Best Lawn Mower 2026

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Anyone searching for the best lawn mower in 2026 usually wants one answer: which mower will cut my yard without a fuel can or a pull cord. This guide covers electric mowers only, both battery (cordless) and corded, because that is the kind that fits this site. We compare seven models by what their Amazon listings state: deck size, power source, what is in the box, weight and cutting heights. Runtime and area figures are manufacturer claims, and real results change with grass, height and slope. We have not tested any of these mowers. Specs were read from the listings on 2026-10-17, and where a listing contradicts itself we show both numbers.

Quick answer

Top pick for most yards: CRAFTSMAN V20 20-inch (CMCMW220P2). The listing says two 5.0Ah batteries and two chargers are included, which means no extra purchase before the first mow.
Lightest cordless, for tiny lawns and patios: Greenworks 24V 13-inch (17.6 lb per the listing).
Best cordless for a small lawn on a shared battery platform: WORX WG743 40V 17-inch (two 4.0Ah batteries included).
Largest cordless push claim: Greenworks 80V 21-inch (manufacturer says up to 1/2 acre per charge).
Best if you do not want to push: EGO LM2206SP self-propelled (10.0Ah battery and charger included, 132 lb per the listing).
Best corded budget picks: BLACK+DECKER BEMW472BH 15-inch (7 lb) and CRAFTSMAN CMEMW213 20-inch (13 amp).

How we chose these mowers

We kept only models whose Amazon title and listing clearly describe an electric lawn mower, then spread the list across the common situations: tiny yard, small yard, mid-size yard, larger yard, hills or a lot of walking, and a yard close to an outlet. For each model we read the item-details table and the “About this item” bullets. We look for four things first.

What is in the box. Cordless listings often sell a bare tool with no battery. All five cordless mowers below state a battery and charger in the title or bullets. Both corded mowers need only an outlet.
Cutting width. We quote the “cutting width” row when the listing has one, because titles often quote the deck size instead.
Weight. It decides how easy the mower is to push, turn and lift into storage. These are the listing’s own figures.
Claims we cannot check. Runtime, area per charge, noise and torque are manufacturer statements. We label them as claims and do not rank on them.

The listings do not state cord length for either corded mower, motor wattage for the cordless models, or noise measurements with a test method (WORX gives one dB figure without saying how it was measured). When a number is missing we write “not stated” rather than guess.

Comparison table

Model	Power	Cutting width (table)	In the box	Weight (listing)	Runtime / area claim
Greenworks 24V 13-inch (MO24L411-00)	24V battery	12.8 in	4.0Ah battery and charger	17.6 lb	Up to 30 min
WORX WG743 40V 17-inch	40V (two 20V 4.0Ah batteries)	16 in	2 batteries, dual charger, bag, mulch plug	35.3 lb	Up to 1/8 acre
CRAFTSMAN V20 CMCMW220P2	2 x 20V batteries	20 in	2 x 5.0Ah, 2 chargers, bag, side chute	47.9 lb	Up to 50 min
Greenworks 80V 21-inch (2552002)	80V battery	20.28 in	5.0Ah battery and charger	84 lb	Up to 1/2 acre
EGO LM2206SP self-propelled	56V battery	21 in	10.0Ah battery, charger, bag, mulch insert, side chute	132 lb	Up to 70 min
BLACK+DECKER BEMW472BH	Corded, 10 amp, 120V	15 in	Collection bag	7 lb	Ideal for 1/8 acre
CRAFTSMAN CMEMW213	Corded, 13 amp	20 in	Bag, side discharge chute	20.8 lb	Not stated

The seven mowers

1. CRAFTSMAN V20 20-inch (CMCMW220P2): top pick for most yards

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: push mower, 20-inch cutting width, two 20V MAX 5.0Ah batteries, two chargers, collection bag, safety key and side discharge chute in the box, 47.9 lb, brushless motor, up to 50 minutes of runtime (the listing marks this claim with asterisks and the footnote is not shown). Height range 1.5 to 3.5 inches. The listing also says the 10-inch deck height at setting 1 is low-profile and the mower takes up 78% less space stored vertically.

Listing conflict: the bullets describe a dual-lever height adjustment, while the item table says 3 height positions. Check the number of positions in the manual before you rely on fine height steps.

Pros: a complete kit (both batteries and both chargers), a wide 20-inch deck for a battery push mower, and a safety key.
Cons: the listing gives no area-per-charge figure, and 47.9 lb is heavy next to the 13-inch and 17-inch cordless models.

Best for: a small to mid-size yard where you want to buy once and mow. Skip if: you have steep slopes and want drive assist, or a very small lawn where a lighter mower is easier.

