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I have owned the Ego for 4 years and it's great. My yard is a bit larger than yours. I have several batteries because I own the mower, older handblower, and backpack blower. I wouldn't go back to gas if you paid me. No gas storage in my garage, no filters, no oil, no noise pollution. Too many positives over gas for a littler more power to matter.

You can’t beat the gas Honda with the twin blade micro cut system ! I have both ! The Honda is my go to mower ! The electric ⚡️ is my spare !

Thanks for the review. I purchased the Ego mower and can validate everything said here. The thing is dead easy to use. It is also very quiet.

I mow tall fescue at 3 to 3.5 inches with a Honda HRX217 just like yours. I typically have to double cut in the spring when the grass is thriving, plus it makes for a cleaner cut and gives an opportunity to cross cut. I love my mower and would have a hard time switching to a cordless electric/ battery powered mower. I do like how quiet the electric/battery powered mowers are, but that seems to be the only plus for me with the Ego.

Wow so quiet! The first video that someone finally showed what it actually sounded like without the audio leveling! Thank you. Now I feel I want to buy it. I often wonder if I'm disturbing my neighbors when I mow. My gas Honda mower is loud and I have so much yard that it takes forever, mostly because my Honda is so heavy, bulky and difficult to maneuver.

I have the ego self propelled. Had it a few months now and do love it. I have a relatively small yard, about 2.5k sqft, and can get 3 cuts with a 7.5ah battery. It drops slightly if I use the self propel. Only negative I have with it is when I use the side chute it leaves a small trail of grass. It doesn't seem to really disperse the grass as well as my gas mower.

Nice review. I have the Ego self propelled, and love it. I mow Bermuda and St. Augustine twice a week, it really does leave a carpet like finish on the Bermuda. You pretty much nailed it, both mowers are top of the line in there respective categories (gas powered and battery powered).

LOVE me EGO...buying the newest one this spring and giving my old one to the inlaws.

I'm not sure if it was already answered but the height settings for that mower is for the 20 inch. The 21" mower is adjustable from 1.5" to 4" in six 1/2" steps

I have both a Honda Hru194 bull and an ego 21”. I used to run a lawn business and the Honda clocked 4000hrs no issues and did serious tough work. These days I’m retired and just maintain my own place. I bought the ego for convienience but here in QLD Australia on QLD blue cooch. It struggles in summer and cuts out. I mow religiously every 5 days at a height of 1.5” I’ve had it a year and the electronics shit itself. At winter growth it’s fine and is a good finish. The bagger is just hopeless. I just replaced my old Honda with a new HRU194 commercial and it is brilliant so hopefully I’ll get another 4000hrs our of this one. But the cut on the new one is just brilliant very impressed

Love it bro , I love the ego we have one and use it here and there when needed

I’ve had my EGO self propelled for about 6 months now, going from a gas mower I can tell you know I don’t suffer from my usual asthma problems anymore, you mentioned in your video your asthma was acting up on that day. Please try out the self propelled version and I’m sure you won’t go back to the Honda :) Love your vids !

LOVE my EGO. Have mine going on 4 years ZERO problems. Also bought the hedge trimmer, also works great.

I have the Self driven 56v EGO mower and really like it. I really liked my Craftman 6.7 hp 21" and had zero problems with it for 20 years but I got tired of the gas and oil requirements. I also noticed that the EGO does not have the vacuum pull and does not leave as "Clean" a lawn but there are so many other benefits (headlights, folding and standing on its end, 90 lbs weight, easy tip and clean the underside, and short battery charging time) This was a great review for this new technology, thanks Grass Daddy

I just got a Stihl electric mower. The self propelled version, and I love it. It actually does a better job than my old Briggs and Stratton gas mower.

I absolutely LOVE my EGO. I don't have the self-propelled version, but the thing is so light it's rediculous. And I don't have asthma either. Mine seems to do a great job with mulching, even at taller thicker grass levels. I don't regret this purchase . I have burmuda (front) and zoysia (back) grasses.

