Our verdict
The bottom line
A reasonable budget cordless if you do not care about ecosystem lock-in. The Greenworks G40 does the same job slightly better and has a bigger user base.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Battery included in price
- 40cm cut decent for the money
- Mulch plug standard
- Cheap entry to cordless
Cons
- Cobra battery platform isolated — no cross-tool benefit
- Plastic build
- 3-year warranty but support thin
Full specs
| Type | Cordless |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 40 cm |
| Engine / Power | Cobra 40V brushless |
| Weight | 16 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 45 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 75 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£90–170 used. Cobra batteries hold no resale value, so a tired battery destroys the deal. Always demand a 20-minute runtime demo. The deck is plastic and the wheel mounts crack — inspect them carefully.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.