BEST · Lawn Mowers
The Best Lawn Mowers
Battery, petrol and the point where each one stops making sense.
Tom Brennan · August 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Garden & Outdoor
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Robot Mower vs Push Mower
We ran both on the same lawn for a season. The answer depends on shape more than size.
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Independently scored
EGO Power+ LM2135SP Select Cut Mower
A 56V self-propelled push mower with petrol-class cut quality and no fuel, plugs or fumes.
- Score
- 9 / 10
- Price band
- $600 – $750
Best for: Lawns up to roughly 800 m²
Price band last checked 2026-08-14. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
Honda HRX217VKA Petrol Mower
The petrol benchmark: unmatched mulching, a composite deck that never rusts and parts you can still buy in a decade.
- Score
- 8.8 / 10
- Price band
- $800 – $1,000
Best for: Big or heavily leaved lawns cut with a mulching pass
Price band last checked 2026-08-14. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA
Wire-free boundaries and genuinely hands-off lawn care for large, complex gardens.
- Score
- 8.8 / 10
- Price band
- $4,000 – $5,000
Best for: Large lawns with awkward shapes
Price band last checked 2026-08-07. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
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