Reviewer-Approved Lawn Mowers For A Variety of Yards

Cord-free, lightweight and simple to use, the best-selling Greenworks 40V electric mower has glowing reviews for its easy maneuverability and effectiveness. The 16-inch cutting base makes this a great option to mow narrow spaces of lawn and because it's electric, there's no need to fuss with filling up a gas tank ― just charge the battery for 120 minutes and you're ready to go. There's also an easy-adjust lever that allows you to place the mower at five different height options to accommodate a wide range of grass heights.

Promising review: "No exhausting cord pull, I can pick it up myself, folds compactly, no annoying gas can, no trips to the gas station, really quiet, easy to push even through taller grass.. Easy peasy! I'm in my 50s, and rented a house that came with an old lawn mower. After spending $25 on a gas can with an 'environmentally friendly spout' that didn't work, $9 for 2 gallons of gas, a total failure to start the darn thing with that stupid pull cord, and a lawn starting to look like a field of hay, I read a few reviews that listed this as a good option for older women, and decided to make my life easier and buy it. I'm so glad I did! There are 5 height settings, so even with tall grass over 6" (albeit a lot of bare spots and weeds), at the tallest height, it did a great job. Two things to note... 1 - To make this light weight, the width is on the smaller side. If you have a larger yard, you'd probably want a wider span (mine is 16"). 2 - I have a fairly small lawn and the battery didn't quite last (although the grass was pretty tall and I had to go slowly). But without all of the other frustrations, I'm willing to wait a little while to charge the battery... Couldn't be happier!" ― Jill H

Promising review: "I upgraded to this from my corded electric lawn mower. I did move down in blade size to the 16 inch and was a little concerned about that. I am pleased with 16inch because it is lighter and easier to use. My back yard is not very big but has lots of flowerbeds and trees to maneuver around. I charged the battery and made the first cut in under 20 min. I put it in the garden shed and a week later took it out and there was still enough battery power to do a second cut. I have the mulching plug in and it mulches very fine so there is no tracking in right after mowing. It was very easy to start and use. It is also easy to raise and lower the blade. I have now mowed my lawn 4 times without recharging. I put it back in the shed after each use and always wonder how much I can get done before the battery goes dead. I am very pleased with this lawnmower." ― Kindle customer

This highly rated manual reel mower is a true low-maintenance option that's easy to use and great for smaller to medium sized lawns. It features a 14-inch base, and four blades made with heat-treated alloy steel that stays sharp for years. It also offers adjustable blade height of nearly 2 inches to be able to effectively cut a variety of grass lengths.

Promising review: “I have a medium sized lawn that has roots from an oak tree taking over part of it. I did not want to invest in an expensive mower, I wanted something simple and easy to put together and maintain. If that's what you're looking for, this mower checks all the boxes. The mower has to be assembled but it's really just attaching the poles. It comes with instructions and assembles in less than 10 minutes. That's it. I took it outside and cut my yard in about 40 minutes. My grass was way overgrown and yes there were sticks and debris, but it did not seem to affect the mower.” ― Zengirl

Mow and mulch grass simultaneously with this corded electric lawn mower from Sun Joe. It offers seven different height adjustments for customizable grass cutting and uses a powerful 13-amp rechargeable motor that cuts grass in a single pass. The grass collection bag is also detachable for easy disposal and removable mulch plug to fit your needs.

Promising review: “Light weight, easy to put together, easily adjusts and can cut some serious grass. What more could you want? No oil, no gas no fiddling with the primer bulb/choke settings to start the damn thing. It's wonderful and well priced. Will this last 20 years? If treated well (and by that I mean take a modicum of care) the motor definitely should." ― Kindle customer

This Greenworks Pro mower is self-propelled, which means that it's a cinch to push and maneuver, even along hilly landscapes and thicker terrain. The steel deck measures 21 inches, so this is a great choice for tackling larger areas of lawn fast. It's cordless, offers 45 minutes of runtime per charge and can be adjusted to seven different grass heights. It can also mulch as it mows and intuitively detects grass type in order to auto-adapt the mower's power and provide the optimal cut.

Promising review: “So I unboxed this guy right after I got it to mow my 18" backyard. It worked like a champ! It had to get out of power saving mode and blew through the 4ah battery, but I expected it. I have 1/8 of an acre and only mowed half. I mulched the grass and it didn't skip a beat. It mowed just like a gas mower would and cut to the edge of the blade, not the frame because the blade doesn't touch there! The self propelled mode is great especially if you are not strong enough to push it up an incline, my 4'10" 100-pound wife tried it out in the tall grass and had no problem at all. I also have the weed eater with the bottom mounted motor and the backpack blower. All these tools are great and I will not be going back to gasoline!” ― Glenn S.

