Although fuel-powered lawn mowers have dominated the market for decades, their noisy and troublesome days seem to be coming to an end. I say this because, for the second consecutive year, the lawn mower with the highest rating on Amazon doesn’t burn a single drop of gasoline.

The latest round of foolish oil wars is driving up fuel prices everywhere, while state and local governments continue to tighten regulations on noise and emissions from small engines. Taken together, these factors likely mean that your next lawn mower will be electric rather than gasoline-powered, whether you like it or not. The good news is that, in addition to being quieter and safer, and not polluting the air you breathe while you push it around, electric lawn mowers have also made significant improvements in power and performance in just a few years. In fact, many of the models with the highest ratings on Amazon are indeed electric.

While compiling this list, we reviewed the average star ratings of various lawn mowers available on Amazon, focusing on products with at least 2000 reviews and an average rating of four stars or higher. We found that, just as last year, battery-powered models from EGO Power, Greenworks, and Worx were among the highest-rated products in all categories of lawn mowers, regardless of the fuel type.

The following is listed in alphabetical order by brand.

EGO

Over the past few years, EGO POWER + the brand has established itself as a gold standard in the field of cordless garden equipment thanks to its high-voltage 56V battery platform and premium construction. The brand's 21-inch POWER + LM2112 push mowers currently have over 2,200 reviews on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.5 stars, and are labeled as “Overall Pick”.

This is not surprising, as the cutting torque of the LM2112 is 6 foot-pounds (equivalent to that of a 150cc internal combustion engine), and its accompanying 56V 4.0Ah lithium battery can provide a maximum runtime of 35 minutes (roughly equivalent to the area of a suburban yard). It also features a three-in-one function: grass chopping, grass collecting, and side discharge. It supports one-button start, is foldable for compact storage, and eliminates the need for exhaust, maintenance, and oil changes that are associated with similar fuel-powered lawn mowers.

Greenworks

The Greenworks 40V 16-inch push lawn mower has received over 12,000 verified reviews and a rating of 4.2 stars on Amazon, which is quite rare among various lawn mowers. The reason is easy to understand: this lightweight cordless lawn mower weighs only 37.5 pounds and is equipped with a 4.0Ah battery and charger, allowing it to run for up to 40 minutes. It is perfect for homeowners who want to get rid of fuel and don't want to struggle with heavier machines.

The Greenpower 16-inch cutting platform is mainly designed for compact lawns and comes equipped with a five-level height adjustment system as well as a two-in-one function that allows you to choose between chopping the grass or collecting it.

For larger lawns with higher requirements, Greenworks also offers a 4.4-star push mower equipped with a 21-inch steel cutting blade platform, powered by an 80V brushless motor. It comes with two 2.0Ah batteries, and when both batteries are used together, it can run for up to 40 minutes. This mower also features a three-in-one function, allowing for grass chopping, grass collection, or side discharge. It supports one-button start, seven-level height adjustment, and comes with a fast charger that allows it to be ready for use again in about 30 minutes.

WORX

The most prominent feature of the WORX lawn mower is its “IntelliCut” technology, which is somewhat similar to the traction control system found in cars: when the lawn mower encounters thicker grass, it automatically increases torque; when additional power is not needed, it reduces output (this is also the case when it detects wheel slippage – in this instance, it’s the cutting head that slips). Coupled with a deliberately lightweight design of the machine body, seven levels of cutting height adjustment, and standard options for chipping or collecting grass, you get a versatile small lawn mower suitable for maintaining a small lawn in good condition.

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