Best Cordless Lawn Mower 2020

Best Cordless Lawn Mower Head-to-Head Test
*** CORRECTION **
EGO tied for the best mower with the 21" Greenworks mower. Third place went to the 25" Greenworks and Black and Decker coming in 6-points behind the top two mowers.
A subscriber pointed out an error in one of the calculated values. When we recalculated the battery voltage the Greenworks did better on an Sq ft/ watt hr basis. That’s why it moved up to a tie.
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We received 12 mower - 2 different models from 2 manufacturers including Greenworks and Kobalt. The models we tested included:
Black & Decker CM2060C
DEWALT DCMW220X2C
EGO LM2130SP
Greenworks 21" 2520102
Greenworks 25" 2510802
Hart HLPM021
Kobalt 80v KMP 6080-06
Kobalt40v KMP 2580-06
Makita XML08PT1
Ryobi RY401130
Skil SM4910-10
Stihl RMA 510 V
Cut Quality - Winner EGO Power+
To evaluate the cut quality we mowed adjacent areas with each mower side by side.
After cutting the grass we evaluated how well the grass was cut. The cut quality of the grass areas was excellent.
Noise Winner - Makita
Makita took the win with 80.5 dB and was noticeably quieter even without a decibel meter. HART came in second place with 82.4 dB and EGO was third with 84.1 dB.
Run-Time
Run-time is a big question on the minds of people considering the purchase of battery-powered mowers. So, how do you make any sense of that in order to determine the best runtime? We measured the performance of the mowers “out of the box,” and also normalized performance on the basis of the energy available. [Using Watt-Hours]
Watt-Hours is calculated by multiplying the voltage (actual load voltage, not the MAX that some companies advertise) by the battery pack Amp-Hours.
Run-time Procedure
The Kobalt 80v took first place, it ran 85.5 minutes and mowed 38,600 sq. ft. That’s 4.2 miles!Second place went to the MAKITA, it ran 83 minutes, and mowed 35,000 Sq. Ft. [3.8 miles] Third place went to the Greenworks 60V 21″ mower which ran for 65 minutes and mowed 27,700 Sq Ft. [3 miles]
The HART mower ran the least at 22 minutes and mowed 8,400 Sq. Ft.
Ergonomics - Winner 25″ Greenworks
The Greenworks mowers were virtually identical in a number of ergonomic categories and scored very well in those. In close second place was the EGO mower.
Handle Comfort & Adjustment Winner
Both of the Greenworks mowers were superior to the group in terms of comfort, handle height and adjustments.
Maneuverability Winner - Black & Decker. We evaluated how easily the mowers were to push and to cut around trees. This category is largely factored based on the mower weight, self-propulsion, and wheelbase design.
Black and Decker and DEWALT were more maneuverable than the rest of the mowers because they were NOT self-propelled.
The 25″ Greenworks was the best maneuverability in the self-propelled mowers. This was due because of the short wheelbase front to back.
The mowers with the longest wheelbase ranked towards the bottom.
Deck Height Adjustability Winner - Ryobi
The Ryobi mower was a dramatic stand out with a grab handle that allowed the user to lift or drop the mower while adjusting the height.
EGO took second place with the deck height adjustment out on the deck, clear of any obstructions.
Third place went to the Skil, the large handle and reinforced plastic detent plate worked smoothly and easily. Some mowers had knuckle-busting setups that would cause the user to hit the lower part of the handle assembly when adjusting the mower for taller cutting.
Compact Design & Storage Size Winner - EGO LM2130SP
The EGO really blew away the competition with their very easy to store design. Both Greenworks and the HART models also fold up fairly small.
Fit & Finish Winner - Makita
Makita stands out in this category.
This mower was built for daily nonstop use by professional landscapers. It’s a BEAST! The Makita features large-diameter rubber over-molded wheels, a steel deck, and everything about it is tight and made to stand up to some hard use.
Best Value Winner -Greenworks 21″
At the time of publication, the 21″ Greenworks mower was priced at about $349 with a 4.0Ah battery given the performance and overall quality this was a solid pick for the best value. This mower tied for 1st place overall and is the second least expensive in the group.
So who has the Best Cordless Lawn Mower?
EGO took 1st place as the BEST cordless lawn mower with and the 21″ Greenworks one-point behind it. Third place went to the 25″ Greenworks.
The fourth place was Black and Decker who had a SOLID showing.

[@film79]

This is the only lawnmower comparison video i have seen that isn't just a robot voice over stock photos of mowers and lawns.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks please consider subscribing

[@aidanofarrell9470]

I mean. It is just a guy talking over pictures. Grant it it’s not a robot voice, but still

[@chrisE815]

@@aidanofarrell9470 go to the website and read the review. These tests are thorough

[@masonhoward8487]

Well said I instantly shut of what I am watching the second I here a robot

[@chrisE815]

@David Moore go to the website

[@ElectricIguana]

This mower competition should be an annual event.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

lots of work - we shoot for every few years

[@huejanus5505]

I’m sure he wants the guys to come test them weekly.

