Quick verdict
The EGO costs much more and buys an aluminum deck, an inch of width, a 12 Ah pack and the broadest platform. The Greenworks does a quarter acre well for less. For a mower kept a decade on a half acre, the EGO. For a normal lawn on a budget, the Greenworks.
EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower
The LM2206SP is the EGO Power+ 22-inch self-propelled mower with a cast aluminum deck, a single Peak Power blade, Touch Drive and a 12 Ah 56V pack in the kit. It is built to outlast steel-deck mowers and runs a half acre on one pack.
EGO LM2206SP aluminum deck mower versus Greenworks 80V 21-inch self-propelled mower: deck material, width, battery size, runtime, platform and price compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower | Best Long-Term Mower | 9.2 | Check price |
| Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Self-Propelled Mower | Best Value 21-Inch Self-Propelled | 8.4 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower
The LM2206SP is the EGO Power+ 22-inch self-propelled mower with a cast aluminum deck, a single Peak Power blade, Touch Drive and a 12 Ah 56V pack in the kit. It is built to outlast steel-deck mowers and runs a half acre on one pack.
Reasons to buy
- Aluminum deck that will not rust
- 22-inch width
- 12 Ah pack in the kit
- EGO 56V runs a full yard range
Reasons to avoid
- Costs much more
- Heavier
- One battery port
Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Self-Propelled Mower
The Greenworks 80V 21-inch self-propelled mower is a brushless steel-deck mower with rear-wheel drive, a single blade and a 4 or 5 Ah 80V pack in most kits. It costs less and does a normal lawn well.
Reasons to buy
- Lower price
- Brushless with rear-wheel drive
- Lighter
- Greenworks 80V covers the main tools
Reasons to avoid
- Steel deck
- Smaller pack in most kits
- Plastic trim
Where these two differ
Both are single-blade self-propelled battery mowers. The EGO LM2206SP has a 22-inch cast aluminum deck, Touch Drive and a 12 Ah pack in the kit at a premium price. The Greenworks 80V 21-inch has a steel deck, rear-wheel drive and a 4 or 5 Ah pack in most kits at a lower price. The EGO lasts longer and runs longer; the Greenworks does a normal lawn for less.
This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both mowers and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either mower ourselves.
| Specification | LM2206SP | Greenworks 80V 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 22 inch aluminum | 21 inch steel |
| Blades | Single Peak Power | Single |
| Battery in kit | 12 Ah | 4 or 5 Ah |
| Runtime claim | Up to 75 min | About 60 min |
| Drive | Touch Drive | Rear wheel |
| Price | High | Low |
Deck and longevity
Cast aluminum does not rust and does not dent on roots. The Greenworks steel deck is adequate and will rust at the lip after a few seasons of wet clippings. For a mower kept a decade the EGO deck is the strongest argument on this page.
Cut quality
Both are single-blade mowers that cut evenly. The EGO Peak Power blade has more reserve in thick spring grass; the Greenworks slows a little and leaves visible clippings when mulching heavy growth.
Runtime and batteries
The EGO 12 Ah pack covers a half acre with reserve. A 4 Ah Greenworks pack covers a quarter acre; a 5 Ah pack a little more. Both platforms run blowers, trimmers and chainsaws; EGO runs more and is more widely sold.
Drive and handling
Touch Drive on the EGO moves the mower when the handle is pressed. The Greenworks uses a bail and speed lever with rear-wheel drive that climbs well. The Greenworks is lighter; the EGO is better planted.
Yard jobs this decides
A quarter acre on a budget: the Greenworks. A half acre, a wet or coastal climate, roots in the lawn or a decade of ownership: the EGO.
Warranty and support
On the EGO Power+, EGO covers tools with a five-year limited warranty and packs with three years. On the Greenworks 80V, Greenworks covers 80V tools with four years and packs with two. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.
Care and storage
Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: hose or brush debris off after each use, store packs indoors at partial charge through the winter rather than empty or full, and keep the machine out of direct sun in a shed. Neither needs oil changes, spark plugs or fuel stabilizer. A pack left at zero through a cold winter is the most common cause of a dead tool in spring on either platform.
Common owner complaints
LM2206SP owners mention price. Greenworks owners mention runtime on the kit pack and plastic trim. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the LM2206SP for the aluminum deck, the big pack and the broadest platform. Buy the Greenworks 80V for a normal lawn at a lower price.
Our verdict
The EGO LM2206SP takes this comparison as the better long-term mower. The Greenworks 80V 21-inch is the value pick.
How we research
This comparison is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of both products and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run either product ourselves; where the makers do not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Deck life
Aluminum on the EGO.
Battery
12 Ah against 4 or 5 Ah.
Price
The Greenworks costs far less.
Platform
EGO 56V is broader.
Our verdict
The EGO costs much more and buys an aluminum deck, an inch of width, a 12 Ah pack and the broadest platform. The Greenworks does a quarter acre well for less. For a mower kept a decade on a half acre, the EGO. For a normal lawn on a budget, the Greenworks.
FAQs
The EGO on its 12 Ah kit pack, by a wide margin.
For a long ownership plan, yes. For a mower replaced in five years, the steel Greenworks is fine.
They are similar single-blade mowers; the EGO Peak Power blade has more reserve in thick grass.
Yes.
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