Waiting for Honda to make a battery mower with the best features of their gas mowers, such as the throttle control and the door system for bagging or mulching. If EGO did that it would be great too. I see that their newest mower has dual blades.

what a nice guy sharpening Happy Hippies blade for him.

Thanks for your time brother; but, if you need to come to south Louisiana and try cutting some manly St. Augustine for a real test. Honda makes a great mower if I had to buy a walk behind it would be a Honda!!!

I suspect the standard blade on the EGO is a compromise since they want it be able to bag, mulch and maybe side discharge. Would a dedicated mulching blade make much of a difference in performance?

Great video. I learned a lot. Small suggestion though: please lose the whistling soundtrack thing in the background. It wouldn't be a big deal if it was just a moment or two in the intro, but it was maddening to listen to throughout. I know that might sound lame or snarky or troll-like, but I don't mean it to be. This was a very helpful video and I really appreciate you making it and posting it. Thanks!

I don't like the sound of a vacuum cleaner coming out of my mower. Plus, I like the fumes because I'm a savage. However, if I was going to go battery, EGO would be my choice. Great video bro.

Great videos. I have the Ego mower and I like it a lot that is probably the only thing I dislike. The mower cuts from 1 1/2 inches to 4 inches with a half-inch change on each notch.

I gave up on the Old idea of having a green lawn. I grow more fruits and veggies than I do the lawn. But I still have a Need for the Ego plus it's on my List. We have almost an acre, I put in A strawberry Patch and a quarter acre garden, so I could cut down mowing. I also Believe heviliy in the Idea of Water conservation, So I use Cocnut Coir to save moisture in my soil.

I have a 22 yo Honda HR216 and cut zoysia. I would love to go to electric. This video was useful to make a head to head comparison of Honda gas to Ego electric.

I just bought an EGO self-propelled for the beginning of this season. LOVE IT. Never dealing with gas, sparks, oil, carburetors again. And it cuts/mulches just great. I'm sold forever. Take the wife; leave the mower!

Bought the ego self propelled last year and I will never buy a gas mower ever again 😎 l was also so impressed with the ego mower I got the ego leaf blower last fall and it did a fantastic job. And yesterday I got the ego chain saw and auto loading weed wacker. So I guess that makes me ego friendly 😁

Thanks for the video was wondering how electric stands next to gas mower.

Would it have cut the same of it had 2 blades as the Honda?

How’s the ego if you bag Your clippings? The twin blade on the Honda is great for mulching and bagging.

Which mower do you prefer now after you've been using them? I'm not sold on cordless and I'm highly considering a new honda mower over an electric. The mulching alone is a big deal.

Nicely explained. Thanks.

I like that you sharpened the blade and measured the cut height, to give a FAIR comparison. well done. That you cut next to each other +++, it is an impartial assessment. good. Questions: how ling did the EGO cut for? I have 300m2 of similar grass to cut. I bought a DEWALT 18v X 2 mower the DCMW564T2-TE and it died after cutting just 225m2 while showing 2 bars on the batteries. Very unhappy with that so returned it. Now I am searching for a GOOD cordless mower. (the Dewalt build is nice quality, the wheels roll well, everything about the mower is good except the batteries are a FAIL.) cheers

Would prefer to see a low cut or long grass. But a good comparison on short grass thanks

Excellent video, thank you. One of my neighbors has the EGO, another has the Lowe’s Kobalt; both said they should have long ago gone battery. At the end of last season, 2018, my gas mower took a dirt nap thus I went with RYOBI 40V self propelled. Now I completely agree with my neighbors, battery is the way to go. Comparing cut quality these three appear the same. Battery runtime seems to be the difference. Each mower have their special features that may make one purchase one over the other.

I just got the newest version of ego self propelled mower and it has 2 blades like the Honda. It is amazing.