[@Richard-xo2uv]

I'd be fine with every other year since I'm in the market but all the videos out are two years old so I want videos on the current products. I'm still searching and wanting more info especially on greenworks 80v compared to 60v.

[@JasonNew]

This was an EXCELLENT review. Wow. I grew up working with my dad doing landscaping and lawn maintenance. I have a small yard now and it was hard to not buy a gas mower on principle but your review has given me a lot of confidence in any of these mowers. And that's after watching a lot of other reviews from non-professionals who didn't have the perspective I needed. Impressive. Have a subscribe! For the record, I am going with a Greenworks 40V 20 inch Cordless Twin Force Lawn Mower 25302 since it's on sale today.

[@jorgeirizarry5971]

If anyone ever need the most comprehensive analysis on electronic lawnmowers this is it!! Super impressive review. I wasn't expecting it to be this good.

[@davidj231]

In reality, this dude just wanted his huge yard mowed...

[@deelanders6132]

Genius actually, plus we didnt have to do any of the work. Plus saw what did what. Super mega genius indeed.

[@mikespence8895]

Lmao

[@KaeganThornhillTheCyberRaven]

300 IQ move.

[@danielfrain3521]

And got free mowers for the test according to the beginning. They reached out and manufacturers sent out mowers.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

haha

[@habanero5.054]

I don’t normally comment on videos but I just had to say this video was extremely well made and had a lot of great information. I can tell you put a lot of time and energy to make this video and do the tests

[@yvesnaubry246]

Habaniro by KIA is my next "all," electric vehicle!!

[@RadioRich100]

Too much of him and not enough of mower testing.

[@punkwarlord]

How many comments have you made in the past 2 years?

[@wlh227]

i read/watched a lot of reviews last year when my 23 year old Black and Decker corded mower died. All of those reviews placed the 80 volt self propelled Kobalt as one of the highest rated of the mowers tested. I purchased it because of so many positive reviews and because of the 5 year warranty. I am very happy with it and it will even cut my yard when the grass is wet and overgrown which is something my previous corded mower would not do.

[@CalebOlshefsky]

Owned an ego mower for about a year now and love it! Don't have to worry about mowing when the kids are napping :) I can even have a phone call on my airpods while mowing the lawn! Not to mention I never have to yank on a cable 10 times to get it started like it did growing up!

[@rosiestafford1457]

Just received the greenworks pro 21" mower today and am breathing a sigh of relief to see that it performed so well in your testing!! As a small single lady in her 60's, I feel I made a great choice and can't wait to try it out. After I get my grandson to come and help with unboxing and assembly that is, lol.

[@SamFr1000]

How are you finding it, six months later, Rosie?

[@rosiestafford1457]

@@SamFr1000 I like it. It works well. The only drawbacks for me are it's pretty heavy and hard to push and maneuver on my uneven yard since it isn't self propelled and the batteries run out before I'm done. Can't afford to buy more batteries. But, it still works better for me than a pull start!

[@TheStratman007]

✝🛐🙏💝

[@dionysuspapadopolous4395]

I own a green works 21" mower, snowblower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower and weed trimmer. All use the same batteries. I have had these for over three seasons. No gas, no flammable liquids, they immediately start and stop. I am a very satisfied customer and NO this is not a paid endorsement!

[@RichieColemanSr]

Do you have the 21 or 25 inch mower?

[@pttn975]

I bought an Ego mower last year and I love it. It's great for mowing early in the morning on weekends.

[@blackwater7183]

This guy is really passionate when talking about mowers.

[@jdub099]

You are a very good speaker. I love how thorough you are in this review. I can tell this took you a long time to produce and I really appreciate it. Just bought my first electric mower today. I got the Ego with the 7.5ah battery. Love it!

[@andrew_koala2974]

I agree - The presentation was excellent - and the cadence was about right -allowing the listener to comfortably absorb what is being said without the need to be hyper-focused when one is in a verbal speed challenge or perhaps incontinent and having to rush because of the urgent need to visit the Toilette. I am evaluating which brand of battery-powered mower to purchase. The AUSTRALIAN made VICTA is similar to the U.S. KOBALT 80v - except that our VICTA has a steel chassis and uses the same BRIGGS AND STRATTON electric motor $499 AUD with a 2ah battery and charger $799 AUD with a 4ah battery and charger - which in my view is excessive pricing

[@Hawking1969]

wow, this is a really impressive study. i have to imagine that each manufacturer is watching this and modifying based on your feedback, as it's still a growing product line. Great work

[@basicallybane3715]

As a first time home buyer this is a big decision for me and your video is the ONLY one that wasn’t a robot voice reading over specs I can already see. Well done and thank you!

[@rogermccaslin6750]

I just bought an electric mower two days ago and now this video pops up in my recommendeds. I'm glad the EGO was #1 in this review since I bought an EGO based on some reviews on a forum I read. Makes me feel better about the extra money I spent.

[@themisplacedcajun8370]

You and the crew killed it, as always Rob! Thank you

[@saliston]

Great review. I have ab ego trimmer and it's a beast. I have the 2ah battery and it does my whole fenced in half acre on one charge. Much better then gas. I did have a battery issue at two and a half years. They shipped me a new battery after only a 10 minute call. That was great customer service.

