The 7 Best Lawn Mowers of 2026

WORX Nitro WG752

Best Overall

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

4.9

Our Best Overall pick. The WG752 pairs Consumer Reports' independent testing with 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 to 4 inch range. A 5-year limited warranty, among the longest here, backs the Nitro series, and the main tradeoff is that hilly yards and larger lawns take more physical effort without a self-propelled assist.

NovorikX 60V Obsidian

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

4.9

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 has not 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 variable control, so you are either walking at its pace or pushing manually. For buyers comfortable with a newer brand in exchange for a higher-voltage platform, it remains one of the strongest large-yard, gas-replacement options in this lineup.

SENIX 170cc Gas Mower

Best for Large Yards

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

4.8

Our Best for Large Yards pick. Unlike most of the other mowers 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 whose lawns are big enough that recharging mid-mow is a dealbreaker, 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

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

4.7

This is one of two gas-powered mowers in this comparison, alongside the self-propelled SENIX 170cc, and we want that flagged clearly since most of the lineup runs on battery power. It's a simple machine: 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 a self-propelled model like the NovorikX 60V, WORX Nitro WG760, or the SENIX 170cc in this lineup 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.

Greenworks 40V 16-Inch

Best Affordable 34% OFF

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

4.7

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 Nitro WG760

19% OFF

6. WORX Nitro WG760 Self-Propelled Cordless Mower (21 in)

4.6

The WG760 backs up Consumer Reports' independent testing with consistently positive owner feedback on real-world performance. WORX's second-generation brushless motor delivers meaningfully more power and longer runtime than earlier cordless designs, and the self-propelled drive comes with genuine variable speed control rather than a single fixed pace, which matters on sloped or irregular yards. The Aerodeck ventilation system and IntelliCut power management work together to prevent the clogging that heavy, wet grass causes in lesser mowers, and owners specifically praised the bag's resistance to clogging even in damp conditions. Dual 5.0Ah batteries provide up to about an hour of combined runtime, enough for most half-acre lawns in one session, and 7-position height adjustment covers a 1.5-4 inch range. The main limitation is scale: a single battery set won't finish a full property much larger than half an acre, though owners already invested in other WORX Power Share tools can swap in spares to extend a session.

V-MODEST Mini Mower

21% OFF

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

4.5

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.