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The 12 best cordless lawn mowers in 2026 – as tested and rated by our reviews experts

Published: Friday, 8 May 2026 at 3:09 pm

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Cordless mowers, once derided as weak, low-performance novelties, can do it all these days – some covering many hundreds of square metres in one charge, with plenty of power for when things get tough. Best of all, prices have really come within reach of the everyday gardener. Even my allotment association, once cynical about cordless mowers, has invested in two shiny models for hire… and the old petrol mowers have become the temperamental, tricky-to-start, high-maintenance poor relations.

But picking the right cordless mower for you can be tricky. That's why my colleagues and I at gardenersworld.com have pulled together this big list of the models available to buy in 2026 that we think really deserve a good look. We've tested them all thoroughly, and in strict accordance with our renowned testing matrix against these four critical factors: set up and storage; handling; mowing; and value for money.

Ryobi cordless mower on test. Image: Harry Duncton

We test cordless mowers on real-world lawns – weeds and all – not just on perfect 'bowling green' swards. Image: Harry Duncton

Interested in other types of mower? Don't worry, we've also done thorough reviews of the best lawn mowers in general, the best robotic lawn mowers, the best electric lawn mowers and the best push mowers. We've loved testing these mowers, and we really do want to help you make the right choice for your needs – so read on, and happy shopping. Oliver Parsons

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Best cordless mowers to buy at a glance

Our 3 top-rated mowers, under £300

Our 4 top-rated mowers, £300-500

Also recommended, under £500

Our 2 top-rated mowers, £500+

Comparison table: best cordless mowers

MowerRatingRRPCut widthWeightTypeGrass boxRyobi RLM18X33B50C4.8/5£22033cm8.5kgpush35LWebb WEV2012RB44.8/5£249.9930cm12.5kgcylinder18LEinhell RASARRO 36/344.8/5£283.9534cm12kgpush30LHusqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A4.9/5£349 (kit)34cm11.8kgpush30LCOBRA MX4340VX4.8/5£329.9943cm14.5kgpush50LWebb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X4.5/5£399.9947cm25.5kgself-propelled mower65LWorx Nitro WG749E 40V 46cm4.8/5£449.99 (kit)46cm28.7kgself-propelled55LGreenworks GDG24LM334.5/5£199.9933cm9.5kgpush30LStihl RMA 2354.5/5£184 (bare tool)33cm13kgpush30LLawnMaster CLMF4841E4.5/5£329.9941cm14kgpush42LEgo LM1702E-SP 42cm self-propelled mower (kit)4.5/5£619 (kit)42cm24kgself-propelled55LStihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower4.5/5£829 (bare tool)46cm30kgself-propelled52L

Our expertise We reviewed the most popular cordless mowers on the market, putting them through their paces to bring you a list of the best. Each model has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to set up and storage; handling; mowing; and value for money. From 2026, you’ll only see newly awarded Best Buy badges on cordless mowers that score 4.5 out of 5 or higher. Anything rated 3.5 or above will still feature in our ‘Best of the rest’ list.

Ryobi cordless mower on test. Image: Harry Duncton

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Our best cordless mowers, under £300

Ryobi RLM18X33B50C

Our best lightweight cordless mower, under £300

RRP: £220

Our rating: 4.8

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Available from: Ryobi (£219) and B&Q (£219)

Ryobi RLM18X33B50C

Our best lightweight cordless mower, under £300: Ryobi RLM18X33B50C

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This little mower assembles in just five minutes. Weighing just over 8.5kg with the battery in place, it’s extremely light and portable, making it great for just about anyone to use. The handle boasts a superbly comfortable soft grip and dual triggers for left and right-handed gardeners. You can set three different handle heights for different-sized users, too.

Ryobi RLM18X33B50C

The Ryobi RLM18X33B50C is so light, you can mow with one hand. Image: Harry Duncton

The 33cm cut width makes this an ideal mower for small lawns. And the 25-65mm cutting height adjustment, although a bit fiddly to change, means you can mow to a precise height during the growing season.

You can use the included 18V, 5.0Ah battery in more than 200 different tools in the Ryobi range. I mowed for just over 30 minutes before it ran out of power, which is plenty of time for a small or even medium-sized garden. The 35L grass box will need emptying a lot on a larger lawn, though – but then, this is a small mower, so that goes with the territory. It includes a mulching plug, a “full” indicator on the grass box, and a safety key. Harry Duncton

RRP: £220
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 8.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Mowing area: 225 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 35L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years

Webb Electric Cylinder Mower WEV2012RB4

Our best cordless cylinder lawn mower

RRP: £249.99

Our rating: 4.8

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Available from: Webb (£249.99) and Mower Magic (£250)

Webb Cordless Cylinder WEV2012RB4_BB

Our best cordless cylinder lawn mower: Webb Cordless Cylinder WEV2012RB4

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The thing about this mower is that it’s a precision instrument compared with a standard rotary lawnmower. If your goal is to create a precision cut, ultra-short lawn with crisp stripes, but you don’t want to mess around with an expensive petrol mower, this is marvellous mower. And it’s affordable, too.

Setup and ease of use: Rather than a basic rotary mower, this little cylinder mower takes a fair bit of work to get it ready for its first cut. It comes in a surprisingly small box, meaning that more assembly is required compared to other mowers. The handle comes in several pieces that need to be bolted together, and the manual isn’t quite as user friendly as some others I’ve tested out. It took around 20 minutes to attach the handle, adjust the angle and wrestle the little grass collection box into place. But before the first cut can begin, the cylinder needs to be levelled and adjusted. It’s not difficult, but takes a fair bit of crouching down. Each side of the cylinder can be moved up and down in tiny 0.5mm increments with little handles, and the cut height in a similar manner.

Mower statistics: It’s not designed for cutting down overgrown grass like a rotary mower. The way the blades work are more like scissors, with each curved blade on the cutting cylinder passing close to a fixed bed knife. Because this is a roller mower, don’t expect it to tackle grass longer than a few centimetres. Unlike a rotary mower that sucks grass up into the blades, this does the opposite. If the grass on your lawn is long, you’ll need to cut it down first before this mower creates the best results. The cut height can be adjusted between 13–23mm, and the dual rollers in front and behind the cylinder are designed to create crisp, clean stripes in the lawn. It’s powered by a 20V, 4.0Ah battery that should run for up to 60 minutes, an impressive amount of mowing for any type of lawn mower.

The constant cylinder speed that comes from the electric motor is what makes this little cylinder mower better than a manual version. Where manual mowers rely on your walking speed to adjust the cutting speed, this one runs at a stable pace however fast or slow you go. The small grass collection bag sits on the front of the mower and can hold up to 18L. It might be the only weak link on this mower because the material feels quite thin.

Webb cylinder IRL 1

Using the Webb cylinder mower is easy once it's set up. Image: Harry Duncton

Top features: The handle has eight height positions to choose from, so it’s suitable for almost anyone to use, and the handles are easy to hang on to. Because of its short length and good balance, it’s easy to manoeuvre around the garden as well. Something I really like about this mower is its clever mix of traditional and contemporary technology. It looks and feels like a classic cylinder mower, but it’s powered by a highly modern battery system. Forget smelly petrol, this mower is powered by Webb’s new battery that comes with a special feature.