[@jasonbatchelor5445]

I've been using the Kobalt 80v 'Non Self Propelled" mower for my commercial business for four years. I've had to change the bearings in the wheels twice, otherwise this machine has been amazing and met all my expectations. Highly recommended.

[@JustineDodd]

Makes me happy that I bought an Ego a couple of years ago - I loved it, and then the bushfires came and turned it into ash. I recently bought a new one to use at my new property, and I just watched this out of interest. Seems I did good!

[@Joewilliams563]

I'm not even a lawn guy or tool guy, but I can appreciate the methodical approach to testing different products and you exaplained everything in a way even i could understand. This video was outstanding! I clicked subscribe within the first minute. Great job!

[@buscambell1234]

Same here

[@TheReviewPigeon]

I'll host my 6.5 acre property for ya'll to hold mower and weed eater competitions every 2 weeks this summer for you! Haha

[@sarahsnell8628]

Same here. Fml with mowing 5 acres let alone 6.5

[@TheReviewPigeon]

@@sarahsnell8628 luckily i got roughly 2 of it as woods so we not far off each other lol

[@JH-mt3pp]

If you have 6.5 acres to mow why are you watching a push mower review ?

[@TheReviewPigeon]

@@JH-mt3pp its a primarily hunting property mixed with a few acres of woods and wetlands. the mowable parts are able to be done with a push mower pretty easily. Also; i like the channel.

[@philisbramlett6890]

If I buy the Ego .. What price are we talking about ? Does it come with the recharge station and how long does it take ? Although I'll need frequent breaks I just need to know if it will last long enough to finish the job? Do they rec . sshutting it off , or allowing it to" lay low " while I sit a bit on my walker to rest my legs ? Just wondering, I do need to know . Thank you for such a great video comparison. Women need to know our options other than paying out our s.s.d.i. to others . This isn't what I planned for retirement .

[@developer1584]

The timing of this review couldn't be better for me. As someone who has paid to have his lawn mowed for years I started noticing that battery power mowers have come along way and I am in the market for one. Thanks for the review and your website has a ton of information.

[@anthonywarren1317]

EGO is the way to go....in my opinion..I have one and it's really nice and holds up

[@clarencedavis3621]

I have the Ego 56v self propelled. In 2nd season and still going strong. I love this mower never had a problem with it

[@TheStratman007]

This is perhaps the finest presentation I have reviewed on KZbin, bar none. You were factual, succinct, and honest. Thank you!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thank you, we just finished our 2022 version of this and it should be published within two or three weeks

[@ConcordCarpenter]

*** CORRECTION ** EGO tied for the best mower with the 21" Greenworks mower. Third place went to the 25" Greenworks and Black and Decker coming in 6-points behind the top two mowers. A subscriber pointed out an error in one of the calculated values. When we recalculated the battery voltage the Greenworks did better on an Sq ft/ watt hr basis. That’s why it moved up to a tie.

[@ElectricIguana]

Great effort overall on the head-to-head! Respectfully, however, I think there are some significant errors with the Greenworks 21" evaluation. Especially your "best value" recommendation for the GW21. "Best value" was stated as being based on a $350 price tag with a 4 AH battery. Price is incorrect and the rankings were based on 9AH worth of batteries. First, the price quoted for the Greenworks 21" is incorrect. It was quoted at $350 with a 4AH battery verbally (21:45), but the screen shot clearly says $450 (accurate). From the website (at time of publication), this year's model is not available for less than $380 in the Tool Only version. Still not a bad value relatively, but it's definitely not the "2nd lease expensive". For only $50 more, the 25" is available with 6AH worth of batteries (4+2), however this may only be a temporary holiday sale price (7/7/2020). A strong case could be made for the Black and Decker at it's price point. On top of that, Greenworks does NOT offer a 5.0+4.0 battery package with this year's 21" model, which was what was used for the Watt Hours calculation (10:30). GW21 was given 3rd place in that category based on batteries that are not included with the mower (12:35). And it is certainly not available with those batteries at either of the prices quoted verbally or on-screen.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

K. M. Looks like I said 339 instead of 449. The GW 21 is the. Best value in this group, regardless of batteries

[@philipbalestrieri870]

I purchased an ego lawnmower With great skepticism, I used to have commercial landscape maintenance Business and Once Thought that they would never be able to produce a quality battery power lawnmower. Now retired I turned to the battery operated ego to my amazement it worked great on my very big piece of property, with some challenging nice Inclines to be mowed. Thanks again for your very informative videos

[@DanAbbott-SMCC]

Spent a lot of time researching and bought the twin blade EGO self-propelled. What a beast. Best looking lawn I've ever had and mowed my yard, the 100' X 50' city walkway next to my house, and my neighbor's very long, dense and wet lawn, all on one charge with about 10-15% left. I couldn't be happier. Replacement batteries aren't cheap, but worth it to me to get rid of noisy, polluting gas mower. I expect the battery to last longer than five years at any rate based on other cordless devices I've used.

