Been watching these mower videos for a while now. This is probably one of the best I've seen. Nice job.

@WorkshopAddict

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you.

@balladier11

4 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m impressed I certainly be thinking of the Ego mower

Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower kzread.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

THIS is what I want when I'm looking for a product comparison, but rarely get. THANKS for putting the effort & thought into this one.

@jaws8817

4 жыл бұрын

Ever try Consumer Reports?

Dude.. .....this is the best REAL WORLD mower comparison I've seen ..and I've seen a few....nice job I can also add ...I purchased the EGO 21" ....love it, Sturdy, Powerful, Charges quickly, Battery has staying power....best mower I've used...very happy with it.

Great head-to-head video. You told it like everyone wanted it known. I have been having issues with Ryobi product build quality lately (their pressure washer) and 100% believe what you have reviewed. I have since bought E-GO products and do not regret spending more for the quality. Thanks for the review.

Exactly Video thank you for taking the time. I bought the EGO snowblower and so far it works fine, good to know this will too. The current price for just the mower no battery or charger is $429 at Home Depot.

One other thing to keep in mind when choosing a new lawnmower is the size of your yard. No need for a more powerful and longer run time mower if you only have a small yard. Ryobi is lighter and easier to turn and batt lasts for several mows and recharges in about 90 mins. I have a small yard and use a Ryobi 20 inch, 4 amp hour battery and couldn't be happier.

Lotsa reviewers and reviews out there for these mowers. I've seen a couple and your are the best. Keep up the great work!

Amazing details of things I've never thought of that were not covered in other videos seen! Thank you, I really appreciate the time you took for this! Will be surprising the hubby with an Ego hands down and he'll be amazed what I know... although this 5'2' gal may be using it more while he's on the rider! ; -)

We have a 20" Ryobi 40v mower and absolutely love it. It's a little of 5 yrs old & still going strong. 90 min charge time, upgraded to the rapid charge batteries & charger for about a 45 min charge time. Upgrading to the new Ryobi 20" 40v self propelled this coming week. Great comparison video.

Thank you for doing this review. It really helped me out!! You’re the man!

Awesome review! You just made my decision a whole lot easier! I feel confident with my choice now.

Best video I have seen regarding the Ego! Well done.

Great review and realistic because the grass is quite long, unlike so many reviews that pretend to cut the lawn.

Lots of good information here! A friend bought an EGO from Home Depot 2 years ago, and loves it! He did buy an extra battery, so has no down time.

for the price, I paid 299 for my sp ryobi, you can't go wrong unless your yard is problematic. I have a 1/2 acre to mow, flat and hills. for the price I was able to purchase other tools with more batteries with the budget I had set aside, I'm pleased.

@onlycodered

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I picked up the push version of the Ryobi and I'm very happy with how it performs based on what I paid.

@agarcia8800

5 жыл бұрын

I paid 80$

@isaias5885

5 жыл бұрын

Agnostic Front it’s been about a year now for you. Do you still love it? Ready to buy one soon.

YOUR COMPARISON VIDEO HELPED ME DECIDE TO BUY THE EGO 21" MOWER AND I AM SO VERY MUCH HAPPY WITH IT... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VERY THOROUGH VIDEO!!!!! ONE OF THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEOS ON KZread

This is a great comparison. I know it's 4 years ago but to know the quality difference is worth the price, it helps me make the decision to go for the Ego. Thanks from Australia.

I'm looking at both of these. This video really helped. Thanks

@rhoodj

5 жыл бұрын

I have bought the push one and found out it cut my grass too low. Please Which one has an higher control level?

Thanks for an excellent comparison video - very useful as I'm in the market for a battery mower right now and didn't know much about the E-Go until now. Cheers!

I got my Ego yesterday .... I love it ...... this is definitely the way to go , no mess and hassle free 😊

Thanks for this. I’ve been going back and forth cause of the price difference but this made that call easy.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help.

