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Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled 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 MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled and Sun Joe MJ403E score essentially the same (4.3 vs 4.3). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #4 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

4.3

$599.99as of Jun 7

The Greenworks MO48L4422 is the standout self-propelled cordless mower under $500. It runs on four 24V batteries for up to 70 minutes combined and adds rear-wheel self-propulsion that makes slopes and larger lots far easier than a push mower. Reviewers give the 48V PowerAll line a solid 4-star reception, praising the runtime and 4-in-1 versatility. At around $499 with all four batteries included, it is the value self-propelled pick.

Strengths

— The best self-propelled cordless mower you can get under $500
— Up to 70 minutes of runtime with the four included 24V 4.0Ah batteries
— 4-in-1 system plus bright LED headlights for low-light mowing

Watch-outs

— Uses four smaller 24V batteries rather than one large pack
— Heavier than push models at around 84 lb
— Sold mainly through Lowe's rather than Amazon

$599.99 · Buy at lowes.com Full review →

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 MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

The only self-propelled mower in this list, filling the gap left by the push-only EGO LM2114, Greenworks 60V 21-inch push, and Greenworks 80V 21-inch push. It trades some torque to those higher-voltage push mowers for self-propulsion and longer combined runtime, and it dwarfs the corded Sun Joe MJ403E in capability.

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 MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled	Sun Joe MJ403E
Deck Size	21 in	17-18 in
Power	48V (2x24V) brushless	13-amp corded
Battery	Four 24V 4.0Ah (included)	—
Runtime	Up to 70 min (combined)	Unlimited (corded)
Drive	Rear-wheel self-propelled	Push
Functions	4-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge, leaf)	—
Lighting	LED headlights	—
Coverage	Up to 1/2 acre	—
Cutting Heights	—	0.98-2.87 in (7 positions)
Bag	—	12-gallon rear
Weight	—	31.5 lb
Warranty	—	2-year

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