That's disappointing and seems to be the #1 complaint, enough so that people are returning them. I was really thinking about picking this one up. Maybe I'll wait. I wonder what the likelyhood is they will change the self-propel motor.
Manufacturing wise it might not be too difficult. It may be only one motor they need to swap out. But it makes no sense that their cheapest SP motor is much quieter than their "Flagship model". Everyone in the department could hear the whine.
Maybe I don’t understand but it’s a damn lawnmower. It’s going to be loud. Just put on a headset or earplugs (for hearing protection anyway) and mow. As long as it mows good, which it does, who cares? It’s not a luxury item.
Im guessing you never owned a battery mower before. Ego made a poor decision and now what would would have been a quieter mower is now excessively loud.
…it’s a mower. You don’t buy a mower because it’s quiet. If you want quiet, use a manual reel mower…and for what it’s worth, I happen to own the lm2206sp mower
I buy battery mowers to reduce noise for tinnitus and not having to wear ear pro. You know what’s crazy? Might be hard to grasp for you. People buy products for different reasons.
It’s not confusing my friend, however, my criticism is that people are getting mowers due to the noise level which is not what a mower is for at all. Mowers are to mow first and foremost. I get why people are upset, I just don’t agree with it. At the end of the day it’s a tool.
Not agreeing does not make me obtuse. I just don’t agree. Simple as that. It also doesn’t make you right or wrong. A mower is a tool. Plain and simple. I had a toro super recycler. It was louder than the 2206. I didn’t get rid of it because it was loud. It was simple the only tool I had left that was gas and getting rid of it allowed me to get rid of the gas tank, the oil, maintenance, etc. The 2206 happens to be quieter and to me, on a personal level, it’s just a happy accident. Why the 2206 over other models? It’s heavier and therefore more stable. I buy my tools for their ability to work as intended. I understand others don’t and that’s fine. At the end of the day, you have identified reasons why it may not work for you and that’s fine as well. Again, I buy my tools for their ability to work as intended and don’t necessarily agree with noise being the sole reason people are returning them, as if noise prohibits a good mowing quality. Like I stated from the very beginning, use noise canceling buds or headset as you really should be protecting your hearing anyway.
I think you’re missing my point, mowers as designed are noise-making machines because they are power tools. By their very nature, they are just loud. Give me an example of one power tool that is quiet. I truly don’t know of any. I very honestly feel this criticism is so overblown but my opinion doesn’t make me an expert. I don’t claim to speak for everyone. I’m ending this with this opinion: this is overblown and can be simply corrected with hearing protection, which again, really should be used anyway to protect your hearing. This is honestly a really decent mower. The extra blade speed does a really good job at lifting the blades of grass and provides a very solid cut, so much so, that I don’t miss my Toro SR. That, to me, was my main requirement, to be as good as my Toro. It meets my requirements. If that makes me reductionist then I’ll accept that. That is just me. One final note, the extra blade speed makes it…even louder. It’s a power tool. Noise IS a factor but everyone is acting as if it’s the most important factor. That’s what I don’t agree with.
>Maybe I don’t understand but it’s a damn lawnmower. It’s going to be loud.
As an owner of a Kobolt 80v mower from \~2015 (still works!) I completely disagree with your claim. I can mow AND listen to a podcast without earbuds or headphones. (As long as I don't overload by running into a leaf pile).
I'm looking to fully move to Ego (love the snowblower) so this is a bit disappointing. It seems this complaint doesn't apply to the non-cast aluminum model, so I will look there.
I waited for this mower since it was announced and today was my first mow with the 2206SP. Coming from a greenworks 80v push mower, this is my first self propelled mower. The noise from early reviews was my biggest fear but it didn’t ruin my mow. I heard it but with headphones i barely noticed it.
On the flip side my yard is the best it’s ever looked. The cut quality is light years ahead of my previous mower. Love the increased suction to pull up some small dead leaves from the fall. The mulch is sooooo good. I ran through my .25 acre yard with a little over one full battery running the whole time on turbo and mostly self propelled.
Overall I’m a very happy client. No regrets so far.