[@rw3468]

I found the new channel I will be watching daily. Thank you for your content and hard work

[@jubei20111]

No idea why I'm watching this, I don't have any grass in my yard.

[@evengarcia8054]

Water it

[@tylersmith9868]

@@evengarcia8054 everyone thinks I'm weird for watering my grass. I think everyone else is weird for not watering their grass

[@evengarcia8054]

Tyler Smith it’s chill I like to do it sorta relaxing

[@jubei20111]

@@evengarcia8054 I live in a woodsy area and my property is all trees.

[@rayrayrun]

I envy you sir

[@KYGUNSnKNIVES]

Your guys head to head comparison videos are insanely detailed. Thanks for all of the effort you put into them!

[@garybrewer1035]

And now I know that Ryobi was not the best buy.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

@@garybrewer1035 We live in Arizona, so we don't have a lot of grass, but just enough that it takes about 20 minutes to mow it. We moved here from Chicago with a gas mower, but 7 years ago we sold it and purchased a Ryobi 1+ cordless mower, and couldn't be happier. I'm not claiming it's the best on the market, because when we purchased it, there weren't a lot of choices for cordless mowers on the market, but it does a great job for what we use it for. It does take two batteries though. However, our Ryobi mower looks nothing like the one in this video.

[@edmer68]

I bought a Cobalt 80v in 2018. Still works great and haven't noticed any loss in power going into season five. I highly recommend it!!

[@richardalexander5758]

I've been using a Greenworks mower for six years, and it's been flawless. I also have their chainsaw and pole-saw which use the same batteries and have been great.

[@futureproof80]

Really impressed by this in-depth review…beats the crap out of most vague/voice over videos. Great work! Well, my decision has finally been made up…I’m going for the EGO 21”. Tough one, as Greenworks (both) are superb mowers. 👌

[@bigrobbyd.6805]

Ego mowers are absolutely fantastic. I bought the 21" self-propelled model a few weeks ago (Model LM2102SP). The 7.5 Ah battery almost outlasts me. Like Rob said, the best thing about battery-powered mowers is the ease of maintenance- no fuel, no oil, no filters, etc.

[@76shogun1]

@@1DrBar is that the extent of your research?

[@barrynofzinger9266]

I have an Ego mower, as well. Not self-propelled. I've had it for about 3 years and I just love it. Great mower and you are spot on with the whole “no fuel, no oil, no filter” comment!

[@zeblanmaidaynovich796]

Yep EGO 21 my first and a good one do the same job as gas one on one charge🤩 so far nothing bad about it for few years

[@mracer8]

@@barrynofzinger9266 I had a Honda Gas mower that I been using for last 22 years with no oil change/add or filter! Gas yes!

[@johnwells9089]

Glad I found your Channel, you're one of the only channels that I have subscribed, got the notifications and sent this video to a friend! Because you guys are worth it great job.

[@francsever]

I love your tool comparisons, keep up the great work.

[@cemetree]

My husband loves our eGO. We got an extra battery with it too.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

definitely worth the subscription!! Their "head to head" comparisons are worth it alone!!! been subscribed for a few years now!!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks

[@clivewarren780]

This was a fantastic video. Ive always had gas mowers but now want an electric one but i know nothing about them. This video told me everything i needed to know and answered all my questions. By your tests, i found the one that fit all my criteria. Thats whats great about this video, everyone has different mower needs and this helps to answer anyones questions so they can make the right choice for their own needs/applications. Excellent work guys.

[@dabeamer42]

I bought an EGO (not the tested model; their smaller one) last spring and I love it. The wife loves it, too. (She does most of our mowing due to my asthma...)

[@PureEvil1138]

I was skeptical about them until I bought one, awesome! No more gas, no more spark plugs, no more oil, no more winterizing and no more worrying if the mower will start. I have a small yard (thank god) so the run time is not an issue for me

[@andrew_koala2974]

Jeremy Smith You wrote I have a small yard (thank god) So I am wondering - to which god are you referring to ? I am assuming it is the god of Lawnmowers. As there is a big difference between God ( The creator of the universe) UPPER CASE G to denote a proper noun and god - lower case g - means any other god except the One and Only God the Creator Besides this - God is not a Semitic word and was never used nor heard of in the Middle East. The word God derives from the word Gott - from the Yiddish language - which is a Low-Level Germanic language. In Semitic langiages it is Alloh in aramaic Allah in arabic Ellah in ancient hebrew. Which is why the National airline is Isra'el is EL AL The two words for the creator - in both hebrew and arabic/aramaic The arabs had a language long before Jews existed - and hebrew borrows heavily from arabic. Of course, there are many words in the English language that originates from arabic two of which are alcohol and coffee There are many others.

[@PureEvil1138]

@@andrew_koala2974 a little off topic but my mistake. I was specifically referring to Khonsu of ancient Egypt. I should have been more specific and I will correct this behavior going forward

[@dwaynes6806]

You've done it again!! Always in-depth

[@jb8517]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you for doing the comparison. Very well done.

[@mainsource8030]

i returned my ego select cut when i saw the greenworks 25 incher go on sale for 500 bucks with 2 4ah batteries and i love it,holds dual batteries which auto swap, for me its easier to use and has a wider cut, my favorite mower ever!

