The 7 Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers of 2026

A self-propelled mower earns its keep on a slope, and the LM2135SP is the one here we trust to keep a steady pace uphill. EGO's Touch Drive system engages with palm pressure and lets you choose a speed between 0.9 and 3.1 mph, so you can slow down at the edge of a bed or open it up on a long straight run. The 7.5Ah battery is the other half of that story: EGO rates it for up to 60 minutes, which is the longest runtime in this group and enough to finish a typical suburban lawn without a swap.

What we like most is how the drive and cut work together. The Select Cut system uses interchangeable lower blades, and the high-lift blade leaves a clean finish when bagging; the mulching blade is the one we leave on for routine cuts. The 21-inch deck is maneuverable enough for a fenced yard, and the speed control is smooth rather than jerky. It is a heavy mower at 55.3 pounds, but the drive carries that weight so you are mostly guiding it. Lifting it into a truck bed or over a step is the moment you feel the mass.

The case against it is mostly price. This is the premium EGO, and the LM2112 gets most of the same cut quality for less if you do not need the drive. The 7.5Ah battery is the reason we still recommend it for larger or hilly lots: the extra capacity buys real time, and the 5-year warranty backs the investment. If your lawn is flat and modest, save the money. If you have a slope you dread, this is the upgrade that makes mowing feel less like work.

Rear-wheel drive is the right setup for a mower this size, and the Greenworks 80V puts the power where the weight sits. The 20.28-inch steel deck, brushless motor, and variable-speed drive give it a planted feel that we noticed most when turning on a sidehill. Greenworks claims up to a half-acre from the included 4.0Ah battery, and the LED headlight is a genuinely useful extra if you mow after work or before the dew burns off.

The 4.0Ah pack is the weak link in that half-acre claim. In light, regular grass you can get close to the advertised coverage; in tall or wet grass, the battery drains faster and the mower slows. If your lot is near the top of that range, price a second battery into the purchase. The rear-wheel drive and steel deck also make this a 75-pound machine, so it is not the one to carry up a flight of steps. On a flat or gently sloping lawn, that weight feels solid rather than burdensome.

What makes it a runner-up rather than the top pick is the battery math. The EGO LM2135SP gives you a bigger 7.5Ah pack and a longer 60-minute rating for more money; the Greenworks answers back with a steel deck, a lower price, and rear-wheel traction. If you have a half-acre or less and want a self-propelled mower that feels substantial, this is the sensible middle. If runtime is your first concern, pay for the EGO. The Greenworks is the better value when the lawn is manageable and the budget is not unlimited.

The HRX-BE is the closest thing here to a gas mower with the fuel tank removed. Honda's 21-inch steel deck, twin-blade MicroCut system, and 4-in-1 Versamow setup give it a solid, almost overbuilt feel; the 12Ah battery is rated for up to 45 minutes or about 0.37 acre, and the second battery bay lets you keep a spare onboard. The e-Select Drive runs from 0 to 4 mph, so you can creep along an edge or walk fast on a straight run.

What we appreciate most is the cut quality and the controls. The dual-lever height adjustment spans 0.75 to 4 inches, which is a wider range than most mowers here, and the Versamow system lets you mulch, bag, discharge, or shred leaves without swapping attachments. The 99-pound weight is the price of that construction. On the drive, it feels planted; off the drive, it is a bear to push and a two-person lift into a truck.

This is a premium mower for a buyer who wants gas-like performance and expects to keep it for years. The 5-year residential warranty supports that reading, and the two battery bays make longer sessions practical. But the runtime is not dramatically better than the EGO LM2135SP, and the Honda costs a lot more. If you have a large, demanding lawn and value the Honda's cut and build, it earns its place. If you just want a reliable cordless cut, the EGO is the smarter spend.

A 20-inch steel deck is unusual at this price, and it is the first thing that makes the Greenworks 48V worth a look. Two 24V 4.0Ah batteries combine for 48V, and the brushless motor is rated for up to 45 minutes. The push-button start and single-lever height adjustment keep the routine simple. We also like the LED headlight and dual-port charger, which make the package feel more complete than the usual budget push mower.

The steel deck gives it a solid feel, but it also pushes the weight to 67.2 pounds. That is a lot to shove uphill, and it is the main reason we do not recommend this one for a sloped yard. On flat ground, the weight is manageable and the 20-inch cut saves passes. The four height positions run from 1.38 to 4 inches, which covers ordinary seasonal cuts but offers less fine-tuning than the seven-position mowers here.

Where it wins is value for a mid-size, flat lawn. You get a wider steel deck, two batteries, and a brushless motor for less than the self-propelled models. The trade-off is push-only operation and a battery system that is better suited to a quarter-acre than a half-acre. If your lawn is flat and you do not mind the exercise, this is a sturdy step up from the smallest mowers. If you have a hill, put the money toward the Greenworks 80V self-propelled instead.

At the budget end, the question is not whether a mower cuts grass; it is what corners were cut to get there. The etoolab 17-inch keeps the essentials: a brushless motor, two 20V 4.0Ah batteries, a 50L grass bag, and six height positions from 25 to 75 mm. It is rated for up to 40 minutes or 500 square meters, and at 14 kg it is light enough to carry through a gate or lift into a shed without a second thought.

We like the bag capacity and the mulch option at this price. A 50L bag means fewer emptying stops than the 40L bags on some small mowers, and the one-button start makes it easy to hand off to someone who has never used a gas mower. The 17-inch deck is the real limit: it takes more passes than a 21-inch mower, and the 40-minute claim assumes light, dry grass. In thicker growth, expect to slow down or make a second pass.

For a small city lot or a lawn that is mostly open and flat, those are fair trades. The etoolab is not the mower for a half-acre or a steep bank, and it does not have the refined feel of the EGO. But it starts easily, cuts evenly, and costs far less than the premium picks. If you want a simple cordless mower for a modest yard and do not need self-propel, this is the budget pick we point to.

The WORX WG733.1 is not trying to mow a half-acre. Its 14-inch deck and 21.7-pound body are built for tight lawns, side yards, and the strips between beds and fences. The cut-to-edge design is the detail that matters: it lets the blade reach closer to walls and borders, so you spend less time with a string trimmer afterward. Six height positions from 1 to 3 inches and a 5.0Ah 20V battery round out a compact package.

We found the small size more of a feature than a compromise. It fits through a narrow gate, turns easily around shrubs, and is light enough to carry out of the garage with one hand. The 2-in-1 bagging and mulching setup is simple to switch, and the brushless motor keeps the noise low. The bag is small, though, so on a larger lawn you will empty it more often than you want.

The 20V platform is the other thing to understand. It is fine for a small yard, but it is not the system for a long, continuous mow. If you already own WORX PowerShare batteries, this is an easy way to add a mower without a new platform. If you do not, the value is less obvious, because the compact deck and small bag are purpose-built for small jobs.

For anything close to a quarter-acre, the 17-inch etoolab or a 20-inch Greenworks makes more sense. The WORX earns its place when access is the problem, not when acreage is. It is the mower we reach for when the job is small, the gate is narrow, and the edges are the real work.