It’s charged via USB-C, which makes it incredibly handy. Rather than using a proprietary system that fills up valuable space, you could charge the battery up wherever you like. In the car, beside the bed, or even using a power bank. And what’s even better is that it comes with a 65W fast charger with three ports on it. A standard USB-A, a USB-C1, and a USB -C2. As a bonus, you can super-fast charge your phone with the included USB-C to USB-C cable. Overall, this is a fantastic cylinder mower for the price. The rollers flatten the grass without adding too much weight, it can cut grass really short, and the battery gives plenty of power and working time. An excellent garden tool from Webb. Harry Duncton

RRP: £249.99
Cutting width: 30cm
Weight: 12.5kg
Type: electric cylinder mower
Charge time: 80 mins (1 battery), 160 mins (2 batteries)
Run time: 60 mins
Cutting height range: 13-23mm
Grass box: 18L
Warranty: 3 years (machine), 2 years (battery)

Einhell RASARRO 36/34

Our best cordless lawn mower for ease of use, under £300

RRP: £283.95

Our rating: 4.8

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£308.95) and Toolstation (£299.99)

Einhell RASARRO 36/34

Our best cordless lawn mower for ease of use, under £300: Einhell RASARRO 36/34

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Sporting a sturdy folding handle with three heights, ambidextrous controls, and a comfortable soft grip, the RASARRO arrives fully assembled straight from the box.

Einhell RASARRO 36/34

The Einhell RASARRO 36/34 has a beautifully simple, compact fold. Image: Harry Duncton

This mower's 34cm cut width is narrow enough to get into tight spots, but it can still mow a small lawn quickly enough. And with a cutting height from 25-65mm in five precisely labelled heights, you can be as accurate as you like. The 30L grass box has a “full” indicator on it, too. This mower comes with a pair of 18V, 3.0Ah batteries that provide 30 minutes of mowing time. The versatile batteries work in hundreds of other Einhell tools, which is always a bonus. Weighing in at a little over 12kg, it’s not the lightest mower, but it makes up for it by being sturdily made from solid materials. Harry Duncton

RRP: £283.95
Cutting width: 34cm
Weight: 12kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 mins
Run time: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years

Our best cordless mowers, £300-500

Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A

Our best lightweight cordless mower, £300-500

RRP: £349

Our rating: 4.9

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Available from: Husqvarna (£349)

Best Buy for ease of use 2023: Husqvarna Aspire LC34P4A

Our best lightweight cordless mower, £300-500: Husqvarna Aspire LC34P4A

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This lightweight 34cm mower is part of the new Husqvarna Aspire cordless range, which includes a hedge trimmer, pruner and leaf blower, and it's powered by an 18V POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE battery and charger. It's useful that these are interchangeable with tools in other leading brands such as Flymo, Gardena and Bosch, so if you also invest in tools in these ranges, you’ll only need to buy the bare tool and won’t have different batteries and chargers taking up space in the shed. Also, the two-year warranty on this mower is a good sign that the investment will last.

I found this mower great for small gardens for several reasons: the mower comes ready to go; there’s no assembly needed or handles to attach, and it folds down to a compact size when you’re finished, with a telescopic handle that folds completely flat over the body of the mower. It can then be stood up against a wall or hung up, and it even comes with a handy hook. The 30L grass bag also flattens down to take up very little room and can be hung on the mower. I liked the fact that the Aspire is so light, with a carry handle so that lifting it up steps or into other areas is easy, and it has an adjustable handle to suit different heights.

It’s comfortable and easy to manoeuvre around the garden and has just four cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 25-65mm, and they were easy to change with a single lever on the body of the mower. It cuts grass quietly and smoothly and has an automatic boost that increases blade speed when you’re mowing in tougher, longer areas, which works well. You can hear it kick in when you push the mower into longer grass, and unlike other cordless mowers that can cut out, it just carries on cutting the grass.

I also really liked being able to see the battery charge level while mowing, so I could gauge how much power there was left, and when the battery needed charging. Kay Maguire

RRP: £349
Cutting width: 34cm
Weight: 11.8kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 95 mins
Run time/Mow area: 500 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 30L
Warranty: 2 years

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COBRA MX4340VX

Our best push mower for larger gardens, £300-500

RRP: £329.99

Our rating: 4.8

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£299.99) and Lawn and Power (£329.99)

Our best push mower for larger gardens, £300-500 – COBRA MX4340VX

Our best push mower for larger gardens, £300-500: COBRA MX4340VX

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Ideal for larger lawns, this COBRA boasts a 43cm cut width and 25-75mm height adjustment in five steps. Assembly took just a few minutes, and no tools were necessary. Compared with some of the lightweight mowers I have tested, this one is substantial at 14.5kg and feels built to last.

COBRA MX4340VX

The COBRA MX4340VX folds down to a compact size for such a big mower. Image: Harry Duncton

Its 40V, 4.0Ah battery provides the power. There are three adjustable handle heights for different-sized gardeners, and although you can’t adjust the handle length, this mower makes up for it with a very comfortable, grippy handle.

This feels like a more premium mower than some of the competition. There’s a mulching plug, a huge 50L grass box with fill indicator, and a sprung height adjustment control. And although there’s no safety key, the handle folds down neatly for storage. Harry Duncton

RRP: £329.99
Cutting width: 43cm
Weight: 14.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 85 mins
Run time: 45 mins
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 50L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X

Our best self-propelled cordless mower for easy charging, £300-500

RRP: £399.99

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: Homebase (£419.99) and B&Q (£399.99)

Webb 47 CM cordless mower WEV20X2LM47SPB4X_BB

Our best self-propelled cordless mower for easy charging, £300-500: Webb 47 CM cordless mower WEV20X2LM47SPB4X_BB

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A hugely powerful yet easy to handle lawnmower that’s perfect for medium to large size lawns. You’ll love the powered rear wheels and the versatile USB-C batteries, but you’ll need to buy two more to get the full runtime from this big mower.

Setup and ease of use: A substantial mower like the Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X luckily came fully assembled. I found the best way to get it out of the huge box was to cut one end off and roll it out. And that was about it. I charged the batteries, plugged them in and got on with mowing. First off, the build quality feels solid and it doesn’t rattle or bend anywhere. The large wheels help it glide over uneven terrain and the brushless motor provides enough power to mow through thick, wet grass.

I found this mower to be well balanced and blessed with a very comfy foam-like grip. The secret weapon behind this mower’s smooth action is the adjustable self-propelled drive system though. The rear wheels are powered to help take the effort out of pushing the mower around, from slow up to a fast walking pace. It means you can match the motor speed to your natural mowing pace, although the batteries drain quickly at full speed.

To maximise battery life, the power assist can be turned off. It makes pushing a little harder, but it’s not a chore. You might even just want to use the powered wheels to help mowing up slopes or on uneven ground. There are three ways to mow with this hefty machine. Firstly, there’s the large capacity 65L grass collection box. Or for leaving the cuttings on the lawn, a mulching plug can be installed. And lastly, a side discharge chute can be attached to the side of the cutting deck. This allows for faster mowing and less clogging in long, wet grass.

Webb 47 CM cordless mower IRL 2

The Webb 47 CM cordless mower is well-balanced and comfortable to use. Image: Harry Duncton

Mower stats: The substantial 40V output this mower uses comes from a pair of 20V batteries. Supplied with a pair of 4.0Ah batteries that work in series, they provide plenty of power for both the blade and the rear wheels. The only downside I can see with this mower is the relatively short runtime. With the two batteries installed I managed around 20 minutes of mowing with the drive engaged at low speed. That’s not enough for a large lawn, especially if you want to go faster. The battery life extends to 30 minutes without assist, but it’s too heavy to push around manually all the time.

