Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was reluctant to try out an all electric mower, but I had some credit and decided to give it a shot. It has exceeded my expectations. My yard is mostly flat with a bern along the back side, which is really tough to cut with my larger mower. I originally intended to use this one mostly for the hill because (at 60 lbs) it's 1/5 the weight of the other mower and easier to maneuver. But a few times this summer I used it for the whole yard rather than drag out the big boy. My yard is 1/3 of an acre, so getting through the whole thing on one charge is possible but thats with using the self propelled sparingly and no messing around. I believe a 1/4 acre is completely reasonable for a charge. Theres a few things you need to get used to though. If you use the self propelled and then let go to reverse you need to give it a second and push forward slightly before reversing because the wheels will be locked. This is completely normal operation, and once you get used to it is fine. Also because the tires are hard plastic it's pretty bumpy on uneven ground (my large mower has inflated rear tires, so this may be because I'm spoiled). It's also much quieter (77 decibles) than your typical gas mower. I don't bother to wear my ear protection when I'm using it. It's about the same volume as a vacuum cleaner at a slightly lower pitch. I was so impressed with it I decided to by the 80v Snow Blower for winter to give it a shot (which also uses the same battery and charger, so now I have two to use during summer and winter).

I was the last guy in the block that went from hiring someone to saying “ugh, I’m a do it myself” and honestly I’m super happy with my choice of machine. This is not my first one of these, or even from this brand. However, it is my first time using a SELF PROPELLED one and it is a game changer. While everyone in the block is hurting their backs pushing their mowers, here I am chilling, letting the machine do all the work by itself. Here are a few things I love about it: - you are able to control how fast the machine self propels. - Easy controllers - Powerfull. Cuts through everything like nothing, specially in Turbo mode. - Turbo mode - the charger has a fan to keep the battery cool.

