For a small, mostly flat UK lawn, the Bosch ROTAK18V-32 kit is the most useful all-round choice of these three: it cuts without a cable and includes both collection and mulching options. Choose the Flymo EasiGlide 300 for a small, awkward or sloping patch where a hover mower is easier to guide. The Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li is the lower-cost cordless kit, particularly if you already use Power X-Change tools. These are model-specific choices, not a claim that one brand wins every lawn.
The important differences are mower type, lawn shape, kit contents and how much grass you want to collect. Compare the exact bundles below before choosing by brand name.
Our three quick choices
Small or awkward lawn — Flymo EasiGlide 300
A 30cm corded hover mower with a 20L collector. Choose it when easy sideways movement matters more than cordless freedom.
Flat-lawn all-rounder — Bosch ROTAK18V-32 kit
A 32cm cordless rotary mower with one 4.0Ah battery, charger, 35L bag and mulch plug.
Lower-cost cordless — Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li kit
A 33cm Power X-Change kit with battery, charger and manufacturer-specified 30L box. Seller descriptions can conflict; check the box contents.
In this guide
- Comparison at a glance
- The three mowers reviewed
- Flymo vs Bosch vs Einhell
- Check the kit before you order
- How we chose
- The bottom line
- Frequently asked questions
Comparison at a glance
| Model | Best for | Power and kit | Cut and collection | Main compromise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flymo EasiGlide 300 | Small, awkward or sloped lawn | Corded; 10m cable | 30cm hover; 20L box | Cable route and narrower deck |
| Bosch ROTAK18V-32 | Small flat lawn; collect or mulch | 18V; 4.0Ah battery and charger | 32cm rotary; 35L bag | Manufacturer rates kit for up to 150m² |
| Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li | Lower-cost cordless; PXC users | 18V; 4.0Ah battery and charger | 33cm rotary; 30L box | Check whether PXC tools suit your wider kit |
These are three different designs, not three identical mowers wearing different badges. The Flymo uses a cable and hovers; the Bosch and Einhell are cordless wheeled machines. Manufacturer lawn-area figures assume favourable conditions, so leave margin for long, damp or uneven grass. If you are unsure of your area, use our lawnmower size guide first.
The three mowers reviewed
Flymo EasiGlide 300 — easiest around an awkward patch
The Flymo is a 30cm corded hover mower with a 20L collector. Its floating design can be useful when a small lawn has curves, banks or narrow strips that make repeated straight passes awkward. Flymo specifies four cut-height steps from 10 to 30mm, fold-flat storage and a 10m cable.
Best for: Choose it if a socket and safe cable route are available and your lawn is compact. The collector matters: do not assume every hover mower leaves clippings behind.
Watch out for: A 30cm pass is slow over a broad lawn. Check the cable can reach the far edge without stretching across a path or water feature.
Bosch ROTAK18V-32 — most flexible small-lawn kit
The exact Bosch kit includes a 4.0Ah 18V battery and charger, a 32cm rotary deck, 35L collapsible grass bag and mulch plug. That gives you a useful choice: collect clippings for a tidier finish or return finely cut grass when conditions allow. Bosch rates this model for lawns up to 150m². That is a product specification, not a promise that one charge will cover every 150m² lawn.
Best for: Choose it for a mostly flat, small lawn when cable-free mowing and the collect-or-mulch choice justify the extra spend over the Flymo.
Watch out for: Its 32cm cut is still compact. For a much bigger lawn, compare a wider mower rather than relying on a brand-wide claim about Bosch.
Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li — lower-cost cordless kit
Einhell’s GE-CM 18/33 Li kit uses one 4.0Ah Power X-Change battery and charger with a 33cm cut. Einhell specifies a 30L collection box, five central height settings and a recommended lawn area of up to 200m². Its PXC battery can be shared with compatible Einhell tools, provided the required battery capacity suits each tool.
Best for: Choose it when cordless convenience matters but the Bosch kit costs too much, or when you already own compatible PXC tools.
Watch out for: Do not assume it has the Bosch model’s included mulch plug. Some seller descriptions conflict on whether a box is supplied. Einhell specifies a 30L box for item 3413260; confirm the current bundle contents before ordering.
Flymo vs Bosch vs Einhell: which should you buy?
Flymo vs Bosch: lawn shape or cordless flexibility?
Pick the Flymo when the lawn is small and awkward enough that a hover design earns its place. Pick the Bosch when the lawn is mostly flat and you would rather avoid managing a cable. The Bosch also provides a larger grass bag and a separate mulch choice. Neither design guarantees lawn stripes; check for a rear roller on the exact model if stripes matter.
