Thanks for taking your time to read our information on the best cordless lawnmowers, that are currently available on the UK market. The good news is that you have plenty of choices from many different brands. That is of course a good thing, but it can also be confusing as there is such a wide choice.
Below you will see that we have broken this down into various sections, which we believe will make your choice a great deal easier. We have provided a table of contents and you can look there and see if there is one section of interest. We would however recommend reading all the information as that will leave you much better informed.
Cordless mowers are not a cheap option. They range in price from around £200 at the low end and for the better specifications can go up to around £900.
Below we have listed the various options available on the UK market.
Our Top 10 Cordless Mowers
92% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews
1. Best Cordless Overall
Greenworks Cordless Lawnmower G40LM41K2X
- This is a popular model from Greenworks and use a 40V battery
- It comes with two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger
- This mower is suitable for small gardens up to a size of 600m²
- It gives a well-kept lawn with its cutting width of 41cm
- The cutting height adjustment is from 25 to 80mm
- It has a 50 litre grass catcher bag and you also have the option for mulching
Manoeuvrability
This mower is according to the buyers light in weight and super easy to move on the lawns
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers seem to be very pleased with the finish this delivers to your lawn
Value for money
This is towards the higher end of their range, but it does come with the batteries and charger.
88% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
2. Best for a Small Garden
Flymo EasiStore 300R Li Cordless Rotary Lawn Mower
- This Flymo model is the biggest seller online
- It has a 40 Volt battery system (2 x 20 V) batteries
- It has a 30 cm cutting width and 25-65 mm cutting height
- It comes with a 30 litre grass box
- It also has dual lever handles that allow you to comfortably operate the lawn mower with either hand for better flexibility and manoeuvrability
Manoeuvrability
This mower is a cordless option best suited to small city gardens. It is light so easy to move around and easy to lift.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers were surprised by the cutting power that this very quiet mower can actually deliver, and cuts quickly with its steel blade
Value for money
This is the most affordable of the Bosch cordless mowers as it is small and only uses one battery. At just under £225, still an expensive buy.
88% buyer satisfaction rating based on 500+ online buyer reviews
3. Best for a Large Garden
Murray 2 x 18 V (36 V) Lithium-Ion 37 cm Cordless Lawn Mower Review
- Murray are better known for their petrol mowers but this is their cordless mower option.
- It is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 18V Lithium-Ion battery system and uses 2 Briggs & Stratton 18V 2.5Ah Lithium-Ion batteries
- It comes with a dual charger
- It has soft grip handles that minimise vibration and also fold away for easy storage
- It can cut gardens of up to 425 square metres
- The run time is up to 32 minutes
Manoeuvrability
Buyers said this mower for its size is actually quite light and easy to move around.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers were very impressed with the speed of the cut thanks to the larger cutting width
Value for money
When compared to other similar mowers, this one is very good value for money.
92% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews
4. Greenworks G40LM41K2X
- This is a popular model that uses a 40 Volt battery
- It comes with two 2Ah batteries and a charger
- This mower is suitable for gardens up to a size of 600 square metres
- It has a cutting width of 41cm
- It has various cutting height options from25 to 80mm
- It also has a 50 litre grass catcher bag volume
Manoeuvrability
This mower is very easy to assemble and also easy to move around as it is light in weight.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers do like the cut, but a few buyers say on the lowest setting it is still too high.
Value for money
This is towards the higher end of the range for price, but many buyers really like this model.
86% buyer satisfaction rating based on 100+ online buyer reviews
5. Cheapest
Bosch Citymower 18 Cordless Mower
- This 43 LI model is a lightweight mower that uses a single 18V battery
- It comes with a charger and is fully charged in 4 hours (80% charge in 2 hours)
- It has a 34cm cutting width so a good choice for small urban gardens (up to 250square metres in size)
- Cutting height is 30-50 mm with 3 positions and grass combs
- Has a 31 litre capacity grass collection box with carrying handle
- Uses Bosch power drive which gives great torque in all conditions
Manoeuvrability
This mower is a cordless option best suited to small city gardens. It is light so easy to move around and easy to lift.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers were surprised by the cutting power that this very quiet mower can actually deliver, and cuts quickly with its steel blade
Value for money
This is the most affordable of the Bosch cordless mowers as it is small and only uses one battery. At just under £225, still an expensive buy.
90% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
6. Einhell GE-CM 43 with Einhell Twincharger Kit
- This mower is designed for medium to larger sized gardens and part of the Einhell Power-X-Change series
- It operate off two 18V batteries
- It has a height-adjustable handlebar
- This model comes with 2 batteries and a Power-X-Twincharger
- The battery status is also shown on the charging status display.
- Their batteries can be used for numerous Einhell cordless garden tools
Manoeuvrability
The vast majority of buyers said this is easy to assemble and even easier to move around the lawns.
Cutting quality
Overall buyers said this cuts well with a nice cutting width and very sharp blades
Value for money
The initial outlay is big but you do get a lot for your money, and all you need to get started.
90% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,300+ online buyer reviews
7. WORX WG927E Dual 20V Battery 34cm Cordless Lawn Mower & Cordless Grass Trimmer
- This WORX bundle includes a mower and a grass trimmer and appears to be a popular choice for many UK buyers
- The mower does cut to the which helps a lot with uncut grass around the edges
- The grass trimmer has an auto feed that allows for uninterrupted feed of the spool
- The grass trimmer quickly converts to an edger in seconds
- The mower uses 2x20V Batteries (40V MAX) and the grass trimmer shares 1x20V Battery
- The batteries are part of the WORX power Share battery platform and you can use these with any other 20V WORX tools
Manoeuvrability
This mower seems to be well liked by buyers and simple enough to easily move around
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers said they thought this mower was fast and gave a good cut.
