The Lymow One Plus is now available for pre-order with up to $500 off retail pricing, and the feature that grabbed my attention isn't the navigation or the treads - it's the mulching system. This thing uses a cyclone airflow cutting architecture with real mulching blades, not the spinning disc-and-razor setup you see on most robot mowers. For anyone who routinely deals with leaves piling up after storms or wants a finer cut than traditional blades deliver, that's a serious differentiator.
Is it definitively better than every other robotic mower on the market? Who knows - I haven't put it through its paces yet. But I'm looking forward to finding out, and I think this is clearly something a lot of guys should have on their radar heading into spring.
Why the Mulching System Matters More Than You'd Think
Here's what the Lymow One Plus brings to the table:
- Cyclone Mulching System - True mulching blades made from professional-grade SK5 tool steel that lift, cut, and finely shred grass, leaves, and debris back into the lawn as nutrient-rich mulch.
- Tracked-Tread Propulsion - A rugged track system built for slopes, wet grass, soft ground, and uneven terrain rather than the wheel-based setups that lose traction when conditions aren't perfect.
- Wire-Free Navigation - RTK-VSLAM positioning paired with a stereo camera system that identifies and avoids obstacles without buried boundary wires.
- Scalable Range - One platform that handles everything from compact urban yards to large multi-zone properties through high-capacity battery options rather than forcing you into tiered model upgrades.
The mulching system is where I keep coming back, though. Lymow calls it the Lycut System 2.0, and according to their team, the cyclone airflow design lifts and stretches grass blades before cutting them - resulting in a cleaner, more consistent finish than you get from disc-style cutters. The reinforced blades handle leaves and yard debris on top of regular grass, which means this isn't just a mowing machine. Here in Toledo, our lawn seems to grow like crazy one week and barely move the next, and the leaves after a good storm are their own battle entirely. A robot that chews through all of it instead of just handling grass on a calm day is what separates a useful tool from an expensive toy.
Lymow's team also tells me the system functions as a blower - the airflow design keeps clippings off driveways and paths rather than scattering them onto your hardscape. That's the kind of detail that sounds minor until you've spent time sweeping grass off the patio before firing up the grill.
The Real Value Is Getting Your Weekends Back
We have a lawn service that does solid work, and I'm not looking to replace them. They handle the detail stuff - edging, cleanup, the finer elements that make the yard look dialed in. But what I've always wanted is something to fill the gap between scheduled mowings. You know the cycle: the lawn looks great for a few days after a cut, and then it progressively gets more ratty as the week goes on. A robot mower running consistently keeps things tight and even, so your backyard actually looks maintained all the time instead of swinging between freshly cut and overgrown.
And here's the part that really sells it for me - you can manage these things remotely. Heading out of town for a long weekend or a week-long trip? Set the mower to run while you're gone and come home to a yard that looks like someone's been taking care of it the whole time. That alone changes the equation for anyone who travels regularly.
The Lymow One Plus is available in two configurations during the pre-sale window running February 10 through March 9:
- 5Ah model: $2,499 (regularly $2,999)
- 10Ah model: $2,699 (regularly $3,199)
Both ship in March. You can also register at lymow.com to unlock additional pre-launch savings.
Is $2,500-$2,700 a significant investment compared to a traditional gas mower? Absolutely. But think about what you're actually buying. A decent gaming rig runs you the same money and gives you hours on the couch. A cruise to Mexico costs about the same for a week of relaxation. This gives you a couple hours of your weekend back every single week from spring through fall. When you frame it as buying your time back - Saturday mornings spent grilling breakfast and hanging with the guys instead of pushing a mower around the yard - the math starts looking pretty different.
Spring 2025 Is the Time to Make The Move!
February is the sweet spot for this kind of decision. The snow hasn't melted yet in most of the country, but mowing season is closer than it feels. Whether you're looking at a robotic mower to handle your entire lawn care routine or - like me - to supplement an existing service and keep things looking sharp between cuts, now is the time to start budgeting.
A consistently maintained yard changes how you use your outdoor space for backyard entertaining, grilling season, or just having a place that feels good to sit in after a long day. I'll have a full hands-on review once the Lymow One Plus arrives this spring. For now, the pre-sale pricing makes it worth a serious look.
