Our verdict
The bottom line
A reasonable urban-garden robot at the entry of the wire-free category. Husqvarna 305 still wins on durability and dealer support, but if no boundary wire is the priority, the i108E is the cheap way in.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cheapest wire-free robot
- Compact and unobtrusive
- Decent app
- RTK no-wire setup
Cons
- Only 300m² coverage
- RTK signal sensitive to obstructions
- 18cm cut very slow
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 18 cm |
| Engine / Power | Segway brushless |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£400–700 used. RTK base must be included with mounting bracket. Most i108E units are recent — confirm purchase date and warranty status. Reset Segway account before purchase. Avoid units stored outside; the dock electronics corrode in damp UK weather.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.
