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BLACK DECKER BESTA512CM 12 3in1 Compact Electric Lawn Mower
Last Updated: February 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Hair
188grass, mower, lawn, weed, edger
+77%
-23%
" ... Easy to use for small trim work. ... "
" ... I'm sure dry shorter vegetation will cut much easier. ... "
" ... I have a small grass lawn, so it works fine. ... "
" ... This is the best thing EVER for cutting small areas/yards of grass. ... "
" ... This is the best thing we have ever bought it cuts weeds trims and is so easy to use would order this again ... "
" ... Good for small yards, but expect it to look as though it was cut with a weed eater because it was. ... "
" ... It's Tricky getting that trimmer onto the lawn mower base though I got to tell you 😉 ... "
" ... However, since this product is much more than trimming the edges, it will use the line a lot more. ... After 3 uses, I was enlighten of the maintenance a trimmer has when the line disappeared on me. ... However, ass shown in the picture, it cut the lawn with ease. ... - Performance: Cuts grass efficiently ... Conclusion: phenomenal product - cuts great, could be high maintenance if used every week as a lawn mower, might need to take a break for larger lawn from hand fatigue. ... "
Capacity
138mower, lawn, townhouse, mow, small
+94%
-6%
" ... If you have a small yard then this is perfect. ... "
" ... It is light enough for an elderly person and easy to go around spaces my lawnmower misses. ... "
" ... I bought it for our seasonal campsite that has a smaller yard. ... "
" ... I use it to mow around my 3/4 acre pond bank and it works amazingly well. ... "
" ... 12 inches is fairly narrow for even a small back yard. ... "
" ... Great for small backyards like 20-30 foot yards ... "
" ... great for a small grassy area. ... "
" ... If you have a big yard, you probably will want to invest in a larger mower to cover more ground, but for small yards it's definitely a lot easier than the manual option. ... "
Ease of Use
116easy, lightweight, easy to assemble, light and easy, works great
+100%
" ... The wheeled carriage is light and easy to push and makes short work of the rest of the lawn - even the steep hills. ... "
" ... Great tool for my small yard, very easy to use. ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to use and multi-purpose use!!! ... "
" ... Very usuer friendly . ... "
" ... It's very light and easy to use. ... "
" ... It works great and is light and easy to use. ... "
" ... Great quality and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and simple to use. ... "
Battery Life
90battery life, charge, battery, yard, two batteries
+70%
-30%
" ... '.Battery life was 20-25 minutes steady. ... Charge is 4+hours. ... "
" ... Came with 2 batteries. ... "
" ... Do get the model with two batteries, and buy the extended battery if you have a little bigger area to cover. ... "
" ... I really like this mower but the batteries don't last very long! ... Even after buying a new battery the price is good. ... "
" ... I have been able to get roughly 20 minutes of constant-on use out of each battery, it usually takes me about 25-30 minutes to cut roughly 1,000 sq. ... "
" ... it's nice that it wasn't expensive, and came with 2 batteries. ... "
" ... Cordless one comes with 2 batteries AND the charger. ... One battery was more than enough to do my little yard twice and it kept charge in between for 2 weeks or so. ... "
" ... I was going to buy the battery powered weed eater and came across this. ... "
Size
66lawn, lightweight, mower, easy to use, compact
+100%
" ... It does a great job mowing my small lawn. ... "
" ... Since it's basically a weed wacker with an attachment, carrying it and storing is easy. ... "
" ... Perfect for small pack yards. ... "
" ... but this product is PERFECT for a smaller lawn. ... "
" ... Great for small lawns. ... "
" ... The mower is perfect for small lawns. ... "
" ... For a smaller tool, it does the job of a big one! ... "
" ... The size is perfect for our smaller lawn. ... "
Build Quality
61height, deck, weed, mower, edger
+43%
-57%
" ... The base wheels are held at each height by a spring which will never withstand the constant movement of mowing. ... "
" ... Cheaply made—worth half the price. ... "
" ... It broke after 6 uses. ... "
" ... When I went to do the edging I ended up breaking the string and didn’t have any extra because it only comes with what’s on the edger. ... "
" ... It's an overpriced weed wacker with a cheap plastic case. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I got this product last week used it once and it broke . ... "
" ... Unfortunately I got this product in, used it once and it broke . ... "
" ... Both of them the black handle where you set it to your height slips gears. ... "
Cleaning
52like vacuuming, clean, like a vacuum, grass, gas
+94%
-6%
" ... If you can use a vacuum cleaner you can use this. ... "
" ... If you can vacuum your house you can use this. ... "
