
Cordless yard gear has quietly split into two camps: push mowers built for a quick weekend lap, and self-propelled machines that drag themselves up the slope so you don't. We lined up ten battery-powered picks and scored each on the specs that actually decide a mow, not the marketing. The right one hinges less on horsepower bragging rights and more on how big your patch of grass really is.
Battery mowers live or die by the match between deck width, runtime, and the size of your lawn. A 21-inch deck rated for half an acre is overkill on a courtyard; a 14-inch push model rated for an eighth of an acre will leave you recharging mid-job on a big lot. That tension shaped this whole ranking. We weighed cut width, the acreage each mower claims, whether the batteries and charger ship in the box, and how heavy the thing is once you have to turn it around. To assemble the list we pulled the current Amazon specs, feature copy, and images for ten cordless models, then scored them on capability, value, and how cleanly each one fits a real use case. Self-propelled drive earns its keep on slopes and thick grass but adds weight and cost; a featherweight push mower wins on tight, flat yards. Several picks share a battery platform across other tools, which changes the math if you already own the brand. Read the quick verdict if you're in a hurry, or keep going for the full teardown of every model.
The short version: The Worx Nitro Cordless Lawn Mower (WG752) takes our top spot — a 21-inch brushless push mower rated for up to 1/2 acre with two 5.0 Ah PowerShare batteries in the box. If your yard is small and you'd rather not lift much, the Worx 14" Cordless Lawn Mower (WG779) is the smarter value: just under 30 pounds and still running the same Intellicut sensor tech.


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Editor's Choice ![]() | 1Worx Nitro Cordless Lawn Mower
| 9.5 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
Best Value ![]() | 2Worx Nitro Cordless Lawn Mower
| 9.3 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
Premium Pick ![]() |
| 9.1 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
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| 9.0 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
![]() | 5Worx Cordless String Trimmer & Lawn Edger
| 8.8 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
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| 8.6 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
![]() | 7worksky 20V Cordless Lawn Mower
| 8.4 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
![]() | 8Skil PWR Core 40 Brushless 40V 20-Inch Self-Propelled Mower
| 8.3 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
![]() | 9Manscaped® The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra Groin & Body Hair
| 8.1 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
![]() | 10Houselife 40V Cordless Lawn Mower Compatible
| 7.9 | Check Price on Amazon Read Full Review |
This is the all-rounder most buyers should start with. The Worx Nitro WG752 pairs a 21-inch deck rated for 1/2 acre with a vented Aerodeck design that keeps air moving to cut clumping, and Intellicut sensors that automatically dial up cutting speed in thick grass. Two 5.0 Ah PowerShare batteries and a charger come in the box, and the same packs run 140+ other Worx tools. It earns the #1 spot on capability for the money.
Step up to self-propulsion and you get the Worx Nitro WG760, a 21-inch model with variable-speed drive that does the walking for you. It carries over the Aerodeck venting and Intellicut sensors from the WG752, and ships with two 5.0 Ah batteries plus a charger. The trade-off for that drive system is weight and cost — it lands at #2 as the premium Worx choice for buyers who'd rather guide than push.
Small yards rarely need a 21-inch beast, and the Worx 14" WG779 is the proof. It makes a 40V cut from two 20V 4.0Ah PowerShare batteries, weighs just under 30 pounds, and adjusts from 1.5" to 3.5" with one lever. The same Intellicut sensor tech that ramps speed in thick grass carries down to this compact 2-in-1 mower, which is rated for up to 1/8 acre. That blend of light weight and real features makes it our value pick.
When the lawn gets big, the Greenworks 60V 21" steps up with the highest acreage rating in this group — up to 3/4 acre from its 60V brushless motor and two 4.0Ah batteries. Rear-wheel drive handles slopes and thick grass, an LED headlight extends mowing into low light, and the 4-in-1 deck adds versatility. It ranks #4 as a strong large-yard alternative for buyers willing to carry the extra weight.
This Worx WG163 is a 12-inch cordless string trimmer that converts to an edger in seconds, not a walk-behind lawn mower. A push-button Command Feed spool advances line instantly, the head tilts 90 degrees for sloped terrain and tight spots, and rubberized wheels guide cleaner edges. At 5.52 pounds it's a complement to a mower rather than a replacement, which is how it lands at #5.
The Greenworks 40V 16" sits in the practical middle: a 40V push mower rated for up to 1/3 acre on a fully charged 4.0Ah battery, with a deck that's 35% lighter than steel-deck mowers. Single-lever 5-position height adjustment and a 2-in-1 mulch-and-rear-bag system cover the basics, and the battery works with 75+ Greenworks tools. It's our #6 pick for buyers who want simple, light, and maintenance-free.
