Methodology
A 100-point score built from the specs buyers actually feel.
The score is transparent, weighted, and recalculated from the mower database when prices or specs change.
Run the ConfiguratorNavigation reliability
Navigation type, redundancy, tree-cover handling, and obstacle sensors.
25
Terrain capability
Slope rating, AWD/4WD/tracks, and rough-ground confidence.
20
Coverage and speed
Area capacity, daily coverage, and price-tier expectations.
15
Setup and ease
Wire-free setup, antenna needs, base station friction, and app quality.
15
Cutting quality and edges
Cut width, height range, and edge-cutting capability.
10
Value
Street price against acreage and feature set.
10
Reliability and support
Warranty, retail path, and brand track record.
5
Tie-breaking policy
Affiliate margin never creates a recommendation by itself. It can only break close ties among mowers that already pass the yard-fit filters and score within a narrow range.
Read disclosureHard filters first
A mower that misses the buyer's acreage, slope, tree-cover, or budget constraints should not appear just because its global score is high.
Scores can change
Street prices, firmware-supported features, warranty terms, and availability can move a model up or down after each verification pass.
Category winners differ
The best mower for a steep half-acre is not automatically the best mower for a flat quarter-acre or shaded St. Augustine lawn.