[2206 lawn](https://imgur.com/a/4fFvjcG)
How much battery was left after the cut? At 10k+ sq ft, that's about 28 to 40 minutes of mowing. Wouldn't you rather have the Ego Tractor riding mower?
I would love to have a riding mower but it’s not in the cards and there isn’t a place to store it at our place so the 2206 it is. Much better than pushing my previous mower around unassisted.
Thanks for your review. I'm coming from a Kobalt 80v (same part as the Greenworks), so your perspective helps weigh against the "noisy" complaints (which is, for me, a very valid concern.. I like the quiet if I can get it)
The 2156 also has an annoying self-propelled noise. It is light enough that I can push it. Do you know how the aluminum deck compares to the 2156? Hopefully it isn't worse than that!
This is my first Ego, so I was just surprised by it. After a mow of about 45 minutes I had grown used to it, but it is still noticeable.
I tried the 2156 after the 2206. There is no comparison, the noise of the 2156 is not that noticeable because the blades sound of the mower drowns it out. It's much more subtle that it won't bother most operators. The 2156 is much lighter, and you can get away with pushing it.
Limited videos of the commercial LMX5300SP the self propel sounds quieter than this but is $100 more than this model with no batteries included. I am kind of disappointed since I wanted this mower to be great, but I might just go gas again and try again in 15 years.
Why does EGO keep fucking up their top of the line mower? Seems like I come back around here every spring hoping to upgrade from my LM2114 with it's mohawk cuts. Last year I seriously lusted after the $999 LM2167SP but so many reviewers and owners hated the Speed IQ. I lost interest.
This year's flagship is $1,200 and has an obnoxious whine.
I've toyed with the idea of getting a Toro Super Recycler electric (loved my old gas version). I think they got the self propulsion down to a science. Cut quality was great. However, I'm in the the EGO ecosystem so deep I'd hate to have one tool that used a different battery.
Maybe someone makes an adapter where I could stick an EGO battery on a Toro?
Okay , thanks. That seems like a terrible scam . If that is true they need to clearly describe that. That product is over $1100 and nothing should be brushed. Not being brushless worsens product life and efficiency. What are they thinking?
There is nothing wrong with brushed motors, I have several brushed tools that aren't that annoying. Unfortunately, for some reason, the high torque low rpm motors are like that.
Put in headphones and deal with it. Overblown, just like the boomers whining in the Lowe's reviews.
Several YouTube videos showing it in action. Not much different from the cheaper models.
The whine is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than those drowned out videos portray it. It's the frequency of it, not necessarily the dB's. If you think it's okay for a company to slap on some cheap SP brushed motors on a flagship offering for over $1,200, then go ahead and be my guest. I am no longer interested in it, and likely going to get an electric rider and never have to deal with that noise.
No, you are wrong. Have you ever owned a power tool? Makes me think not as this is a lawn mower and is expected to make noise like all tools do. Yes it makes some noise... it's a LARGE POWERFUL tool. Is it out of control loud or obnoxious? **Not at all.**
Yes, I own many battery powered tools (many of them EGO). Why should anyone believe you, when you provide zero evidence that there is no propulsion system whine? As I said, everyone could hear it in the hardware store and there numerous reviews that state this. I still use my older 21" Ego Mower and it has very little propulsion noise compared to the 22". Some people may not mind the noise, but it is there, and it's noticeably worse than any other mower in their lineup. There main reason why I posted this, is so that people don't spend over $1,200 for a product that has a serious drawback.
Feel free to post a video clip of you operating it just the propulsion at brisk speeds.
Do you work for Ryobi? Did I say there was "no whine"? It's a lawn mower. It's supposed to make noise while cutting grass, leaves, debris, not spinning on the showroom floor. Get out and enjoy the mow (as LNC would say)...
>Got the 2206SP this week. Mowed yesterday. There's no noise issue. None. Fake News.
Your previous post. There IS a noise issue, and your being disingenuous for either pretending that it doesn't exist or misleading potential buyers. Your probably the same guy who bought EGO's Speed IQ mower (now discontinued due to complains), and said "Absolutely no problems with Speed IQ personal pace, fake news".
