Toro vs. Ryobi

How do Toro and Ryobi compare under the same Electric Lawn Mower Companies rubric?

Toro ranks higher by 2.2 points.

Last verified 2026-08-20

Direct comparison

Toro ranks higher by 2.2 points.

This conclusion follows the approved overall scores. A higher score does not make one option best for every buyer; evidence coverage is 100% for Toro and 100% for Ryobi.

  • Toro leads on Reliability and serviceability by 2.8 points.
  • Ryobi leads on Cutting performance by 2.0 points.
  • Toro leads on Warranty and ownership support by 1.2 points.

Toro

97.0out of 100

100% evidence coverage | High confidence

Strengths

  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Cut quality and grass management anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Specification transparency anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Construction and durability anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Battery ecosystem and current range anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Capabilities

  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Self-propel and handling anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Deck and mowing modes anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Pricing and support

  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Comparable kit value anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Runtime per included battery configuration anchor 4 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Parts and service access anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • Toro documents the 21568 60V Super Recycler with a 7.5Ah battery, 50-minute claimed runtime, Personal Pace self-propel, 21-inch cast deck, five-year mower warranty, three-year battery warranty, parts diagrams, and manuals. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing of the current 21469 measured 76 dB(A), reported 50-minute maximum runtime, and found solid power, excellent cut quality, fine mulching, approachable controls, and strong value, with weight and blade-dependent drive noted. Applied frozen Tool and battery warranty anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Ryobi

94.8out of 100

100% evidence coverage | High confidence

Strengths

  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Cut quality and grass management anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Battery ecosystem and current range anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Evidence depth and conflict handling anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Self-propel and handling anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Capabilities

  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Self-propel and handling anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Deck and mowing modes anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Pricing and support

  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Comparable kit value anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Runtime per included battery configuration anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Tool and battery warranty anchor 5 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]
  • RYOBI documents a 40V HP 21-inch AWD multi-blade self-propelled kit with up to 70 minutes of claimed runtime, integrated mulch switching, and an 85-plus-tool 40V system. Pro Tool Reviews' 2026 original testing reported 10.4 ft-lb torque, 83 dB(A), 75-minute maximum runtime with two 6.0Ah batteries, strong cutting, effective stacked blades, and AWD/RWD control, with price and mulch-control fouling as limitations. Applied frozen Parts and service access anchor 4 of 5 without a company-specific exception. [2]

Criterion comparison

CriterionToroRyobi
Cutting performance22.024.0
Reliability and serviceability14.011.2
Whole-kit value11.012.0
Handling and mowing capability15.015.0
Warranty and ownership support12.010.8
Independent evidence and ecosystem13.013.0
Documentation and evidence confidence10.08.8

Sources used in this comparison

Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers 2026Pro Tool Reviews | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20

40V HP Brushless 21-inch Self-Propelled AWD Multi-Blade Mower KitRYOBI | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 1 | Primary/vendor evidence | checked 2026-08-20

60V Max 21-inch Super Recycler with Personal PaceToro | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 1 | Primary/vendor evidence | checked 2026-08-20