Greenworks 40V 16" Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower (75+ Compatible Tools), 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included
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MEDIOCRE
67
Winnowl Index
Winnowl Verdict
Even though the Greenworks 40V 16" Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower just cleared our audit with a MEDIOCRE (67) Winnowl Index, that score is really a sign that you're paying for the name on the box more than the actual features you're getting. You’re looking at an Average Performance and Mediocre Value product here, but it’s coming from a company with Strong Brand Strength, so you're definitely paying a premium just for that name on the box. If you're looking at the Greenworks 40V 16" Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower (75+ Compatible Tools), 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included, the specs show that you should have just enough power to get the job done, but you lack a backup if the grass is thicker than expected simply because that Number of Batteries of 1 count sits 36% below the class average. Honestly, we’d suggest a hard pivot from this Brand Tax product; that 7% higher price tag results in 10% less hardware for your dollar than the class average, so you're really not getting much for the extra cash.
Market Value Index
Mediocre
$279.99
Overpriced
Fair
High Value
At $279.99, you are capturing 10% less Performance per dollar than the $262.51 average, confirming its Mediocre Value status.
Performance Rating
Average
In its class, this product's performance is 4% below the average and earns an Average Performance rating. It’s a bit of a mixed bag: the Warranty indicates you should feel confident that the manufacturer will stand behind the machine for a reasonable portion of its service life, but you may find that the 1 count Number of Batteries means that you should have just enough power to get the job done, but you lack a backup if the grass is thicker than expected—so just make sure that's a trade-off you're okay with.
Brand Strength
Strong
The Strong Brand Strength of Greenworks comes from Average Brand Trust and Average Brand Reliability.
Available At
$279.99
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The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Batteries | 1 count | Average | 31% worse | Single-pack baseline. This is the entry point for cordless mowers, providing no hot-swap capability for larger jobs. |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | 5 settings | Average | 12% worse | Standard precision. Offers enough variety to handle the transition from spring growth to summer dormancy. |
| Charging Time | 120 mins | Average | 2% worse | Slow-recovery charging. Common in value-tier bundles where the charger lacks active cooling or high-amperage circuitry. |
| Warranty | 3 Years | Average | 2% better | Standard industry protection. This coverage aligns with the market average and offers a fair level of consumer security. |
| Cutting Width | 16 inches | Average | 3% worse | |
| Total Run Time | 40 minutes | Average | 3% worse | Standard duty cycle. This endurance level matches the average residential mowing session for most homeowners. |
| Battery Capacity | 4 Ah | Average | 4% worse | |
| Battery Voltage | 40 V | Average | 2% better | Standard residential output. This range represents the industry sweet spot for balancing battery weight with reliable cutting torque. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #52 out of 45.
- Performance Rank: #56 out of 45.
- Winnowl Quadrant: Budget
Neutral
- A Battery Voltage of V is about average (39.08 V) but below the highest in class at 80 V.
- A Battery Capacity of Ah is about average 4.17 Ah but below the class max of 6 Ah.
- A Cutting Width of inches is about average (16.57 inches) but narrower than the widest in class at 21 inches.
- A Warranty of Years is about average 2.95 Years but below best in class at 5 Years.
- A Total Run Time of minutes is about average (41.30 minutes) but not as long as the class max of 70 minutes.
- A Cutting Height Adjustment of settings is about average (5.68 settings) but not as many as the class max of 10 settings.
- A Charging Time of mins is about average 117.19 mins but below the fastest at 30mins.
Weaknesses
- At only battery, this is in the bottom 10% for included power components.
Comparison
| Name | Winnowl Index | Value | Performance | Brand | Price | Total Run Time | Battery Voltage | Battery Capacity | Cutting Width | Warranty | Charging Time | Number of Batteries | Cutting Height Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenworks 40V 16" Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower |
MEDIOCRE
67
|
Mediocre | Average | Strong | $279.99 | 40 minutes | 40 V | 4 Ah | 16 inches | 3 Years | 120 mins | 1 count | 5 settings |
| Kobalt Gen4 40-volt, 20-in Push Lawn Mower |
STRONG
86
|
Fair | Strong | Exceptional | $0.00 | 60 minutes | 40 V | 6 Ah | 20 inches | 5 Years | 180 mins | 1 count | 6 settings |
| PowerSmart 80V MAX 21in. Cordless Push Lawn Mower |
STRONG
80
|
Mediocre | Strong | Average | $399.99 | 60 minutes | 80 V | 6 Ah | 21 inches | 4 Years | 75 mins | 1 count | 7 settings |
| LiTHELi Electric Lawn Mower |
AVERAGE
71
|
Exceptional | Average | Average | $119.99 | 30 minutes | 40 V | 4 Ah | 17 inches | 3 Years | 120 mins | 2 count | 6 settings |
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