If you already own DeWalt 20V MAX batteries, the worksky 20V mower lets you skip buying into another platform — it ships with no battery or charger and is built for DeWalt packs. A 500W brushless motor spins at 4500 RPM behind a 14-inch deck, 5 height settings span 1 to 2.6 inches, and a 35L grass bag holds the clippings. It's a budget-minded #7 for DeWalt owners with a small yard.
The Skil PWR Core 40 is a 20-inch self-propelled mower that ships with a 6.0Ah battery and an Auto PWR Jump charger. Its digital brushless motor claims up to 50 minutes of runtime per charge, variable-speed self-propel lets you tune the pace to the task, and a push-button start gets you going without a pull cord. It lands at #8 as a capable self-propelled option for buyers in its platform.
Despite the name, the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra is a personal grooming trimmer, not a lawn mower. It carries two interchangeable SkinSafe heads — a trimmer blade and a foil blade — for a skin-close shave, runs waterproof for wet or dry use, and recharges over Usb-c with a travel case. It's the lightest entry here at 0.6 lb, and it ranks #9 only as a grooming tool, not for cutting grass.
Already invested in DeWalt? The Houselife 40V is a tool-only mower that runs on two DeWalt 20V MAX packs you supply — no battery or charger included. Its 14-inch deck cuts a wider path than common 13-inch models, an upgraded copper motor drives a manganese steel blade, and a 35L (9.25-gallon) bag plus a foldable, 6-position frame keep it easy to store. At #10 it's a budget pick for DeWalt owners with a compact yard.
Before you sort by price, pin down two numbers: how much grass you cut, and how much mower you're willing to push or store. Everything else — runtime claims, drive type, deck width — flows from those. The factors below are the ones that separate a mower you'll keep from one you'll resent by August.
For most lawns, the Worx Nitro Cordless Lawn Mower (WG752) is the pick to beat: a 21-inch brushless push mower rated for 1/2 acre, with Aerodeck venting, Intellicut sensors, and two 5.0 Ah PowerShare batteries plus charger included. The Worx 14" Cordless Lawn Mower (WG779) is our value choice for small yards — under 30 pounds, the same Intellicut tech, and an easy push uphill. If you want self-propelled drive and don't mind paying for it, the Worx Nitro WG760 adds variable-speed self-propulsion on the same Aerodeck platform. Note that two entries here, the Worx Cordless String Trimmer & Edger and the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0, are trimming tools rather than walk-behind mowers, so weigh them only if that's what you're actually after.
For bigger lots, look at the highest acreage ratings in this group. The Greenworks 60V 21" is rated for up to 3/4 acre with rear-wheel-drive self-propulsion, and the Worx Nitro WG752 is rated for up to 1/2 acre on its 21-inch deck. Larger decks finish wide lawns in fewer passes.
It varies by model. The Worx Nitro WG752 and WG760 each include two 5.0 Ah batteries and a charger, the Worx 14" WG779 includes two batteries and a charger, and the Skil PWR Core 40 includes a 6.0Ah battery with its Auto PWR Jump charger. The worksky 20V and Houselife 40V ship tool-only and run on DeWalt 20V MAX batteries you provide.
Self-propelled mowers drive their own wheels so you steer rather than shove. The Worx Nitro WG760 (variable speed), the Greenworks 60V 21" (rear-wheel drive), and the Skil PWR Core 40 are self-propelled. Push models such as the Worx 14" WG779 are lighter and less expensive but rely on your effort, which is fine for small, flat yards.
Runtime depends on grass thickness and technique, but the spec sheets give a baseline. The Skil PWR Core 40 claims up to 50 minutes on its 40V 6.0Ah battery. WORX's Brushless Motor 2.0 is rated for about 10% longer runtime than first-gen brushless motors. Plan around your lawn size rather than the headline number.
If you stay within a brand's platform, often yes. Worx PowerShare batteries that run these cordless mowers also work with 140+ Worx power and outdoor tools, and the Greenworks 40V 16" is compatible with 75+ tools. Sharing a battery system cuts the cost of adding a trimmer or blower later.
No. Despite landing in this list, the Worx Cordless String Trimmer & Lawn Edger (WG163) is a 12-inch trimmer/edger, and the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 is a personal grooming trimmer. Consider them only if a trimmer or grooming tool is what you actually want — for cutting a lawn, choose one of the walk-behind mowers above.