However, if you look inside the battery compartment there’s space for four batteries. By adding two more, it solves any runtime issues. By fully loading up the battery compartment, this mower can run for long enough to tackle large gardens with the powered wheels engaged. You can select from 30-75mm cutting height in seven steps. The sprung handle on the side of the cutting deck makes changing heights simple. It’s a good range to work long grass down over time to a manageable height. Any shorter and the wide deck could get caught on mounds or undulations.

Top features: I like the little control panel found on the top of the handle. You can see the charge level on all four battery slots at a glance, control the speed with the drive lever, and emergency stop the mower with the red power button. One of the best new features from Webb’s X-Series is how you charge the batteries. Forget proprietary chargers, Webb have embraced USB-C charging. So versatile that you’ve probably got several at home already, it’s a simple solution but a gamechanger for powered garden tools.

And when you’re not recharging the 4.0Ah batteries with the included 65W three-port plug, you can super-fast charge your phone instead. And because they’re USB-C they work in both directions: each battery works like a portable power bank, perfect for charging your devices at the bottom of the garden. This might be a big and heavy mower, but it stores away as small as possible. When you’re finished mowing, it stands up on its end and takes up barely any space at all. The quick release levers on the handle lock it into place at two different working heights, or flat for storage. Harry Duncton

RRP: £399.99
Cutting width: 47cm
Weight: 25.5kg
Type: electric self-propelled mower
Charge time: 80 mins (1 battery), 160 mins (2 batteries)
Run time/Mow area: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 30-75mm
Grass box: 65L
Warranty: 3 years (machine), 2 years (battery)

Worx Nitro WG749E 40V 46cm

Our best self-propelled cordless mower under £500

RRP: £449.99

Our rating: 4.8

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon(£604.24)

Best Buy value self-propelled mower: Worx Nitro WG749E

Our best self-propelled cordless mower under £500: Worx Nitro WG749E

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This easy-to-use mower needs no assembly and has a quick-release, collapsible handle, so it’s very simple to store, even in a packed shed. One thing that really helped when I was testing this machine is that it stands up vertically, with the handle folded over and the front wheels in the air – that meant it only took up about a third of the usual floor space in storage.

The Nitro requires two 20V, 4Ah PowerShare batteries, which give a 40-minute run time, and it was a relief that the battery power level is clearly visible while you mow – it's such an important thing when you're tackling a large area of grass. The batteries and the charger are also interchangeable with all other Worx PowerShare tools. It offers seven cutting heights, 20-80mm, which are easy to adjust with a simple lever. It also has a cutting width of 46cm, making it ideal for medium-sized lawns.

I liked the mower's simple speed control, plus it adjusts its cutting power according to grass length and conditions, which helps save on battery. It has a safety key and a 55L collection bag, so there's plenty of room for the cuttings, but there's also a mulching option, so you can choose to let the cuttings fall back on the lawn to feed the grass rather than worry about emptying the bag. Considering the wealth of features this mower offers, this is a great-value option. It also has a three-year warranty, plus two more years if registered. Kay Maguire

RRP: £449.99
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 28.7kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 40 mins
Cutting height range: 20-80mm
Grass box: 55L
Warranty: 5 years

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Greenworks GDG24LM33

Our best budget cordless mower for small gardens

RRP: £199.99 (with 2Ah battery)

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£117.99) and Greenworks (£129.99)

Best Buy budget cordless mower 2023: Greenworks-GDG24LM33

Our best budget cordless mower for small gardens: Greenworks-GDG24LM33

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I found this sturdy, great-value cordless mower easy to put together, well thought out, and simple to use – superbly suited to small gardens. Thanks to a padded handle, it's comfortable to push, although this could feel a little short for taller people, and it's light and easy to manoeuvre around trees and lawn edges.

There are five cutting heights to choose from, adjusted with the simple lift of a lever, and you can collect clippings in the 30L fabric grass bag or insert the mulching plug and leave them on the lawn to break down and feed the grass. It mowed well, helped in part by the specification of a long-lasting brushless motor, but it didn't like mowing very long grass. The battery cut out on me occasionally, but the decent runtime of 46 minutes made up for that a bit, and it charged in just two hours.

Plus, as part of the Greenworks 24V family, both the battery and charger are interchangeable with all the other tools in the range, saving you money if you invest in more Greenworks tools in the future. Kay Maguire

RRP: £199.99
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 9.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 280 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-70mm
Grass box: 30L
Warranty: 3 years

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Stihl RMA 235

Our best push mower for a quality cut

RRP: £184 (bare tool)

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£174) and Stihl (£184)

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Our best push mower for a quality cut: Stihl RMA 235

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The RMA 235 is a robust and well-engineered lawnmower. Weighing in at 13kg with the battery in place, it’s not the lightest 33cm mower, but that weight adds to the feel of quality. With its compact size and 25-60 mm cutting height in five steps, it’s ideal for small to medium-sized lawns. The handle lacks a comfortable grip, but the excellent ergonomics make it well-balanced and easy to manoeuvre.

Our best push mower for a quality cut: Stihl RMA 235

The Stihl RMA 235 produces an excellent cut, even on substandard lawns. Image: Harry Duncton

Although it doesn’t include some features like a safety key or a height-adjustable handle, it makes up for it on the lawn. The motor is powerful, and the cut quality is excellent. The curved blade underneath leaves a pleasantly clean cut. There’s no mulching plug, but it works well with the flap down anyway. And there’s a “full” indicator on the 30L rigid plastic grass box.

The RMA 235 doesn’t come with the recommended AK20 battery, which runs at 36V, 4.0Ah, but buying one separately with the charger comes to just under £360. It ran for almost 25 minutes on a single charge, which is plenty for a small lawn. Harry Duncton

RRP: £184 (bare tool)
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 13kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 150-180 mins
Mow area: 300 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-60mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 5 years

LawnMaster CLMF4841E

Our best push mower for stripes

RRP: £329.99

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: LawnMaster/Cleva (£329.99) and Amazon (£329.99)

Our best push mower for stripes, under £300 – LawnMaster CLMF4841E

Our best push mower for stripes: LawnMaster CLMF4841E

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The LawnMaster CLMF4841E is a lot of mower for the money. The 42cm cut width makes it suitable for larger lawns. The height and length adjustable handle with a soft grip make it ideal for gardeners of all shapes and sizes.

The LawnMaster CLMF4841E

The LawnMaster CLMF4841E's adjustable power settings are handy when you hit a patch of rougher grass. Image: Harry Duncton

Weighing in at 14kg, it’s not the lightest, but the extra weight helps the onboard roller to create stripes in the lawn. Supplied with a pair of 24V batteries and a matching pair of chargers, it will run for 25 minutes, and the safety key keeps it safe when not in use. This mower is a little unusual at this price point for having selectable power settings. Choosing from 1-3 or on auto, you can opt to save battery or crank up the rpm and tackle long, thick grass if you want. The battery charge level indicator on the handle is also useful, as is the “full” indicator on the 42L grass box. And it even stands up on its end to save space in the shed. Harry Duncton

RRP: £329.99
Cutting width: 41cm
Weight: 14kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 mins
Run time: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 22-72mm
Grass box: 42L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

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Ego LM1702E-SP 42cm self-propelled mower (kit)

Our best user-friendly self-propelled cordless mower

RRP: £619

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£559) and Mowers Online (£559)

Best Buy self-propelled mower for smaller lawns: Ego LM1702E-SP

Our best user-friendly self-propelled cordless mower: Ego LM1702E-SP

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This well-thought-through mower requires no assembly out of the box, so I was able to get mowing almost as soon as it arrived. It has a quick-release, telescopic handle, which offers a bespoke handle height and also makes it very easy to fold down and store.