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2. Greenworks 24V 13-inch (MO24L411-00): lightest cordless, for tiny lawns

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: 24V battery push mower, 4.0Ah battery and charger in the title, 17.6 lb, 12.8-inch cutting width (the title and bullets say 13-inch), 2-in-1 mulch or bag, 5 height positions, up to 30 minutes of runtime on a full charge (manufacturer claim). 3-year tool and battery warranty. The listing says the 24V battery works with 200+ Greenworks 24V tools.

Listing conflict: the item table lists a maximum cutting height of 0.81 inches and a minimum of 3 inches, which looks reversed. The listing does not give a clear height range in inches.

Pros: by far the lightest battery mower here, and a small deck that fits tight spaces.
Cons: a 13-inch deck means more passes, and 30 minutes is the shortest runtime claim in this guide.

Best for: a small patch of lawn, a townhouse yard, or someone who struggles with heavy mowers. Skip if: your lawn is more than a small yard; a bigger deck saves time.

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3. WORX WG743 40V 17-inch: small yards, shared battery platform

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: 40V push mower powered by two 20V 4.0Ah batteries, dual charger, 1.2-bushel bag and mulch plug included, 35.3 lb, 16-inch cutting width (title says 17-inch), cutting heights 1.5 to 4 inches, collapsible handle, “up to 1/8 acre” as the manufacturer’s claim. The listing says the batteries are shared with 140+ WORX PowerShare products and gives 89 decibels as the noise level without a test method.

Listing conflict: the bullet says 7 height positions, the item table says 6. The table also shows an average battery life of 20 minutes.

Pros: light for a 17-inch cordless mower, both batteries and the charger included, and a collapsible handle for storage.
Cons: the 20-minute battery figure in the table is short, and the 1/8-acre claim limits it to small lawns.

Best for: a small yard, especially if you already own WORX PowerShare tools. Skip if: your lawn is over 1/8 acre.

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4. Greenworks 80V 21-inch push (2552002): biggest cordless area claim

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: 80V battery push mower, 5.0Ah battery and charger in the title, steel deck, 84 lb, 20.28-inch cutting width (title says 21-inch), 7 height positions, 4-in-1 system (mulch, bag, side discharge, turbo leaf pickup), push-button start. The manufacturer says up to 1/2 acre on a single charge and gives a 4-year tool and battery warranty. The battery works with 75+ Greenworks 80V tools according to the listing.

Listing conflict: the item table shows a battery average life of 1 hour, which does not map cleanly to the 1/2-acre claim. Treat both as claims.

Pros: the widest deck and the largest area claim among the push mowers here, and a long warranty.
Cons: 84 lb is the heaviest push mower in this guide, and a single 5.0Ah battery is the only battery in the box.

Best for: a larger flat yard where you do not want a cord. Skip if: you have hills or need to carry the mower up steps often.

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5. EGO POWER+ LM2206SP self-propelled: best if you do not want to push

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: self-propelled with the Touch Drive control, 56V 10.0Ah battery and 700W charger included, plus grass catcher, mulching insert and side-discharge chute. The title says 22-inch aluminum deck; the item table gives 21 inches of cutting width. 132 lb, heights from 1 to 4 inches in 8 positions, up to 70 minutes of runtime (manufacturer claim), lifetime deck warranty. The battery works with EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries according to the listing.

Pros: drive assist for slopes or long distances, a big battery in the box, and a deck warranty.
Cons: the heaviest mower here at 132 lb, and the listing gives no area-per-charge figure.

Best for: mid to large yards where pushing is the main problem. Skip if: the yard is small enough that a light push mower would do. For more on drive types, see our guide to self-propelled corded electric mowers.

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6. BLACK+DECKER BEMW472BH 15-inch corded: best corded budget pick

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: corded electric, 10 amp, 120V, 15-inch cutting width, 7 lb, 6 height positions from 1 to 3 inches, bike-style handlebar, collection bag included, “ideal for 1/8 acre.” The listing claims a winged blade collects 30% better clippings.

Not stated: cord length, mulching ability and recommended extension cord. The warranty field in the item table reads “Blend,” so check the warranty terms with the seller.

Pros: very light and no battery to charge.
Cons: the 15-inch deck and the cord limit the area you can cover.

Best for: a small, simple lawn near an outdoor outlet. Skip if: the lawn is large or irregular.

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7. CRAFTSMAN CMEMW213 20-inch corded: wider corded deck

Specs from the listing, checked 2026-10-17: corded electric, 13 amp, 20-inch cutting width, 20.8 lb, 3-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge), single-lever height adjustment from 1.5 to 4 inches, collection bag and side discharge chute included, 3-year limited warranty.