[@mainsource8030]

the kit usually comes with a 4ah and a 2ah but mine had 2, 4ah batts in it, happy accident!

[@judge724]

I bought the Makita because it will last the longest and has amazing capabilities. Watched a ton of videos and came away with that conclusion! Bought one from Home Depot and couldn't be happier! It really is a BEAST like you mentioned! I cut a huge yard with 14" grass, and it did awesome! Went through 4 battery changes, but I think normal maintenance mowing it could be done with 2 battery changes. But with the 4 batteries it comes with, plus 2 I already had, I never had any downtime! The Makita is definitely made to last for MANY years and is an absolute joy to operate. Like you said toward the beginning, I was also amazed at how quiet it is!! With that much power? It seems impossible, but it's real!! I think they put more engineering into the Makita than the other mowers.

[@didequen3339]

i liked it too but it has some principle problems starting with 18V design. Most other switched to 40V or higher due to the demand of more powerful tools but it is still stuck with this 18V (2 battery in series to get 36V is a bad usage, it will kill battery fast)

[@chrisrob722]

Wow! This is a solid channel and solid review! Thank you for taking the time to make of this video. You definitely had my undivided attention..very well done.

[@jipillow1]

This is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you and keep up the great work. This is quality content from both content and presentation

[@earthworm85]

Been eyeballing Makita. Hmmm. Thanks for all the test results 👍☺️

[@darrinanddonna]

Love my self propelled EGO mower , I believe it’s the only battery where you can charge it up straight after removing it from the mower. The battery will also self discharge down to storage charge if you haven’t used it for a while which means the battery will last longer. Mine is now 4 years old and is still perfect. Subbed and liked 😎👍

[@richie.edwards]

Amazing analysis of electric mowers. You say you're not professional testers, but this looked like awesome testing to me. I had questions about the Greenworks lineup and you guys answered them. Thanks!

[@J0rd4nBr0]

I love you guys and thank you for all you do to give us the absolute best quality content!!

[@paulmifsud5753]

This truly was a great review! I'm subscribed. Thanks

[@Despair1487]

This was a very well made video. We appreciate the effort

[@ConcordCarpenter]

thanks for the comment!!! Appreciate it

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

The best cordless lawn mower comparison video out there. Not only did you cover a lot of categories but you included a wide array of manufacturers. A lot of comparisons would not have included products from Hart or B&D as the perception of those manufacturers is not as high as others like DeWalt and Makita. The average consumer of these products is driven by price. At the same time, they want to know if they're getting their money's worth. A video like this does them a great service by providing them with enough data to make an informed decision. Personally, I just purchased the Greenworks 40v 21" mower. It arrives in a few days so I haven't used it yet. When this video popped up on my feed, I had to watch. While the model I chose was not reviewed in this test, I am confident that I made a good choice with a Greenworks product. I can't wait to take for a spin. Thank you for all you do, Rob. There are only a handful of channels that to well rounded reviews and this is one of the best. And hey, my name is Rob, too, so there has to be something to that, right?

[@SaraKaye20]

Had my Ego for 5 summers and I love it !

[@yorkiem0m]

thank you for this video, I'm 60 yr old and my yard guy doesn't come regularly and so my grass is over my yorkies head, gonna have to suck it up and get a mower. I have a gas mower but don't have the strength to pull the string to start it and I just had both knees replaced. The area I need to mow is about 600 sq feet. This video was very useful to help me decide.

[@Sophia-zk3tw]

what did you decide ? i am a 65 petite women with only a small front yard that i will have to mow and don't want to spent too much ?

[@yorkiem0m]

@@Sophia-zk3tw I am going with a greenworks self propelled 24(x2) battery operated only because we have something called a 'sale barn' in my county that sells everything for 50% off retail and they just happed to get this mower in that is normally $499 but they will sell it to me for $250. Had that not come available home depot had a Ryobi on sale for $349, that was the next choice. The ones not self propelled are cheaper and I've watched a ton of videos that say the plastic deck ones are much lighter so non-self propelled may have worked. For me I thought the extra $100 or so for self propelled would be worth it.

[@jrmalboeuf6182]

I have a Ryobi self propelled 6Ah i just bought and i love it . Surprised Ryobi was added to your testing.

[@russgately1938]

Love my Ryobi 40v just bought it, its quiet, and good battery power. I ran out of grass to cut so kept cutting until the batter died. The deck height lever is positioned well. Has on board battery storage for swapping out.. Love that it mulches or bags. Love that there isnt a side discharge, eliminated dangerous eye debris and dust/dirt. Much more quiet than a gas mower

[@Joel-om1qw]

Do you still like your purchase? And if you had to give a ball park figure for your lawn, what would that be?

[@fallingxshadow]

I was totally sold on the EGO & the Greenworks. The most important factor that changed my decision for me was which tools I already owned. Since 2010 my Dad started a collection of DeWalt power tools. Consequently, after moving out I chose DeWalt tools myself because that's pretty much all I'd used. Therefore, I'll be getting the DeWalt mower as I've got so many batteries to swap from which = infinite running time. Easily could've been any other brand. This is very important to consider for anyone looking at these machines.

