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The one that runs 90 minutes per charge — more than twice as long as the SnapFresh — while weighing just 6.6 pounds.

You hate a half-finished lawn because the battery died, so this mower is worth a close look. Its battery runs 90 minutes, which is 2.1 times the 42 minutes you get from the SnapFresh or the WORX WG733.1. That extra runtime means you could finish a decent-sized yard and still have juice left for the string trimmer (a handheld tool that cuts grass with a spinning nylon line). The trade-off is a 12-inch cutting width — about 42% narrower than the SnapFresh’s 17-inch deck — so you will make more passes.

The 12-inch cutting width pairs with a wheeled base that detaches, leaving the main unit at 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg). You can lift it onto a raised garden bed or carry it one-handed. The handle adjusts from 43.3 to 49.6 inches.

Buyers report that the wire edger attachments (thin cables that trim along sidewalk edges) were destroyed in 30 minutes on wood boardwalks and that changing attachments is difficult. One reviewer noted the product feels overpriced for an edger, though it works as a lightweight trimmer. The 4-in-1 tool includes three blades: a 12-inch nylon string (the standard flexible grass string), a 9-inch circular saw blade for branches, and a 9-inch metal flat blade for weeds.

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The 17-inch cut is the widest on this list, so you cover more ground per pass than with the 12-inch iToolMax, yet it still stores compactly.

This SnapFresh mower earns the best overall spot because it balances cutting speed, battery life, and quiet operation for most small to medium yards. The 17-inch cutting width means you cover more ground per pass than the 12-inch iToolMax, but it still fits in a compact storage footprint. The brushless motor keeps noise under 96 dB (comparable to a loud conversation), and the dual 5.0Ah batteries deliver a rated 42 minutes of runtime. Customers note that is enough to handle 2,500 square feet easily, with solid charge left after a full lawn.

The 2-in-1 function supports both mulching (chopping clippings into fine pieces that stay on the lawn to decompose) and rear bagging (collecting clippings in a 45L grass bag). The single-point height adjustment has six levels from 1 to 3 inches. Larger wheels (7-inch front / 9-inch rear) help it roll over clumpy grass better than the tiny wheels on a budget mower, though some buyers noted it can be hard to push on the lowest setting in thick grass.

Assembly is a five-minute process that requires no tools, and the folding handle makes vertical storage easy. One buyer called it quiet enough for early morning mowing without waking the neighbors.

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Stores 36% more compactly than typical walk-behind mowers and is 29% lighter, so it fits in a crowded shed.

CRAFTSMAN designed this mower for people whose garage is already full. It stores 36% more compactly than traditional walk-behind mowers and is 29% lighter. The 15-inch cutting width splits the difference between the 12-inch iToolMax and the 17-inch SnapFresh. The fan-assisted cutting system (a small fan that blows clippings into the bag) helps fill the grass bag to optimal capacity, so you empty it less often.

Battery life is 45 minutes — on par with the WORX WG735 and the WG745. That runtime is enough for a small yard, but one buyer mentioned running out of power before finishing front and back yards, so consider buying extra batteries if your lawn is larger. The blades switch from mulching (chopping clippings to drop on the lawn) to bagging (collecting clippings) with a twist of the dial, and no separate mulch plug is required. Cutting height adjusts from 1 to 3 inches.

Reviewers point out the mower is lightweight enough for a 67-year-old woman to use comfortably, but assembly was a bit fiddly because the handle connections require some patience.

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Cuts as low as 0.8 inches — the lowest minimum height on this list — so you can get a manicured lawn right up to the flower bed edge.

The WORX WG735 is built for precise trimming along fences and flower beds. Its cut-to-edge design (the deck is shaped to let the blade get very close to walls and borders) reduces the need for a string trimmer after you mow. The 14-inch deck is compact, and the 27.7 pounds is still light enough to push with one hand, according to buyers. That weight is 28% heavier than the 21.71-pound WORX WG733.1, but the 40V system and brushless motor deliver better power for taller grass.

The 6-position height adjustment ranges from 0.8 to 3 inches — the lowest minimum height on this list. Two 20V 5.0Ah batteries are included, and shoppers say the battery lasts 45 minutes with some charge left. One reviewer mowed a yard 50 by 100 feet and still had battery left. The mower supports both bagging and mulching, though it lacks a side discharge option (a chute that blows clippings out the side).

Buyers report the plastic blade holder is a durability concern, and one reviewer found it too hard to maneuver with a battery that only lasted 30 minutes. The WG735 runs on the WORX PowerShare system, so the batteries work across your other WORX tools.

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The 16-inch cut that WORX claims delivers 40% more cutting power than first-generation brushless motors.

WORX markets the WG745 for small to midsize yards up to 1/4 acre. Its 40V system runs on two 20V 4.0 Ah batteries (wired in series to create a 40V output), and the brushless motor 2.0 is said to deliver 40% higher cutting power and 10% longer run time over first-generation brushless motors, according to the manufacturer. The cutting width is 16 inches, slotting between the 17-inch SnapFresh and the 15-inch Craftsman. The machine weighs 39.72 pounds fully assembled — the heaviest on this list — but the collapsible handles make vertical or horizontal storage easy.

Intellicut technology (a feature that adjusts cutting speed based on grass thickness) automatically adjusts cutting speed based on grass conditions, so the mower pulls more power when hitting a thick patch and eases up on lighter areas. Customers note the mower is easy to push and compact, with one reviewer noting 5,000-plus square feet per charge. Another buyer called it slightly underpowered for “lawn nerds” who want a perfect cut, noting the auto-RPM reduction can lead to a dull cut, but for casual users it works well.

Assembly is straightforward, though some buyers found the handle clips broke easily and the instructions useless.

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At 21.71 pounds, it is the lightest model here — reviewers point out it handles knee-high grass in two passes.

The 13-inch cutting width (listed as 14-inch in the name, but the spec shows 13 inches) is compact enough for tight shed storage, and the single 20V 5.0Ah battery delivers enough runtime for small yards. Shoppers say the battery lasted for mowing, trimming, and blowing without needing a recharge.

The 2-in-1 design swaps between bagging and mulching. The cut-to-edge feature lets you get close to fences and flower beds, reducing post-mow trimming. The 6-position height adjustment goes from 1 to 3 inches. A few buyers noted the plastic blade holder is a durability concern, and the mower lacks a side discharge option. One unverified review claimed the battery died in 20 minutes, but most verified buyers reported solid runtimes for small lawns.

This model uses the WORX PowerShare battery system, so you can use the same batteries across other WORX tools. Assembly is easy, and the machine is quiet enough not to disturb neighbors.