Once folded, it can also be stood up vertically, so it took up even less space in my storage area. It offers a wide choice of cutting heights, 20-80mm, and the wider-than-average 42cm cutting width makes it ideal for mid-sized gardens. It runs on a 56V battery, which can mow 300 sq. metres on a single charge, and is compatible with other Ego Power+ tools. The battery level is also clearly visible whilst you mow.

There's a handy safety key that can be stored away from the mower to ensure only the user can operate it. It's easy to operate and handle, with easy speed control, a 55L grass bag, and even headlights. It comes with a five-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £619
Cutting width: 42cm
Weight: 24kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 80 mins
Run time/Mow area: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 25-80mm
Grass box: 55L
Warranty: 5 years (tool), 3 years (battery)

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Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower

Our best self-propelled cordless lawn mower for stripes

RRP: £829

Our rating: 4.5

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£759) and Lakeland Power Tools (£797.99)

Best Buy self-propelled mower for larger lawns: Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower

Our best self-propelled cordless lawn mower for stripes: Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower

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This distinctive mower is ready to use straight out of the box; only the grass box needs assembly, and this was pretty tricky. The unusual one-sided mono handle makes it easy to access the grass box, which makes a big difference when you are tackling a large lawn and emptying the clippings often. The handle also adjusts in height very easily, and it can be folded flat over the mower, making it easier to store. When I folded the mower up, I was able to stand it vertically with its front wheels in the air, so it saved a lot of space – always a good feature.

It lacks a safety key but has other good features, including speed control and a mulching option that's as simple as a flick of a switch. It has a cutting width of 46cm and offers a wide range of five cutting heights, from 15-60mm, so you can get a neat, tight clip. This is particularly useful as this mower also has a rear roller to create beautiful stripes on the lawn. It requires a 36V, 5Ah battery, which gives you enough power to mow a lawn up to 340 sq. metres on a single charge, plus there's space for a spare battery, if you have one. It's also compatible with all Stihl AK cordless tools, saving you money if you invest in the future. It comes with a two-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £829
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 30kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 150 mins
Run time/Mow area: 340 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 15-60mm
Grass box: 52L
Warranty: 5 years

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Best Buy cordless lawn mowers tested before 2023, £500+

The best of the rest

Although some models didn't quite achieve a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy award, they still have features that make them worth recommending. Browse our pick of the best of the rest.

Stiga Collector 140e

RRP: £269

Our rating: 4.3

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Available from: ManoMano (£239) and Just Lawnmowers (£239)

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STIGA Collector 140e Kit

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A mower with a proud Italian bloodline, the STIGA Collector 140e Kit looks good and mows well too. Similar in design to the Mountfield Electress, it adds a couple of welcome extras like a comfortable grip and better fittings for the folding handle. It has a 38cm cut width and generous cutting height of 25-75 mm in five steps. The car-gearstick style cut height adjustment is handsome, and the soft grip handle and two handle height settings makes it comfortable to push around the lawn. It weighs a little over 11kg and the handle folds down for storage.

The power comes from two 20V, 4.0Ah batteries that provide around 25 minutes of runtime, more than enough time to fill the 40L grass collection box. It’s about the right size grass box for a mower of this width. And it comes with a handy dual charger to juice up both batteries at once. This mower doesn’t boast a “full” indicator on the grass box or a mulching plug, but I found the motor is powerful enough to plough through long, damp grass without slowing down. It’s a solid little mower that comes with an impressive five-year warranty. Harry Duncton

RRP: £269
Cutting width: 38cm
Weight: 11kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 140 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 40L
Warranty: 5 years

Husqvarna LC 142iS self-propelled cordless lawn mower with battery and charger

RRP: £699

Our rating: 4.3

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Available from: Husqvarna (£699)

Husqvarna LC 142iS

Husqvarna LC 142iS self-propelled cordless lawn mower

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This mower requires assembly on arrival, and I didn't find the instructions very clear. It's powered by a 36V Husqvarna system battery, which provides enough power to mow an area of 500 sq. metres. It has a 42cm cutting width and offers a range of seven heights of cut, from 25-75mm, which are simple to adjust. Overall, I found this mower easy to use, and it felt smooth and efficient when cutting; however, I'd have liked a speed control option as it feels a little slow, particularly on slopes. It comes with a two-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £699
Cutting width: 42cm
Weight: 22.5kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Run time/Mow area: 100 mins
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 50L
Warranty: 2 years

Flymo EasiStore 340R KIT 2.0

RRP: £299 (kit)

Our rating: 4.3

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£216.60), Currys (£264) and Tooled-Up (£281.95)

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Flymo EasiStore 340R KIT 2.0

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Setup and ease of use: Setting this cordless lawn mower up wasn’t too much of a chore. I did need to assemble the handle and its various bolts and levers, but it was the grass collection box that took the most time. The rigid box snaps together with various little tabs but getting them all to line up at once was a bit of a pain. However, once set up, this mower showed itself to be a highly capable machine with plenty of neat tricks up its sleeve. Starting with the big, comfy handle, it has safety levers on both sides for left or right-handed gardeners. In the middle of the handle is a little LED readout that displays the current charge level as well as a power button. You’ll need to keep an eye on the charge level too, as this version of the mower comes bundled with relatively small capacity batteries.

Mower stats: The 340R has a 34cm cut width which makes it well suited to small to medium size gardens. It’s a bit small for wide expanses of grass but means it can get into tight corners easily. The 35L grass box on the back is quite small, but features a handy full indicator that’s easy to see, unlike the dark one on the bigger UltraMow version. I found it nice and easy to manoeuvre, weighing just over 11kg with the batteries in place. Changing the cutting height from 20-60mm in five steps is easy with a little handle down by the front wheels. And inside the battery enclosure is a safety key for keeping it out of harm’s way. The only thing missing is a mulching plug.

I was really impressed by the power this little cordless lawnmower has. I mowed through plenty of long grass in my test garden and the blades didn’t bog down or stall. And if you like your lawn stripes, this is a pleasing little mower to play with. It’s not too noisy either, running at just under 90dB. I managed about 25 minutes of mowing before the batteries ran down. You get a pair of 18V, 2Ah batteries that work together to produce 36V of working power. Something I love about Flymo is that they have joined the impressive sounding POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE. This means that you can use the same batteries in a range of brands, including Bosch and Husqvarna. So rather than splashing out on expensive kits, you can buy the tool only.

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The Flymo EasiStore 340R KIT 2.0 stands upright for storage and has a useful hook to hang up the grass box. Image: Harry Duncton

Top features: It lives up to its EasiStore name rather well. It stands up on its end for storage, something I think is essential for all good mowers. And it solves the problem of where to store the grass box as well. There’s a hook on the underside of the handle that neatly stores the grass box. Locking the handle into forward position means you can wheel it around like a wheeled suitcase as well, which is preferable to picking it up every time you want to move it.

