Honda HRX-BV Battery Mower (HRX217YXBVKA4) review

Honda's US site now lists its gas walk-behind mowers as discontinued, so the HRX-BV is the successor to the HRX217 that many buyers still ask for. It keeps the HRX traits: a 21 in NeXite deck that Honda says will not dent or rust, MicroCut twin blades with four cutting surfaces, and the Versamow System with a 10-position Clip Director that blends mulching and bagging, plus rear discharge and leaf shredding with no attachments. The 1.5 kW brushless motor is rated by Honda as comparable to its GCV170 gas engine and spins the blade at 2800 rpm. Select Drive adjusts from 0 to 4 mph. The weak point is the battery: the included 8Ah pack gives up to 30 minutes, which Honda equates to about 1/4 acre, and the included charger takes 4.5 hours. An optional 12Ah pack extends that to about 45 minutes. At an MSRP of $1,049 it costs about $400 more than the Ryobi kit, which runs more than twice as long.

Who it is for

quarter-acre lawns where cut quality matters most

Price

MSRP $1,049 with an 8Ah battery and charger.

8 Ah battery & charger included MSRP $1049*
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 1.5 kW brushless motor that Honda compares to its GCV170 gas engine
• MicroCut twin blades and 4-in-1 Versamow System: mulch, bag, rear discharge, leaf shred
• Rust-free, no-dent NeXite deck
• Select Drive variable speed from 0 to 4 mph
• 7 cutting heights from 0.75 to 4 in, 2.2 bushel bag

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 10-position Clip Director mixes mulching and bagging without tools
• Strength: 5-year residential mower warranty
• Strength: Fastest published self-propel range here at 0 to 4 mph
• Weakness: Up to 30 minutes of runtime with the included 8Ah battery, about 1/4 acre
• Weakness: Included 2A charger takes 4.5 hours; the 1 hour 8A charger is optional
• Weakness: Most expensive mower on this list at $1,049 MSRP

Key facts

• Motor: 1.5 kW brushless
• Battery: 8Ah included, optional 12Ah
• Runtime: Up to 30 min (45 min with 12Ah)
• Height of cut: 7 positions, 0.75 to 4 in
• Weight: 84.7 lbs without battery

Where it ranks

Honda HRX-BV Battery Mower (HRX217YXBVKA4) is No. 5 in our Best Lawn Mowers verdict.