EGO owner also. It looked like Grass Daddy was a bit biased to begin with. Watch the expressions of apathy he has toward the electric. I bag with my EGO and send the clippings to a yard waste recycling. I have no issues with left over lawn. I used the mower to collect leaves and it also did an awesome job.

I love my Makita, Milwaukee, and Dewalt battery powered tools. However I have a push mower with a Honda engine and it’s 23 years old. Cranks on the first pull. I just bought an HRX 217 with blade stop. Not sure if these battery mowers can last like the Honda’s. Thanks for the review.

1 blade vs. 2 blades. Going to see a difference just right there. great video

Is the electric mower really that much quieter? They both sound pretty loud on video

Does anyone have any experience on shredding leaves in the fall with an Ego vs a gas powered Honda? I lay them in a shallow pile and run over them 3 or 4 times then put another layer and repeat it. It works well but I'm worried an electric is not going to mulch as well. I have huge amounts of leaves so it really matters how fast and well it does it.

I’m going with the Honda HRX217. I see you have Stihl trimmer and blower and Fiskars lopper. Same as I have. You know which equipment is good. The numbers should definitely correspond to inches of height.

IMO, It also depends upon lawn size. Ours is not as large as yours and it takes no time to cut. In fact, I think I can mow our lawn twice before even recharging the battery. I should probably use a push mower. Maybe that'll be next if this one ever craps out.

I had a WORX mower for 8 years and just switched to a Honda gas mower. I noticed the power gradually weaken with the battery powered mower after 5 years. But by then, the battery powered mower had paid for itself because I lived in Hawaii then San Diego, where gas was so expensive. I did love the ease of use and virtually zero maintenance. I am now enjoying the gas powered one but am worried I won’t keep up with the maintenance.

I am a fan of electric mowers. I got tired of oil , gas, filters, fuel stabilizer etc.

In 1 month my EGO self propelled function failed. Also when the grass is damp forget about mulching. The EGO leaves tracks and clumps behind. And it is not do to my error. I move slowly, take 1/2 cuts, cut every 3 to 4 days and still leaves tracks. I thought I would like this but it is not a mower for wet climates like Pittsburgh PA in the Spring. I will be returning this 1 month old mower!

I am thinking of getting a battery powered mower to replace my 21 year old toro, but concerned because my backyard stays wet longer so it grows quickly and is thick not sure how well the ego would plow through a tall damp lawn. Any idea of the life expectancy of a battery operated mower? I am on 21 years with my gas Toro so am a little hesitant to jump to battery power . I may just wait a couple years for battery mowers to get better

What about the battery replacement cost? I have used my Honda for 23 years. The engine will never die. However, the deck is rusting out from the Florida humidity and only one wheel turns now with the self propel system..... but 23 years with very little maintenance. Just oil changes as needed. I like the idea of battery powered, except from the reviews I read, the batteries need changed every few years and cost half as much as the mower itself. Some people are saying they replace batteries almost yearly. If that is true then it becomes not very cost efficient.

Great Review Mate!.... Greetz from Australia. Mick

Here in the subtropics, on the east coast of Australia, if I where to mow my grass down to 3 inches high I’d have to mow it again the next day! When I mow our lawn (couch grass) it down to about 1” and still needs mowing again after about 5 days at the peak of summer. I also work in a hardware store here in OZ, where we sell the full range of EGO power plus range, and more and more of our customers are switching to the EGO 56V battery powered garden care range and 99% of the customers are very impressed with their EGO purchase(s) I personally own a EGO blower, hedge trimmer, chain saw and line trimmer and can’t fault them, especially as the wife loves her garden and loves how easy they are to just pick up a go with them. Worth every dollar for a “Happy Wife - Happy Life! “ 😄 Only reason I don’t have an EGO lawnmower is that our petrol mower is only about 3 years old, but I wouldn’t hesitate a second, if I where in the market for a new lawnmower, to buy an EGO lawnmower. Especially with the 5 year warranty on the mower itself and 3 year warranty on the battery and charger.

