Budget Guide · Updated May 2026
Best Cordless Lawn Mowers Under £200
You don't need to spend £400 to get a cordless mower that actually works. We've combed the sub-£200 bracket against specs and verified owner reviews, and three models stand out.
What £200 actually gets you in 2026
At this price you're looking at 18 V or 36 V motors, plastic decks, push-only (no self-propelled), and deck widths between 32 cm and 40 cm. That's absolutely fine for a flat lawn up to about 300 m². You won't get a rear roller for stripes, and mulching plugs are rare - but you will get a mower that starts every time and costs pennies to run.
Three budget cordless mowers worth buying
1. Ryobi RY18LMX40A (bare tool ~£160)
If you already own anything in the Ryobi ONE+ range, this is a no-brainer. The 40 cm brushless deck is genuinely good for the money, and buying bare-tool drops the price well under £200. The 18 V battery struggles on long wet grass, but on a regularly mown lawn it's more than enough. Read our full Ryobi cordless review Check price →.
2. Bosch CityMower 18-32 (~£180)
Bosch's entry-level 18 V mower is light (under 10 kg), surprisingly quiet, and the 32 cm deck suits front lawns and small back gardens perfectly. The 31 L grass box fills fast on a bigger lawn, but for anything under 150 m² it's spot on.
3. Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li (~£130 with battery)
The cheapest cordless mower we'd actually recommend. Einhell's Power X-Change platform is growing fast, the 33 cm deck is basic but functional, and the price with battery included is hard to argue with. Don't expect it to handle thick grass - but for a weekly mow on a small lawn, it does the job.
What to avoid at this price
Supermarket own-brand mowers under £100 (McGregor, Sovereign, Challenge). The batteries die after two seasons, replacement cells cost more than the mower, and the cutting quality is genuinely poor. Spend the extra £50-£80 and get something from a brand that sells replacement parts.