How noisy is the Einhell FREELEXO robot mower?

Fairly quiet, although Einhell gives two different figures. The UK product page for the Einhell FREELEXO lists a sound power level of 61 dB(A), which is the figure we show. The FREELEXO 500 manual gives a lower sound power of 56.3 dB(A). Einhell doesn't explain the difference, so the page figure may overstate it.

Either way, it sits within the normal range for a small robot mower and well below a petrol or mains mower. Sound power describes the noise the machine gives off, not what you hear from a distance, so from the house or a neighbour's garden it will seem quieter than the number suggests. A robot also works in shorter, more frequent sessions, so the noise is spread across the week rather than concentrated in one long cut.

When comparing with other brands, check which measure they quote. Some, such as Flymo, publish a "perceived" sound level, which tends to be lower than a sound power figure for the same machine. For reference, Einhell's wire-free Einhell FREELEXO CAM is listed at 57 dB(A) and the older Einhell FREELEXO LCD BT at 59.4 dB(A), both measured sound power.

If noise is a concern for neighbours, scheduling it for the middle of the day avoids early mornings and evenings, and daytime running is better for hedgehogs too; see our hedgehog guide.