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EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP) vs Toro 60V Max 22" Recycler with Personal Pace & SmartStow (21466)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The EGO LM2156SP is the most complete cordless mower you can buy: benchmark cut quality, a large 10Ah included battery, and thoughtful details like LED headlights and a folding handle. The Toro 21466 runs it close for smaller lawns at a friendlier price, with the most natural-feeling drive system of the group.
EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP)
Buy itThe benchmark cordless mower - gas-level torque, a large included battery, and a cut that thick lawns can't rattle.
- Select Cut XP stacked-blade system keeps cut quality high even in tall, thick grass
- Large included battery covers big suburban lots on a single charge
- Touch Drive self-propulsion with variable speed suits different walking paces
- Folds for compact storage and has LED headlights
- Premium price, and spare 56V batteries are a meaningful added cost
- Touch Drive handle takes a few mows to feel natural, per owner reports
Toro 60V Max 22" Recycler with Personal Pace & SmartStow (21466)
Buy itA mower-company mower: adaptive Personal Pace drive, excellent mulching, and vertical SmartStow storage at a fair price.
- Personal Pace drive automatically matches your walking speed - no levers to modulate
- Recycler deck earns consistent praise for mulching quality in owner reports
- SmartStow lets it store vertically without draining fluids, saving real garage space
- 22-inch deck trims mowing time versus standard 21-inch decks
- Included battery is mid-sized; very large lawns may need a second battery or a recharge break
- Personal Pace has a learning curve - some owners initially find it lurchy on slopes
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP) Our pick | Toro 60V Max 22" Recycler with Personal Pace & SmartStow (21466) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners with medium-to-large lawns who want the closest thing to a no-compromise gas replacement. | Buyers with small-to-medium lawns who prioritize mulching quality, easy storage, and a natural-feeling drive. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$ · premium |
| Cutting width & deck | 21" steel deck | 22" Recycler deck |
| Drive system | Self-propelled, Touch Drive variable speed | Self-propelled, Personal Pace adaptive |
| Battery setup | One large 56V pack included | One mid-size 60V pack included |
| Runtime character | Large 10Ah pack; up to 75 min per maker | Mid-pack; fine for average lawns |
| Cut & mulching quality | Benchmark; excels in thick, tall grass | Excellent mulching; very clean finish |
| Storage footprint | Folds for compact storage | SmartStow vertical storage |
| Ecosystem value | Large 56V outdoor tool lineup | Toro 60V Flex-Force lineup |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP) if
homeowners with medium-to-large lawns who want the closest thing to a no-compromise gas replacement.
Know before buying: premium price, and spare 56V batteries are a meaningful added cost.
Pick the Toro 60V Max 22" Recycler with Personal Pace & SmartStow (21466) if
buyers with small-to-medium lawns who prioritize mulching quality, easy storage, and a natural-feeling drive.
Know before buying: included battery is mid-sized; very large lawns may need a second battery or a recharge break.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the EGO Power+ 21" Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Mower (LM2156SP) - The benchmark cordless mower - gas-level torque, a large included battery, and a cut that thick lawns can't rattle. Choose the Toro 60V Max 22" Recycler with Personal Pace & SmartStow (21466) instead if buyers with small-to-medium lawns who prioritize mulching quality, easy storage, and a natural-feeling drive.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).