DeWalt 2x20V MAX Self-Propelled Mower vs DeWalt DCMWSP244U2 Cordless Mower

Both are 21.5 in. rear-wheel-drive DeWalt mowers on two 20V 10 Ah batteries, so the cut quality and power are close. The DCMWSP256U2 is the newer, heavier-duty build: steel deck, dual blades, auto-sensing rpm, and up to 80 minutes of runtime, and its 4.9 rating from 88 owners is strong. The DCMWSP244U2 is lighter at 70 lb, rated for up to 1/2 acre and about 60 minutes, and its 3.0 rating from 1,291 owners is a warning sign. Buy the 256U2 for larger yards and tougher grass; pick the 244U2 only if lighter weight and a simpler deck matter more to you.

• Choose the DCMWSP256U2 if you have a large yard, thick or overgrown grass, and want the longer runtime, dual blades and sturdier deck.
• Choose the DCMWSP244U2 if you want a lighter mower for a lawn up to about half an acre and don't need the extra runtime.