[@edwynnkelley136]

Because of looking for overall performance I purchased the EGO about 2 weeks ago. Based on my assessments as wel as now seeing yours in comparison to competitors, I did good.

[@anthonywarren1317]

Me too..right on..

[@tadasstrikauskas1205]

Good one, thanks. Now I need a lawn to mowe. And a house. And a Mower.

[@billwareagle7047]

I have researched for weeks now and have decided on the Greenworks 21’ mower, your test confirms my decision, very well done!! Thanks for the in depth study and demonstration!!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Good choice!

[@davidh8755]

EGO is the real deal. I Love the mower, trimmer, and blower of theirs that I bought. Zero problems and outstanding performance and quality. They came with a 5 year warranty too. Getting ready to buy their Hedger next. I will never go back to gas power again. No more gas fumes, oil changes, spark plug changes, clogged carburetors, pulling cord to start, and lets not forget the way louder operation noise level either and the heavier weight of gas powered equipment. You say good bye to all of that when you buy EGO instead. Pop battery in and just press start. Start with their lawnmower first and you will be an instant believer of their products trust me !!!

[@winros]

Really? I think I might buy that lawn mower today. Thank you

[@chriscomeaux3354]

That's what I'm leaning to. And plus they specialize in this. Eat, breathe, and drink outdoor equipment. They even have a zero turn riding mower

[@jadenkrosis3087]

I`m a huge Milwaukee fan when it comes to battery powered but the Ego destroyed them in leaf blowers, and it appears Milwaukee has zero representation in cordless mowers. I have 2 acres to mow and I have a J.Deere for most of it but I want a push mower for the delicate and smaller mowing areas, looks like EGO is the winner for me.

[@livenfree]

Say the mower or other item needed repair who works on them?

[@jadenkrosis3087]

@@livenfree I do all my own repairs and maintenance on all my equipment.

[@Sir_Pants_Alot]

I have a Kobalt and have been very happy with it. Considering the magnitude of just how much less it costs than anything else and how similar performance levels were across the board between nearly everything evaluated I'm somewhat surprised it wasn't the budget pick. But my main takeaway was just that Electric mowers are awesome. I hope to never need a gas one again.

[@JM-fc9gm]

You won’t. Combustion motors are vanishing from the market in all verticals.

[@Phrancis5]

Greenworks makes mower for other OEMs and I'm pretty sure the Kobalt in this vid is one of em.

[@jjhefte]

I really liked this comparison. I just past my first year of the 80 volt Cobalt and I really love it after 43 years of Lawnboy mowers.

[@jjhefte]

Oh and I bought the chainsaw too.

[@Spudmuffin00]

Really appreciate this comprehensive review. I don't think it could've been better!! Thank you 😎👍

[@Clark-Mills]

Love my Stihl, bought it a couple of years ago and still get over and hour of HARD mowing with a couple of batteries. The competition obviously hasn't been sitting still; great review, will certainly look afield when mine dies... :)

[@fortunateson6070]

I just bought an Ego and did my first cut today, it felt like I was pushing around a fisher price toy it was so light! I think it would do well for the front wheels to be on swivels, make it easier to maneuver due to being so long.

[@patbowman9959]

That's true of all of them.

[@johngiacoppo1296]

A very thorough and well thought out comparison video.! Thanks so much for all the info!

[@4wrestling]

I just bought the Greenworks Pro 80V 21-Inch Push Lawn Mower thanks to your video

[@jcsandberg2]

I’ve had a 21’ Greenworks for 5 years and never had a problem with it. It is by far the best one out there!

[@andrew_koala2974]

Chris Sandberg I had a 21’ GREENWORKS for 5 years NOT I’ve had a 21’ Greenworks for 5 years Your knowledge of the English language is poor. The word 'have' becomes redundant as the word had is in the sentence and as such the bastardization I've become unnecessary. Even my youngest students would fail you in an English exam. Undertale an extensive reading program to better educate yourself and improve your knowledge of the English language. - You will notice that following a criticism - a solution is provided. Good luck and good bye. -- I rarely read replies - particularly without a comment reference number -- so it is unlikely I will read any replies from this comment. However - should you choose to reply - be sure to write and explain the differences between (a) Passing and Overtaking (b) The differences between ON / OFF and on / off and in which context each are used. That is your homework for this week

[@jasonwomack4064]

One big consideration people should look at if they're not already buying based on existing battery platform, is the weight of the mower. In this comparison there's a 40ish pound spread among the models. I could see some people buying and thinking it'll fold up nice to hang on a garage/shed wall, then having to wrestle it like a 80lb bag of concrete.

[@gooseseey4687]

Love your content. Unbiased and real reviews.

[@brenlysanty]

Buy my Ego self-propelled last year, never come back to gas, used last week, still loved

[@MrFrankcoughlin]

As usual, great job. It occurs to me that you guys are setting a standard on head to head tool comparisons. Maybe there are channels out there that look at the variables you look at and also try to factor in and account for differences between the tools (e.g., amp hours on batteries), but I don’t know of any. Keep up the good work, and thanks for everything you put into these videos. It’s very helpful.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

WOW thats a great compliment - thanks

[@zackfishle1009]

@@ConcordCarpenter Keep up the good work. We appreciate it and hope to see more.

