GARDENA · launched 2025
GARDENA smart SILENO free
From £1,299 (600 m² version) · versions up to 600 m²
Quick verdict
Good for
- Simple, small lawns
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
£1,299 for the smart SILENO free set (600 m²) · spec score 3.9/10 · checked 17 October 2026
Satellite RTK positioning; app mapping via the included smart Gateway. Rated for lawns up to 600 m². Slopes up to 30%. Mows without Wi-Fi: Unclear
smart SILENO free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| smart SILENO free set Retailer lists the set for 600, 800 and 1,200 m² lawns; we use 600 m² until the version is confirmed | 600 m² | £1,299 Seller lists RRP £1,999 | Available | — | £1,725 | £1,725 | same | 3.9 |
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
Connects through a Gateway on your home network. The retailer does not say whether a reference station is included or what happens without a signal; ask before buying.
Connects through the GARDENA smart Gateway on your home network.
Data note: Many specs are not published on the UK retailer page. Warranty needs registration.
5-year cost for the smart SILENO free set
| 5-year cost item | Cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the smart SILENO free set | £1,299 | 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 | £150 | Assumption: £20 per Ah, minimum £100; capacity not published, so £150 |
| Core cost, lawn with Wi-Fi | £1,725 | |
| 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 | £1,725 |
smart SILENO free 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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smart SILENO free specifications
| Navigation | Satellite RTK positioning; app mapping via the included smart Gateway |
|---|---|
| Base station / antenna | Not stated clearly |
| Built-in 4G | No |
| Drive | Not published |
| Max slope | 30% (about 17°) |
| Cutting width | Not published |
| Cutting height | Not published |
| Edge cutting | Not published |
| Obstacle sensing | Not published |
| Wildlife features | Not published |
| Rain | Not published |
| Noise | 57 dB |
| Water resistance | Not published |
| Weight | Not published |
| Narrowest passage | Not published |
| Mowing zones | Not published |
| Anti-theft | Not published |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Hedgehogs and wet lawns
Wildlife: No specific wildlife feature published. Whatever the mower, schedule it for daytime only. Read why.
Rain: No rain sensor published. Wet-lawn advice.
Sources
- Mincost product page checked 17 Oct 2026