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

Greenworks 80V 21" Push Mower vs Greenworks MO48L4422 21" 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 MO48L4422 21" Self-Propelled comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about larger suburban lawns (1/4 to 1/2 acre) — read the strengths below before deciding.

Greenworks 80V 21" Push Mower
Ranked #2 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500
Greenworks 80V 21" Push Mower
$480

The 80V 21" Push is the power-per-dollar pick — Greenworks' 80V class with gas-equivalent torque at $480.

Strengths
  • 80V brushless motor — gas-equivalent power
  • 160cc gas-engine equivalent claim
  • Quieter than gas
Watch-outs
  • Push mower (not self-propelled)
  • Battery sold separately at some retailers
  • Heavier than 40V mowers
Greenworks MO48L4422 21" Self-Propelled
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500
Greenworks MO48L4422 21" Self-Propelled
$499

The MO48L4422 is the best-overall pick — Greenworks' self-propelled cordless for lawns up to half acre.

Strengths
  • Self-propelled — best for sloped or larger lawns
  • 70-min runtime on 4× 24V 4Ah batteries
  • Up to 1/2 acre coverage
Watch-outs
  • At $499 just under the budget ceiling
  • 4-battery system to manage
  • Heavier than push-only mowers

How they stack up

Greenworks 80V 21" Push Mower

Gas-equivalent power. Push only. 80V class.

Greenworks MO48L4422 21" Self-Propelled

Only self-propelled pick. Largest coverage. 4-battery system.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGreenworks 80V 21" Push MowerGreenworks MO48L4422 21" Self-Propelled
Width21"21"
Power80V brushless
DrivePushSelf-propelled
Equiv160cc gas
Battery4× 24V 4Ah
Runtime70 min
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