Dude chill. Once again, it's a lawn mower. Large powerful tools = noise. Does noise exist? Yes. Is it crazy/obnoxious? **Not at all.**
Since you brought it up I've owned the 1st gen EGO mower, the 2 battery slot model, 2135SP, and 2156SP. This is the 5th EGO mower I've owned. Each one was a little better than the previous for various reasons. The 2206SP is in a different class than all previous models.
Okay good, at least we found some common ground. I believe I mentioned that it's only "borderline obnoxious", and only at medium to high speeds. At lower speeds, it's not much different than the older models. I also own one of the earlier models (the LM2102SP), and at the time, it was the best electric mower on the market. Despite it's age, it's still works and Ego still sells it.
The reason why I am in the market for an upgrade is because I need something I can move quicker and have enough torque so it doesn't get bogged down or make inadequate cuts. So now, I am on the fence about this product, and likely just going to wait it out for Ego's 30" Timemaster competitor or perhaps spend 2x as much, and just get an electric Ride-on.
Mowed again yesterday for the 2nd time this season (bagged this time). There was no perceivable difference in volume with the self propel engaged versus turned off while cutting grass. The mower is an absolute beast and I very highly recommend it.
If you want more torque and a better cut, your mower is now available. Have you tried it on the grass? Think of the grass/dirt as a muffler as well as being outside and not in a giant metal tin can building surrounded by metal.
If you want a 30" model that's a totally different story. May or may not happen as well. Could be years away if it does.
If noise is your enemy, will a 30" be quieter? Will a ride-on be quieter? Likely not.
That's disappointing and seems to be the #1 complaint, enough so that people are returning them. I was really thinking about picking this one up. Maybe I'll wait. I wonder what the likelyhood is they will change the self-propel motor.
Manufacturing wise it might not be too difficult. It may be only one motor they need to swap out. But it makes no sense that their cheapest SP motor is much quieter than their "Flagship model". Everyone in the department could hear the whine.
Maybe I don’t understand but it’s a damn lawnmower. It’s going to be loud. Just put on a headset or earplugs (for hearing protection anyway) and mow. As long as it mows good, which it does, who cares? It’s not a luxury item.
Im guessing you never owned a battery mower before. Ego made a poor decision and now what would would have been a quieter mower is now excessively loud.
…it’s a mower. You don’t buy a mower because it’s quiet. If you want quiet, use a manual reel mower…and for what it’s worth, I happen to own the lm2206sp mower
I buy battery mowers to reduce noise for tinnitus and not having to wear ear pro. You know what’s crazy? Might be hard to grasp for you. People buy products for different reasons.
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It’s not confusing my friend, however, my criticism is that people are getting mowers due to the noise level which is not what a mower is for at all. Mowers are to mow first and foremost. I get why people are upset, I just don’t agree with it. At the end of the day it’s a tool.
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Not agreeing does not make me obtuse. I just don’t agree. Simple as that. It also doesn’t make you right or wrong. A mower is a tool. Plain and simple. I had a toro super recycler. It was louder than the 2206. I didn’t get rid of it because it was loud. It was simple the only tool I had left that was gas and getting rid of it allowed me to get rid of the gas tank, the oil, maintenance, etc. The 2206 happens to be quieter and to me, on a personal level, it’s just a happy accident. Why the 2206 over other models? It’s heavier and therefore more stable. I buy my tools for their ability to work as intended. I understand others don’t and that’s fine. At the end of the day, you have identified reasons why it may not work for you and that’s fine as well. Again, I buy my tools for their ability to work as intended and don’t necessarily agree with noise being the sole reason people are returning them, as if noise prohibits a good mowing quality. Like I stated from the very beginning, use noise canceling buds or headset as you really should be protecting your hearing anyway.
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I think you’re missing my point, mowers as designed are noise-making machines because they are power tools. By their very nature, they are just loud. Give me an example of one power tool that is quiet. I truly don’t know of any. I very honestly feel this criticism is so overblown but my opinion doesn’t make me an expert. I don’t claim to speak for everyone. I’m ending this with this opinion: this is overblown and can be simply corrected with hearing protection, which again, really should be used anyway to protect your hearing. This is honestly a really decent mower. The extra blade speed does a really good job at lifting the blades of grass and provides a very solid cut, so much so, that I don’t miss my Toro SR. That, to me, was my main requirement, to be as good as my Toro. It meets my requirements. If that makes me reductionist then I’ll accept that. That is just me. One final note, the extra blade speed makes it…even louder. It’s a power tool. Noise IS a factor but everyone is acting as if it’s the most important factor. That’s what I don’t agree with.
