EGO Power Plus 21 Inch - Best Overall
The EGO 56V is the mower that converted me. Brushless motor pushes through wet spring grass without bogging down, the rapid charger refills in 30 minutes, and the deck folds vertically for storage. Mine cut 7,500 square feet on a single 7.5 Ah battery with charge to spare.
I ditched my gas mower three years ago and have run nearly every major battery model since. These are the five that earned the garage spot.
When my gas mower died I expected to replace it with another one. Instead I tried an EGO 56V on a friend’s recommendation and never went back. Battery mowers in 2026 are quieter, lighter, and as powerful as the gas mowers I grew up using. The only catch is that battery choice matters more than the mower itself for long-term cost.
Here are the five battery mowers I have spent a full season on, ranked by how they perform on my lawn and a few I help maintain.
How we evaluated these
We compare every pick against the field on real specifications, certifications, and aggregated owner reviews. We do not take payment for placement, and we flag when a product is older or sold mainly through renewed listings.
The shortlist
| Pick | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power Plus 21 Inch - Best Overall | Check price | ||
| Greenworks Pro 80V - Best for Big Yards | Check price | ||
| Ryobi 40V Brushless - Best Mid-Range | Check price | ||
| DeWalt 20V Max - Best for DeWalt Owners | Check price | ||
| Sun Joe iON16LM - Best for Small Lawns | Check price |
Each pick, examined
EGO Power Plus 21 Inch - Best Overall
The EGO 56V is the mower that converted me. Brushless motor pushes through wet spring grass without bogging down, the rapid charger refills in 30 minutes, and the deck folds vertically for storage. Mine cut 7,500 square feet on a single 7.5 Ah battery with charge to spare.
Greenworks Pro 80V - Best for Big Yards
The Greenworks 80V system has the longest runtime in the test, easily covering an acre with the 5 Ah battery. Self-propelled feature pulls smoothly on hills. The trade-off is the 80V platform is more limited for other tools versus EGO or DeWalt ecosystems.
Ryobi 40V Brushless - Best Mid-Range
If you already own Ryobi tools the 40V brushless self-propelled mower fits right into the family. Performance is excellent for the price, deck is sturdy, and the dual battery slots let you carry a hot spare for longer jobs. Cut quality is even from edge to edge.
DeWalt 20V Max - Best for DeWalt Owners
DeWalt joined the mower party with a 21 inch deck that runs on dual 20V Max batteries. If your shop already has FlexVolt packs, this is the obvious choice. Cut quality matches the EGO. Battery life is slightly shorter than the dedicated 56V platforms.
Sun Joe iON16LM - Best for Small Lawns
For townhomes and patches under 3,000 square feet the Sun Joe 16 inch deck is the right size. Light enough for older users to push, quiet enough for early mornings, and at it costs less than a full tank of gas mower repairs.
Questions answered
Yes if you pick a 56V or 80V mower with a second battery. Single battery 40V models usually run out around 5,000 square feet of mowed grass.
In my experience, about 500 charge cycles before noticeable capacity loss. That is roughly 5 to 7 years of weekly summer use.
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