I have decided to stop burning gasoline and polluting every time I cut the lawn. Making the decision to purchase a new battery lawn mower didn't come easy. Your review is extremely helpful. Thank you.

We have an ego mower and we are very satisfied. There are so many advantages over a gas mower. I also bought the backpack blower that uses the same battery and it is impressive too. I'd definitely choose the ego. Great video.

I loved your field test. It was so helpful.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was super helpful! I am a big fan of Ryobi power tools and was just going to buy their mower, but then I thought I'd better do a little research. So glad I did! Thanks for putting this video out there.

Great review mann! So far my Green Work mower, blower & trimmer been great 4 the last 3-4 years. I'm thinking about upgrading to EGO because of that rapid charger. Thx again.

@martialman.4563

4 жыл бұрын

I have done the same. Greenworks is not even close to ego quality. Still have Greenworks pole saw, small chainsaw and weed eater. Hope to get rid of them next spring.

I have used the eGo mower for two summers now and could not be happier. I also now have their hedge trimmer and blower so three batteries mean I am good to go no matter what.

Awesome review, very informative because I'm going all battery operated for my yard tools when the start conking out.

Thanks for all your efforts in putting together this AWESOME review! Also, if that is your son, he is a great kid for helping mow the lawn 👍

@WrenchesRides

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, that is my son. He enjoys helping out.

A good honest review for those in the market. I personally went with Ryobi and without the self propelled option, i feel you get a longer run time and they are so light and easy to push anyways. Works perfectly on a 1/4 acre lot and i felt more comfortable that Ryobi would be around in 5ish years for replacement batteries. I also have to carry the mower up some steps between the back and front so light weight was a big reason too and the reason i replaced my petro lawnmower with a cordless electric. The Ego is the better mower but the price point for that 7.5ah battery is crazy IMO.

Great information and the EGO seams like the one for me. You get what you pay for.

Finally I can go mow at night when I cant sleep

@robertyeung55

5 жыл бұрын

😁

@lafraga

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Fantastic review, very thorough. Thanks!

Very interesting, a very good job on the review and analysis of cost and run times.

I purchased the EGo about 4 months ago and I love it. I have a relatively small yard so run time is no issue at all, I think I may have hit it twice on one charge a few times. My only criticism is less a complaint and more just pointing it out for potential buyers...it's rear wheel drive. After mowing the lawn for a few decades and always tilting the mower back with the drive still engaged while making a turn, it's taken some getting used to.

@deanevangelista6359

2 жыл бұрын

My EGO replaced my Toro gas mower with rear wheel drive, so there's no learning curve for me. EGO's chainsaw rocks too!

Thank you. I will use your observations for my purchase.

I have owned the Ryobi 40v 20” push only mower for a few years. It is a nice trim mower, but the battery lasts only 30 minutes and the charge time is a few hours. I already had a lot of Ryobi tools including a 40v weed eater from Ryobi so I bought the push mower for trimming. It has worked pretty well as a trim mower. Now during the Covid19 pandemic, my riding mower quit on me. Oh, I mow about 2 acres in the country. So I am using this Ryobi to mow the whole place. It takes 2 days if the grass is very short or 5/6 days if the grass is over grown. It is not so bad in these days since I have a lot of time. When I am able to get out and pick up a new riding mower I will. Thanks for your review, I have seen it before. A Friend was looking and I recommended the EGO unless they already had Ryobi batteries. He is very happy with the EGO. Oh by the way, the 5Amp Hour for each gives much difffernt Watt Hours since the EGO is 56v (280 watt- hour) and the Ryobi is 40v or (200 watt- hour).

I've had my EGO non-self propelled mower for 3 yrs with no problems. Prior to that I went through 6 gas powered mowers in 10 yrs. My wife uses it on our 1/2 acre lot and says it's the best tool I ever bought. I bought the weedeater and chainsaw also and they are great. No longer have to worry about gas or oil.

Appreciate this awesome review. Ive been on the fence because ryobi has always had excellent products but leaning towards the EGO now. Time to save up for that difference.

