Specs checked. Owner reports weighed. Nothing paid for.
We compare every mower on the numbers that decide how long you spend out there, then say plainly who each one suits and who should walk past it.
The most capable cordless mower we researched, and the only one where owners stop comparing it to gas.
Cut width
21 in
Runtime
60 min
Suits
Half an acre
Gives you most of what the expensive EGO does for less than half the money, and 2,200 owners agree.
Cut width
21 in
Runtime
55 min
Suits
Up to 1/3 acre
The best balance of width, weight and cutting height in the category, and the price of two visits from a lawn service.
Cut width
16 in
Runtime
—
Suits
Up to about 5,000 sq ft
The highest rated robot mower in the category, and the one that skips the satellite problems owners keep hitting.
Cut width
7.9 in
Runtime
—
Suits
Up to 0.37 acres
Seven blades and a half inch minimum cut, and the only mower here an owner picked over a Fiskars.
Cut width
16 in
Runtime
—
Suits
Up to about 5,000 sq ft
Our picks come from manufacturer specifications, published owner feedback and hands-on reporting from owners of each machine. We do not accept payment for placement.
The most capable cordless mower we researched, and the only one where owners stop comparing it to gas.
Score
9.1Price
$1,078.00checked Oct 28, 2026
Gives you most of what the expensive EGO does for less than half the money, and 2,200 owners agree.
The best balance of width, weight and cutting height in the category, and the price of two visits from a lawn service.
The highest rated robot mower in the category, and the one that skips the satellite problems owners keep hitting.
Cut width is the number that decides how long you spend out there. Everything else is comfort.
| Lawn size | Type that fits | Cut width | Typical spend | Our pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 sq ft | Cordless, reel | 14 to 17 in | $200 to $350 | Great States 415-16 |
| 5,000 sq ft to a quarter acre | Cordless, robot | 17 to 21 in | $300 to $600 | EGO Power+ LM2114 |
| A quarter to half an acre | Cordless, gas | 21 in | $450 to $1,100 | EGO Power+ LM2135SP |
| Over half an acre | Riding, big gas | 30 in and up | $1,500 and up | EGO Power+ TR4204 |
