
PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower, 21-Inch 170cc OHV Engine RWD Single-Speed 3-in-1 with Bagging
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AVERAGE
80
Winnowl Index
Winnowl Verdict
We’ve completed a deep-dive analysis of the PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower, which lands a STRONG (82) Winnowl Index by aggressively trading brand prestige for Exceptional Performance and Strong Value. The math really favors the buyer here—it’s got Strong Value because you’re pairing Exceptional Performance with a 6% discount off the standard price. With a Warranty of 3 Years is 2% above the rest of the field, which means you should feel reasonably protected against common manufacturing defects during the first few years of ownership. We recommend a strong BUY on this High-Efficiency Choice because it captures 13% more utility per dollar than its big-name competitors.
Market Value Index
Strong
$349.90
Overpriced
Fair
High Value
The Strong Value rating is driven by a $349.90 price that provides 13% better spec-to-dollar efficiency than the class mean.
Performance Rating
Exceptional
It ranks with Exceptional Performance— highlighting the Warranty of 3 Years means you should feel reasonably protected against common manufacturing defects during the first few years of ownership.
Brand Strength
Average
Data for PowerSmart confirms Average Brand Strength; it provides Average Brand Trust and Average reliability to justify putting money into such high-Performance hardware.
Available At
$349.90
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The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 Years | Strong | 40% better | Standard industry backing. This 2-year window is the baseline for most reputable residential gas mower brands. |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | 5 settings | Weak | 20% worse | Standard residential precision. Provides enough versatility to handle everything from low spring cuts to tall summer maintenance. |
| Engine Displacement | 170 cc | Average | 4% better | Standard residential displacement. This 160cc-170cc range is the industry benchmark for reliable, consistent lawn maintenance. |
| Cutting Width | 21 inches | Average | 2% worse | Full-size residential benchmark. The 21-22 inch deck is the gold standard for balancing speed, storage, and handling. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #3 out of 15.
- Performance Rank: #10 out of 15.
- Winnowl Quadrant: High Value
Strengths
- Highest Warranty in its class at 3 Years, significantly above the class average of 2.14 Years.
Neutral
- A Cutting Width of inches is about average (21.36 inches) but narrower than the widest in class at 24 inches.
- A Engine Displacement of cc is about average 163.86 cc but below the class max of 201 cc.
Weaknesses
- Least Cutting Height Adjustment in its class at 5 settings, well below the most in its class at8 settings.
Comparison
| Name | Winnowl Index | Value | Performance | Brand | Price | Engine Displacement | Cutting Width | Warranty | Cutting Height Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerSmart Self Propelled Gas Lawn Mower |
AVERAGE
80
|
Strong | Exceptional | Average | $349.90 | 170 cc | 21 inches | 3 Years | 5 settings |
| SENIX LSPQR2-M1 Gas Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mower |
STRONG
83
|
Fair | Exceptional | Average | $449.00 | 201 cc | 22 inches | 3 Years | 6 settings |
| SENIX LSPQR2-M2 Gas Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mower |
STRONG
82
|
Mediocre | Exceptional | Average | $501.99 | 201 cc | 22 inches | 3 Years | 6 settings |
| RYIRSHOH RY-G20140 Gas Powered Self Propelled Lawn Mower |
GHOST
45
|
Exceptional | Strong | Zero | $205.99 | 140 cc | 20 inches | 1 Years | 8 settings |