Finally, a none biased equal and fair review! Thanks so much!

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

That’s awesome, Very thorough review. I opted for the EGO myself. Lawn care is their wheelhouse. I will say Ryobi has plenty of great power tools, some not so great too. But a variety that is hard to beat.

I have a cordless Echo mower for 5 years and it’s been fantastic

Your review of these mowers is excellent! It was refreshing to see you put both machines cards on the table and give them a fair shake. I have mostly Ryobi battery powered gear. It would be an easy call to continue that down the line. Being able to use the 40V batteries on other equipment besides the mower is a plus for Ryobi. However, your candid review with your wise emphasis on TCO - total cost of ownership - vs purchase price is very compelling. I like both products and they each offer value. That said, I may go with the EGO. Your callout on the double-wall deck, wheel bearings, power and higher run-time with the EGO reveal it to be a notch above the Ryobi.

@WorkshopAddict

6 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help. Try to get your hands on an EGO and see what you feel.

@LordWhirlin

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick; Just wanted to echo your comments completely. I also have a gambit of Ryobi power tools / yard care stuff, and an absolute slew of batteries and charging stations, and I'm reaching the same conclusion. It also appears that the Ryobi battery on the lawnmower isn't the same as the LI batteries we typically use for hand power tools as well. While it may take the same charger, the lack of reciprocity also matters! And I'm really glad to see your comment too, as it acts as a confirmation, and I really haven't seen too many top comments recommending the Ryobi from Ryobi buyers.

@personperson9591

5 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm aware, Ryobis 40v is dedicated specifically for their outdoor tools, I don't think there's a huge selection to choose from, if I didn't already own part of the 40v I'd recommend running away from them. They're only sold at Home Depot (aside from third party unofficial sales on other sites, but those usually cost even more), and they really don't have good build quality overall, several of the products have somewhat high failure rates. The problem with them only being at Home Depot is the less places a product is sold, the less chances of finding great sales and also generic batteries, which straight up don't seem to exist for the 40v system. The least impressive part of the 40v is their mowers, they don't cut that great, I have that self-propelled and it's as heavy as a gas propelled unit (meaning it's rather heavy for a battery unit), my old gas mower is lighter, the gas also cuts a lot better, the Ryobi leaves a bit of scragginess to the lawn several owners have also pointed out. Overall if you don't own part of the Ryobi 40v already, I'd recommend going with a different brand.

Thanks for an excellent review.

Bought the Ryobi 40v self propelled. First time ever cutting my own lawn and it is great. Highly recommend.

I've had an Ego for about a year now. I just love it. In the spring when the lawn is high I sometimes have to stop to recharge the battery. (I have a big yard) In the summer it goes just fine on one charge. I also will only use the self propel sparingly to increase battery life. My neighbor doesn't even know I am mowing my lawn. It's that quiet.

Thank you, this is a very helpful review.

Amaizing video, Thank you for the detailed info :)

Great overview - Thanks!

I am starting my third season with the EGO. I simply could not be happier. I do wish it had a little more loft or lifting ability for leaves but overall I am very happy with this mower.

We bought an EGO +2 years ago after I injured my back and needed a self-propelled and lighter mower. Best damn lawn equipment investment I ever made! Quiet, light, durable. I'm tall and have a long stride and its nice to have a handle that doesn't make me stoop over and it's the only self-propelled mower I've ever used that I didn't have to set to full speed and still have it too slow. This would let me just about jog behind it, but too fast on any mower makes for a sloppy cut. Love how quiet it is also. Not much louder than a house fan on a very high speed. Really tall and/or wet grass will drain the battery quicker. Do yourself a favor and buy the quick-charger & bigger battery option. I've only run out of juice twice and it was fully charged again in under 30 minutes! It does come with a steel deck option, but as I'm not a professional lawn guy nor have a yard full of rocks, the plastic is very durable and makes it a lot lighter and easier on battery life.

Great comparison. Thank you!