Now for the thing that I didn’t enjoy so much. The brilliant batteries are slowed down by low-speed chargers. These tiny little trickle chargers don’t take up much space, but you’ll be waiting 90 minutes for them to reach 100%. Not ideal if you have more than 150 sq. metres to mow per gardening session. But overall, this is a brilliant little lightweight and easy to store mower. The dual batteries are powerful; they work in a whole range of other tools and it’s not too loud during use. My only criticism is that it comes with annoyingly slow chargers. Harry Duncton

RRP: £299 (kit)
Cutting width: 34cm
Weight: 11.32kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 90 mins
Run time: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 20-60mm
Grass box: 35L
Warranty: 2 years (can extend to 3 years)

Stiga Collector 48 S AE self-propelled cordless lawn mower kit

RRP: £445

Our rating: 4.3

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£399)

Stiga Collector 48 S AE Kit

Stiga Collector 48 S AE self-propelled cordless lawn mower kit

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This mower was really simple to assemble, apart from the large 60L grass box, which needed a screwdriver and was fiddly. It has an impressively long-lasting steel deck, a cutting width of 46cm, and six cutting heights, from 22-65mm. It runs on a 48V battery, which is part of the Stiga ePower 48V System, and can cut 400 sq. metres in one charge.

Unfortunately, it takes a lengthy 220 minutes to charge. But I liked the fact that there's space on the mower for a spare battery if you have one, which is handy when you're stuck down the end of a long lawn with a flat battery in the main slot. It has an anti-scalping feature to help prevent lawn damage, but no speed control, so I found it a little slow. It comes with a generous five-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £445
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 25kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 220 mins
Run time/Mow area: 550 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 22-65mm
Grass box: 60L
Warranty: 5 years

Vonhaus 40V

RRP: £179.99

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: Argos (£180), B&Q (£179.99) and Robert Dyas (£189.99)

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Vonhaus 40V

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A decent little mower for the money, this one is a good choice for small lawns. The 30L grass box fills up quickly, so the “full” indicator is an always useful, as is the mulching plug, which I almost always use. The handle folds down neatly, and although it doesn’t have a soft grip handle, it’s comfortable enough for most mowing sessions.

You can change both the handle height and length to five different settings, but it doesn’t get quite high enough if you’re on the tall side. The cut width is a smaller-lawn-happy 33cm, and the power comes from a single 40V, 4.0Ah battery that provides 25 minutes of work. Changing the cutting height from 25-65mm is achieved with a chunky handle.

Vonhaus 40V on test in a real garden. Image: Harry Duncton

Vonhaus 40V on test on an average garden lawn. Image: Harry Duncton

I appreciated the light weight of just over 11kg; it makes it easy to store and move around the garden. On the downside, this extremely cheap mower lacks the premium feel of some others. It was easy to manoeuvre this mower around the lawn, but the motor bogged down when pushing into longer, damp grass. For regular maintenance mowing it would be ideal, though. Harry Duncton

Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 11.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25–65mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

Mountfield Electress 38Li

RRP: £269

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£214.97) and Tesco (£179)

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Mountfield Electress 38Li

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This handsome little mower looks great with a curved body and racing-car inspired cut height adjustment handle. It feels premium and well balanced; however, it lacks a grip on the folding handle. The handle folds down for storage, but it’s held together by annoying butterfly bolts that don’t want to stay on. Fuelled by a pair of 20V, 4.0Ah batteries, there’s plenty of power when pushing through long grass. And when it comes to recharging, the dual charger handles both batteries at once.

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Mountfield Electress 38Li cuts well, irrespective of the quality of the lawn. Image: Harry Duncton

The 38cm cut width makes it ideal for smaller lawns while the 25-75mm cutting heights in six steps mean you can dial in a precise lawn height. Weighing a little over 11kg, it’s light enough to carry around, but doesn’t stand up for storage. It ran for almost 25 minutes of mowing before needing a recharge, while the semi-rigid grass collection box picks up 40 litres at a time. There’s no “full” indicator or a mulching plug included, but it performs well on the grass, and I found the quality of cut to be clean and tidy. Harry Duncton

RRP: £269
Cutting width: 38cm
Weight: 11kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 140 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25–75mm
Grass box: 40L
Warranty: 5 years

Greenworks 24V+24V 46cm SP self-propelled cordless lawn mower

RRP: £479.99

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£409.99) and On Buy (£479.99)

Greenworks 24V+24V lawn mower

Greenworks 24V+24V SP self-propelled cordless lawn mower

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This mower took me a while to put together and is not as easy as some to store, as in order to fold the handle flat, you need to unscrew it almost completely. It also felt heavy and lacked a carry handle, making it difficult to get up steps or in and out of the shed. It has a cutting width of 46cm and offers seven cutting heights, from 25-80mm, which are easy to change, and a 55L collection bag. There's also the option to mulch the clippings or choose side discharge, which I found useful.

It requires two Greenworks 24V system batteries, which give enough power to cover an area of 480 sq. metres. It has a speed control, and, although it's slow, it felt comfortable to handle and was quiet to use. It's definitely good value for the features, and comes with a three-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £479.99
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 27.5kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 53 mins
Run time/Mow area: 480 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-80mm
Grass box: 55L
Warranty: 3 years

VonHaus 18V Mini Cordless Lawn Mower

RRP: £134.99

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£124.99) and Vonhaus (£129.99)

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VonHaus 18V Mini Cordless Lawn Mower

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If you’re short of storage space and you don’t have acres of lawn to mow, VonHaus have come up with a small but mighty solution. Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s ideal for gardeners with mobility issues.

Setup and ease of use: I was happy to find that the VonHaus mini cordless lawn mower comes almost ready to go, straight from the box. Apart from screwing on the handle and charging the batteries, there’s no assembly at all. This mower is radically different to most rotary mowers. Although over miniature mowers exist, this one feels like a proper mower, just shrunk down in size. What feels different is how you handle it. It’s more like using a hoover than a traditional mower.

There are a pair of large wheels on the front that take the weight, and two smaller wheels hidden underneath that control the cutting height. Because of the large front wheels, it can’t mow quite up to the edge of a wall or fence, but it gets close enough. To help reduce size, there’s no grass collection box to contend with. This is a mulching mower that leaves the grass cuttings behind on the lawn. And if you mow often enough, you don’t need to worry about collecting anyway. Although lightweight and manoeuvrable, I didn’t find it very comfortable to use. The handle has an automatic cut off feature when it’s raised to the upright position which kept turning it off when in tight spaces. This might be because I’m over six feet tall, so for slightly smaller gardeners it shouldn’t cause the same issue.

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The VonHaus mini mower is ideal for small gardens and easy to set up. Image: Harry Duncton

Mower stats: This pint sized cordless mower is small but surprisingly mighty. It runs on VonHaus’s 18V battery system and is supplied with a 4.0Ah battery. It provides plenty of mowing power and up to 30 minutes of working time. Seeing as this mower is designed for small spaces, that’s more than enough run time. And you’ll want to make sure you mow everything in one go because it takes two hours to fully recharge the battery. It’s a bit on the slow side compared with other mower brands.

