Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
BLACK+DECKER vs STIGA
BLACK+DECKER
STIGA
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BLACK+DECKER vs STIGA: the differences
| Compare | BLACK+DECKERReviewVisitVisit | STIGAReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $89 | £8.99 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Shared battery platform | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | US | AT, BE, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, IT, NL, NO, PL, ES, SE, GB |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | Not confirmed | 14,000 |
| Maximum slope | Not confirmed | 50% |
| App control | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- STIGA scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Warranty is higher at STIGA: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Shared battery platform: only BLACK+DECKER.
- Support channels: only BLACK+DECKER offers Chat.
- STIGA is available in 13 more countries.
- Products: only STIGA offers Robot mower, Ride on mower.
- Markets: only BLACK+DECKER offers US.
- Markets: only STIGA offers AT, BE, CZ.
Our verdict on each
BLACK+DECKER
BLACK+DECKER suits US buyers who want a garden range covering mower, trimmer, blower, chainsaw and washer without shopping across brands. Entry starts at $89, the warranty runs 2 years against a category median of 3, and help comes through email, chat and phone.
STIGA
STIGA suits home owners who want a single brand covering the whole garden, from hand tools to robot mowers. Its warranty of 5 years runs at the top of this group, and the robot range reaches 14,000 m². Help comes by email, phone and help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price of $89 ranks 14 of 20 brands, so entry cost sits mid table rather than at either end. | 9.4HigherPrice at entry is £8.99, ranked 6 of 20, so cost sits mid field against Fuxtec at €6.90. |
| Offer | 9.1Range covers lawn mower, trimmer and leaf blower, and a battery platform is offered so packs and chargers can be shared across machines. | 9.2HigherCover of 5 years plus robot mowers reaching 14,000 m² and slopes of 50% give the offer real weight. |
| Trust | 9.8Backed by BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc. in US since 1910, with a 2 year warranty and a trust score of 9.8. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick BLACK+DECKER if shared battery platform matter most.
Pick STIGA if cost and warranty matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowers and garden tools | 5 of 74 | 30 of 74 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Italy |
Additional countries for BLACK+DECKER: 1. Additional countries for STIGA: 14.
Where these facts come from
BLACK+DECKER
- blackanddecker.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
STIGA
- stiga.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Lawn mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower, Chainsaw, Pressure washer, Garden tools | Robot mower, Lawn mower, Ride on mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower, Chainsaw, Pressure washer, Garden toolsCovers more |
| Robot mower navigation | Not confirmed | Rtk gps, Vision, Boundary wire |
| Legal entity | BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc. | STIGA S.p.A. |
| Headquarters | United States | Italy |
| Founded | 1910 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest lawn area (m²) | Not confirmed | 14,000highest quarter | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsbelow the median | 5 yearshighest quarter | 3 years |
| Maximum slope | Not confirmed | 50%below the median | 55% |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
BLACK+DECKER
Pros
- Entry price of $89 keeps the cheapest mower in the range a small outlay.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, covering phone and chat as well as written help.
- A battery platform is offered, so packs and chargers can be shared across the mower, trimmer, blower, chainsaw and washer in lawn mower, trimmer and leaf blower.
Cons
- A 2 year warranty sits below the category median of 3 years, and below what robot mower brands run.
- Warranty ranks 11 of 19 brands, so the cover is shorter than most of the field.
- Sales are limited to US, so the range is not stocked outside that market.
STIGA
Pros
- Warranty of 5 years, well ahead of 3 years for the typical robot mower in this group.
- Robot mowers reach 14,000 m², against 3,500 for the typical machine here.
- Range spans robot mower, lawn mower and ride on mower, which adds ride-on mowers and leaf blowers to what Toolineo lists.
Cons
- Battery platform is a no, so batteries are not shared between a mower and a pressure washer.
- Navigation is a mix of rtk gps, vision and boundary wire, so a boundary wire has to be chosen at purchase rather than added later.
- Markets are listed as AT, BE and CZ, so the range and its support cover those countries and nothing wider.
Who each suits
BLACK+DECKER
Who it suits
- US buyers who want mower, trimmer, blower, chainsaw, washer and hand tools under one name
- Owners with a battery platform already who want to add a mower without new charging gear
- Value shoppers who start from the $89 entry price
Who should look elsewhere
- Large lawn buyers needing a ride-on mower, who should weigh DeWalt or Exmark
- Buyers wanting robot mowers, who should look at Toolineo
- Anyone buying outside US
STIGA
Who it suits
- Home owners with a large lawn who want one address for hand tools, mowers and garden equipment.
- Buyers who put warranty length first, since 5 years is long for this group.
- Gardeners shopping in Austria, BE and CZ who want phone and email support alongside the machines.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after the lowest entry price: Fuxtec lists €6.90 for garden tools.
- Shoppers whose list is ride-on mowers and lawn mowers only: Exmark lists lawn mower, ride on mower and robot mower, which fits a mower focused buying plan.
- Anyone needing a shared battery platform across machines, which STIGA does not offer.
Current offers
STIGA
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order via newsletter signup: 10%
Sign up to the STIGA newsletter; 10% discount applied to the first order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BLACK+DECKER | STIGA |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
8 of 15 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
BLACK+DECKER
What is the cheapest BLACK+DECKER mower?+
Mower prices start at $89 in the range sold in the United States. That is the entry figure for the whole garden category and the number to compare when judging whether a mower is a small outlay. Larger machines in lawn mower, trimmer and leaf blower sit above that entry point.
Which markets does BLACK+DECKER sell garden machines in?+
Sales run in the United States, so the range and its terms are set for that market. The legal entity behind the range is BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., based in the United States. Buyers elsewhere would need to check local distribution separately, since the stated terms cover the US only.
STIGA
How much does a STIGA machine cost at the point of purchase?+
Hand tools sit at £8.99 on the UK store, a single starting price rather than a range. Robot mowers cost more than that, and the price ranking places STIGA at 6 of 20, ahead of Fuxtec, whose garden tools begin at €6.90.
How long is the STIGA warranty?+
Warranty is 5 years, well ahead of 3 years for the typical robot mower in this group, and ahead of 3 years across lawn mowers and garden tools. Owners get more cover than most brands here.
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