" ... It worked best when I used it much like you would a vacuum instead of methodically like a lawnmower. ... "
" ... - less scary to clean than a gas-powered mower because once you take the battery out you don't have to worry about losing your hand ... "
" ... Clean up was easy rinse off with the hose and the rest was history. ... "
" ... Super lightweight, easy to store, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Lighter than our vacuum cleaner but does a great job! ... "
" ... It's as easy as running a vacuum clearer. ... It's probably best suited for yards without tough weeds or sand/dirt that will interfere with the deck attachment. ... "
Fit
45weed eater, deck, weed whacker, trimmer, mower deck
+42%
-58%
" ... My two biggest gripes: the device kept slipping out of the platform and it wouldn't stay locked in. ... "
" ... It worked for a while but after the 7th use 6 months later the wheel in the deck snapped off. ... "
" ... There’s absolutely no way to firmly fit the weed whacker in the little cart. ... It keeps falling off. ... "
" ... Cons - the plastic shield that holds the trimmer in place on the base shrinks so it won’t fit in the base securely (safety hazard) ... The base wheels are held at each height by a spring which will never withstand the constant movement of mowing. ... "
" ... It takes considerable hand grip strength to assemble and to "click" the weed-whacker part into the mower deck base It has a tendency to just twist away. ... I'm only 66 and I cannot easily tighten the handle enough to be able to lock the weed whacker part into the mower deck. ... "
" ... Ignored other posts saying pieces fell off. ... Guess what after month of use plastic pieces started falling off. ... "
" ... I was almost done with my lawn when all of a sudden the front wheel falls off. ... The piece holding the wheel in place was nowhere to be found. ... Considering the intended use for this item, I would think it could make it past 2 uses before falling apart! ... "
" ... However, I was only able to use it one time, yes, one time (and not for the whole time) - because the compartment that holds the weed wacker spool (at the bottom) literally melted off due to the excessive heat friction that was caused from me trying to mow/weed wack my small front yard. ... "
Product Reliability
35last, working, week, stopped working, mower
+57%
-43%
" ... Will update review after I’ve used this awhile. ... "
" ... I have been using it for last 2 months (total use 4 times of full back yard). ... "
" ... Edger worked nicely. ... "
" ... it is working out great for me . ... "
" ... This product worked great. ... "
" ... This was just what I have been looking for for years. ... "
" ... I have to say it’s the best product I’ve bought in years. ... "
" ... Let's see how long it last, I know how to care for my products so I am hopeful for a couple years anyway . ... "
Cables
35extension cord, plug, mower, trimmer, power
+54%
-46%
" ... Lightweight, easy to use, does a great job and no cord. ... "
" ... I have a small enough yard to not mind the cord trailing behind, but I think I saw this model with a rechargeable battery for larger spaces. ... "
" ... Mine uses a power cable. ... "
" ... The cord the was recommended to bundle with this (the amazon basics 16/3 vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord - 50 feet) and the plug part of the mower doesnt allow enough space for the plug of the extension cord. ... Thankfully I had an old extension cord that i could plug into the mower and then the newer cord. ... "
" ... I initially purchased this to use as a mower, but I was going through the wire so fast it was not realistic for my large yard. ... "
" ... The exstension cord fits right in the handle. ... Any standard cord plug end fits in fine. ... I like the fact the designed a loop for the cord to be LOOPED through the handle to LOCK the cord in place. ... "
" ... LIKE THE FACT THAT NEITHER GAS OR ELECTRICAL CORDS ARE NEEDED. ... "
" ... It was definitely worth the extra $ to not have to deal with the cord! ... "
Weight
34weight, weight and easy, easy to use, light weight easy, use
+100%
" ... It's light weight, easy for me to use, although I do wait til the grass is not wet. ... "
" ... It is so light weight, even my 5 year old kid can push it ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to handle. ... "
" ... Its light weight and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Its light weight and easy to use. ... It mows great the zinger part was light weight and easy to manage. ... "
" ... It’s very light weight and the adjustable length is very nice. ... "
" ... - Ergonomic: light weight - easy to maneuver around ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... "
Charging
33battery, charger, batteries, charged, two batteries
+70%
-30%
" ... I just pop it on the charger, grab the other one, and I’m good to go for a couple more times. ... "
" ... The battery aloof me to do all in one charge (small lawn though) Easy to use. ... "
