Quick Overview The Husqvarna 450XH is a gas-powered clearing saw built for cutting brush, saplings, and tall weeds. The Worx Landroid is a robotic mower built for maintaining an already-established lawn. They are not direct competitors. Most homeowners who ask “which one should I buy” actually need to ask “what job am I trying to […]

Quick Overview A zero-turn cuts mowing time by close to 40% compared to a lawn tractor on flat, open lawns (Consumer Reports, 2024). Lawn tractors handle hills and slopes more safely, since zero-turns can lose traction past 15 degrees (Husqvarna, 2024). My top zero-turn pick is the Toro TimeCutter; my top lawn tractor pick is

Quick Overview A manual reel mower vs electric mower choice comes down to yard size, your patience for upkeep, and how much you want to sweat on a Saturday morning. Reel mowers win on quiet operation, zero charging time, and lower cost, but they struggle in thick or tall Midwest grass and need frequent blade

Quick Overview A cheap vs expensive lawn mower comparison comes down to three things: motor power, build materials, and how long you plan to keep the machine. I tested budget mowers under $250 and premium mowers over $500 across Florida humidity, Arizona dust, and Minnesota spring grass. The Greenworks 40V push mower ($229) cut surprisingly

Quick Overview AWD lawn mowers win on hills and wet grass. 2WD mowers win on flat lawns and tight budgets. I tested both styles in Pennsylvania hills, Seattle drizzle, and Iowa flatland. My top AWD pick is the Toro TimeMaster. My top 2WD pick is the Honda HRX217. If your yard has a slope over

Quick Overview Mulching returns nitrogen to your soil and saves cleanup time, but it clumps badly on tall or wet grass. Bagging gives the cleanest immediate finish and works best before overseeding, though it removes nutrients and slows down mowing. Side discharge is the fastest method and handles overgrown grass well, but it leaves the

Quick Overview I tested the Greenworks 40V 21-inch (model 2516902) and the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 20-inch (RY401170) across three climates: Florida, Arizona, and Minnesota. Greenworks wins on price and battery ecosystem size. Ryobi wins on cutting power and build quality. Ryobi’s brushless motor handled thick Midwest grass better. Greenworks struggled in tall, wet grass

Quick Overview The EGO LM2102SP is the lighter, more affordable choice. It works best on small to mid-size lawns under half an acre. The EGO LM2135SP has a bigger battery and a wider deck. It handles thick grass and larger yards with less effort. Both mowers use EGO’s brushless motor and Peak Power self-propelled drive.

Quick Overview The Husqvarna 450X fits large or complex yards up to 1.25 acres, while the 430XH fits simpler lawns up to 0.9 acres. Both models climb slopes up to 40%, but the 450X handles uneven, mixed terrain a bit more smoothly (Husqvarna, 2025). The 450X runs about 70 minutes per charge versus 60 minutes