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The best electric push mower for most lawns up to about a third of an acre is the EGO Power+ LM2101. It carries the largest battery in this group (56V, 5.0Ah), a full 21-inch deck and the best Amazon rating of the four. For a small yard, the WORX WG779 is the light, compact pick. If your whole lawn sits within about 100 feet of an outdoor outlet, the corded Greenworks 25022 never runs out of charge and costs the least to run.
Most lists compare these mowers by the runtime printed on the box. We compared them by battery energy in watt-hours (volts times amp-hours) and by the area each maker says one charge covers. Those claims turn out to vary a lot for the same amount of energy, and that changes which mower fits your yard.
How we chose
We did not test these mowers. We compared manufacturer spec pages and owner manuals, the Amazon listings, and the patterns in thousands of Amazon owner reviews, including Amazon’s “Customers say” summaries. Ratings and counts are as shown on the listings in October 2026. We left out models that were unavailable on Amazon at the time of checking, such as the battery-free Toro 60V Recycler push mower listing. Prices change too often to print, so each product has a button to check the current price.
Comparison table
| Mower | Power | Battery energy | Deck | Cut height | Maker’s coverage/runtime claim | Amazon rating (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ LM2101 | 56V battery | 280 Wh (5.0Ah) | 21 in. | 1.5-4 in., 6 positions | Up to 45 min | 4.5/5 from 2,200+ ratings |
| Greenworks 40V 16″ (4.0Ah kit) | 40V battery | 144 Wh (4.0Ah) | 16 in. | 1.25-3.375 in., 5 positions | Up to 1/3 acre (Amazon); 1/4 acre (Greenworks spec page) | 4.2/5 from 12,300+ ratings |
| WORX WG779 | 2 x 20V batteries | 144 Wh (2 x 4.0Ah at 18V nominal) | 14 in. (13 in. cut) | 1.5-3.5 in., 6 positions | Up to 5,000 sq ft (manual) | 4.2/5 from 5,100+ ratings |
| Greenworks 25022 (corded) | 12 amp, 120V | Unlimited while plugged in | 20 in. | 1.5-3.75 in., 7 positions | No limit; cord length is the limit | 4.3/5 from 3,600+ ratings |
Watt-hours for the EGO are 56V x 5.0Ah; Greenworks lists 144 Wh for its 40V 4.0Ah pack; the WORX figure uses the 18V nominal voltage stated in its manual (2 x 18V x 4.0Ah).
Why the coverage claims don’t line up
The Greenworks 16-inch kit and the WORX WG779 both run on about 144 Wh. WORX’s manual says that is enough for up to 5,000 square feet when you trim grass from 3.3 to 2.5 inches. The Greenworks Amazon listing claims up to a third of an acre, about 14,500 square feet, while Greenworks’ own spec page for the 16-inch mower says a quarter acre, about 10,900 square feet. Part of the gap is the deck: 16 inches covers more ground per pass than a 13-inch cut. Most of it is test conditions, and only WORX publishes its conditions.
The WORX international manual shows how much those conditions matter. With the same two 4.0Ah packs, it lists 460 square meters (about 4,950 sq ft) for very thin, dry grass cut from 7 to 5 cm, and 230 square meters (about 2,475 sq ft) for thin, dry grass cut from 7 to 3 cm. Taking off more grass halved the area. Thick, damp or overgrown grass will cut it further.
Our rule: plan on the most conservative published number, then halve it if you often let the lawn grow long. Owner reviews point the same way. Amazon’s summary for the WORX says some owners get 45 minutes while others report the batteries dying after about 15, and one EGO owner mowing a third of an acre weekly upgraded to a 7.5Ah battery to finish with charge to spare.
EGO Power+ LM2101: best overall
Who it’s for: lawns from roughly a quarter to a third of an acre, and anyone who may add an EGO trimmer or blower later on the same 56V battery. Who should skip it: owners of steep yards who would rather have self-propel, and anyone with a tiny patch of grass who doesn’t need a 21-inch deck.
EGO rates the LM2101 at up to 45 minutes on the included 5.0Ah battery, with about a 50-minute recharge on the included Rapid Charger. The deck is a polymer composite, so it won’t rust, and a single lever moves it through six heights from 1.5 to 4 inches. It mulches, bags into a two-bushel bag, or side-discharges. The mower folds upright for storage and has LED headlights and an IPX4 weather rating. Without the battery it weighs about 55 pounds, according to EGO’s dealer spec sheet.
