Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower
#13 in PushFull review
A small, light push mower for postage stamp lawns and townhouse yards. Anyone with more than a quarter acre should look at a 20 or 21 in model.
Amazon $237.99$237.99
The Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower is the better lawn mower overall, rated 2.7 to 2.3. The Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower leads on cutting modes, value and warranty. The Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 17 in Push Mower wins on deck and power. The Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower costs $62 less ($237.99 vs $299.99).
Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 17 in Push Mower
#18 in PushFull review
A budget push mower for small lawns, mainly worth it for people already on Sun Joe 24V batteries.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
Prices 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 Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower for cutting modes (2 ways to cut: bag, mulch vs 1 way to cut: bag), value ($14.87 per inch of deck ($237.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in deck) vs $17.65 per inch of deck ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 17 in deck)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 17 in Push Mower for deck (17 in deck vs 16 in deck) and power (192 Wh of battery included vs 160 Wh of battery included).
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 | Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower | Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 17 in Push Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $14.87 per inch of deck ($237.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in deck) | 38 $17.65 per inch of deck ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 17 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 0 16 in deck | 20 17 in deck |
| Power 15% | 3 160 Wh of battery included | 12 192 Wh of battery included |
| Cutting modes 15% | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch | 0 1 way to cut: bag |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower | Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 17 in Push Mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 16 in | 17 in |
| Deck | Plastic | - |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 3.4 in, 5 positions | 1 to 3 in, 6 positions |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | - | 1.2 bushels |
| Mulch | Yes | - |
| Side discharge | No | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery | 24 V, 8 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | 192 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 40 min | 25 min |
| Brushless motor | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push | Push |
| Folds upright | Yes | - |
| Weight | 37.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04-01 |