Summary - Mower cutting/mulching performance and features are 5 stars. - Battery performance is only 3 stars (would be less with a yard greater than 0.28 acres based on my experience so far). I'd be interested to know under what conditions the battery could mow up to 1/2 acre as advertised. - Purchasing the mower online from Best Buy is 5 stars. Details Purchased in April 2024. I have a 12,000 sq ft property (0.28 acres – 80’ by 150’) with a house and 2-car garage/driveway so the actual mowing area is less than 12,000 sq ft. My lawn slopes slightly in the back. In the review below, Battery 1 is the 4 Ah battery that came with the mower. Battery 2 is a second 4 Ah battery that I purchased as a precaution so that I would not have to worry about recharging a battery to completely mow my lawn. I use self-propel quite a bit and set it just past halfway. My lawn is thick and grows rapidly in the spring, which is why I went with an 80 V mower. First mowing (April 6) - I charged Battery 1 and it went from 2 bars (factory charge) to fully charged in 35 minutes. I only had to mow the backyard which took 25 minutes and two bars remained on the battery when finished. It took 30 minutes to completely recharge the battery. Second mowing (April 14) - I charged Battery 2 and it went from 2 bars (factory charge) to fully charged in 35 minutes. The entire yard took 55 minutes and the battery died while self-propelling back to the garage. I was pleased that I only needed one battery. I did not measure how long it took to recharge the battery. Third mowing (April 21) - Battery 1 died after 30 minutes (barely finished the front yard and small side yards, although I had to make a few short second passes to chop up rows of clippings that were left behind). I used Battery 2 to mow the backyard and raised the deck from position 6 to position 7 to minimize the load and it had 1 bar remaining when finished. I was concerned that Battery 2 would die before finishing, but the mower made it back to the garage using self-propel. Fourth mowing (April 27) - I set the deck height to 6 for the entire yard. Battery 1 finished the front and small side yards and part of the backyard before I shut it off to switch batteries because it was down to 1 bar. I finished the backyard with Battery 2 and no bars remained when it got back to the garage. No second passes were needed. Battery 1 took 40 minutes to recharge and Battery 2 took 44 minutes to recharge. The grass was dry each time I mowed, although the blades of grass are moisture-filled based on the damp clippings under the deck. Mulching performance is excellent, and even with tall grass only occasional clippings are left in a row (I believe on the right side of the mower but will check next time). The mower does not bog down, which is impressive given the growth rate/density of the lawn this time of year! I have not used the Turbo button and just let the mower auto-sense when it needs to increase the blade speed. The fold-up storage makes cleaning the deck’s underside very easy. My last mower had a cast aluminum deck so I am doing everything I can to take care of the steel deck on this mower and prevent grass build-up. After each mowing, I wipe the underside of the deck with a damp sponge followed by using Meguiar’s Ultimate Waterless Wash and Wax to keep the underside like new (please don’t judge). The box says that the mower cuts up to 1/2 acre using one battery with a run-time of 45 minutes and a recharge time of 60 minutes. I suppose during a hot summer when the grass gets dry, it may be possible to cut up to 1/2 acre on one charge but cutting 1/2 acre in 45 minutes seems overly optimistic. I thought that having two 4 Ah batteries would give me sufficient margin for my 0.28 acre property, but the last two mowings are giving me “range anxiety”. I even disengage the self-propel at times to minimize battery use. The manual also does not state at what charge level the battery should be stored, but according to a Q&A answer from Greenworks, batteries should be stored fully charged so that is what I am doing. However, I may try charging the batteries the day that I intend to mow the lawn to see if they last longer. Any tips to maximize battery performance and get the most years of use from the batteries are appreciated. Charging the batteries emits a strong, unpleasant odor (likely from the charger) so I may try charging outdoors. I wish the charger’s fan would shut off after the battery is fully charged (green light stays solid) and I wish the charger had a button to disengage the battery. Inserting the battery into the mower’s battery compartment requires a good shove to hear the click and the battery release button to disengage the battery is a little awkward to use. Battery insertion/removal should be improved, especially since the hatch lid must be held in the open position using your other hand. I’m very satisfied with the mower’s mulching/cutting performance and light weight. I have not used the grass bag or side discharge. However, after the second mowing I am disappointed with the battery performance. Spring is the most challenging time of year to mow my lawn, but I really don’t want to: a) mow more than once per week b) charge a battery that is still warm from use (my understanding is that charging a warm battery is not good for it), or c) purchase a third battery to avoid charging a warm battery. I do not fertilize my lawn in the spring to keep mowing manageable until the weather warms up and the growth slows down. Hopefully, when the grass grows more slowly, I'll be able to mow my entire 0.28 acre yard with plenty of battery life to spare. Time will tell...

I like the self-propelled feature. So simple to use. It's nice to have a good lithium battery in this mower. I will never buy another gasoline mower and have to breathe that chemical. It also works very well.

Great lawn mower an easy to use self propelled option and light which is helpful at the evening.

This mower is powerful. The self propelled is amazing. You just guide it, mower does all the work. The battery keeps a charge. I haven't had it die out on me yet. Im so happy with this mower. It also folds up. Doesn't take up much space.

Reviewing the Greenworks 80V (battery) 21" Self Propelled Lawn Mower. Disclaimer: I dont cut grass with the bag/rear chute. I bought additional battery while I was at the store as reviews would show it had a short run time. Of all places that would carry an electric lawnmower, specifically the Greenworks, and their Pressure Washer (electric) (with foam gun and shampoo), Best Buy was the only local shop that had these machines. Ordered, picked up, no waiting in line, picked it up 1 hour later. The mower comes with the lawnmower itself, 4ah battery, and charger. I picked up another battery just few feet away from the mower itself while in the store. Took it home, charged batteries with the included RAPID charger (not the Standard version - see picture). While charging, attached the handles to the lawnmower. Tested the chute, and removed it. Put the battery on, turned it on. took it for a ride. Some ~20-25 minutes later the battery would die, replaced it with other, charge low battery. Go cut again until battery dies, the charging battery would be done. Rince and repeat until all grass is shorter. Pressure washed clean as usual and dry for storage (it can also fold). This workflow did not change much from the previous gas mowers. Except, no drama with oil, gas, and all the other maintenance/spills/smells, trips to gas station, etc. But, the up front cost is/can be a shocker. I think the only learning curve was holding the power button down + pulling handle (I didnt read documentation). The mower adjusts its speed according to the load (the amount of grass). I did notice a slight increase in battery life when not using the self propelling handles. The ease of raising/lowering the mower was welcomed. Recommend sharpening the blade that it comes with.

