Best Lawn Mowers Under $200
The Sun Joe MJ400E is our top pick under $200 — a 12-amp corded electric mower with a 13-inch deck and a 9.2-gallon rear bag, easy to steer around tight corners in a small yard. It was $119.99 when we last checked its price on May 1; that reading is months old, so confirm it is still under $200.
See Today’s Price →At a Glance
| # | Product | Award | Price |
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| 1 | Our Top Pick | $119.99 Buy → |
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| 2 |  BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower,…BLACK+DECKER |
Best Budget | $65 Buy → |
| 3 |  LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Cord…LawnMaster |
Best for Small Yards | $104.79 Used — not a new unit Buy → |
Lawn Mowers Under $200 Buying Guide
Photo by Richard REVEL / PexelsUnder $200 almost always means corded electric or basic battery-powered. Corded models are more powerful watt-for-watt and never lose charge mid-mow — ideal for smaller yards under 1/4 acre.
Deck Width
13-14 inch decks suit narrow strips and tiny yards. 18-20 inch decks cut a suburban yard in roughly half the passes. Go wider if your yard is over 2,000 sq ft.
Corded vs Battery
Under $200, battery models usually have small cells (40V/2Ah) that run 20-30 minutes. Corded models run indefinitely — worth the extension cord hassle for most small yard owners.
Cut Height Adjustment
Look for at least 5 positions (1.5" to 3.5"). Grass health improves dramatically when you can set height by season — taller in summer heat, shorter in spring.
Mulch/Bag/Discharge
Mulching returns nutrients to the lawn. Bagging is cleaner but adds disposal work. 3-in-1 models give you flexibility — worth the slight weight premium.
The Sun Joe MJ400E at $119.99 is the pick to beat here: a 12-amp motor, a 13-inch deck and a 9.2-gallon rear collection bag in a compact corded mower. Below is what the other 2 options on this page do differently.
How these compare
Sun Joe MJ400E 12-Amp 13-Inch Electric Lawn Mower ($119.99) — a 13-inch deck and three cutting heights from 0.98 to 2.56 inches; built for maneuvering around small lawns. Trade-off: the narrow deck means more passes on a larger lawn. BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower ($65) — 3-in-1 mow, trim, edge. Trade-off: 12-inch cut width too narrow for lawns over 1/4 acre — too many passes. LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMP ($104.79) — 15-inch deck. Trade-off: Corded design limits range to within 50-100 feet of an outdoor outlet.
What the price difference buys
The BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 is the least you can spend here, and the compromise is a 12-inch cut that is too narrow for lawns over a quarter acre. The LawnMaster and the Sun Joe cost more for a dedicated mower: the LawnMaster's 15-inch deck covers the most ground per pass, and the Sun Joe is the easiest to steer and adds a rear collection bag. Occasional use on a very small lawn rarely justifies more than the 3-in-1; weekly mowing usually does.
Which one fits your situation
Sun Joe MJ400E — best for: small lawns with tight corners, garden beds and gates, where maneuvering matters more than deck width. BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower — best for: Budget homeowners wanting a 3-in-1 electric lawn mower. LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMP — best for: Budget homeowners wanting a corded 15-inch 11-amp electric mower.
What to check before you buy
All three are corded, so measure from your outdoor outlet to the far end of the lawn before buying and use an outdoor-rated extension cord. Sun Joe MJ400E — its three cutting heights top out at 2.56 inches, lower than many mowers allow for tall spring grass. BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower — 12-inch cut width too narrow for lawns over 1/4 acre — too many passes. LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMP — Corded design limits range to within 50-100 feet of an outdoor outlet. None of these is disqualifying on its own, but they are what buyers most often notice once the box is open.
The details that decide it
Sun Joe MJ400E 12-Amp 13-Inch Electric Lawn Mower — a 9.2-gallon rear collection bag for convenient grass disposal plus a grass indicator flap. BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower — Budget value. LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMP — LawnMaster quality.
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“Sun Joe MJ400E weighs just 29 lbs — easy to maneuver around tight corners and garden beds.”
See Today’s Price →What we like
- 12-amp motor cuts a crisp 13.4 in
- Customize your cut with 3-position adjustable Height control: 0.98 in., 1.77 in., 2.56 in
- Design is ideal for maneuvering around small lawns
- 9.2-Gallon rear collection bag for convenient grass disposal plus a grass indicator flap
Watch out for
- Corded design limits range to the length of your extension cord
- Cutting width requires more passes on wide open lawns versus wider commercial mowers
Read Full Analysis
The Sun Joe MJ400E is the compact pick on this page: a 12-amp corded motor, a 13-inch deck and three cutting heights from 0.98 to 2.56 inches, with a 9.2-gallon rear collection bag and a grass indicator flap that shows when to empty it. The narrow deck makes it easy to steer around garden beds, trees and tight corners. The trade-offs are the deck and the height range: a 13-inch cut means more passes on anything larger than a small lawn, and the tallest setting, 2.56 inches, is lower than many mowers allow for tall spring grass. As a corded mower, its reach is set by your extension cord. Choose the Sun Joe for small lawns with tight spaces. Against the LawnMaster on this page it gives up two inches of deck width for easier handling; against the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 it is a dedicated mower with a proper rear bag rather than a convertible tool.
“BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 mows, trims and edges with one corded 6.5-amp tool — the least you can spend on this page.”
See Today’s Price →What we like
- 12-inch
- 3-in-1 mow, trim, edge
- 6.5A
- Budget value
Watch out for
- 12-inch cut width too narrow for lawns over 1/4 acre — too many passes
- Corded design limits range to extension cord length
- 3-in-1 conversion is manual and time-consuming between modes
Read Full Analysis
The BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 is the only product on this page that combines mowing, trimming and edging in one corded unit, replacing three tools. Its 6.5-amp motor keeps consistent power on maintained grass, and the compact 12-inch deck suits a city lot or a narrow grass strip. The 12-inch cut is the narrowest here, so a lawn over roughly a quarter acre takes too many passes, and converting between mower, trimmer and edger is manual and takes time. Its reach is limited by the extension cord. Choose the BLACK+DECKER for a very small lawn where one tool for mowing, trimming and edging matters more than deck width. For pure mowing, the LawnMaster's 15-inch deck and the Sun Joe's rear bag are the better tools on this page.
“LawnMaster MEB1114K has a 15-inch deck and an 11-amp motor for small, open lots.”
See Today’s Price →What we like
- 15-inch deck
- 11-amp
- Corded
- LawnMaster quality
- Budget value
Watch out for
- Corded design limits range to within 50-100 feet of an outdoor outlet
- 15-inch cutting width requires many passes on a quarter-acre or larger lot
- Motor noise is significant compared to push reel alternatives
Read Full Analysis
The LawnMaster MEB1114K has the widest deck on this page at 15 inches, driven by an 11-amp corded motor, so it finishes a small lawn in fewer passes than the Sun Joe or the BLACK+DECKER. On a small lot where an extension cord reaches every corner, the corded format means consistent power with no battery to charge. The cord limits range to within 50-100 feet of an outdoor outlet, a 15-inch cut still takes many passes on a quarter-acre or larger lot, and the motor is loud compared with a push reel mower. Choose the LawnMaster for a small, open lot where mowing is the main task. For tight spaces the Sun Joe is easier to steer; for mowing plus trimming and edging, the BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 does all three.
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