- Pro: the largest battery here at 280 Wh, nearly double the two 40V-class kits.
- Pro: 21-inch deck means fewer passes than the 14-16 inch battery mowers.
- Pro: 5-year limited tool warranty, tied with WORX for the longest in this group.
- Pro: 4.5/5 from 2,200+ Amazon ratings, the highest of the four.
- Con: owner reviews mention soft blades that ding on twigs and need filing.
- Con: the single-lever height system puts the front wheels well ahead of the blade, so one owner found it hard to cut right up to edges at the front.
- Con: the heaviest battery mower here, so lifting it into storage takes more effort than the WORX.
Greenworks 40V 16-inch (4.0Ah): best value for a quarter acre
Who it’s for: small to medium lawns, older or smaller users who want a light, easy-to-push mower, and people already on Greenworks’ 40V battery system. Who should skip it: lawns over a quarter acre unless you buy a second battery, and anyone who needs side discharge.
The Greenworks kit pairs a 16-inch poly deck with a 40V 4.0Ah battery. The single lever has five heights; Greenworks lists 1.25 to 3.375 inches, while the Amazon spec box says the top setting is 3.75 inches. It mulches or bags, but has no side-discharge option. Amazon lists the weight at 37.5 pounds, and the battery fits Greenworks’ line of 75+ 40V tools. It has the most Amazon ratings of any mower here: 4.2/5 from 12,300+.
- Pro: light enough that two Amazon reviewers in their 70s describe mowing with it comfortably.
- Pro: stores upright and has a lifting handle on top.
- Pro: 3-year tool and 3-year battery warranty.
- Con: Greenworks’ own coverage claims disagree (1/4 vs 1/3 acre), so size your lawn against the smaller figure.
- Con: 16-inch deck means about a third more passes than a 21-inch mower on the same lawn.
- Con: two-in-one only; no side-discharge chute for tall grass.
WORX WG779: best for small yards and tight storage
Who it’s for: townhouse and small urban lawns up to about an eighth of an acre, and people who store the mower indoors or carry it up steps. Who should skip it: anyone with more than about 5,000 square feet of grass or a lawn that regularly gets overgrown.
The WG779 runs on two 20V 4.0Ah Power Share batteries and will not start with only one installed. WORX’s manual lists a 14-inch deck with a 13-inch cut, six heights from 1.5 to 3.5 inches, a 0.85-bushel bag and a bare-tool weight of 26.2 pounds (29.1 pounds with batteries). Its IntelliCut feature adds torque in thick grass and eases off in light grass to save charge. WORX gives a 5-year warranty.
- Pro: the lightest mower here, and Amazon’s review summary lists weight and maneuverability as top positives.
- Pro: the batteries also run WORX’s 20V tools, so they aren’t tied to the mower.
- Pro: the only maker here that publishes the grass conditions behind its coverage claim.
- Con: battery life is the most common complaint; Amazon’s summary shows more negative than positive mentions of it.
- Con: the 13-inch cut means many passes on anything bigger than a small yard.
- Con: some owners report the mower failing within the first month.
Greenworks 25022: best corded electric push mower
Who it’s for: lawns within cord reach of an outlet, people who want a steel deck and no battery to replace, and buyers on the tightest budget. Who should skip it: yards with trees, beds and other obstacles where a trailing cord gets in the way, and lawns far from power.
The 25022 uses a 12-amp motor at 3,600 rpm under a 20-inch steel deck. It has seven heights from 1.5 to 3.75 inches, mulches, bags or side-discharges, and weighs 56 pounds. Greenworks lists a user noise level of 88 dB. You supply the extension cord; Greenworks’ spec sheet pairs it with a 14-gauge cord up to 25 feet or a 12-gauge cord up to 50 feet. Several Amazon reviewers run 100 to 200 feet of heavy cord, but that goes beyond the maker’s listed pairing.
- Pro: runs as long as the lawn needs, with no battery to wear out.
- Pro: three clipping modes and the widest height range of the four.
- Pro: 4.3/5 from 3,600+ Amazon ratings; owners call it good value against gas and battery models.
- Con: one detailed review reports the rectifier failing repeatedly when a stick stalls the motor.
- Con: the cord limits range and needs managing on every pass.
- Con: 56 pounds of steel is harder to push uphill than the poly-deck battery models.