With over 7,500 five-star-ratings on Amazon to its name, this 3-in-1 electric corded mower from Greenworks allows you to mulch, collect or side dispense your grass and runs on a powerful 12-amp motor that can cut through difficult areas. At the touch of a lever, you can adjust the mower to seven different heights and the alloy steel deck measures 20 inches across.

Promising review: “I was debating whether to get a gas or electric mower, I have a medium size lawn and this Greenworks mower was highly rated. I was thinking this mower would be flimsy plastic, like their Greenworks 10 Amp 16-inch corded mower, [but] this Greenworks mower is all steel. It's built like a gas mower, weighs about the same as a gas mower and most importantly...it works like a gas mower without the noise and maintenance. I sometimes get tall weeds in my backyard and the powerful 12 Amp motor cuts right through them and never stalls.” ― Shawn

Mow, edge and trim lawns with this compact and corded electric mower, which easily converts to an edger and trimmer. Ideal for smaller yards, the mower has a 12-inch cutting width and offers adjustable handle and height positions for comfort and control. There's also built-in automatic feed spool, which means you can work seamlessly without having to adjust or pull on the power cord.

Promising review: “I live in an area where "lawns" are rock. I put in a small patch of grass between my back door and patio to accommodate two new fur babies I acquired. The area was too small for a regular mower. A rotary wouldn't work because it was Bermuda grass. So I tried this. It is great! I was gone for a little over a week and my grass, coming out of dormancy, just went nuts. When I got home I unboxed my B&D mower and went to work. It made short work of the mowing. With a touch of my toe the weed eater was released from the mower deck and I could trim around flower beds and sidewalk. It is lightweight so it is easy to carry to the garage. Super simple to assemble. I'm a 67-year-old widow who put this thing together and mowed my green area with it. So easy. I wouldn't want to mow a large lawn with it, but if you have a small area, this works like a champ and leaves the lawn looking finished and clean. So glad I bought it.” ― Zuker

This mower from PowerSmart uses a 4-cycle gas engine, which provides quick blade spinning, strong torque and long running times. It also has a dischargeable bag for rear bag for grass collection, a mulching function that uses a heavy-duty mince blade or a side-discharge setting that easily passes thick grass through for quick mowing.

Promising review: “For a small yard this is really a wise choice. Went together in a snap and all parts assembled properly.” ― R. Brown

Promising review: “I have a small yard and was looking for a lightweight push mower with a bag. This one is great! It is very easy to operate and it is lightweight. If you are someone that plans on packing the mower up and transporting it somewhere it folds up very easily.” ― Alma Hylton

Get up to 90 minutes of run time with this cordless electric mower made with a smart-sensing technology that auto-adjusts its power depending on the grass you are mowing. This mower by Snapper can also fold flat for compact storage and comes with an additional battery and a rapid charger.

Promising review: “First off, everything about this mower SCREAMS quality, and durability. The battery does not slowly lose power and then slowly tapers off to a barely spinning blade. It goes full strength until it's depleted and I really like that. It cuts excellently, powerfully, and equals the quality of a gas mower. Did the whole front yard and part of the backyard on the first battery, and I am particular. A lot of weeds, thick stalks, and weed bushes. The Snapper absolutely DESTROYED them.” – S.S.C.

This self-propelled mower by Ego has a speed capability of up to 3.1mph and uses a high-efficiency brushless motor to power through thick grass and hilly landscapes. It offers six cutting heights and a 3-in-1 function that allows you to choose between mulching, side-discharging or collecting grass clippings.

Promising review: “I was cautiously optimistic about an electric mower being able to handle our 1/2+ acre of grass and hilly yard, but no more! The Ego mower has plenty of juice left after well over an hour of mowing and so do I due to its ease of use. It's so nice to not deal with gas and oil, as well as not needing heavy-duty ear protection. The mowing quality is much better than the Toro mower it replaced. It automatically increases the power to cut through thicker grass and I can mow on a lower setting than with my gas mower. I usually mulch, but I tried out the catcher and am happy to see it can completely fill the catcher without the chute getting clogged. The controls are easy to use and the speed range is perfect for me.” – Brain in WA