Honda HRN-BV Battery Mower (HRN216YXBVKA4) review

The HRN-BV is the cheaper way into Honda's battery mowers. It shares the HRX-BV's 1.5 kW brushless motor, 2800 rpm blade speed, MicroCut twin blades and 8Ah battery, but swaps the NeXite deck for steel and the 4-in-1 Versamow System for a 3-in-1 Clip Director that mulches, bags or discharges out the rear. Smart Drive runs from 0 to 3.8 mph, and the mower weighs 80.6 lbs without the battery. Honda lists an MSRP of $899 with the battery and charger. Runtime is the same limit as the HRX: up to 30 minutes on the included battery, or about 45 minutes with an optional 12Ah pack, and the standard 2A charger needs 4.5 hours. The residential warranty is 3 years instead of 5. Compared with the Toro 60V at $649, you pay $250 more for Honda's twin-blade cut and give up 10 minutes of runtime, so it fits small lawns best.

Who it is for

small lawns where buyers want Honda's twin-blade cut for less

Price

MSRP $899 with an 8Ah battery and charger.

8 Ah battery & charger included MSRP $899*
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 1.5 kW brushless motor, 2800 rpm blade speed
• MicroCut twin blades with a 3-in-1 Clip Director: mulch, bag, rear discharge
• Steel deck, 7 cutting heights from 1 to 4 in
• Smart Drive variable speed from 0 to 3.8 mph
• 8Ah battery included, optional 12Ah for up to 45 minutes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Same 1.5 kW motor and MicroCut blades as the HRX-BV for $150 less
• Strength: Spring-loaded, locking battery connection with Honda's patented floating contacts
• Strength: Lighter than the HRX-BV at 80.6 lbs without battery
• Weakness: Up to 30 minutes of runtime with the included battery
• Weakness: 3-year residential mower warranty versus 5 years on the HRX-BV
• Weakness: No leaf shred mode or NeXite deck

Key facts

• Motor: 1.5 kW brushless
• Battery: 8Ah included, 4.5 hr charge
• Runtime: Up to 30 min (45 min with 12Ah)
• Height of cut: 7 positions, 1 to 4 in
• Weight: 80.6 lbs without battery

Where it ranks

Honda HRN-BV Battery Mower (HRN216YXBVKA4) is No. 7 in our Best Lawn Mowers verdict.