Listing conflict: the title says a 6-setting height adjustment, the item table says 3 positions.

Not stated: cord length, and acreage guidance.

Pros: the widest deck among the corded models and a 3-in-1 design.
Cons: the cord restricts how far you can mow from an outlet.

Best for: a small to mid-size yard where an outlet and cord are practical. Skip if: trees, beds or a driveway make the cord hard to manage. Our extension cord guide for corded mowers covers what to check.

View the CRAFTSMAN CMEMW213 on Amazon (affiliate link)

Worked example: battery size and yard size

Battery energy in watt-hours is volts times amp-hours. This is our own arithmetic on the nominal figures in each listing, not a manufacturer rating, and it ignores motor efficiency.

Greenworks 24V, 4.0Ah: 24 x 4.0 = 96 Wh. The listing claims 30 minutes.
EGO 56V, 10.0Ah: 56 x 10 = 560 Wh. The listing claims 70 minutes.
Greenworks 80V, 5.0Ah: 80 x 5.0 = 400 Wh. The listing claims up to 1/2 acre.

The EGO battery holds about 5.8 times the energy of the 24V pack (560 divided by 96), but its runtime claim is only about 2.3 times longer (70 divided by 30). So battery size alone does not predict mowing time; a wider deck, a heavier mower and a self-propel motor all draw power.

Now the yard. An acre is 43,560 square feet, so 1/8 acre is 5,445 square feet and 1/2 acre is 21,780 square feet. A 5,000 square foot lawn fits inside the 1/8-acre claims of the WORX and BLACK+DECKER listings with little room to spare. A 15,000 square foot lawn is beyond those claims and closer to the Greenworks 80V claim. Measure the lawn first, then pick a mower whose claim leaves a margin, because tall or wet grass will shorten the real figure.

Mistakes to avoid

Buying by the title deck size. The WORX title says 17 inches, the table says 16 inches of cutting width; the Greenworks 80V says 21 inches versus 20.28 inches; the EGO says 22 versus 21. Compare the cutting width row.
Assuming a battery is included. Check the title for the battery and charger before ordering. All the cordless models here state them.
Mixing battery brands. Each listing names its own platform (Greenworks 24V or 80V, WORX PowerShare, EGO 56V). We do not assume cross-brand compatibility.
Underestimating weight. From 7 lb to 132 lb on this list, the difference decides whether you can lift the mower into a shed or push it up a slope.
Trusting a runtime number. It is a manufacturer claim and changes with grass height and moisture.

Who should skip an electric mower

Skip this list if your yard is a large field of several acres, because none of these listings claim that area. Skip a corded mower if you cannot reach the lawn with a safe outdoor cord. Skip the heaviest cordless models if you have steps between the shed and the lawn.

Mower safety basics

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s lawn mower safety page (dated June 4, 1987) tells owners to keep children out of the mowing area, keep guards and safety devices working, clear rocks, toys, wire and other objects the blade could throw, and read the operator’s manual. For walk-behind rotary mowers it says to mow across slopes rather than up and down. The page also describes a mandatory standard for walk-behind mowers, effective July 1, 1982, that requires an operator presence control which stops the blade within 3 seconds. Because that page is old, treat it as basic guidance and follow your mower’s manual first, including its instructions for the battery and for blade work.

FAQ

Is a battery or corded mower better?

Battery mowers let you roam the yard; corded mowers cost nothing to charge but depend on an outlet and a cord. Among the models here, the corded BLACK+DECKER (7 lb) is the lightest mower, and the corded CRAFTSMAN (20.8 lb) is lighter than every cordless model except the 17.6 lb Greenworks 24V.

Do these mowers come with a battery?

The five cordless models state a battery and charger: the Greenworks 24V (4.0Ah), WORX WG743 (two 4.0Ah), CRAFTSMAN V20 (two 5.0Ah and two chargers), Greenworks 80V (5.0Ah) and EGO LM2206SP (10.0Ah). The two corded models need no battery.

What size yard does each mower suit?

By the manufacturers’ claims, the WORX WG743 and the BLACK+DECKER suit about 1/8 acre (5,445 square feet), and the Greenworks 80V claims up to 1/2 acre. The other listings do not state an area.

Can I mow wet grass with an electric mower?

The listings do not state this, so follow the manual. Our guide to electric lawn mowers for wet grass goes through it.

Are runtime claims accurate?

They are manufacturer figures. Real runtime depends on grass height, density, moisture, terrain and, for self-propelled models, how much you use the drive.

Where can I learn more before buying?

Read our pros and cons of electric mowers, and see the Greenworks 40V electric lawn mower guide if you are weighing a battery platform.