSS antenna ships in the box even though the manufacturer describes the installation as antenna-free
- The 4G data subscription becomes a running cost from the second year
- 12.05 kg — four of the eight machines here are lighter
- No LiDAR, so the RTK installation question never fully goes away, and the listing title names a different model in the same line
Who it's for
- Lawns of around 0.15 acre that include a gradient the cheaper Navimow will not climb
- Gardens where the dock sits exposed, given the IP66 rating on both units
- Buyers who want anti-theft tracking working on day one rather than after buying a module
- Anyone who wants the cutting hardware documented rather than left blank
Who should skip it
- Lawns beyond about 0.18 acre
- Flat, simple small lawns — the i105N does that job for less, and the all-wheel drive is what you would be paying for
- Gardens that need a wider cut than 7.1 in, or that start above roughly 60 mm of growth
- Anyone who does not want a subscription after the first year
How it compares with similar models
Sources & verification
- Navimow i-series specification table and the i2 AWD product page, read 25 September 2026 — the source for coverage, navigation, cutting hardware, slope, IP rating, noise, weight, zones, battery, warranty and box contents
- Navimow i2 AWD user manual for North America, read 25 September 2026 — the source for battery voltage and watt-hours, the sound pressure figure, the IP rating of the power adapter and the limits of anti-theft tracking
- Amazon US listing for this ASIN, read directly, 25 September 2026 — sold from the brand's own Amazon store. Its title names both "i206 AWD" and "New i105N", and its catalogue fields contradict the brand site on cutting width, cutting height and dimensions
Our recommendations are based on independent research and are not sponsored. Specifications last checked September 25, 2026.