[@erichannes6392]

Ego is VERY expensive. My Ryobi is great. Had mine for three years, no issues. I’ll continue to buy the great RYOBI.

[@jimmydavis5951]

Im looking at the Ryobi how does it do when bagging vs mulching?

[@sullysays]

Get what you pay for I guess

[@chrisanthony7552]

I am on year 4 with my Ryobi 40v 20 inch. No issues.

[@codypearson2237]

Great work comparing models without bias. I would love to see a similar video using Cordless Electric Snowblowers. Keep up the good work!

[@unclebob4964]

Excellent, complete review. What really adds value here is that in addition to mowers, I think most of these brands produce a wide verity of consumer targeted tools and is, by default, an obvious measure of those tools in addition to the mowers.

[@dalesworld1308]

Bought the 21 inch Greenworks self propelled for half price in October (paid $249)and it's a GREAT mower. Easy to adjust handle height and speed so my wife is finally starting to mow the lawn. Only issue is sometimes it powers down and gives you the low battery signal - and if you let it cool down it starts up again. Cuts beautifully too.

[@ronh9384]

An excellent review as always folks! Kudos! I got the Ego leaf blower and weed eater for Father’s Day 2 years ago and have since added the new larger chainsaw and the weed eater and power pole chainsaw with extension. My son got my first Ego weed eater. They are a great platform and if my current gas push mower gives up the ghost I’ll get the Ego push mower. And once they get the Ego Rider out I will probably get that as well. Keep up the good work and stay safe! Ron

[@ahmedkamla2109]

Thanks for the hard work. You did really a good job & you saved me a lot of time. Very well explained, well organized & very helpful. Can’t thank you enough.

[@thomaspaquette9991]

First time I’ve seen one of your videos and I’m hooked. Very in depth and appreciate the fact you have the tool on your website to look at the whole package. New subscriber!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thomas Paquette we,come aboard sir

[@Mr-Chris]

I had the twin blade EGO mower for several weeks, then I got to use an older Honda Mower and was amazed how the cut quality was WAY better than the new EGO. Also I had a lot of trouble mulching leaves and lawn debris with the EGO. So I returned the EGO and bought a new Honda.

[@plmn93]

Despite what their marketing claims, battery mowers have nowhere near the same power as gas mowers. They are about 2.5 HP tops, or half of an entry level gas mower. They make up for this a bit with torque and by using smaller blades, but you still need HP to do work.

[@rickyb8636]

I bought a new Honda mower because the EGO snow blower I bought last year was way under powered and I thought the lawn mower would be the same.

[@adybooboo1]

Awesome job guys the Mikita here in the uk is expensive but a quality machine, thanks for the test albeit none scientific lol they do give the buyer great impartial choice 👍

[@cemetree]

I wanted a makita but the cost was a deterrent so I opted for an eGO.

[@ericcomfort6228]

I have the newer Ryobi 21” 40 volt and love it. I’m cutting Bermuda and Zoysia and it does a fantastic job. I have 1/3 acre and I can usually get through my entire yard on one battery.

[@damianyoung6357]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I Felt like I received a 2 year education in electric mowers I love this Channel and all the content it provides

[@pourindiesel]

Really surprised at the amount of dislikes on this video, it's one of the best mower comparison videos out there.

[@Maloney-ho6fb]

Probably people hating on electric mowers

[@travismchance]

Makita guy here & was hoping it would have fared better. I guess being right in the middle isn't so bad but that $850 tag is steeeeeeeeep!

[@dondonaldson1684]

I don't understand how a mower which is the quietest, best built, long run time and "commercial design beast" with Makita's quality, OPE and tool options finished behind Black and Decker. It won more categories and finished 6th? Who cares that the handle doesn't fold. I prefer it doesn't and when I look at all the plastic parts on Ego and Greenworks, those WILL break. Plastic deck mowers are too light, steel deck mowers WILL rust. Makita offers an aluminum deck (DLM533Z, which is the mower that I have) and it will be around far longer than most if not all in the test. Same can be said about Makita's batteries and brushless motor. Also, there is a reason it doesn't have rubber on the handle, let's see how good the rubber overmold is on the Ego in three years. The other thing this review doesn't do is talk about batteries and chargers. I can mow non-stop using two batteries in the mower (5Ah) and by the time I deplete two, the other two on the charger are full. The last thing I will say is that the Makita is even MORE quiet in quiet mode. The Makita should have been number 1 or 2 in this review, certainly NOT 6.

[@MichaelLeal-fu1dc]

Hours of Googling and research summarized into a 25 minute video. Liked, subscribed. Thanks for putting all of this together!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks for leaving a comment, this report was done two years ago we are currently working on a new one this may hope to be able to published by the end of May

[@jonbbradie]

Loved finding your video (and the channel!) while shopping for a cordless mower. Super helpful.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Well done on this test! I am sure this took quite a while to test and compile all the results especially for this many units. Just one quick note regarding the EGO products which I have. From my research another thing that is a benefit from what I see is the very short charge time for the batteries. The 5.0 Ah batteries take approx. 35 minutes to fully charge from 10% using the rapid charger which is really amazing.

