For the ease of use metric we combined quantitative and qualitative analysis, this section accounts for 30% of our total score. We weighed and measured each saw in the lab before using our team of power tool specialists to note any details that help the user operate the device or tend to make it more of a pain. After carefully analyzing the Greenworks Pro 80V, we determined that this model deserves a 6 out of 10 for this metric. The Greenworks Pro 80V possesses several of our favorite elements in a chainsaw, and it has a lighting-fast charge time. One downside of this design is the lack of a side discharge. While it gives the deck less interruption in airflow, we’re surprised Greenworks didn’t come up with a rear-mounted side-discharge option as some other manufacturers have.
The GreenWorks setup is also two-step, but it doesn’t matter in what order it’s done. It’s not a big thing, but it is one less thing to think about. They were underpowered and too restrictive in terms of runtime. Fast forward to 2018 though and cordless greenworks pro options have caught up! When it comes to outdoor power equipment, you put the emphasis on “power.” And why not? For homeowners like you who take on jobs big or small, you need heavy-grade construction and long-lasting peak performance.
That’s significantly faster than your other options. The greenworks pro has a dual battery system, so I bought a second battery (about $150) so I can mow my entire lawn with having to stop for a recharge. Sign up for Lab Report to get the latest reviews and top product advice delivered right to your inbox. I used the Schedule Wizard to create a nighttime work routine and the 50H followed it to a tee. The mower responded instantly to Start and Stop commands using the app, and the GPS radio did an excellent job of tracking its whereabouts.
If you decide to mulch, there’s a safety plug that goes where the bag catches grass at the rear of the deck. Bagging requires that this plug be removed and the bag be inserted under a large lift-up door—much like every Ego Powerload String other mower available today. Ultimately, it’s a side effect of trying to equip a heavy electric mower with this automated feature – the battery just isn’t up to the task, and its juice is better spent elsewhere.
The benefit is a mower that produces less heat, is quieter, and generates better performance. As I mowed by lawn, I could tell when the motor revved up in thick grass and revved down in thin, lower grass. With the Greeworks Optimow 50H Robotic Lawn Mower, you can have a perfectly groomed lawn without breaking a sweat. It takes some effort to install the perimeter wire, but once everything is set up you can sit back and let the mower take over. The Optimow performed admirably in our tests and its mobile app makes it easy to create custom day or night schedules. That said, you’ll have to eventually pay for a cellular plan to continue using the app because the mower doesn’t offer Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity.
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You can buy these saws directly from Greenworks or at Lowe’s. At the time of the article, the Saw plus a charger and one battery are priced at $249.99 which is a great value. The inertia activated chain brake itself is an outstanding safety feature. The brake system is ergonomic and contours around the hand while cutting, but does not interfere. Slightly heavier than some electric mowers due to steel. This model is likely a better option if you have tougher grass, a lot of lawn, or tend to mow when grass it damp.