Which is better for a sloped or uneven yard?

The Toro. Personal Pace matches your walking speed on slopes, and the high rear wheels plus 4-inch cut height handle uneven ground better. The PowerSmart's drive can surge on hills, which owners complain about.

Is the Toro worth $170 more?

If you mow weekly on uneven ground, yes. You get lighter weight, speed-matching drive, vertical storage and a taller cut. On flat ground and a tight budget, the PowerSmart does the same job for $349.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026.

Which cuts taller grass?

The Toro, at up to 4.0 inches versus 3 inches on the PowerSmart. Taller settings help in summer heat and let you cut less often.

Which is easier to store?

The Toro. SmartStow lets it stand upright against a wall. The PowerSmart folds at the handle but still takes floor space.

Which has more power?

The PowerSmart, with a 170cc engine against the Toro's 150cc. The Toro compensates with lighter weight and a smoother drive.

Both use steel decks and pull-start gas engines, so care matters more than brand here. The Toro has a much larger track record, with 4,929 ratings against 354.

22" 170cc Gas Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower V8622S vs Toro Recycler 22 in. Personal Pace Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower

Buy the Toro Recycler 22 if you want a lighter mower with Personal Pace drive, vertical SmartStow storage and a 4-inch cut height for uneven lawns. Buy the PowerSmart V8622S if you want to spend less and need side discharge. The PowerSmart is $349.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026; the Toro is $519.00 at Lowe's as of November 5, 2026, and was $459.00 on November 2.

Today the 22" 170cc Gas Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower V8622S costs $179.01 less at its best price.

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