Name: PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower, 22-inch with 140cc Briggs and Stratton E550 Engine HB8622S
Brand: PowerSmart
SKU: HB8622S

AVERAGE

Winnowl Index

Winnowl Verdict

At an AVERAGE (71) Winnowl Index, the PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower offers top-tier specs, but the lack of value at this price point makes it a difficult choice. You get Strong Performance with this unit, but it comes at the cost of Mediocre Value and only Average Brand Strength to back it up. The PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower, 22-inch with 140cc Briggs and Stratton E550 Engine HB8622S offers a 6 settings Cutting Height Adjustment that beats the average by 2% and means you should be able to easily dial in the perfect height for your specific lawn and seasonal needs, yet the $379.00 price makes this a poor value for the Gas Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mowers category. We suggest checking out other Gas Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mowers in the class; paying a 2% premium for 10% less value doesn't make sense unless you can't find this level of performance in another product.

Market Value Index

Mediocre

$379.00

Overpriced Fair High Value

Our audit identifies Mediocre Value because the $379.00 investment returns 10% less utility than the $371.29 baseline.

Performance Rating

Strong

Strengths

Neutrals

Weaknesses

The Strong Performance rating is 7% below the average with highlights like the Cutting Height Adjustment of 6 settings suggests you should be able to easily dial in the perfect height for your specific lawn and seasonal needs, though technical limits eventually mean you will likely notice the engine struggling or "choking" when attempting to mulch thick grass or navigate uphill due to the 140 cc Engine Displacement.

Brand Strength

Average

Trust

Reliability

Customer Service

PowerSmart scores Average Brand Strength due to its Average Brand Trust and Average Brand Reliability.

Available At

$379.00 View Deal

The Winnowl Lab Report

Specification	Value	Rating	Vs. Average	Winnowl Insight
Engine Displacement	140 cc	Mediocre	12% worse	Entry-level displacement. Engines in this range (typically 140cc) lack the torque required for heavy-duty residential tasks.
Cutting Width	20.50 inches	Mediocre	4% worse	Compact residential deck. While more agile in tight corners, these sub-21-inch models sacrifice overall cutting efficiency.
Warranty	2 Years	Average	6% worse	Standard industry backing. This 2-year window is the baseline for most reputable residential gas mower brands.
Cutting Height Adjustment	6 settings	Average	3% worse	Standard residential precision. Provides enough versatility to handle everything from low spring cuts to tall summer maintenance.

Ranking Factors

Insights

Value Rank: #14 out of 15.
Performance Rank: #14 out of 15.
Winnowl Quadrant: Budget

Neutral

A Cutting Width of inches is about average (21.30 inches) but narrower than the widest in class at 24 inches.
A Cutting Height Adjustment of settings is about average (6.20 settings) but not as many as the class max of 8 settings.

Weaknesses

Shortest Warranty in its class at 0 Years, well below longest in class at 3 Years.
Lowest Engine Displacement in its class at 140 cc, well below the class high at 201 cc.

Comparison

Name	Winnowl Index	Value	Performance	Brand	Price	Engine Displacement	Cutting Width	Warranty	Cutting Height Adjustment
PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower	AVERAGE 71	Mediocre	Strong	Average	$379.00	140 cc	20.50 inches	2 Years	6 settings
BILT HARD 21 Inch Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower	STRONG 84	Strong	Exceptional	Average	$379.99	201 cc	21 inches	2 Years	8 settings
YARDMAX 24 in. Gas Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower	AVERAGE 76	Weak	Exceptional	Average	$602.42	201 cc	24 inches	2 Years	6 settings
Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower	ELITE 45	Exceptional	Strong	Zero	$199.97	141 cc	21 inches	2 Years	6 settings