Bosch vs Einhell: what does the extra spend buy?
These two kits are much closer: both include one 18V battery and charger, and their deck widths differ by only 1cm. Bosch adds an included mulch plug and a 35L bag; Einhell is the cheaper cordless entry with a 30L box and the Power X-Change ecosystem. Compare the final bundle prices, not a bare-tool listing against a complete kit. The specification differences do not establish which mower will last longer or cut better in your garden.
Flymo vs Einhell: is a cable acceptable?
Flymo is simpler if the lawn is within safe cable reach and you want a hover mower for an irregular patch. Einhell is the practical escape from the cable for a flatter lawn. If you already own a compatible PXC battery, check a body-only Einhell offer separately—but this guide’s linked product is the complete kit.
For other power types and wider lawns, our best lawnmowers UK guide provides broader options. If you are deciding whether to buy into a battery platform at all, see whether cordless garden tools are worth it.
Check the kit before you order
Measure the lawn and check the route
Measure the actual grass area, then note narrow gates, slopes, beds and places where a power cable would cross a route. The Flymo’s 10m lead is not ten metres of safe working radius once you allow for the socket position and turns. For any corded mower, follow the maker’s cable and electrical-safety instructions and stop if the cable is damaged.
Compare complete battery bundles
A bare mower can look like a bargain until you add a suitable battery and charger. The linked Bosch and Einhell products are kits; confirm that the current listing still names the included battery capacity and charger before paying. Bosch 18V POWER FOR ALL and Einhell Power X-Change are different systems—do not assume batteries interchange. For trimming along fences after mowing, our strimmer versus lawn edger guide explains the remaining job.
Plan for clippings and wet grass
The Flymo, Bosch and Einhell models here all have a collection option. Empty a full box rather than forcing a clogged mower through longer grass. Mow when the grass is reasonably dry and work down to your preferred height over more than one cut if it has grown tall. The RHS mowing guidance is a useful check for seasonal height and cutting practice. For blade and box care, see our lawnmower maintenance guide.
How we chose
We selected one orderable, model-specific mower from each of the three brands, comparing the power arrangement, included kit, deck width, grass collection, lawn-size guidance and practical compromises. We checked current model identities and bundle contents on 15 October 2026; offers and package contents can change. This is a specification-led comparison, not a hands-on durability test or a laboratory cut-quality ranking.
We checked the key design details against the Flymo EasiGlide 300 specifications, the Bosch ROTAK18V-32 kit specification and the Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li specification. For the Einhell, use the matched maker’s 30L grass-box specification and check the final bundle contents at checkout.
The bottom line
For a small, mostly flat lawn, choose the Bosch ROTAK18V-32 kit if its collect-or-mulch flexibility and included 4.0Ah battery suit your budget. Choose the Flymo EasiGlide 300 when a compact hover mower makes an awkward patch easier to manage and a safe cable route exists. Choose the Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li kit for lower-cost cordless mowing or a compatible Power X-Change setup. The mistake is treating the brand badge as more important than the exact model and bundle.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand is best for a small UK lawn? For a small, mostly flat lawn, the Bosch ROTAK18V-32 kit offers the widest choice between collection and mulching. Choose Flymo for a small awkward patch where hover movement helps, or Einhell for a lower-cost cordless kit.
Is a Flymo hover mower better on a slope? A hover mower can be easier to guide across an awkward or sloping small lawn, but safe footing and the model’s instructions still matter. The linked EasiGlide 300 is corded, so plan the cable route first.
Do these three mowers collect grass? The Flymo EasiGlide 300 has a 20L collector; Bosch specifies a 35L bag and Einhell specifies a 30L box for the matched model. Check that the current Einhell bundle includes the specified box before ordering.
Are Bosch and Einhell mower batteries interchangeable? No. The Bosch kit uses the 18V POWER FOR ALL system and the Einhell kit uses Power X-Change. Check compatibility with your other tools before choosing a battery platform.
Which mower is best for a lawn larger than 150m²? Do not assume one of these compact kits will cover a larger or demanding lawn comfortably. Bosch rates the linked ROTAK18V-32 up to 150m²; Einhell rates the GE-CM 18/33 Li up to 200m² under suitable conditions. For a substantially larger lawn, compare wider decks and battery capacity.
Does the Bosch mower include a battery and charger? Yes, the exact ROTAK18V-32 kit linked here includes one 4.0Ah battery and a charger in the current product information. Check the listing again before purchase because Bosch also sells body-only variants.