The 7 Best Lawn Mowers of 2026

WORX Nitro WG752

Best Overall

1. WORX Nitro WG752 Push Lawn Mower (21 in)

4.6

The WG752 tops this comparison on the strength of Consumer Reports' independent testing alongside consistently positive owner feedback on real-world cutting performance. WORX's brushless motor and Aerodeck-style IntelliCut power management resist the clogging that heavy, wet grass causes in lesser mowers, and reviewers specifically praise how quiet it runs - quiet enough that several call early-morning mowing genuinely practical. Dropping the self-propelled drivetrain that some WORX Nitro mowers carry keeps this model lighter and easier to maneuver and store, and the same 2x20V Power Share batteries that power it also fit WORX drills, blowers and other tools, adding flexibility for households already invested in the platform. Dual 5.0Ah batteries deliver up to about 50 minutes of runtime, enough for lawns up to roughly half an acre, and 7-position height adjustment spans a 1.5-4 inch range. A 5-year limited warranty - the longest in this lineup - backs the Nitro series, and the main tradeoff is that hilly yards and larger lawns take more physical effort without a self-propelled assist.

Greenworks 40V 16-Inch

Best Affordable 29% OFF

2. Greenworks 40V Cordless Push Lawn Mower (16 in)

4.6

The Greenworks 40V 16-inch earns Best Affordable on the combination of a low price, professional testing from TechGearLab, and a long track record of consistent owner satisfaction. Testers and owners alike noted more power than the compact size suggests, with the motor automatically revving up when it hits thicker or taller grass and settling back down in easier patches to conserve the battery. At 37.5 lbs it's easy to lift into a car trunk or up onto a shelf for storage, and the included 4.0Ah battery, charger and grass collector mean there's nothing extra to buy to get started. The tradeoffs that keep it in budget territory: the lightweight plastic deck can bounce over small bumps and dips rather than tracking the ground closely, leaving occasional uncut patches on uneven lawns, and the roughly hour-long battery life is best suited to mowing on a regular schedule rather than tackling seriously overgrown grass. For a small to medium yard mowed consistently, it remains one of the best values in cordless mowing.

WORX WG743

Best for Small Yards

3. WORX WG743 Cordless Push Lawn Mower (17 in)

4.6

The WG743 earns Best for Small Yards on the strength of its light weight and genuinely easy setup - reviewers clocked assembly at around 10 minutes out of the box. IntelliCut technology automatically boosts power through thicker grass patches and throttles back to save battery in thinner areas, and testers reported it never stalled across a full test lawn on a single charge of its two included 4.0Ah batteries. The mulch plug, side discharge chute and roughly 1.2-bushel bag cover the standard 3-in-1 functionality, and 7-position height adjustment spans a 1.5-4 inch range. The tradeoffs that keep this a small-yard specialist rather than an all-rounder: the collection bag is on the small side and needs more frequent emptying, and WORX itself positions this bundle for yards under a third of an acre - for anything larger, the brand's own Nitro-series mowers in this lineup are the better fit.

NovorikX 60V Obsidian

31% OFF

4. NovorikX 60V Self-Propelled Cordless Mower (21 in)

4.4

NovorikX is a relatively new entrant compared to the established WORX and Greenworks brands elsewhere in this lineup, and its 60V self-propelled mower is built around a straightforward pitch: gas-level power without the fumes. A single 5.0Ah battery is rated for up to 65 minutes of runtime, enough to cover more than half an acre per the brand's own testing, and the brushless motor is designed to hold steady blade speed through dense, damp grass rather than bogging down. An LED headlight extends usable mowing hours into early morning or dusk, and a rapid charger cuts downtime between sessions. Because the brand is newer, it hasn't yet accumulated the same volume of independent professional testing as the WORX or Greenworks models here, and the self-propelled drive runs at a single fixed speed rather than the WG760's variable control, so you're either walking at its pace or pushing manually. For buyers comfortable with a newer brand in exchange for a higher-voltage platform, it's a legitimate large-yard option.

SENIX 170cc Gas Mower

13% OFF

5. SENIX 170cc Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower (21 in)

4.4

Unlike every other mower in this lineup, the SENIX 170cc is gas-powered rather than battery or cordless electric, and we want that clear upfront since it's easy to assume otherwise from its spot in a lawn mower comparison. For buyers who specifically want gas power, it's a capable machine: a 170cc 4-cycle engine rated at 3.8 HP and 6.4 ft-lb of torque drives the front wheels for self-propelled operation, and pre-filled oil means a fast first startup without a trip to the auto parts store. The 3-in-1 deck handles bagging, mulching or side discharge, and 6-position height adjustment covers a 1.25-3.75 inch range across oversized 8-inch front and 11-inch rear wheels that handle uneven yards well. Feedback on SENIX gas mowers is mixed: some owners report smooth, reliable starts and consistent cutting, while others find the self-propel speed on the slow side for larger properties. A 2-year limited warranty covers the mower, though (as with any gas engine) it excludes damage from improper fuel or lack of maintenance.

SENIX 144cc Gas Mower

10% OFF

6. SENIX 144cc Gas Push Lawn Mower (21 in)

4.3

This is the second gas-powered mower in this comparison, and as with the 170cc SENIX above, we want that clearly flagged since every other mower here runs on battery power. It's a simpler machine than its self-propelled sibling: a 144cc 4-cycle engine drives a basic push mower with a 14-gauge steel deck, 2-in-1 mulching or side discharge, and 6-position height adjustment across a 1.25-3.75 inch range. Owners consistently describe it as lightweight for a gas mower and easy to push, and several specifically noted it runs quieter than they expected from a gas engine, with enough power to avoid bogging down in tougher grass. The tradeoff versus the self-propelled 170cc model is that you supply all the push force yourself, and cutting height changes require loosening wheel bolts rather than a single lever, which some owners found inconvenient. A 2-year limited warranty matches SENIX's standard gas-mower coverage.

V-MODEST Mini Mower

21% OFF

7. V-MODEST 9-Inch Cordless Mini Lawn Mower (2x21V Batteries)

4.0

V-MODEST is a small outdoor-power-tools brand better known for cordless chainsaws and pole saws than mowers, and this 9-inch mini mower reads like a spinoff of that lineup: a brushless motor spins a compact 9-inch deck, three cutting heights (1, 1.6 and 2.2 inches), and two 21V 4.0Ah batteries rated for about an hour of combined runtime. At 12 lbs it is dramatically lighter than every other mower in this comparison, roughly a third the weight of the next-lightest model, and it mulches clippings back onto the lawn rather than bagging them. We found no dedicated professional test coverage of this specific model, which is typical for a niche budget import competing with similarly obscure 9-13 inch mini mowers from brands like RB and LIGIANT. It reads as a genuinely different tool than everything else on this page: closer to a cordless string-trimmer replacement for small patches, patios and tight edges than a lawn mower for an actual yard, and buyer sentiment here is more divided than anywhere else in this lineup.