Ryobi

Ryobi 40-V 20-inch Cordless Mower

Ranked #9 in Lawn Mowers

193 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Decent but outclassed by higher-rated battery mowers.

Consolidated from 5 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 positive source
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

3 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Short battery life and a deck prone to clogging make it less reliable than higher-tier models.
Flagged 29 July 2026

Short battery life and a deck prone to clogging make it less reliable than higher-tier models.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Decent balance of power, runtime and affordability but is outclassed by higher-rated battery mowers.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Ryobi’s battery chemistry is less durable than competitors, leading to a noticeable drop in runtime after about 18 months. The mower also uses plastic deck components that can crack under heavy use.
Flagged 28 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Balance of power and runtime
✓ Affordability
✓ Good price
✓ Decent runtime for its battery size
✓ Balance of price, battery life and cutting power among budget cordless mowers

✗ Outclassed by higher-rated models
✗ Battery chemistry degrades quickly
✗ Plastic deck prone to cracking
✗ Limited battery life
✗ Thinner deck leading to uneven cuts on larger lawns

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.

1 positive source

Yahoo shopping review Article Read

1 mixed source

1 unconvinced source

Wirecutter Article Read

2 stance not read sources

The Consumer's Guide Article Read C

Consumer Reports Article Read

Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 11 on our lawn mowers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 5 independent outlets.

1 of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Wirecutter. Outclassed by higher-rated models. Battery chemistry degrades quickly. Plastic deck prone to cracking. Limited battery life. Thinner deck leading to uneven cuts on larger lawns.