This was a fantastic review and break down of these two mowers. I just pulled the trigger and bought the new dual battery EGO mower, and it's being delivered as I write this review. I can't wait to give it a try.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

That is an expensive one! But it does last a long time.

@ictpilot

4 жыл бұрын

You can run it on one battery too.

GREAT! GREAT! Review. Big thank you!

Since I already have the excellent Ryobi 40v edger / trimmer and Ryobi 40v Hedge trimmer it would make sense to get the Ryobi lawn mower as they use the same batteries. Those 2 products work so well and the charges last so long, I can't imagine I would have a problem.

Terrific video. Thanks alot guys! Very informative.

great review thank you. Currently in the australia, the Ryobi is 36v brushless vs the Ego is 56v, both for around the same price, so the Ego is no brain purchase. Greetings from Aus!

I have the Ego and I have to say it a beast especially with the blower it's like a wind storm, well worth it. Dat battery charges so fast by the time I finish putting away my equipment its done charging. Not going to lie while charging the fans in the charger get really loud for the 1st little bit but no big deal , worth every penny. The weed wacker is ok but not the greatest, but all an all it's worth the money 💰.

Fantastic comparison and review. Thank you.

@WorkshopAddict

6 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome!

A very informative video. Great job!

Wow ! Talk about in depth review ! Couldn't ask for more. #workshopaddict great job !

I have the 21 inch EGO with 7.5 amp battery. I have a small lot and I’m in my 5th season. The original battery is just now starting to slow. I could always finish the job with no problem. Now, I barely get finished. Not looking forward to $300 + for a new 7.5 amp battery. However, I’m completely satisfied with EGO. Batteries recharge quickly! I have the weed eater and blower. Great products too, but the 2.5 amp batteries are on their last legs. Hint, like any mower, it bogs down in heavy grass. Quickly drains the battery!

Just bought an Ego. Glad this video agrees with my purchase!

Excellent. Excellent review! Although it's not the same gen I originally had the 20" ryobi and exchanged it for the 20" ego and I couldn't be happier. All of the comparison points in this review can be applied to the gen 1 models of these mowers. The ryobi wasn't to me. Go Ego! And my goodness there is NO comparison in battery charge times. Great review. #workshopaddict

Thank you so much for this comparison.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

I purchased this Ego Self Propelled Mower a few days ago from Home Depot and I got to say that is was money well spent. This mower is everything you could ask for in a mower. I still got to get use to operating a battery operated mower given that I have been using gas mowers since I was 11 years old. But it is adjustment that won’t take long considering how much of a pleasure it is to use this awesome machine. Ego Mowers are awesome.

This is a fantastic review.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy

Excellent review and comparison of electric lawn mowers. Very helpful with purchase decision.

Excellent video; very well designed comparison. It reassures me that I made the right choice in purchasing the EGO mower when I decided I had enough with the pollution, noise and maintenance issues with gas mowers. I don't use the self-propelled motor much at all - the mower is light enough that it's not necessary and I figure it will drain the battery quicker. (It wasn't clear to me if the tests were performed in self-propelled mode or not.) The reason I bought that model is because of the larger battery, which doesn't come with the push only model. I'm cutting upwards of 3/4 acre, so battery run time is key. The battery will last about an hour, 45 min. in taller grass, and I allow an hour for recharge. I can usually cut the whole lawn in 2 to 2.5 charges. I paid $599 at Home Depot in Nov. 2016, so it looks like the price came down in the year since then. Also, while the warranty on the mower is 5 years, the warranty on the battery and charger is 3 years.

I have an EGO Mower (not self-propelled), blower, weed wacker, and chainsaw. I could not be happier with these EGO products. The nice thing is, with exception of the mower, all batteries are interchangeable. Also, I get about 6-8 mows in of my front yard before I have to recharge the battery on the mower. No more messing with fuel, no more gasoline smell in the garage and they are much quieter than gas powered products.