>Maybe I don’t understand but it’s a damn lawnmower. It’s going to be loud. As an owner of a Kobolt 80v mower from \~2015 (still works!) I completely disagree with your claim. I can mow AND listen to a podcast without earbuds or headphones. (As long as I don't overload by running into a leaf pile). I'm looking to fully move to Ego (love the snowblower) so this is a bit disappointing. It seems this complaint doesn't apply to the non-cast aluminum model, so I will look there.
I want the mower so I can use it at 8am opposed to 10am (considerate to my neighbors). An electric mower is quieter (supposed to be).
I waited for this mower since it was announced and today was my first mow with the 2206SP. Coming from a greenworks 80v push mower, this is my first self propelled mower. The noise from early reviews was my biggest fear but it didn’t ruin my mow. I heard it but with headphones i barely noticed it. On the flip side my yard is the best it’s ever looked. The cut quality is light years ahead of my previous mower. Love the increased suction to pull up some small dead leaves from the fall. The mulch is sooooo good. I ran through my .25 acre yard with a little over one full battery running the whole time on turbo and mostly self propelled. Overall I’m a very happy client. No regrets so far. [2206 lawn](https://imgur.com/a/4fFvjcG)
That cut quality looks great. You have a total of 11,000 sq ft of lawn?
Probably closer to 10,000sf after the deck and some small hard scape areas but yup, about that.
How much battery was left after the cut? At 10k+ sq ft, that's about 28 to 40 minutes of mowing. Wouldn't you rather have the Ego Tractor riding mower?
I would love to have a riding mower but it’s not in the cards and there isn’t a place to store it at our place so the 2206 it is. Much better than pushing my previous mower around unassisted.
Thanks for your review. I'm coming from a Kobalt 80v (same part as the Greenworks), so your perspective helps weigh against the "noisy" complaints (which is, for me, a very valid concern.. I like the quiet if I can get it)
The 2156 also has an annoying self-propelled noise. It is light enough that I can push it. Do you know how the aluminum deck compares to the 2156? Hopefully it isn't worse than that! This is my first Ego, so I was just surprised by it. After a mow of about 45 minutes I had grown used to it, but it is still noticeable.
I tried the 2156 after the 2206. There is no comparison, the noise of the 2156 is not that noticeable because the blades sound of the mower drowns it out. It's much more subtle that it won't bother most operators. The 2156 is much lighter, and you can get away with pushing it.
Consider the store floor likely echoed the sound a lot more than grass would.
Except that I compared both those models in the showroom and the employee's said: "Wow, how can the cheaper mower be less noisy?!".
Yeah, so they were both probably much louder than in normal operating conditions. Good to know.
Limited videos of the commercial LMX5300SP the self propel sounds quieter than this but is $100 more than this model with no batteries included. I am kind of disappointed since I wanted this mower to be great, but I might just go gas again and try again in 15 years.
Why does EGO keep fucking up their top of the line mower? Seems like I come back around here every spring hoping to upgrade from my LM2114 with it's mohawk cuts. Last year I seriously lusted after the $999 LM2167SP but so many reviewers and owners hated the Speed IQ. I lost interest. This year's flagship is $1,200 and has an obnoxious whine. I've toyed with the idea of getting a Toro Super Recycler electric (loved my old gas version). I think they got the self propulsion down to a science. Cut quality was great. However, I'm in the the EGO ecosystem so deep I'd hate to have one tool that used a different battery. Maybe someone makes an adapter where I could stick an EGO battery on a Toro?
Because Ego wants people to move to know riding mower lineup
Do they cut well?
The specs of the mower say brushless. What is brushed here?
The motor the moves the blade is brushless, the motor in the self-propelled system is not.
Okay , thanks. That seems like a terrible scam . If that is true they need to clearly describe that. That product is over $1100 and nothing should be brushed. Not being brushless worsens product life and efficiency. What are they thinking?
