BLACK+DECKER Electric Mowers: Corded, Cordless or 3-in-1?

A corded electric mower plugs into a wall outlet through an outdoor extension cord. The upside is unlimited runtime, as the BEMW213 listing puts it: you never wait for a battery to charge. The trade-off is managing the cord, which you need to keep behind you as you mow, and the reach limit set by your cord length.

A cordless mower runs on rechargeable batteries, so you can mow anywhere with no cord to trip over, but runtime is limited by battery capacity. In this lineup only the MTC220 combo is cordless. Amps, the number you see on corded models, describe how much electric current the motor draws; higher amps generally mean more cutting power for thick grass.

High score Our score: 9.8/10

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BLACK+DECKER 20-Inch Corded Electric Lawn Mower, Ultra Light Push Mower, 13-Amp High Output Motor, 3 in 1 Cutting Versatility, Tool Free Height Adjustment, 7-setting Cutting Height (MM2000)

9.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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BLACK+DECKER 20-Inch Corded Electric Lawn Mower

Best for: Medium lawns needing mulch, bag or side discharge

Pros

• 13-amp motor, 20-inch deck
• 3-in-1 mulch, bag, side discharge
• 7 heights, 1.5 to 4 inches
• 13-gallon fabric bag

Cons

• Cord limits reach
• Weight not listed

The BLACK+DECKER 20-Inch Corded Electric Lawn Mower, model MM2000, is the most versatile walk-behind here. Its 13-amp motor handles thick grass and overgrowth, and its 20-inch deck covers a wide strip each pass. The 3-in-1 design lets you mulch (chop clippings finely and leave them on the lawn to feed it), bag (collect clippings in the 13-gallon fabric bag) or side discharge (blow clippings out the side, useful for tall grass).

A single lever sets seven cutting heights from 1-1/2 to 4 inches without tools. The EdgeMax deck design lets it cut close to fences and flower beds, cutting down on trimming afterward. The fabric grass bag makes it easy to see when it is full, and it carries a 2-year limited warranty. The listing calls it “ultra light” but does not give a weight.

This BLACK+DECKER 20-inch corded mower suits medium suburban lawns and owners who like choosing between mulching and bagging through the season. If storage space is tight, the BEMW213 folds down smaller.

The BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower with Bike Handle, model BEMW472BH, is a compact 15-inch, 10-amp corded mower that the listing describes as ideal for about 1/8 acre. The bike-style handlebar has comfort grips that make it easy to push and turn, handy around trees and flower beds.

BLACK+DECKER’s Winged Blade is designed to lift grass into the bag, and the listing claims 30% better clipping collection. It has push-button start, rugged wheel treads for control in thick grass and six cutting heights from 1 to 3 inches. It includes a collection bag. The listing gives a weight of 7 pounds, which seems very low for a walk-behind mower, and the warranty field simply says “Blend,” so check both on the product page.

This mower suits townhouse yards, small back gardens and first-time homeowners who want the lightest, simplest option. For a wider cut on a slightly bigger lawn, look at the BEMW482BH.

High score Our score: 9.6/10

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BLACK+DECKER Electric Push Lawn Mower, Corded, 13 Amp, 20-Inch Cutting Deck, 6 Setting Height Adjustment, Compact Storage, Collection Bag (BEMW213)

9.6/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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BLACK+DECKER Electric Push Lawn Mower

Best for: Sheds and garages with little storage room

Pros

• 13-amp motor, 20-inch deck
• Folding handle for storage
• Lift handle and foam grip
• 2-year limited warranty

Cons

• Six heights vs seven on MM2000
• No mulching or side discharge listed

The BLACK+DECKER Electric Push Lawn Mower, model BEMW213, pairs a 13-amp motor with a 20-inch cutting deck, the same power and width as the MM2000. Its strengths are comfort and storage: a folding handle lets it tuck into a shed or garage corner, a lift handle helps you carry it, and an Easy Grip foam handle is kinder on your hands.

A single lever adjusts six cutting heights between 1-1/2 and 4 inches, and the Winged Blade is designed for both cutting and collecting grass into the included bag. It has push-button start and a 2-year limited warranty. The listing does not mention mulching or side discharge.

This suits buyers who want full 20-inch coverage but have limited storage. If you want mulching and side discharge options too, the MM2000 is the better match. For more on the full range, our BLACK+DECKER mower guide covers additional models.

High score Our score: 9.2/10

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BLACK+DECKER BEMW482BH Electric Lawn Mower

9.2/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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BLACK+DECKER BEMW482BH Electric Lawn Mower

Best for: Small lawns wanting a bit more width

Pros

• 12-amp motor, 17-inch deck
• Bike-style handlebar grip
• Winged blade collection
• 2-year limited warranty

Cons

• Max cut height 3 inches
• Listing text mixes model numbers

The BLACK+DECKER BEMW482BH Electric Lawn Mower is the bigger sibling of the BEMW472BH: 12 amps and a 17-inch deck instead of 10 amps and 15 inches. It keeps the comfort-grip bike handlebar, push-button start, Winged Blade with 30% better clipping collection, rugged wheel treads and six cutting heights from 1 to 3 inches.

The listing has a copy error worth knowing: the included-items line and description refer to the BEMW472BH, while the title, model number and specs say BEMW482BH, 12 amps and 17 inches. It carries a 2-year limited warranty.

This suits small to modest lawns where the 15-inch model would mean too many passes. For taller grass cut heights up to 4 inches, the 20-inch models give more range.

The BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower combo, model BESTA512CM, is really a corded string trimmer that clicks into a small wheeled mower deck. Mow the lawn, detach the MTD100 deck to trim along walls and fences, then rotate the trimmer head to use it as a wheeled edger along paths.

It uses a 6.5-amp motor with POWERDRIVE transmission, spins up to 8,000 RPM and cuts a 12-inch width at a listed height of 1.6 inches. The Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) feeds new trimmer line automatically, so there is no bumping the head on the ground. A cord retention system prevents accidental unplugging. It includes the trimmer, deck, AF-100 spool, auxiliary handle and guard, weighs 9.9 pounds and has a 2-year limited warranty.

This suits very small lawns, courtyard patches and townhouse strips where a full mower is overkill and one tool is easier to store.

Best for: Slopes and small yards without outlets

Pros

• Cordless with two 20V MAX batteries
• Charger included
• Mows, trims and edges

Cons

• 12-inch mowing width
• Runtime not listed

The BLACK+DECKER Weed Eater combo, model MTC220, offers the same mow, trim and edge idea without a cord. It comes with two LBXR2020 20V MAX lithium-ion batteries and a charger, so you can swap batteries and keep going. The removable wheeled deck turns it into a small 12-inch mower.

POWERDRIVE transmission helps it avoid bogging down in dense weeds, and AFS keeps line feeding automatically. The deck height, trimmer settings and pivoting handle all adjust. The listing highlights smaller yards, slopes and areas hard to reach with a standard walk-behind mower. It weighs 9.9 pounds and has a 2-year limited warranty. The listing does not give battery runtime.

This suits small yards with no outdoor outlet nearby or with slopes. If your lawn is larger, a full walk-behind is quicker. For bigger battery machines, see our guide to a battery powered lawn mower.