GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Review

The GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Robotic Mower is a well designed, advanced and user-friendly machine with a number of useful and practical features. It suits gardens up to 500 square metres in size and even works in the rain. It also works over a variety of terrain and can traverse slopes/gradients of up to 25%. Controlling the mower is straightforward and can be done with the on-board controls or with the Bluetooth App.

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In terms of operation, the mower runs quietly, outputting around 58dB(A) of noise. It's also extremely easy to clean and can be washed with a garden hose. To protect against theft, it has a PIN code which stops unauthorised use. All of the accessories needed are included. These are a charging station, a 150 metre long boundary wire, 150 hooks, 4 connectors and 5 terminals.

About GARDENA

GARDENA are a brand of lawn care and other garden products. Their product range includes lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers, grass shears, spreaders, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, garden saws, pressure sprayers, and a number of water pump accessories. GARDENA are a long established brand with a reputation for high quality products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Robotic Mower is designed for medium sized gardens up to 500 square metres in size. It has a 20mm to 45mm adjustable height and features the ability to ascend/descend 25% (15 degree) inclines. The mower features an advanced AI navigation system which allows it to go down tight passageways, into corners and up dead ends. And best of all, it works in different weathers, including when it's raining.
• Controls - The mower can be controlled either with the on-board user-friendly control panel or with the GARDENA Bluetooth App which lets you control the mower from a distance of up to 10 metres.
• Quiet - The mower is ultra-quiet, running at around 58dB(A). It's designed to not disturb you or your neighbours.
• Hose Washable - Cleaning the GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Robotic Mower is easy. Simply wash the underside with a garden hose (as pictured below).
• Anti-Theft Protection - The mower has a PIN code which stops unauthorised access.
• Accessories - A number of accessories are included. These are a charging station, a 150 metre long boundary wire, 150 hooks, 4 connectors and 5 terminals.

Summary

All things considered, the GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Robotic Mower is a well designed machine with an adjustable height and numerous features designed for both practicality and convenience. We particularly like its advanced AI navigation system, as well as its ability to traverse a variety of terrain in various different weathers, including rain. We also like its user-friendly on-board control panel, Bluetooth App control, ultra-quiet operation, and hose washable design. We rate the GARDENA SILENO minimo 500 Robotic Mower 4 out of 5 stars.

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