Which is better for a half-acre yard?

Both are rated to about half an acre. The PowerSmart V8622S gets there faster with its 170cc engine and 22-inch cut. The 21-inch mower is easier on your arms over that distance at 67 lbs.

Is the PowerSmart worth $339.99?

At $339.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026 it matches the 21-inch mower's price. You get a bigger engine and wider deck for the same money, but a heavier machine and a smaller buyer base.

Which is easier on slopes?

The 21-inch mower has variable-speed rear-wheel drive, so you can slow down on a slope. The PowerSmart is also rear-wheel drive but single speed, and buyers say it can take off on you.

Which has the better track record?

The 21-inch mower: 4.5 from 2,166 ratings against 4.4 from 354 for the PowerSmart. Both scores are solid, but the 21-inch figure rests on far more buyers.

Do both mulch and bag?

Yes. Both offer mulching, bagging and side discharge. The PowerSmart lists a rear-discharge chute only with its black variant.

Which is cheaper right now?

They are tied at $339.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026. The PowerSmart traded between $329.99 and $349.99 since November 2; the 21-inch mower between $339.99 and $419.00.

22" 170cc Gas Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower V8622S vs 21-Inch Self-Propelled Mower

Both mowers list at $339.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026, so price does not separate them. The PowerSmart V8622S is the pick for a larger lot or hilly ground: its 170cc engine and 22-inch steel deck cut more grass per pass. The 21-inch self-propelled mower is the pick for a smaller yard and quieter, lighter work: it weighs 67 lbs against 90.4 lbs and has a 4.5 rating from 2,166 buyers against 4.4 from 354.

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