[@benbelap]

I just bought Greenworks 17in 40V cordless, with trimmer and battery all for $350. My wife saw the thing and called it small. After a good days work, she was impressed with how well it worked and how good a job it did. I said, "it's not how big it is, but how you use it".

[@Carnutzjoe]

I’ve had a Kobalt 80v mower from 3 yrs and love it. So simple and easy. The I’ll never go back to gas. My only gripe is I wish my mower had the two battery parallel thing like some of the newer units. My single pack mower lasts ~30 minutes and then I swap out battery packs. Parallel batteries would give me an hour.

[@jamesw5696]

I'd say your a pretty professional testing "company", very precise and lots of different features put to test. Thanks!!

[@holliday223]

I'm still pushing my Kobalt 80VDC after 5 years and cuts like a beast... longevity is great in my book.

[@scjohnk]

And that 5 year warranty

[@marcusmobley5411]

Same for me, love it. Curious about the newer model and features. But can't convert until this one dies . And I don't see that happening.

[@OscarHTX]

Bought my 80v a year ago almost. Mows like a dream. Bought the 80v trimmer, blower and hedger too. All work great.

[@andreysvidenko9865]

Surprised to see kobalt 80v finish so low. I've been using mine for 2+ years now and in terms of storage - it collapses nicely and stores vertically in my shed with no issues. Still using original batteries (came with 2 2Amp batteries), and there is no noticeable decline in run time. Loved it so much, I bought the entire kobalt lineup except for the chainsaw :)

[@amazoniam3695]

We have a Kobalt 80v as well. Thing is a beast! Side note - can totally mow the whole yard steering it with one hand ;)

[@j-dog9800]

I have a Ryobi and love it, my friend got a EGO his is always being fixed and my Ryobi just keeps going. Costs way less too, I am very happy with my cordless, whichever one you get if you are not beating the hell out of it, I think you will be happy.

[@TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

My Ryobi has almost completely fallen apart in one year of normal use.

[@j-dog9800]

@@TheCreamRisesToTheTop I'm sure it did, completly

[@gsus4eternity687]

Thanks for this video. Your full of energy and passion.

[@mccartneystuart]

My 2 cents: bought a country property a year ago and the prior owners had the greenworks mower/small chainsaw/ and pole saw combo. They left all to me as they downsized on property. Appreciated it very much as I wanted to see how the battery packs held up. I'm a construction contractor so I have a slew of battery operated tools of all kinds. The combo was bought 2.5 years prior to me owning it. Once the season of mowing started I got the mower out and the mower wouldn't recognize the batteries were installed. I can build and fix just about anything. Inspecting underneath the mower and one of the blades were missing, further inspection the shaft the blade attaches to was extremely wobbling and looked like the bearings the shaft attaches to were broken. I have a 4 year old Honda gas mower that is a beast. There was an old yard machine with Briggs and Stratton engine in the shed on the property that had not been ran in years. So derelict it had an inch of dirt accumulated in the gas tank. After cleaning it out, changing oil, and spark plug, it fired right up no problem. The greeworks mower is so light it feels like my kids toy, positive thing if it worked. The chainsaw is barely faster than using an axe. Haven't used the pole saw yet. The durability and longevity of this system is subpar. If you're on a 1/4 acre lot and a tiny yard then it may last but in my experience, it's garbage. The push to get rid of combustion engines and manufacturers trying to put out ill engineered machines is just not there yet. My gas powered Honda mower is a Cadillac compared to the rinky dinky greenworks 90% plastic "toy."

[@SoManyDogs]

I run the EGO in my commercial mowing operation. It hangs out in the back of my pickup with the big gas stand on mowers hanging in the trailer. First electric push mower that equals the cut quality of the commercial gas mowers. It stays outside, getting rained on, no problems as it has a waterproof rating. Also run the trimmer, and backpack blower. I know a lot of guys using the Ego equipment commercially.

[@DiaEule]

Thank you that says it all.

[@proto2580]

do you keep swapping batteries? How do you charge the batteries while running around town to the various jobs?

[@stevenfjaxsen8464]

Really? You let it get rained on constantly like that? Every video on that mower talks about how crucial it is to not allow the mower to get wet by cleaning it with a water hose because getting water in the mortar will destroy. In the instruction booklet it basically says on every page multiple times to not allow the mortar to get wet! And to not clean the mower with a water hose or pressure washer hose like at a car wash. Given that the vents for the motor are on the sides at the top of the mower right below where the battery open and close protector lid shuts makes it seem like what you are saying is either untrue or they over exaggerate greatly about water getting in the vents into the motor which will cause significant damage to the motor!

[@HiddenAgendas]

That's crazy. You must have like 100 batteries. lmfao

[@SoManyDogs]

@@HiddenAgendas just 4. Two 7.5s, a 5.0 and a 2.5.