what’s interesting is the Honda actually gave me a lower db on my tester… when you played the cut far away the Ego was quieter, it’s a different type of sound though. Gas is a lot quieter than it used to be. I have a Greenworks 40V and a Husqvarna 160cc (Honda engine), the Husqvarna does seem louder but not much different. I actually found the motor whirring sound of a battery powered device more annoying… also with a mower the motor is running full all the time whereas battery has an over-drive mode which can seem quite loud

Going on year three the ego is great I have self propelled it speeds up in hi grass . I also have weed walker blade anger stick badge trimmer I used gas my whole life I would never go back!

The 2020 version with the double blades and they moved the self propel! Plus the newer battery. 7.5 battery!

Have you tried the new Steel Deck Ego model? Supposed to be much better but I've yet to see a video done on it yet.

You should check out the new model 60 plus minutes run time and dual blade also comes with an extra blade in the box that's better for mulching (uses up a bit more power though) from the reviews I watched the only gas mower that beats it on cut performance is the Honda or commercial mowers. I just bought mine today so hopefully when I get to use it ill see if it lives up to the hype so far the build quality is excellent though

I could listen to grinder in fast motion all day

Great review!... i am thinking about starting a little lawn business... lets say 3-4 average yards each day for some extra money..i want to just use electric equipment since i think many customers would like the quiet factor... i did this 40 years ago for many years... question is since this video was made is there a top notch electric mower now that matches a 6.5 hp gas push? also i really don't want self propelled either... I did go in a store and see 80 volt electric 21 inch mowers for $250... clerk had no specs... thinking 2 batties could handle 3-4 yards a day... but thats just a guess... i already have electric string trimmer,which i love... its 5 years old and still works perfect...but i see they have really bad ass electric trimmers available compared to mine also... any help is appreciated... thanks

My son's and I have honda mowers. I mow 3 to 4 yards in South Florida. No problems either with my son's or mine. When I first mowed, one of my nephews had an electric. It was light and quiet. But charging was an issue. Since my yard owners only want biweekly mowing, the electric had problems with mowing to height. The battery died midway through a 3 hour cut. The Honda does whatever I ask it to do.

There is a blade height measuring device, made of plastic, available in all hardware and big box stores that you place the mower on a flat surface, slide the measuring device tip under the blade and raise the tip to the bottom or the blade and read the blade height on the measuring device. Costs about $7. Good thing tho have.

Can you do a blower/trimmer comparison with gas vs electric too?

To me the lawn doesn't even look cut very well with either of them. You didn't mention but I think one can tell that the cut path is wider on the gas mower. The electric ones typically have a narrower cut path which would be OK for smaller lawns. What is that roller thing at the back of the Honda?

I bought my ego a year ago and for the most part I do like it. There are several smart things about the design etc. I have a couple rentals where I transport the mower and the way it folds up and is light weight is really nice. I think your review is fairly accurate. The biggest issue I have with the ego is when in thick heavy grass it does come up somewhat short. The power band is slow to kick up to a higher speed in heavy grass and too quick to power back down. For example if you hit heavy grass it takes a few seconds to power up, and if you come to the end of a run and want to turn around, it has already powered back down. It won't hold that higher power level thru a turn. I cut my grass shorter than you do in the video so that challenges the power too a bit. Good advice on buying a self propelled. I did and it's worth it.

I hope you have a great night and I love your video and I love your blog

Did you instal the Ego Mulching insert before mowing?

No more oil, running to the gas station, changing spark plugs, hard starts in spring. I switched to cordless elect ten years ago and will not go back! Plus I am a beekeeper and when I mow elect near the hives the bees don't mind, with gas it is a different story!

