A small corded mower for tiny lawns of up to an eighth of an acre, where a 20 in mower is more than you need.
Amazon $169The Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded is the better lawn mower overall, rated 2.6 to 2.4. The Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded leads on value. The Craftsman 2xV20 15 in Push Mower wins on cutting modes and warranty. The Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded costs $130 less ($169 vs $299).
A compact mower for small yards, for people who already own Craftsman V20 batteries.
Amazon $299Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded for value ($11.27 per inch of deck ($169, 15 in deck) vs $19.93 per inch of deck ($299 with batteries and charger, 15 in deck)).
- Choose the Craftsman 2xV20 15 in Push Mower for cutting modes (2 ways to cut: bag, mulch vs 1 way to cut: bag) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every push lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded | Craftsman 2xV20 15 in Push Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $11.27 per inch of deck ($169, 15 in deck) | 25 $19.93 per inch of deck ($299 with batteries and charger, 15 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 0 15 in deck | 0 15 in deck |
| Power 15% | 0 10 A motor | 3 160 Wh of battery included |
| Cutting modes 15% | 0 1 way to cut: bag | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded | Craftsman 2xV20 15 in Push Mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 15 in | 15 in |
| Cutting height | 1 to 3 in, 6 positions | 1 to 3 in |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Mulch | No | Yes |
| Side discharge | No | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 10 A corded | 20 V, 8 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 160 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 45 min |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push | Push |
| Weight | 38.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2025-12-22 |
