Head-to-head · Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

EGO Power+ LM2114 vs Sun Joe MJ403E

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

EGO Power+ LM2114 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Homeowners with flat-to-mild lots up to half an acre who want gas-level cutting power and EGO's large battery ecosystem. — read the strengths below before deciding.

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EGO Power+ LM2114

4.6

$499as of Jun 7

The EGO Power+ LM2114 is the best cordless push mower under $500, the model reviewers reach for first. Its 56V brushless motor puts out 6 ft-lb of torque, matching a 140cc gas mower, and the included 6.0Ah battery delivers up to 55 minutes of runtime. Pro Tool Reviews and Consumer Reports both rate the LM2114 line highly, and the Gator mulching blade produces a clean cut. The kit lands around $449.

Strengths

— Brushless motor delivers 6 ft-lb of torque, gas-equivalent cutting power
— Up to 55 minutes of runtime on the included 56V 6.0Ah battery
— Premium Gator mulching blade gives a notably clean cut

Watch-outs

— Push-only; the self-propelled LM2114SP costs about $100 more
— Heavier than some rivals at around 62-80 lb depending on battery
— Single 56V battery rather than the dual-battery runtime of the Greenworks 80V

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Sun Joe MJ403E

4.3

$169.99as of Jun 7

The Sun Joe MJ403E is the budget corded pick, typically around $150-185, the cheapest mower in this list by far. Its 13-amp motor and 17-18 in deck handle small yards well, and being corded means unlimited runtime with no battery to recharge. It is rated 4.3/5 by owners and is light and easy to handle, but the cord limits range to small lots and some buyers note durability concerns.

Strengths

— By far the cheapest mower here, typically around $150-185
— Corded means unlimited runtime, never stops to recharge
— Lightweight at 31.5 lb, the easiest mower here to push and store

Watch-outs

— Tethered to an outlet; limited to within 100 ft and a small yard
— Smaller 17-18 in deck means more passes on larger lawns
— Some owners report durability concerns over time

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How they stack up

EGO Power+ LM2114

The cleanest-cutting and most powerful push mower here, ahead of the Greenworks 60V 21-inch push and Greenworks 80V 21-inch push on torque and the premium Gator blade. It is push-only, so for hills the self-propelled Greenworks MO48L4422 is the better fit; the corded Sun Joe MJ403E is far cheaper but tethered.

Sun Joe MJ403E

The budget and corded outlier, a fraction of the price of the cordless EGO LM2114, Greenworks 60V 21-inch push, Greenworks 80V 21-inch push, and self-propelled Greenworks MO48L4422. It trades their cordless freedom, larger decks, and power for unlimited runtime and the lowest price, making sense only for small lots near an outlet.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	EGO Power+ LM2114	Sun Joe MJ403E
Deck Size	21 in	17-18 in
Power	56V brushless, 6 ft-lb torque	13-amp corded
Battery	56V 6.0Ah (included)	—
Runtime	Up to 55 min	Unlimited (corded)
Cutting Heights	1.25-4 in (7 positions)	0.98-2.87 in (7 positions)
Drive	Push	Push
Functions	3-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge)	—
Warranty	5-year tool, 3-year battery	2-year
Bag	—	12-gallon rear
Weight	—	31.5 lb

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