The best cordless lawn mowers for your garden

The Greenworks G40LM41K2X is another top-rated model that proves you don't need a cord to get the job done these days. It's made for medium sized gardens, which enough battery power to cover 500 square metres and a wider cutting width than other mowers in this roundup.

You also get the standard selection of five cutting options, controlled via a central height adjustment system — plus a 2-in-1 function for switching between grass collection or mulching. The grass collection bag is big at 50L, but the mower folds down neatly for storing away in the garden shed.

The 40V battery is relatively quiet, but it could be a touch more powerful. Still, the batteries can be used for every 40V Greenworks tool, in the workshop or in the garden, and the battery runtime is at the top end of the scale.

You'll also find this useful if you have tricky terrain or hilly spots in the garden. It had 18 cm rear wheels which are built for steering over all kinds of ground. The only thing it's missing is a rear roller.

The Flymo SimpliStore 340R is a 40V battery-power mower that delivers all the performance and quality the Flymo brand — but with the added bonus of excellent storage features. It folds completely flat, allowing you stand it against a flush wall to take up minimal space, or it folds into a compact bundle. And it's easy, clicking into its upright vertical position in three easy steps.

As for performance features, it includes simple-to-use lever that switches between five cutting heights, close edge cutting, and an easy-to-empty 35-litre grass box. It's also super quiet, so you won't annoy the neighbourhood every time you do a spot of gardening.

There are some drawbacks to this lawn mower. It has a below average battery life and needs regular charging, though it shouldn't be an issue if you have a small garden, which is what this model is really designed for. And it's not great on long or tough grass. But that's more the domain of high power mowers.

But if you need something for a low-demand garden or a short-on-space garden shed, this is a great option from one of the best brands around.

The Yard Force LM G34A is lightweight but powerful, designed with comfort and easy handling in mind. As well as being one of the lightest options in this roundup, it's also one of the more inexpensive options — that means it offers great overall value with a competitive performance-to-price ratio.

It comes with a powerful 40V/2.5Ah lithium-ion battery that fully charges in just 50 minutes, giving you up to 25 minutes of unrestricted mowing. The battery is also compatible with other Yard Force tools.

The single lever height adjustment offers seven cutting positions. Whatever length you want, this mower has you covered. It also has a rear roller, which adds that professional-looking striped finish to your lawn.

It's also fitted with a 35-litre hybrid grass collection bag with full level indicator. The bag is designed to allow a free flow of air, which compacts the grass clippings, which means less emptying and longer mowing times.

The Makita DLM432Z covers more ground — quite literally — than other lawn mowers on this list, with a recommended coverage area of up to 950 square metres. Unfortunately, the required 18V Li-ion LXT slide batteries are sold separately.

This lawn mower is a 3-in-1 model for lawn mowing, grass collecting, and mulching. And we're impressed by its range of 13 cutting length options, from 20 to 75 mm, which is by far the biggest range you'll find on this roundup. If you like to mix it up when cutting the grass, look no further.

In terms of covering larger areas, it has a 50 litre grass box, allowing you to cut plenty grass before it needs to be emptied.

When you factor in the additional battery cost, it's definitely at the pricier end of the scale but the brand and specific model come highly recommended. Sometimes you have to pay a little more to get the job well and truly done. Indeed, it'll be worth the extra purchase in the long run.

The WORX WG743E.1 cordless lawn mower uses two 20V batteries simultaneously, providing extra power and runtime. A dual charger is included with the mower, meaning you can charge both batteries at the same time. For an added bonus, the batteries are part of the WORX PowerShare system, allowing you to use the batteries between compatible WORX power tools.

It uses Intellicut technology, which maintains a constant cutting power — even in dense grass. The mower adjusts its speed and power depending on the grass conditions, which is especially useful on unruly lawns.

With six height settings you can set it to the exact cut you want. Just flip the lever to adjust. There's also a 2-in-1 dispersal option. Choose between collecting clippings in the attached 45 litre grass box or set it to mulch, which cuts the clippings more finely and spits them back onto the lawn.

The innovative deck design enables the mower to cut close to fencing or walls, so you won't be left with any annoyingly-uncut areas around the edge.

The Einhell GE-CM 18/33 lawn mower is an impressive model from an always-reliable brand, designed for quick-and-easy care of smaller lawns. It's more compact than other mowers on this list, with a more focused cutting width of 33cm. It's lighter too, making this an easy-to-handle manoeuvrable model.

It’s powered by a 18V Power X-Change lithium-ion battery and charger, both of which are compatible with any power tool product from the Einhell range. Indeed, the universal Power X-Change battery system can be used with more than 100 power tools and garden devices. 

Features include a five-stage central cutting adjustment system, so you can easily switch between cutting heights, plus a foldable push handle that adjusts between three heights to ensure maximum comfort.

It comes equipped with a fairly small 30-litre grass box, but it does have a filling level display so you always know when it’s time to empty it.