The cut width of 21cm isn’t going to mow a football pitch, but it’s ideal for tight corners and in-between bushes and shrubs. There are even three cutting heights to choose from between 25, 35 and 48mm. As you might expect, this mini mower doesn’t weigh too much either. At just a little under 5kg, it’s in reach of most gardeners and is easy to carry up steps or over low walls. But even though it’s light it still makes plenty of power. The little blade whips around at 6,000rpm and doesn’t stop too easily, even in longer grass.

Top features: The most obvious bonus of a mini mower is its size. If you have limited storage space or can’t cope with a big, heavy mower for your small lawn, this is an ideal solution. If, for example, your lawn is up several steps or you have an awkward patch of grass that’s hard to get to, this little mower will fill in the gaps for you. I like that even though this mower is tiny, it has a large and comfortable handle to hold on to. It makes it ideal for gardeners with limited mobility and allows for full control with just one hand.

The tiny little mowing blade underneath has two cutting edges. Compared with other micro mowers that rely on a single blade, this one should offer higher efficiency of cut. And the quality of cut is good too. Each blade cuts neatly through grass leaves without tearing. Another feature that will keep your neighbours happy is the lack of harsh noise this mower makes. Rated at 86dB, it’s not too loud and shouldn’t disturb them too much. And something this mower has that others lack is a safety key. Stowed away in the battery compartment, it won’t work unless the key is installed. This should keep small hands and curious children out of trouble. Harry Duncton

RRP: £134.99
Cutting width: 21cm
Weight: 4.9kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 25, 35 and 48mm
Grass box: mulching mower
Warranty: 2 years

WORX WG745E 40 Volt Lawn Mower

RRP: £359.99 (kit)

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: Amazon (£359.99) and B&Q (£359.99)

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Worx WG745E cordless lawn mower

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A big and powerful dual battery mower, the WORX WG745E is a solid replacement for a petrol mower. It’s built to last, but lacks a few features; however, it just about lives up to its hefty price tag.

Setup and ease of use: Getting the WG745E ready for its first cut isn’t a huge chore. All I needed to do was attach the handle, charge the batteries and get to work. I particularly like the comfy, foam-like handle. It’s easy to grip onto and helps to reduce any vibrations sent up from the motor. Happily, the brushless motor on board doesn’t produce much vibration anyway. This mower is designed to make short work of larger lawns. It’s quite well balanced between the handle and motor end, but its wide cut width and long length make it hard to get into tight corners and between shrubs. The batteries live inside an enclosure that keeps them free of dirt and grass clippings, but it lacks a safety key. Designed to keep curious fingers away from a powerful tool like this, it’s a shame that it hasn’t been included.

The batteries both have charge level indicators on them, and down near the battery compartment is another one to test the overall charge level. It’s not visible all the time, but much easier than taking both out to check how much juice is left. When it comes to storing the mower away, it just about stands on its end. The problem is that it uses the nice soft grip handle as a support, which will probably get damaged over time.

Mower stats: This brushless lawn mower has an impressive range of cutting heights from 25–80mm in six stages. The 41cm cut width makes it ideal for medium to large gardens, but you do lose a bit of manoeuvrability. Weighing 15.3kg with both batteries installed, it’s not the lightest mower I’ve tested, so carrying it up steps or over obstacles could be an issue for some gardeners. Something that does work in its favour, though, is the height-adjustable handle. By loosening the lower handle, you can choose between three working heights to suit gardeners of different sizes.

There are two ways to deal with grass clippings left behind. The first is via the 50L grass collection bag. It has a rigid top and fabric underneath and comes with a handy grass box full indicator flap as well. The collection box folds flat for storage. Secondly, if you want to drop the cuttings back into the lawn, it comes with a mulching plug that replaces the bag. I was impressed with how long this mower cuts for before needing a charge. It can mow for up to 45 minutes on a single charge, provided the grass isn’t damp or too long. That’s plenty of time to mow up to 600 sq. metres.

Another bonus is the dual-battery charger included with the pair of 20V, 4.0Ah batteries. It means you can charge them both at the same time, but be prepared for some downtime, as a full charge takes 2 hours. And bear in mind that to make this mower run, it needs both batteries installed to make the 40V working power.

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You can change the cutting height of the WORX WG745E Lawn Mower with the big sprung handle. Image: Harry Duncton

Top features: A real positive feature of this lawn mower is the wide range of cut heights available. Easy to change with the big sprung handle, you can drop the height of your grass gradually to avoid shocking it. The highest setting of 80mm is generous, while the lowest setting of 25mm will leave the lawn looking neat and tidy. WORX has put a lot of thought into making the WG745E as energy-efficient as possible. To counter the heavy weight, the brushless motor squeezes every bit of power out of the included batteries.

Coupled with a variable speed motor that detects grass resistance, the mower changes blade speed to avoid using too much battery power. When pushing through damp or thick grass, the mower speeds up, but not for too long. And because this mower comes with a pair of large-capacity 4.0Ah batteries, you can add them to your collection. WORX make a vast range of DIY and garden tools that all work on the same battery platform, so this is a good investment for someone starting or building a WORX tool collection. Harry Duncton

RRP: £359.99 (kit)
Cutting width: 41cm
Weight: 15.3kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 45 mins
Cutting height range: 25-80 mm
Grass box: 50L
Warranty: 5 years

Greenworks MO48L422‑01

RRP: £294.99

Our rating: 4

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Available from: B&Q (£289.99) and Tooled-Up (£289.95)

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Greenworks MO48L422-01

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This is a mighty mower that sits well on medium-sized lawns but might not be ideal for a tiny garden. The generous 41cm cut width means you can mow in fewer passes, but it’s not the most manoeuvrable of mowers on our list. One of my favourite things about this mower is on the handle, with its ambidextrous controls.

Greenworks MO48L422-01 on test. Image: Harry Duncton

Greenworks MO48L422-01 has a generous 41cm cut width. Image: Harry Duncton

Set-up took less than 10 minutes as half of the handle is already attached, and it comes with almost all the features you’d want on a mower like this. There’s a mulching plug and a “full” indicator on top of the 40L grass box. The only thing missing is a safety key inside the battery compartment. Inside the compartment, the mower is powered by a pair of beefy 24V, 4.0Ah batteries. The power is impressive and I managed to mow for around 40 minutes before needing to recharge.

Changing the cut heights is made easy as the deck is spring- loaded. Pressing the green button on top of the deck unlocks the deck where you can choose from 30-80mm in six steps. Harry Duncton

RRP: £294.99
Cutting width: 41cm
Weight: 15.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 40 mins
Cutting height range: 30–80mm
Grass box: 40L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years (mower), 2 years (battery)

Flymo 36V UltraMow Duo 460

RRP: £449.99 (kit)

Our rating: 3.8

A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Available from: from Amazon (£297.80), Currys (£409) and Wickes (£450)

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Flymo 36V UltraMow Duo 460

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Setup and ease of use: Setting up for the first mow was simple. All I needed was a Philips screwdriver to connect the handle to the telescopic shaft. This infinitely adjustable handle also makes it comfortable for users of all heights.

Mower stats: A sleek, black lawnmower that looks muscular and aerodynamic, Flymo have gone for a futuristic finish in their flagship mower, the 36V UltraMow Duo 460. Cutting a 46cm swathe, it’s just right for medium gardens up to 375 sq. metres with a pair of 2.5Ah batteries included. You can change the cut height setting from 25-65mm in five steps with a little button on top of the mower body. And the grass collection box holds 50L of clippings. There’s a handy full level indicator on top of it, but because it’s a black flap on a black background, it’s not the easiest to see.

