Head-to-head · Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Push Mower vs Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Push Mower comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Value-focused buyers who want the most cordless power-per-dollar in a push mower for flat-to-moderate lots up to half an acre. — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Push Mower

4.4

$599.99as of Jun 7

The Greenworks 80V 21-inch push mower (GLM801602) is the high-voltage value pick, typically around $398 with battery and charger. Its 80V brushless motor and up to 60 minutes of runtime give it strong power and endurance for a push mower, and easylawnmowing scored it 95/100. The trade-offs are 3-in-1 (no dedicated leaf mode) functionality and push-only operation, but for power-per-dollar it is a standout.

Strengths

— 80V brushless motor is the highest-voltage push mower here
— Up to 60 minutes of runtime on the included 4.0Ah battery
— Strong value, typically around $398 with battery and charger

Watch-outs

— 3-in-1 functionality (no dedicated leaf mode like the 60V)
— Push-only; no self-propulsion at this price
— Heavier feel than the 60V push at around 60 lb

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Ranked #4 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

4.3

$599.99as of Jun 7

The Greenworks MO48L4422 is the standout self-propelled cordless mower under $500. It runs on four 24V batteries for up to 70 minutes combined and adds rear-wheel self-propulsion that makes slopes and larger lots far easier than a push mower. Reviewers give the 48V PowerAll line a solid 4-star reception, praising the runtime and 4-in-1 versatility. At around $499 with all four batteries included, it is the value self-propelled pick.

Strengths

— The best self-propelled cordless mower you can get under $500
— Up to 70 minutes of runtime with the four included 24V 4.0Ah batteries
— 4-in-1 system plus bright LED headlights for low-light mowing

Watch-outs

— Uses four smaller 24V batteries rather than one large pack
— Heavier than push models at around 84 lb
— Sold mainly through Lowe's rather than Amazon

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How they stack up

Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Push Mower

The highest-voltage push mower here, with more headroom than the Greenworks 60V 21-inch push and runtime that rivals it, at a similar low price. It is push-only like the EGO LM2114 (which has the premium Gator blade and ecosystem edge), and for self-propulsion the Greenworks MO48L4422 is the pick. Far more capable than the corded Sun Joe MJ403E.

Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

The only self-propelled mower in this list, filling the gap left by the push-only EGO LM2114, Greenworks 60V 21-inch push, and Greenworks 80V 21-inch push. It trades some torque to those higher-voltage push mowers for self-propulsion and longer combined runtime, and it dwarfs the corded Sun Joe MJ403E in capability.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Push Mower	Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled
Deck Size	21 in	21 in
Power	80V brushless	48V (2x24V) brushless
Battery	80V 4.0Ah (included)	Four 24V 4.0Ah (included)
Runtime	Up to 60 min	Up to 70 min (combined)
Cutting Heights	1.375-4 in (7 positions)	—
Drive	Push	Rear-wheel self-propelled
Functions	3-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge)	4-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge, leaf)
Warranty	4-year tool and battery	—
Lighting	—	LED headlights
Coverage	—	Up to 1/2 acre

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