Value for money
This is two tools and the batteries and charger, so plenty of good value packed into this kit.
90% buyer satisfaction rating based on 500+ online buyer reviews
8. Bosch Rotak 430 LI
- This model is suitable for gardens (up to 650 square metres) and uses two 36 Volt battery to do the cutting
- The charge time for the battery is 140 minutes (80% charge in 70 minutes)
- It has a 43 cm cutting width so a good choice for larger lawns
- Cutting height is 20-70 mm, with grass combs
- Has a 50 litre capacity grass collection box with carrying handle
Manoeuvrability
At just under 14 Kg in weight this mower is a little difficult to move around, but without any cords to worry about, it is easy to handle
Cutting quality
Overall buyers said this gave a very good cut and the combs ensured that you also had a nice finish to the edges
Value for money
Like all cordless mowers, they are still pretty new to the UK market, and at over £300, this model is no exception.
90% buyer satisfaction rating based on 700+ online buyer reviews
9. Greenworks G40LM35K2X Tools
- This model operates off a 40 V battery and this model comes with two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger
- This mower is suitable for small gardens up to a size of 500 square metres
- It has a cutting width of 35 cm
- It has 5 cutting heights that allow adjustment from 20 to 70 mm
- It also has a 40 litre grass catcher
- You do have the option of mulching or grass collection
- The Greenworks batteries are compatible with many Greenworks products in the garden and workshop range
Manoeuvrability
This mower has good wheels and a really nice balance when moving it around the garden
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers were very impressed with how well this mower performed
Value for money
This is just about average for this quality of mower and you can use the batteries with other tools.
88% buyer satisfaction rating based on 500+ online buyer reviews
10.Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ Cordless 33cm
- This Ryobi model is part of their ONE+ range
- It has a 33cm (13”) cutting path designed for easy maneuverability around the garden
- You can mow right to the perimeter as it has an easy edge grass Comb feature – no need to finish it off with a grass trimmer
- There are five levels of cutting height (25-65mm) and it also has a 3-position telescopic handle
- It is part of the Ryobi one+ system – over 100 tools powered by one battery
Manoeuvrability
Buyers said this is well made and light enough to be able to easily move around the garden.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers said the cutting quality is top notch on this mower
Value for money
This is very good value if you already own the batteries and charger in the One+ series
84% buyer satisfaction rating based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
Flymo Mighti-Mo 300 Li Cordless Battery Lawn Mower Review
- This cordless mower is powered by a 40V li-ion battery (battery and battery charger included)
- This model is able to cut up to to 250 square metres of lawn
- It has a cutting width of 30 cm
- There are 5 different cutting heights to choose from 25-65 mm
- The battery takes 120 minutes for a full recharge
Manoeuvrability
This mower is a cordless option best suited for medium to larger gardens and buyers say it is very mobile and easy to use.
Cutting quality
The majority of buyers said this mower has an excellent performing mower which cuts well and picks up well.
Value for money
This is around the price point that you need to pay for a good quality cordless mower from a well known brand like Flymo.
Top Rated Cordless Lawnmowers by Brand
There are a few hundred of these now selling on the UK market. We have listed those below by those that sell the most. The brands include Flymo, Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, Mountfield, Hyundai, Murray, Einhell and Greenworks.
AL-KO
6 models with prices between £90-£450
Black and Decker
6 models with prices between £100-£300
Bosch
9 models with prices between £220-£350
Dewalt
3 models with prices between £450-£550
Einhell
7 models with prices between £125-£350
Flymo
3 models with prices between £265-£600
Greenworks
5 models with prices between £165-£350
Hyundai
Karcher
Lawnmaster
Makita
11 models with prices between £250-£600
Mountfield
Murray
Ozito
Ryobi
Spear & Jackson
Sprint
Swift
WORX
Yard Force
Best Cordless Lawnmower with Roller
The Flymo EasiStore 340R is the highest buyer rated mower that has a rear roller. It is also the highest buyer rated cordless mower on the UK market, and the one at the top of our list.
This model has an integrated rear roller to create a neat striped finish to your lawn.
FAQ
Which Cordless Lawnmower is Best?
We have provided a list above of what we believe to be the best of the best. Personally we like the Flymo range as they have been making mowers for years. Their battery life is very good, their mowers cut well, and they are we believe excellent value for money.
Are Battery Powered Lawnmowers Any Good?
With the advent and continued development of Lithium-Ion batteries, cordless mowers are now a very good purchase. They are quiet, and they cut the grass just as well as any other type of mower. They are also better for the environment, and almost all buyers say they work a treat.
Are They Worth it?
We believe that cordless mowers are worth the money. Yes, for sure, they are more expensive that an electric rotary style of hover mower. However, they do give you the complete freedom of no trailing electric leads and no more extension leads.
You can also use them anywhere without having to worry about a power source. That is handy for some people who may have an allotment, take care of neighbour's gardens and even in cemeteries. I guess it is a matter of balancing out the additional cost against the convenience of owning a cordless mower.
What is the Most Reliable Brand of Lawnmower?
There are a number of well known brands who make cordless Lawnmowers. The most reliable brands in our opinion are Flymo and Bosch. Both of these brands have been making various types of mowers for many years.
The only thing that has really changed is the vast improvements in battery technology. They changed from Nicad batteries to Lithium-Ion batteries and this has massively improved the working power of all power tools, including lawnmowers.
We like Bosch and Flymo as they have both got mower experience, battery technology, and they offer the best UK customer service options.