WORX Cordless Lawn Mower: Review

Review of the WORX Cordless Lawn Mower

As of this writing, there were 658 customer comments left and 106 answered questions on Amazon.  I’ve read through all of the reviews and also the answered questions and then condensed the results into this report.  I hope that this makes your lawn mower shopping experience faster and easier.

Best Fea​tures

• check Quiet
• check Only weighs 33 pounds
• check Easy to store
• check Low maintenance 
• check Keeps a good charge 

Item Specifics

The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower cuts up to 6,000 square feet to grass with one charge.  It weighs only 33 pounds, so it is very easy to maneuver.  This lawn mower has 3-in-1 functionality.  It can mulch and has rear-discharges and bags.  A removable battery makes it convenient for the owner to charge this lawnmower separate from the mower.  A push-button start will start this lawn mower right up in an instant.  There is no pulling of cords needed.  The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower has an easy-to-read battery power level indicator.  An ergonomic upswept handle reduces fatigue and improves control.  The lawn mower however is non-returnable.

Wheels Are Small and Made from Plastic

The wheels on this lawn mower are very small and not made from durable material.  This was one of the most common drawbacks that customers complained about on Amazon.  Due to the small wheels it can be hard to push through high and/or wet grass.  The material that the wheels are made from are also not quality material.  Here one customer explains, ” The wheels are plastic so rolling it on hard surfaces for very long might not be good. But, it is fine for my yard in the suburbs. This is not a commercial mower, but then I’m just using it for my yard. It does what I need it to do.”

Non-Returnable

Unfortunately, the WORX Cordless Lawn Mower is non-returnable.  When customers tried to return it, they received this message:  “For safety reasons, items that are classified as hazardous materials or use flammable liquids or gases cannot be returned to Amazon.com. Customers should dispose of hazardous materials according to Local, State and Federal regulations. Customers should contact their local government or local waste company for directions on how to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste.”

Low Maintenance

The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower is essentially maintenance-free.  You won’t need to add gasoline nor change the oil.  The blades should keep sharpened for years.  This will depend of course on what type of grass you are cutting and how frequently.  There are blade sharpeners that you can buy if you need to, though most customers said that they have never needed to sharpen the blades of the WORX Cordless Lawn Mower.

Runs Quiet

One of the great things about electric lawn mowers including this WORX Cordless Lawn Mower, is that it is very quiet.  People liked this lawn mower because they could mow their grass in the early morning hours or late at night without disturbing neighbors.  This might seem like a small detail, but it really frees up your schedule to mow grass whenever you feel like it.  Others liked the fact that you could carry on a conversation while it was on.  People compared it to the noise level of a weed trimmer.

Not Good in High And/Or Wet Grass

The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower is not going to be as powerful as a gas powered lawn mower.  One of the most common complaints that was left on Amazon was that this lawn mower does very poorly on both wet and high grass.  If you keep up with your lawn on a regular basis, this may not be an issue, just so long as  your grass is dry.  However, if you take a vacation or just don’t mow your grass for awhile, I would not recommend getting this lawnmower.

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Pros

• plus Only 33 pounds
• plus Runs quiet
• plus Keeps a good charge

Cons

• close Non-returnable 
• close Small wheels make it hard to push through wet and/or tall grass

WORX Cordless Lawn Mower Conclusion

The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower is a quiet lawn mower that only weighs 33 pounds.  It is easy to push through grass that is not too long nor too wet.  The wheels are a bit small which adds to the problem of not being able to push it in a lawn that may be overgrown. The lightweight factor though makes this lawn mower very easy to put away for storage.  It runs very quietly which makes it nice for people who want to mow their lawn at any hour of the day without disturbing neighbors.  This lawnmower is non-returnable unfortunately so that is a major drawback, should you have any problems.  If you have grass that you don’t let get too tall before cutting, then I’d recommend this lawn mower.  The only thing that makes me hesitant is the non-return policy.

Common Questions

Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying a WORX Cordless Lawn Mower.

• chevron-circle-right Is it easy to push, like a self propelled mower? We have a large hill in our yard, that’s why I ask.  The WORX Cordless Lawn Mower weighs only 33 pounds so it is easy to push however it is not self propelled and it may be hard pushing it through long and/or we grass.  On grass that is dry and not to high it is not hard. It may require a little muscle power going up a hill, depending on how steep your hill is.  
• chevron-circle-right I see references to sharpening the blade before using the mower; is a sharpener of some sort included?  No sharpener is included.  However, customers reported using this lawnmower for several years without it needing sharpened.​
• chevron-circle-right Does anything have to be changed to convert between discharge setting and mulch setting?  Yes.  To get to the mulch setting from discharge, you will need to take off the clippings bag and put a little plastic divider piece back in the hole that the clippings go through.  It’s very quick to go back and forth.  Some people like to leave the setting on mulching because the clippings are good for the lawn. 

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