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Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower 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

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Budget-minded homeowners with flat lots up to half an acre who want a clean, easy-to-use cordless push mower at the lowest cordless price here. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower

4.5

$399.98as of Jun 7

The Greenworks 60V 21-inch push mower is the value champion, named Pro Tool Reviews' top Greenworks push pick with a 9.4/10 score. It pairs a 21-inch deck and 4-in-1 cutting system with single-point height adjustment and easy folding, typically for around $399-499 as a complete kit. The 45-minute runtime and tendency to slow in thick overgrowth are the trade-offs for the low price and clean design.

Strengths

— Pro Tool Reviews' top Greenworks push pick, scored 9.4/10
— Excellent value, frequently around $399-499 as a complete kit
— 4-in-1 system: mulch, bag, side discharge, and leaf pickup

Watch-outs

— 45-minute runtime on the included single 5.0Ah battery
— Can struggle in thick overgrowth, per Pro Tool Reviews
— Push-only; no self-propelled option in this exact kit

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Ranked #5 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

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

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower

The best value of the group, undercutting the EGO LM2114 on price while sharing a 21-inch 4-in-1 design, though the EGO has more torque. Cheaper and lighter than the Greenworks 80V 21-inch push, and a push-only counterpart to the self-propelled Greenworks MO48L4422. Far more capable than the corded Sun Joe MJ403E but pricier.

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	Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower	Sun Joe MJ403E
Deck Size	21 in	17-18 in
Power	60V brushless, 3,200 RPM	13-amp corded
Battery	60V 5.0Ah (included)	—
Runtime	Up to 45 min	Unlimited (corded)
Cutting Heights	1.3-4 in (7 positions)	0.98-2.87 in (7 positions)
Drive	Push	Push
Functions	4-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge, leaf)	—
Warranty	4-year tool and battery	2-year
Bag	—	12-gallon rear
Weight	—	31.5 lb

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