The rear wheels are huge – measuring 25cm in diameter. However, the front wheels are tiny. Pushing the mower through long grass was a bit of a chore and a few sticks and leaves got stuck in the plastic surrounding the mini front wheels. Another thing that doesn’t quite add up is the size of the batteries included with this mower. A big, capable 36V mower is necessarily power hungry, especially when it needs to spin two separate blades.

So, I’m not sure if this version supplied with small 2.5Ah batteries is such a good idea. I was only able to mow for around 20 minutes before needing to recharge. Luckily, I had a pair of big 4Ah batteries to hand and managed a good 40 minutes of mowing with those on board. I recommend splashing out on the other kit with a pair of 4Ah batteries for maximum mowing capabilities. The batteries live inside a compartment on the chassis with a flap to cover them. They slide in with a clunk, next to the big grey safety key that disables the mower when not in use. It’s good to see a fast charger included, but only one is included. It means that once the 20 minutes of mowing is up, you’ll be charging for two hours before getting back out onto the lawn.

I don’t want to detract from the brilliance of the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE though. Flymo have teamed up with the likes of Bosch and Husqvarna to share battery technology. It means that the same battery in this mower can be used in hundreds of other tools. Buying into this is a clever investment for all sorts of gardeners.

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The Flymo UltraMow Duo 460 has a secret under its chassis - these two blades that reach almost to the edge of the mower. Image: Harry Duncton

Top features: This a cordless lawnmower with a big benefit hidden underneath its chassis. Instead of a single rotary blade, it uses a pair of smaller blades. These smaller blades reach almost to the very edge of the lawnmower, meaning less grass is left behind at the base of fences and walls. It also promises to create a strong vacuum under the blades, pulling grass up for an even cut, a bit like a barber’s comb. The smaller blades rotate more quickly, providing a finer mulch than a single rotary blade can.

The angular handle gives you plenty of different ways to hold this mower, and the charge level indicator shows battery the battery life left. Oddly, it doesn’t stay on during mowing and only shines for a few seconds after starting up the mower. To check, I needed to stop and start the mower again. There’s a little boost button on the handle to help when the grass gets thick. It increases the rpm for a few seconds to ensure no grass is left uncut. A useful feature if you’re blessed with patches of stubborn weeds and thick grasses.

Something that Flymo have done right across their range of cordless lawn mowers is folding down for storage. The handle locks into place, which is great for pulling the mower around like a wheeled suitcase. Weighing just over 16kg, it’s useful when pulling up steps or out of the shed. And, because it stands up on its end, it takes up minimal floor space. When it was time to empty out the collection bag, the opening is a bit too narrow. Grass became easily clogged in this section and the extra “tongue” at the entrance is only held on by plastic clips. This fell off a couple of times when emptying the bag, so I’m not sure if I’d keep it for long.

Overall, this is a powerful and innovative cordless lawnmower from Flymo. It had enough torque to push through thick grass and weeds, especially with the turbo button engaged. The tiny front wheels struggled a bit on uneven grass though and the pair of 2.5Ah batteries just didn’t power it for long enough. If you upgrade to the kit with a pair of 4Ah batteries, this is a handy mower, but it really should be at this price. Harry Duncton

RRP: £449.99 (kit)
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 16.7kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 mins (per battery in rapid charger)
Mowing area: 375 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 50L
Warranty: 2 years (can extend to 3 years)

Flymo 36V EasiHover 300

RRP: £299.99 (kit)

Our rating: 3.5

A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Available from: Argos (£300), Currys (£299) and Wickes (£300)

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Flymo 36V EasiHover 300

Reasons to buy:

Reasons to avoid:

A radically different but still familiar type of lawnmower, the Flymo EasiHover 300 is a capable, lightweight and easy to use garden power tool. It’s the first cordless collector hover mower they’ve produced. It works well in some areas, but struggles in others.

Setup and ease of use: Before mowing, I needed to attach the handle to the chassis. It was easy enough but bear in mind you need a Philips head screwdriver to complete the job. The handle is comfortable, features an ambidextrous safety trigger, and telescopes in and out. It makes it ideal for gardeners of any height.

Changing the cutting height is nowhere near as easy as a standard wheeled mower. Rather than simply moving a handle, you need to remove the blade assemble and add spacers to the underside of the mower. It comes with a special wrench tool, but it’s not a job I’d like to do often. It’s fine if you only ever cut to one height anyway.

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The Flymo EasiHover 300 is light and stands on its end, making it an easy mower to handle and store. Image: Harry Duncton

Mower stats: I was really impressed by how light the mower is. Weighing just under 10kg with both batteries in place is quite a feat. Compared with a wheeled version, it’s remarkably easy to pick up and carry around. And what makes it even easier is the inclusion of a little roller underneath. Hover mowers have one distinct advantage over their wheeled rivals. Once switched on, the curtain of air underneath makes pulling and pushing effortless. Flymo recommend not strafing side to side as it interferes with grass collection, but it still works if you need to get into a tight spot.

It’s an ideal cordless mower for anyone with mobility issues, and the hover action even works on slopes. It’s a clever alternative to a self-propelled lawnmower with a 20L grass collection basket that pops out of the mower chassis. It doesn’t quite cut to the edges as the hover skirt is wider than on wheeled mowers. One drawback of the hover action, in my test garden at least, is the dust that flies out all over the place. If you have nice soil that retains moisture it’s not a problem, but the fine dusty topsoil on my test lawn went everywhere.

Powered by a pair of big 4Ah batteries, the EasiHover 300 is a power-hungry piece of kit. It needs these mighty batteries to keep it off the ground during mowing. I managed around 15 minutes of mowing before the batteries were completely drained. It will cut up to 100 sq. metres, which isn’t a particularly large lawn, but the real problem starts with recharging. You get two high capacity 4Ah batteries, which is great, but they’re supplied with annoyingly slow trickle chargers. They can take up the three hours to recharge, which is not great. Faster chargers are available, but you’d need to buy them separately.

Top features: On the plus side, there’s a huge advantage of choosing this mower. The POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE means that the included 18V batteries work in tools from Bosch, Gardena, Husqvarna and more. It’s a great thing knowing that you can buy into a massive range of tools with just one battery type. And when it’s time to stow the EasiHover 300 away, Flymo have thankfully designed this mower so that it stands up on its end. It makes storage a lot easier, and you can lock the handle in place for pulling it around, a bit like a wheeled suitcase. Harry Duncton

RRP: £299.99 (kit)
Cutting width: 30cm
Weight: 9.7kg
Type: hover cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time: 15 mins
Cutting height range: 10-30mm
Grass box: 20L (vacuum-powered collection)
Warranty: 2 years (can extend to 3 years)

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What are the benefits of a cordless lawn mower?

There are a variety of benefits to buying a cordless lawn mower in comparison to the more traditional petrol or electric models, including:

How to choose the best cordless lawn mower

Testing the fold on a lawn mower. Kay Maguire; Imagine

Testing the fold on a lawn mower. Kay Maguire; Imagine

Your budget and the size of your lawn will be pivotal in deciding which brand and model of cordless lawn mower best suits your needs. Think about the following points before you buy:

How long will the batteries last?