The mover is quiet and efficient. It also stores easily so it doesn’t take up much space. For someone who hasn’t cut grass for a while it was very easy to use.

This lawnmower exceeded all my expectations. It’s very powerful and it does a fantastic job. I was skeptical at first having a battery powered lawnmower. There’s a turbo button you could hit, and it’ll cut through a difficult parts. The battery lasts very long up to 4 hours. Highly recommended worth every penny.

FABULOUS little mower. Picked one up from Best Buy this morning and found I didn't really need the assembly instructions... fairly obvious and simple to assemble. Add two bolts to the handle, click a few things in place, charge the battery (fast!), and go mow. (Yes, I did read the Operators Instructions - also pretty simple). It replaces a 25 year old gas, self propelled Toro of about the same size (but the Toro is much heavier). Mowing is easy, but pay attention to comments about releasing the self-propelled 'go lever' a bit earlier than you need to stop (like coming up to a porch). I had no problems with the rear wheel drive in turns, and found I could 'pump' the 'go lever' to mow around trees effectively. Blade suction is slightly less than the Toro, it seems, so many of the winter leaves that settled into the lawn were not picked up, but I had the deck elevation set at 5 out of 7 since this is the first Spring mow. I will probably use no more than 4 in the future, which should pick up ground debris better. I mowed our front and side yards (about 12 minutes) and still had 80% battery life left (when the fourth charging light is on for a few seconds and the general charge light stays on until 100% is reached). Smart design, well built, packaging was substantial but simple. If I have a gripe, it's that the instruction booklets are printed so small I chose to use a magnifying lens to make it easier for my 20/20 corrected eyes to read clearly.

This mower has worked very well. I like its simplicity. The metal deck makes it feel substantial. Starting is good. The self propel would be better if it could stop more quickly when released. I only use self propel sporadically because my lawn is mostly flat and simple. I bought a spare battery, but without bagging or self propel use, I can easily finish my lawn on one charge (~ 1 hour). I love that it folds vertically for storage. Charger fan is loud, but the battery charges pretty quickly.

Hiccup in the beginning because the battery charger wasn't charging but customer service was great and I received the new charger the next day. Lawnmower mows well and the grass catcher is a good feature. I am a 73 year old female and can operate it easily. Self propelled feature helps with incline. I would recommend that you start with it closer to the turtle feature because of the power. I read a review that said it was hard to access the battery but I did not find that to be true. So far I am totally pleased!

Was way better than i expected, very quiet and light its almost not a chore anymore.

So far so good. I had a 60-volt greenworks, and this definitely has more oomph. Wish it came with a second battery and slot for one as backup. Got pretty far on one fully charged battery though.

Love this mower, I had been looking for a new one for over a year! So easy to put together ( I am a female, 68 years young) and use on my yard!

This mower exceeded my initial expectations. The self-propelled feature made mowing uphill areas a breeze. The fastest speed setting is blazing fast requiring some “pep in your step” to keep up. It also has a bright light in case you need to mow at night.

Easy to use, stores neatly, and performs well. One battery does not provide enough power to complete our yard so we purchased a second one to charge while the other is in use.

This is my first forray into electric yard equipment. Lets just say, i made the right choice! Its very easy to assemble and battery life isnt an issue. I also got the trimmer. By the end of the summer i will have the rest of greenworks yard equipment!

Works as described, gives the right power for a great cut. Love the self propelled making the mowing much easier on you. Easy storage!

Good quality and very effective in mowing big lot, also battery recharges fast