I purchased a Ryobi 40 volt 20 " late last August and the first few times I used it seemed great. However lately I have found that I am getting 20 to 30 minutes run time while I have been told that it should be 45 min. to an hour. Also it quits on me even though one and a half lights are showing green on the battery. It takes a full three hours to charge the battery so that means I cannot cut my whole lawn - about 1/3 acre in one shot. As Home Depot has an excellent return policy of 90 daysI am thinking seriously of returning the Ryobi and trying out the Ego. Thanks for the great job you have done on comparing the two lawnmowers.

@bored30346

2 жыл бұрын

Batteries need so much proper care and maintenance, it's not talked about enough. There are few things that can greatly reduce its life. Like avoid charging the battery if it's hot, let it cool to room temp, not just the surface temp, but to its core. Let it sit room temp for couple hours, 3 to be sure, before charging it. In general, Battery technology is behind IMO, compared to advancements in other tech.

Great video now i need to get the Ego lawn mower

Tried the ego at my cousins place and it’s a nice machine. But for me, I got hooked on ryobi ecosystem due to a cheap used 40V weed trimmer and have the mower now as well. Yes, the ego is much nicer but I think the ryobi is a good unit as well. I will monitor battery usage but all in- battery mowers are much more enjoyable to use foe the average homeowner with 1/2 acre or less.

Thanks for the video I went to HD to buy the ego but before I got it I went around to the garden area where they often keep their returns/recondition items and unsold displays and I got an offer I couldn't say no on the ryobi! So just got it hoping I will love it and worse case I can sell it without a loss.

@jo9732

3 жыл бұрын

How is your ryobi holding up? I just got mine two weeks ago and love it. I know ego is fancier but the ryobi seems to work well and the price was right.

excellent video with great info . thank you sir .

I have the Ego mower and weed eater, I love them both. Totally worth the money.

Great video great information fortunately I bought an ego lawn mower about a month before I saw this video glad I made the right choice, thank you

Thank you for the very thorough and detailed review of these two mowers. One topic that I didn't see discussed was the replacement costs of the batteries. Since these are consumable items, they will eventually need to be replaced. I did a bit of internet mining and found that the replacement (or spare depending on your needs) battery cost can tip the scales toward the Ryobi. Unless someone knows a more affordable source for the EGO, the he 5AH EGO battery is significantly more expensive than the Ryobi battery ($220 vs $140).

@Green__one

4 жыл бұрын

Costs are high for batteries, but modern battery chemistries last a decade or more, and don't suddenly die, they just slowly lose a bit of capacity over time. I certainly wouldn't make that a deciding factor. Additionally the the Ryobi battery is cheaper because it's less than half the total capacity (watt hours, not amp hours as the Ego is higher voltage AND higher amp hours) As shown in this video, for many applications, you'd need 3-4 Ryobi batteries instead of a single Ego battery.

Great review 👍. I have the EGO mower, blower, weed eater, hedge trimmer. Six batteries. 2 x 5ah and 4 x 2.5ah. with the high performance charger I never run out of power. EGO is worth the money I have owned my EGO gear since the generation 1 of the product. I picked up the batteries with the tools. My extra 2.5ah batteries came from upgraded blowers. Thanks for the video. 😎👍.

I definitely did my research and I bought the Ego. Best purchase I ever made.

Luv our EGO! We exchange those batteries recharge and keep mowing. These are the best battery tools out there! We've been using ours for approximately 3 years.

I've been with EGO since 2015. It is my 4th season with many tools from them, all are very good. Will never touch anything with gasoline for my yard work.

@JoelTretheway

4 жыл бұрын

I have the line trimmer and 24" hedge trimmer and they are awesome. I'd love to switch everything over eventually, I just can't afford it right now.

@gbond1010

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. How easy with EGO tools.! Got the extra hedgetrimner when I bought an extra battery [lol] along with this mower. Beyond happy.

Nice review. Made choosing easy.

I purchased the ego 2135sp and love it. Way more power than I need to cut a half acre lot on one battery.

