Our verdict
The Gardena Sileno Life sits between the Sileno Minimo and the Husqvarna 305 in capability and price. For 600–1000m² lawns it's the smart choice — quieter than Husqvarna, better-built than Worx Landroid. The Gardena Smart app is the weakest part.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Gardena reliability — Husqvarna Group quality at lower price
- 1000m² coverage suits typical UK suburban lawns
- SensorCut adapts to grass conditions
- Quietest in class
Cons
- Boundary wire still required
- 22cm cut means slow on full perimeter
- Gardena Smart app limited vs Husqvarna Connect
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 22 cm |
| Engine / Power | Gardena brushless |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
£350–650 used. Boundary wire walk-perimeter check as standard. Battery cells last about 4 years; demand a runtime test. Reset Gardena Smart account before purchase. Dock contacts gold-plated — Gardena uses better dock metal than most rivals.
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 22cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Replacement battery
Wear part — typical 3–5 years to 80% capacity. The biggest single repair cost on any battery mower.
|
£90–£180 | £55–£120 |
|
Mainboard / control unit
Failure typically requires dealer fit. Not economic past 8 years on entry-tier robots.
|
£180–£320 | — |
|
Boundary wire repair (per splice)
Most common robotic fault — see /blog/robotic-mower-boundary-wire-repair.
|
£12 connector | £4 |
Fair-offer calculator
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Calculations are guidance, not gospel. Used-market prices vary by region (Scotland is typically 10–15% cheaper than the South-East), season (October cheapest, March most expensive), and seller motivation.
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