I have two mowers that I use. First is the best. Ego 21 inch self propelled. I’ve had it two years now. Quiet, don’t need hearing protectors, no fumes, no handling gasoline and oil.. One charge handles both 75 x100 foot lots easily. The other mower is a Fiskers 18 inch push reel mower that I use frequently until I get tired, then Ego comes out. Mostly the Fiskers is an exercise machine for my 78 year old body. Talk of quiet! Fiskers with no power is quieter than Ego. But I am very satisfied with the Ego.

Totally unrelated to the purpose of your video.. BUT what grit are you using on your angle grinder to sharpen the blades?

Would this work for a landscaper ? My thing is the charge. Dnt think it will last long enough and it might take longer for it to charge. I like the idea of not dealing with gas and such things . Which is why i hesitate to switch. Is it worth it in the long run ? Battery cells die after every charge . Is it going to cost much more afterwards?

I've owned and used both mowers, side-by-side for a LONG time. I have a Marathon Kentucky Bluegrass lawn, with one area of St. Augustine. There's no way the EGO cuts either type of grass as well as the Honda. BUT, that being said, the SIMPLICITY and CONVENIENCE of the EGO product won me over. It is well-built, and super-easy to use. The single battery and charger can be used with their entire line of yard care tools. I sold the Honda to a neighbor. He's happy with an excellent used gas mower, and I'm happy with my EGO cordless electric.

I had a Honda HRX217...it lasted 6 months in my commercial mowing operation. Engine governor blew and the trans seal went out. I took a gamble and replaced it with an EGO. I’ll never go back. The EGO has been flawless, cuts beautifully and is so light I can throw it in the back of the truck along with a trimmer (Ego) and a blower for small yards and not have to take the big trailer. I’m adding the newest dual blade version to the fleet.

I have .48 acres and I need to charge my battery about 3/4 of the through the cut. I'm also not a fan of the mulching and bagging of the EGO. I'm going to be buying a HRX 217 VKA shortly. That being said, the EGO is super quiet...and light...and not gas and oil changes is great. But I'm looking more power and the ability to finish my lawn in one go.

I've owned the Ego self propelled mower now for two years and I will never go back to gas again. It folds up to the size of a suitcase, when folded I can easily carry it with the front handle and store it in the house (no gas no oil), you can lay it on it's side and you don't have to worry about oil and gas leaking out, it starts every time with the push of a button, it's light so it makes mowing around objects very easy, it has headlights so I can mow at night when it's nice and cool and it's so quite it doesn't bother the neighbors at all, and I don't have to wear earplugs when mowing. If you are thinking about buying one you will be happy you did.

where did you get your striper for the Honda?

From other reviews with the self propelled EGO. They say that it’s able to propel itself with out the main motor spinning. So there are two motors. One for the blade and one for the wheels. And with respect. When you compared the clippings between the two mowers. It was basically apple to oranges. Because it was two blades vs one blade. Had nothing to do with the power from the engine or motor.

When I become a homeowner, I would grab a cordless electric mower from my HD. No gas, no fumes, and no worries. I would blare some ODESZA and other relaxing electronic music from a Milwaukee M18/M12 jobsite speaker while using my electric mower.

No, the meeh Sun Jole you can mow all night but this one sounds fairly loud compared to it. That said I buy based on power. ... time is money.

Great video what's the tool called hat you use to ensure the blade is balanced?

22 Years on my mower, changed blades once and that was before I just started to angle grind them once a year to sharpen, oil changed twice now, park plugs twice, and filter first time. Winterize!!! I put it away and I bring it back out in spring...has worked for 22 years. Looking at reviews for new mowers as it's starting to show age..last 5 years I been running it on premix because I have a dirt bike and I'm lazy and don't want to store two types of fuel...LOL I hate to say it how long will a battery really last? Maybe 5 years! That is my only concern with electric.