I have this exact EGO but with the full 7.4ah battery. It's great. I love it. I kinda have a postage stamp yard so I do my neighbor's yard too. I could've done another yard.

I went with the EGo, could not be happier with it. The EGO Mower comes with a Fast Charger. I also purchased the Weed Eater, Trimmer and blower.

Great detailed video! Great demonstration of both and brands and fair comparison. My homeboy got an Ego and I was gonna go with the cheaper Ryobi but you convinced me otherwise as well as the other comments that I saw. No knock on Ryobi tho.

@WorkshopAddict

5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help

I owned both of these during the last two months. For me, there is no comparison, but your results may differ. I have a small 1/8th acre city lot. I first bought the Ryobi, because it had the walk at your pace feature. The variable speed depends on how far forward you press the handle. The Ego requires you to set the speed via a small red speed switch with your left hand. The first Ryobi walk at your own pace feature worked great until I completed most of the front yard. Then pushing it in just a little caused it to go full speed. At 74, I just couldn't keep up with it. I got it replaced, The second Ryobi worked perfectly, I finished the front yard and started the side yard. The self propelled went out entirely. I took it back and bought the Ego. The Ego finished the side yard and the back yard with no further problems. I've mowed the front, back and side yards three times with the ego. I find the little speed switch easy to deal with when I want to go faster or slower.

@BobGrosh

5 жыл бұрын

One more thing. The blade shown in the video on the Ego appears to be a high lift blade, not the regular blade mine came with. My Ego would not pick up leaves and the grass bag quickly got clogged up with grass and not completely filled. I ordered the optional high lift blade after my first cutting. Now it sucks up leaves, even the magnolia tree leaves. If you buy the Ego, check to see if it comes with the regular blade and buy the high lift version. Changing the blade was very easy and made a huge difference..

Excellent review!

Gosh! this is great! I was about to decide on the lesser priced Ryobi. You get what you pay for. I have an acre to mow. The Ego will be worth the couple hundred extra dollars in time savings and convenience for sure!

@ictpilot

4 жыл бұрын

Deb, look at the new EGO, even better.

Thanks again for great reviews. It was good to try to level the playing field on run time but at 56 volts, the 5Ah EGO battery provides 280 watt hours versus 200 on the Ryobi. This is not a criticism but should be a consideration when comparing run time. Even when normalizing to a per watt hour basis, the EGO still outperforms the Ryobi. Your reviews are always my go to.

@lifeisshort99

2 жыл бұрын

Basically 56V vs 40V

Excellent review, thanks!

I've done a tone of research on the battery operated mowers. And I went with the ego select cut. I'm thrilled with my ego. Fantastic mower for my needs. Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏 it's been just over 3 weeks and at the end of each week I cut the lawn. Everyone has there opinions including myself, but man I love this mower.

THANK YOU. I can finally choose my mower and stop my days of video watching.... BEST MOWER REVIEW ON KZread

Great information to know. Practical and real testing.

@WorkshopAddict

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kue Man

I bought a Ryobi Self Propelled and couldn't get it to start 4 times in a row while trying to use it for the first time. Took it right back and bought the EGO Self Propelled for 100$ more. Totally worth it, very happy with it!

Great review 👍🏼

This was a great review, thanks. I bought a Ryobi 20" 40V self-propelled mower yesterday and wasn't able to do more than about 15mins and very little of my lawn as it had to be pushed before the blade would start moving (when I called Ryobi they told me it should & told me to take it back to Home Depot) and only then would it allow me to put into self-propelled mode - very frustrating process which slowed me down and after 15-20 mins I'd had enough of it. I just came to try to start it today and it hardly moved, the battery was showing only one green light and I have to put it on the charge again. I only have 1/5 acre but my feelings, at this time, are that I'll go out again with the battery is fully charged and if I cannot finish my lawn I'll take it back to Home Depot and get an EGO. It's a pity because I have other Ryobu tools but no EGO tools - yet.

Thanks. Much needed information.