Bosch Indego S+ 500 vs Gardena Sileno city (250 m²)
A metric, sourced head-to-head. Each row marks the objectively better figure; blanks are specs neither maker publishes, never guesses. Price shows in GBP where sourced.
Quick verdict
Gardena Sileno city (250 m²) leads on 4 of the 6 directly comparable specs. That's a spec-sheet tally, not a scored review — the right pick still depends on what matters for your garden (see each model's strengths below).
Bosch Indego S+ 500
- logical lane mowing (LogiCut)
- small-to-medium lawns
- Bosch 18V owners
Gardena Sileno city (250 m²)
- small gardens
- quietest in class
- narrow passages (CorridorCut)
Specification by specification
| Spec | Bosch Indego S+ 500 | Gardena Sileno city (250 m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Working area | 500 m² best | 250 m² |
| Cutting width | 19 cm | Not specified |
| Max slope | 27 % | 35 % best |
| Runtime per charge | 60 min | 65 min best |
| Recharge time | 60 min best | 75 min |
| Voltage | 18 V | Not specified |
| Noise | 59 dB(A) | 57 dB(A) best |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 7.3 kg best |
| Cutting height | 30–50 mm | 20–50 mm |
| Navigation | Boundary wire | Boundary wire |
| Price | Not specified | Not specified |