" ... Super easy to push around and the charge lasted the whole time! ... "
" ... We keep one on the charger and replace the battery half way through mowing and weed eating. ... "
" ... Batteries have good charge time. ... "
" ... Eventually gets the job done, but even with a small yard, the battery life (2 batteries with only one charger) was too short to finish the job in one go. ... It would be beneficial to have or get another Black & Decker tool with additional batteries and another charger. ... "
" ... Batteries still charge fine. ... "
" ... The speed charger (1 hr. ... charge or faster), also available on Amazon, is a must. ... "
Price
26worth, money, waste of money, mower, waste your money
+58%
-42%
" ... great for the money ... "
" ... Like it, better price ... "
" ... Can't complain for price. ... "
" ... I also paid full price. ... "
" ... Worth the mower part alone! ... "
" ... And the price??? ... "
" ... Not expensive either. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Comfort
23one hand, like vacuuming, lawnmower, lawn, feels like
+48%
-52%
" ... Within the first minute, it slips, and slips, and slips till it's at it's highest most awkward position. ... "
" ... My two biggest gripes: the device kept slipping out of the platform and it wouldn't stay locked in. ... "
" ... Ignored other posts saying pieces fell off. ... Guess what after month of use plastic pieces started falling off. ... "
" ... Either it is stuck or I don't have enough finger strength to get it off. ... "
" ... You then fall into a deep depression about your life choices. ... "
" ... It wouldn't stay snapped together so I had to keep stopping to do that. ... "
" ... It keeps falling off. ... "
" ... It's so low to the ground No one can likely use this for long without lower back pain. ... "
Overall performance
20done, gets the job, well, good, fast
+95%
-5%
" ... It made a very strenuous job easier. ... "
" ... I got my order fast !! ... "
" ... I just tried it out and it does the job nicely. ... "
" ... This gets the job done. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and gets the job done well. ... "
" ... IT DOES A GREAT JOB! ... "
" ... This product gets the job done pretty well. ... "
" ... It does its job well. ... "
Suction
20like a vacuum, vacuum, using a vacuum, back and forth, use it like
+95%
-5%
" ... It is super easy to carry around in one hand and you just kinda "vacuum" the yard with it. ... "
" ... Lighter than our vacuum cleaner but does a great job! ... "
" ... Someone compared it to a vacuum cleaner, and it's exactly like that! ... "
" ... The trick to get nice cut is DON'T USE IT LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER. ... "
" ... If you can vacuum your house you can use this. ... "
" ... If you can use a vacuum cleaner you can use this. ... "
" ... Use this like a vacuum cleaner for best results. ... "
" ... Push and pull with one hand more like a vacuum cleaner than a traditional lawn mower. ... "
Features
17feature, works, enough, easy, auto feed
+94%
-6%
" ... I never had trouble with self feeding feature. ... "
" ... I bought it because of this feature. ... "
" ... Perfect for my smaller yard and for detailing around landscaping features. ... "
" ... I like how light it is too. ... "
" ... Something powerful enough, no gas, easy to store in a small place and includes the weedeater and edger features (<-- which is a huge plus). ... "
" ... It is light enough that the slope is no problem. ... "
" ... Auto feed is handy. ... "
" ... Light and easy to use. ... "
Storage
17space, weed, height, yard, mow
+76%
-24%
" ... Though with small space I have this works OK ... "
" ... Stores easily too. ... "
" ... Very compact : stores in my outdoor storage bench ... "
" ... The deck is mainly plastic with some metal for the adjustable to two height wheels. ... "
" ... Much smaller than a typical lawnmower so storage is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, lightweight (I can carry it in 1 hand), works really well - especially in my small yard space. ... "
" ... Just what we needed and doesn't take a lot of space in the shed. ... "
" ... great if you have a very small lawn space. ... "
Design
16design, pretty, cool, worth, weight
+88%
-13%
" ... It looks like a toy at first but it works really well. ... "
" ... Pretty cool even though my friends are laughing at me! ... "
" ... This wacker is a nice design comback. ... "
" ... It looks better than what our landscapers do. ... "
" ... it looks so delicate. ... "
" ... Worth its weight in gold. ... "
" ... This product is a great idea but the design needs a little more work. ... "
" ... It's super cute, makes me laugh every time I see it. ... "
For Kids
12young, toy, son, kids, husband
+92%
-8%
" ... My husband loves it, he said it looks like one of those toy mower he had when he was a toddler. ... "
" ... I'd say it's safe for kids with supervision by far! ... "
" ... My son loves to use it, FOR NOW LOL. ... "