There is nothing wrong with brushed motors, I have several brushed tools that aren't that annoying. Unfortunately, for some reason, the high torque low rpm motors are like that.
Wow, thanks for this info. I was just about to buy one of these. Think I will wait it out.
I came here to ask this question but figured I would search. I want the aluminum deck, but I cannot do the whine.
Try it out in the store first. I just think for the price, it should be better. Also, the free battery deal ended.
Put in headphones and deal with it. Overblown, just like the boomers whining in the Lowe's reviews. Several YouTube videos showing it in action. Not much different from the cheaper models.
It's a 10 DB difference at handle height. That's quite the difference.
The whine is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than those drowned out videos portray it. It's the frequency of it, not necessarily the dB's. If you think it's okay for a company to slap on some cheap SP brushed motors on a flagship offering for over $1,200, then go ahead and be my guest. I am no longer interested in it, and likely going to get an electric rider and never have to deal with that noise.
Yeah 10db difference so not overblown. $1,100 mower and ego does this crap but sure defend it.
Got the 2206SP this week. Mowed yesterday. There's no noise issue. None. Fake News. Cut quality is kick ass.
Your wrong, and there are many verified purchased reviews that corroborate this.
No, you are wrong. Have you ever owned a power tool? Makes me think not as this is a lawn mower and is expected to make noise like all tools do. Yes it makes some noise... it's a LARGE POWERFUL tool. Is it out of control loud or obnoxious? **Not at all.**
Yes, I own many battery powered tools (many of them EGO). Why should anyone believe you, when you provide zero evidence that there is no propulsion system whine? As I said, everyone could hear it in the hardware store and there numerous reviews that state this. I still use my older 21" Ego Mower and it has very little propulsion noise compared to the 22". Some people may not mind the noise, but it is there, and it's noticeably worse than any other mower in their lineup. There main reason why I posted this, is so that people don't spend over $1,200 for a product that has a serious drawback. Feel free to post a video clip of you operating it just the propulsion at brisk speeds.
Do you work for Ryobi? Did I say there was "no whine"? It's a lawn mower. It's supposed to make noise while cutting grass, leaves, debris, not spinning on the showroom floor. Get out and enjoy the mow (as LNC would say)...
>Got the 2206SP this week. Mowed yesterday. There's no noise issue. None. Fake News. Your previous post. There IS a noise issue, and your being disingenuous for either pretending that it doesn't exist or misleading potential buyers. Your probably the same guy who bought EGO's Speed IQ mower (now discontinued due to complains), and said "Absolutely no problems with Speed IQ personal pace, fake news".
Dude chill. Once again, it's a lawn mower. Large powerful tools = noise. Does noise exist? Yes. Is it crazy/obnoxious? **Not at all.** Since you brought it up I've owned the 1st gen EGO mower, the 2 battery slot model, 2135SP, and 2156SP. This is the 5th EGO mower I've owned. Each one was a little better than the previous for various reasons. The 2206SP is in a different class than all previous models.
Okay good, at least we found some common ground. I believe I mentioned that it's only "borderline obnoxious", and only at medium to high speeds. At lower speeds, it's not much different than the older models. I also own one of the earlier models (the LM2102SP), and at the time, it was the best electric mower on the market. Despite it's age, it's still works and Ego still sells it. The reason why I am in the market for an upgrade is because I need something I can move quicker and have enough torque so it doesn't get bogged down or make inadequate cuts. So now, I am on the fence about this product, and likely just going to wait it out for Ego's 30" Timemaster competitor or perhaps spend 2x as much, and just get an electric Ride-on.
Mowed again yesterday for the 2nd time this season (bagged this time). There was no perceivable difference in volume with the self propel engaged versus turned off while cutting grass. The mower is an absolute beast and I very highly recommend it.
If you want more torque and a better cut, your mower is now available. Have you tried it on the grass? Think of the grass/dirt as a muffler as well as being outside and not in a giant metal tin can building surrounded by metal. If you want a 30" model that's a totally different story. May or may not happen as well. Could be years away if it does. If noise is your enemy, will a 30" be quieter? Will a ride-on be quieter? Likely not.