
PowerSmart 80V MAX 21-Inch Brushless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, 3-in-1 Mowing Function with 6.0Ah Battery and Charger
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MEDIOCRE
69
Winnowl Index
Winnowl Verdict
The PowerSmart 80V MAX 21-Inch Brushless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower enters the Battery Powered Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers class with a MEDIOCRE (69) Winnowl Index, tracking as a low-regret, better than average choice. This rating is really the balance between Exceptional Value,Average Performance and, Average Brand Strength from PowerSmart. The PowerSmart 80V MAX 21-Inch Brushless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, 3-in-1 Mowing Function with 6.0Ah Battery and Charger gives you a Battery Voltage of 80 V, which sits above the 45.19 class average and suggests you should be able to power through tall fescue and overgrown weeds without the motor struggling or bogging down. This is a safe buy with balance across value, Performance and brand make this predictable buy for your money.
Market Value Index
Exceptional
$399.00
Overpriced
Fair
High Value
At $399.00, you’re capturing 46% more Performance per dollar than the $658.14 average, which confirms its Exceptional Value.
Performance Rating
Average
With an Average Performance rating, the Battery Voltage of 80 V suggests you should be able to power through tall fescue and overgrown weeds without the motor struggling or bogging down, though the Total Run Time at 35 minutes might occasionally mean you will likely be able to mow a typical front and back yard on one charge without having to stop to find a charger.
Brand Strength
Average
Data for PowerSmart confirms overall Average Brand Strength; backed by Average Brand Trust tells us the manufacturer is a known, reliable brand.
Available At
$399.00
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The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Run Time | 35 minutes | Mediocre | 39% worse | Standard suburban endurance. Rated for roughly 1/4 acre under normal conditions. |
| Battery Voltage | 80 V | Strong | 44% better | High-torque power plant. Capable of maintaining high RPMs through dense turf and varying terrain. |
| Warranty | 2 Years | Weak | 48% worse | Standard residential protection. Covers the machine through the initial years of typical seasonal use. |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | 5 settings | Weak | 29% worse | Standard residential adjustment range. Provides enough flexibility for basic seasonal changes. |
| Number of Batteries | 1 count | Average | 41% worse | Standard single-battery kit. Ideal for standard suburban lots that can be finished in one session. |
| Cutting Width | 20.50 inches | Average | 3% worse | Standard residential deck width. Balanced for efficiency and maneuverability through most garden gates. |
| Charging Time | 90 mins | Average | 8% better | Standard residential charge rate. Balanced for typical weekly maintenance schedules. |
| Battery Capacity | 6 Ah | Average | 3% better | High-capacity power supply that prevents the motor from bogging down or stalling when cutting through thick, heavy grass. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #60 out of 75.
- Performance Rank: #62 out of 75.
- Winnowl Quadrant: Budget
Strengths
- At V, the Battery Voltage is higher than the class average (55.55 V) but does not reach the class maximum (84 V).
Neutral
- A Battery Capacity of Ah is about average 5.85 Ah but below the class max of 12 Ah.
- A Cutting Width of inches is about average (21.21 inches) but narrower than the widest in class at 26 inches.
- A Charging Time of mins is about average 98.21 mins but below the fastest at 30mins.
Weaknesses
- Shortest Warranty in its class at 2 Years, well below longest in class at 5 Years.
- The minutes runtime is in the bottom 10%, significantly trailing the class leaders.
- With only settings, this is in the bottom 10% for height adjustability.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerSmart 80V MAX 21-Inch Brushless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower |
MEDIOCRE
69
|
Exceptional | Average | Average | $399.00 | 35 minutes | 80 V | 6 Ah | 20.50 inches | 2 Years | 90 mins | 1 count | 5 settings |
| Kobalt 80-Volt 21-in Self-propelled Battery Lawn Mower |
STRONG
88
|
Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $599.00 | 75 minutes | 80 V | 5 Ah | 21 inches | 5 Years | 60 mins | 2 count | 7 settings |
| EGO Power+ LM2156SP-2 Battery Powered Self-Propelled Lawn Mower |
STRONG
80
|
Weak | Strong | Strong | $1,399.00 | 150 minutes | 56 V | 10 Ah | 21 inches | 5 Years | 60 mins | 2 count | 7 settings |
| LiTHELi 18-Inch Brushless Self-Propelled Mower |
MEDIOCRE
68
|
Exceptional | Average | Average | $276.59 | 50 minutes | 40 V | 4 Ah | 18 inches | 5 Years | 120 mins | 2 count | 6 settings |