Great review overall, I agree with your impressions. I have had the Ego SP, the 21" Ego push and an HRX217. They are both great mowers but very different beasts. I loved my first Ego but returned it because it cut crop circles in my Bermuda. The more consistent and thick the grass the better, when I would hit thin patches or go over the sidewalk to the other side it would throttle down and back up. My biggest ego gripe is I like to set my throttle fairly high and keep it there. The Ego also does not mulch nearly as well. It's fine but my HRX made clippings disappear. It also had better suction. Ego has a high lift blade in Europe so maybe that's coming our way. The Egos strengths are obvious, it's light, maintenance and noise are great. The more corners and backing up you have to do the more it pulls ahead. I have little kids and stop a lot, it's nice to just kill it and start with a button even though I had the blade brake. I can also mow during nap and not wake them up. My lawn isn't as thick as I want it yet but I've never had any real resistance to even use the SP. I've never had a problem with power (except before it decides to throttle up) except the first Bermuda cut of the season when I was scalping it. But that gives any gas mowers problems too but the HRX was definitely stronger there. I would say the HRX felt higher end and gave higher end results. For my situation I think the Ego really cuts down on my overall lawn time and I'm much more likely to mow a piece of the yard while playing with the kids or something, it's a weird intangible that I wasn't really thinking about ahead of time. As soon as I moved off a Bermuda lawn I sold my HRX and bought another Ego. Overall I like the Ego better but I could see going either way depending on what floats your boat.

It's impossible to install the EGO Mower Blade upside down as it will only be installed one way only because of the shape of the blade itself. Can't make this mistake.

I have the Honda and the vacuum suction becomes a little weaker the higher you go of course. Around 3.5" it's not top notch cutting TTTF, it will leave a few stragglers. I wish there was a better high lift blade for it... I normally have to double cut it at 3.5" if I want that pristine carpet look. I wanna see a video on the Honda vs. Toro Recycler. Grass Daddy vs. LCN! 😜👍🏼 Nice video!

How not to tighten the blade bolt. By placing the wood on an angle, it exerts pressure on the blade. Enough pressure will bend the blade.

where did you get the striper for the honda

Where’d you get the roller for the Honda?

Can you do me a solid and perform an extensive review on Lowe's KOBALT 21" electric model with the dual 80v batts ?!? Many Thanks Yo !!!

2 blade vs 1? Damn, Ego is amazing. Maybe EGO should add a 2 blade system. Probably eats up battery though.

I'm on my 5th season with the Ego... I just wish the technology had come sooner. The biggest problem is that the mower will miss the odd blade. No reason. No explanation. The blades can have been JUST sharpened or even brand new out of the box, and after a quarter acre lawn, you'll have 50 blades up out of nowhere spread throughout. I mow two directions each time. But dangit if that's not annoying. Mines a first gen btw... maybe they fixed it?

Where is the EGO manufactured?

I love the Ego best lawn mower I've bought. I can cut my yard 3 times on one charge.

Cost

I'm right there with you on the mower height. It's even worse on riding mowers! My Husqvarna is all the way up on "6" but it's really a 4" cut. smh

In my area, the grass is very spongy and the ego bogs down so easily that if we were able to return it, we probably would

The Honda was the best mower I ever bought, but I would buy the ego next time just to forgo the gas trips.

What was he towing behind the honda

My grass is very healthy and thick. I mulch so my concern is cut quality with electric mowers.

I bought an electric mower and took it back. They have several advantages, but if you like to pickup leaves with your mower you will probably be disappointed like I was. Someone should compare the blade speed on the mowers. Also the build quality of electric mowers doesn't seem as good.

Wish you could try one of the Bosch Pro cordless mowers for comparison. (models GRA 48 or GRA 53). The price will take your breath away.

The warranty is pretty great. Only bad thing was it took ego 5 weeks to get it back to me.

Put the mulching blade in it then compare. The Honda has mulching blades where as that ego blade is the standard one