How to pick the right electric push mower for your lawn
Start with lawn area, not runtime
Measure the grass, not the lot. A 0.25-acre lot with a house, driveway and beds may only have 5,000 to 6,000 square feet of turf. Then use the most cautious claim for each mower:
- Up to about 4,000 sq ft of grass that you mow weekly: WORX WG779.
- About 4,000 to 10,000 sq ft: Greenworks 40V 16-inch, or the EGO if you want fewer passes.
- About 10,000 sq ft and up to a third of an acre: EGO LM2101, and consider a second battery if the grass gets thick.
- Any size within cord reach of an outlet: Greenworks 25022.
Deck width sets how many passes you make
A 21-inch deck covers about 60% more ground per pass than a 13-inch cut. On a small lawn that hardly matters, but on a quarter acre it adds a lot of walking and a lot of battery time spent turning.
Think about the battery system
Spare batteries only fit their own platform, so buy into the system you will use for a trimmer and blower too. EGO uses 56V packs, Greenworks 40V, and WORX 20V packs that pair up for 40V tools.
Mow often and high
WORX’s manual recommends cutting a third or less of the grass height at a time and raising the deck for tall or thick grass. Its own table shows that cutting deeper halves coverage, which applies to every battery mower here. Pair a sharp blade with the right mowing height for your grass type; our lawn care tips cover the basics, and warm-season lawns benefit from the feeding schedule in our Bermuda grass fertilizer guide.
If you want no motor at all for a very small, flat lawn, a reel mower is quieter still. For several acres, an electric push mower is the wrong tool; look at zero-turn mowers instead.
FAQ
What is the best electric push mower for a quarter-acre lot?
For a quarter-acre lot, the EGO LM2101 is the safest pick because its 280 Wh battery has the most reserve. The Greenworks 40V 16-inch also fits if the lawn itself is under about 10,000 square feet and you mow before the grass gets long.
Is a corded or cordless electric mower better?
Corded mowers never run out of charge and have no battery to replace, but you have to manage the cord and stay within reach of an outlet. Cordless mowers are easier to steer around trees and beds, and the battery limits how much you can mow per charge.
What extension cord does a corded electric mower need?
Follow your mower’s manual. For the Greenworks 25022, Greenworks lists a 14-gauge cord up to 25 feet or a 12-gauge cord up to 50 feet. A lower gauge number means a thicker wire, which handles longer runs better.
Do electric push mowers cut as well as gas mowers?
On regularly mowed residential lawns, owner reviews of all four mowers here describe a clean, even cut. They struggle more than gas in very tall or wet grass, where battery models also lose runtime quickly.
Sources
Checked October 28, 2026.
- EGO Power+ 21″ mower spec page (runtime, heights, charge time, warranty): https://egopowerplus.com/mower-21-inch/
- All Seasons Equipment, EGO LM2101 spec sheet (weight without battery, bag size): https://allseasonsequipment.net/inventory/v1/Current/EGO-Power/Mower/LM2101–Eugene-Oregon—26784051
- Amazon listing ASIN B08GPZ1XLJ (EGO LM2101): rating, rating count, owner reviews, battery model BA2800T
- Greenworks 40V 16″ mower spec page (heights, 1/4 acre claim): https://greenworkstools.com/products/40v-cordless-lawn-mower-25322
- Amazon listing ASIN B00BBQVL5U (Greenworks 40V 16″): rating, rating count, 1/3 acre claim, weight, 144 Wh battery table, owner reviews
- WORX WG779 owner’s manual (technical data, coverage table): https://www.worx.com/media/wysiwyg/pdp-pages/manuals/WG779M.pdf
- WORX WG779E international manual (coverage by grass condition): https://au.worx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/WG779E-AR01336507-UKAU-WG779E-WG779E.X-20220119.pdf
- WORX WG779 product page (warranty, weight with batteries): https://www.worx.com/push-lawn-mower-wg779.html
- Amazon listing ASIN B07BY88V1Q (WORX WG779): rating, rating count, Customers say summary
- Greenworks 12 Amp 20″ corded mower spec page (rpm, noise, extension cord pairing): https://greenworkstools.ca/products/12a-20-lawn-mower-tool-only
- Amazon listing ASIN B002ZVOLXE (Greenworks 25022): rating, rating count, heights, weight, owner reviews
- Toro 21″ Recycler 60V push mower spec page (excluded, Amazon listing unavailable): https://toro.com/en/product/21323T