" ... I am a 31 year old mother of 4 young children, and -worth noting- almost 7 months pregnant with #5 ... "
" ... Even my 9 year old grandson can help me using this. ... "
" ... It's so easy to use, a child could mow with it. ... "
" ... Easy enough a child can use it ... "
" ... My husband loves loves this!! ... "
Returns
12returned, try, way, send, replacement
+8%
-92%
" ... Try to return it -- fuggedaboutit ! ... "
" ... But, that's not why I'm returning it. ... I thought the first one was broken. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it because I really don't like the way it works and because I need something more robust for my lawn. ... "
" ... I had every intention of opening a return to get my money back, but due to the busyness of my schedule never got around to it. ... "
" ... cheaply made returned it ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... attempt to return it. ... "
" ... After about 3 tries at making it work, I've already had to buy replacement spooling. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
12easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean, easy, gas
+92%
-8%
" ... It’s easy to clean. ... "
" ... Super lightweight, easy to store, easy to clean. ... "
" ... No gas or oil to mess with and it cleans up quite easily. ... Makes a clean curb a lot easier to attain. ... "
" ... So easy to use ready out of the box and easy clean up ... "
" ... It’s light, easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to store and clean, plus I don’t have to worry about buying gas and sharpening blades. ... "
Setup
10easy, super, assembly, yard, took
+100%
" ... Just out of the box and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The Assembly Was Very Easy. ... "
" ... It was super easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble! ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and literally only took 5 minutes. ... "
" ... Setup was super simple, and it only took me a little under half an hour to cut my front yard since it was so tall. ... "
" ... I received this product and I must say I was impressed by how easy assembly was and how it conquered the yard and issues I had. ... "
" ... Easy setup and it definitely gets the job done on small lawns ... "
Marketplace
10product, item, works, thank, reviews
+90%
-10%
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
" ... I just received this item. ... "
" ... Item exactly as described. ... "
" ... Excellent, Thank You! ... "
" ... It looks fairly benign in my photo. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon for offering this product. ... "
" ... Thanks to this product, I’ve got it covered. ... "
" ... I wanted to share with you some before and after pics. ... The pic is before the edging. ... "
Cable Length
9cord, plug, power, come, mower
+78%
-22%
" ... It is easy to put away, small enough for elderly and easy enough to maintain and use as it does not require any cords. ... "
" ... I bought a 100 ft cord extension for power and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... No problems with having an extension cord behind me. ... "
" ... Works great, however had to find a different extension cord to plug in. ... "
" ... Thankfully I had an old extension cord that i could plug into the mower and then the newer cord. ... "
" ... It was definitely worth the extra $ to not have to deal with the cord! ... "
Product As Described
5advertised
+100%
" ... It looks fairly benign in my photo. ... "
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
" ... Item exactly as described. ... "
" ... I wanted to share with you some before and after pics. ... The pic is before the edging. ... "
" ... works as advertised . ... "
Ports
5outlet, cord, outside, power, extension cord
+60%
-40%
" ... Depending on where your outside power source/outlet is located if you have a property small enough for this unit, you should still plan on purchasing a 100 ft outdoor power cord (16 gauge and three pronged) to ensure you have enough length to maneuver without frustration. ... "
" ... 2 PRONG PLUG ... "
" ... Any standard cord plug end fits in fine. ... "
Network
5yard, less, lawn, feet, 400
+80%
-20%
" ... probably less than 1500 sq ft.). ... "
" ... It works well for a small lawn (like less than 200 sq ft). ... "
" ... I put this to the test on a piece of property 30 ft x 20 feet. ... "
" ... So much easier with the wheels to wack out a 400 sq ft lawn with this device. ... "
Delivery
4arrived, item, box
+75%
-25%
" ... Came inside an undamaged box. ... "
" ... I just received this item. ... "
" ... Product Arrived On Time And In Good Condition. ... "
For Fun
3use
+100%
" ... It's fun to use . ... "
" ... It's cute, it's fun, and easy to carry/manuever!! ... "
Bass
3edger
-100%
" ... The base is cheap and doesn’t seal with edger. ... "
" ... The only down side is that sometimes it comes out of the wheel base too easily. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 1.6 meters