Changing the battery on a cordless lawn mower. Kay Maguire; Imagine

Changing the battery on a cordless lawn mower. Kay Maguire; Imagine

How long the battery lasts on a single charge depends on the model, the terrain and mowing conditions on the day and some mowers have an eco or power saving mode to help extend the battery life. A battery can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over two hours to charge, although lithium-ion batteries can be used when partly charged if you're in a rush. Always check the charge time, too, as these can also vary widely. Many brands have fast chargers, which are usually available separately but can cut the waiting time down considerably and are useful if you need to get back to the job quickly.

Lithium-ion batteries typically last between three and five years (or 500 charges) before they need replacing. Always check with the manufacturer if they will take back their batteries for recycling rather than putting them into landfill.

How does the weather affect your lawn’s growth rate?

Different weather conditions will speed, slow, or even stop grass growth, and therefore, how often you need to mow. Find out how it works here:

Hot, dry weather
During hot and dry spells, in which the daytime temperature is consistently at 25°C or above, grass growth tends to slow down significantly. The lack of moisture and high temperatures dry out the soil, making it difficult for grass to absorb the water it needs. Lawns may turn brown and become dormant, conserving energy until conditions improve. Don’t worry, though. The roots will still be perfectly healthy and will put on strong growth as soon as the rain comes back and temperatures decline. Mowing is required less often during these periods; you may find that this period of time extends to several weeks.

Warm, wet weather
When the weather is warm and wet, with daytime temperatures around 18 to 24°C, grass can grow very quickly. Warm temperatures combined with regular rainfall create ideal conditions for rapid growth. Lawns often need to be mown more frequently, sometimes as often as twice a week, to keep them looking neat and healthy. Don’t try to cut more off each time with infrequent mowing – this will stress the machine and your lawn, and lead to clumpier, patchier growth.

Dry, cold weather
In dry, cold conditions, with daytime temperatures lower than 8 °C, grass growth slows dramatically. Low temperatures put grass into a state of dormancy, and the lack of rain means the soil is often too dry to support new growth. Lawns will require little to no mowing during these periods.

Wet, cold weather
Wet, cold weather also slows grass growth. While the soil remains moist, low temperatures prevent the grass from actively growing. The ground may become waterlogged, making mowing difficult and risking damage to the lawn and your mower. If you do need to mow during a period such as this, wait until a dry afternoon when the grass is dry enough to be cut and collected without clogging up the mower.

Top tips for mowing your lawn

Checking the cutting deck on a lawn mower

Check the cutting area for the build-up of dirt on a regular basis

  1. Mow when it’s dry. If you mow when the ground is sodden it can lead to compaction, the mower will smear and rut the soil and wet grass clippings will clump and smother your lawn
  2. Remove any obstacles. Make sure furniture is moved off the lawn to make it easier to mow, and check for any items in the lawn that could damage the blades
  3. Adjust the cutting height of your mower and aim to only reduce the lawn height one-third every time you mow
  4. Start around the edge so you can clearly see how much lawn needs mowing. Then mow up and down in straight lines, overlapping slightly, to achieve a neat finish
  5. Empty the clippings bag regularly so material doesn’t build up around the mower blades. You can compost them or deposit them in small piles around the garden, such as at the back of borders, to help earthworms. To compost your grass clippings, see our review of the best compost bins
  6. For a neat finish, re-cut your lawn edges each spring with a half-moon tool and trim overhanging grass after mowing with edging shears. To keep edges looking neat, browse our pick of the best strimmers, garden shears, and lawn edging

If your lawn needs a bit more attention, our experts have tested a range of the best manual and powered aerators and scarifiers. And if you're thinking about somewhere to store your new mower, our comprehensive guide to choosing the best garden shed will be helpful.

Why you can trust Gardeners' World reviews

As trained gardeners and seasoned users of all sorts of garden tools, Kay Maguire, myself, and the rest of the team at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine reviewed literally shedloads of lawn mowers over the years, using our trusted testing matrix to make sure we're giving balanced, fair judgements.

We test lawn mowers in varied, real-world conditions, cutting the sort of grass most of us actually have in our gardens. Because we're real-world gardeners with lots of experience, we know what to look out for and the sorts of things that will make all the difference once you're using a mower week in and week out. We don't share product reviews with manufacturers or retailers before they're published, and we don't accept payment in exchange for positive reviews, either.
Oliver Parsons, gardenersworld.com

How we test the best cordless lawn mowers

When we test cordless mowers, we follow the whole process from start to finish without any shortcuts. We unpack the mower from the box, put it together following the instructions (sometimes these are clear as mud, sometimes not!), and then get started, cutting grass over a wide area.

We mow over rough grass, smoother grass, slopes and bumps – whatever is in our way – just as you would with your own mower. And after that, we also take notes on how easy the mower is to fold down and put away, because if a mower is annoying in that regard, you'll always hate using it.

Then, we score each model against these four criteria, with equal marks attributed to each one:

For more on our testing process across all the different gardening product categories, see How we review

Meet our testing panel

Oliver Parsons, Strategic Projects Editor
Oliver is a gardener and magazine journalist of 20 years’ experience. He trained as a professional horticulturalist at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Chelmsford and has also worked for Gardening Which?, as a freelance gardener and with the gardening team at Down House in Kent. He is now Strategic Projects Editor at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and GardenersWorld.com, heading up our reviews desk, Apple News output and weekly newsletter.

Kay Maguire, Magazines Editor
Kay trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been writing and making films about gardening ever since. She has written for websites and magazines, including The Garden and Amateur Gardening, was Horticultural Editor on BBC Gardeners' World Magazine for five years, and has also written several books on a range of gardening topics from growing house plants to making the most of a small space. After several years as Reviews Editor, building up our reviews section into a leading resource for UK gardeners, she has now become Magazines Editor for BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, responsible for all print output.

Harry Duncton, Freelance Powered Tools Tester
Harry has a wealth of experience, from being a language teacher to a tree surgeon, and has built this into a career writing about all things DIY and gardening. A passionate believer in self-reliance, his aim is to inspire others to give it a go themselves and not worry about making a few mistakes along the way. A regular contributor to popular DIY blogs and a recent addition to the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine team, he loves tracking down the best new tools and writing about them.

Sue Fisher, Freelance Garden Writer
Sue’s extensive horticultural career spans over 40 years, starting with a decade in the garden centre and nursery industry before developing into an accomplished gardening writer, designer and speaker. Sue writes regularly for BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, GardenersWorld.com and Garden Answers magazine. She has written 10 books on subjects including container gardening, plants for small gardens and designing with colour, and she has co-authored other books with some of the biggest names in gardening.

Emma Crawforth, Horticulture Editor
Emma holds the Kew Diploma in Horticulture and has been working in horticulture for 18 years, including roles in public gardens, a plant nursery supplying plants for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a training college for young horticulturists. She looks after an ornamental, fruit and veg garden at home and regularly undertakes trips to see plants growing in their natural habitats. She is the author of the Kew Publications book, Things to Do with Plants.

Jane Moore, Freelance Garden Writer
In a horticultural career spanning 30 years, Jane has been a head gardener at a Benedictine Abbey, a writer for national gardening magazines and newspapers, a researcher on BBC gardening programmes and a TV presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World. Among her many accolades are a Chelsea Flower Show medal, several awards from the Garden Media Guild and her books are published worldwide. She has spent 30 years working as a hands-on head gardener, using tools on a daily basis.

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