I think it boils down to if you want a mower that hovers, or if you want one with wheels.

Hover mowers are supposed to glide over the lawn on a cushion of air, but I have no experience of them so couldn't comment on if this is the case!
Wheeled mowers with rear rollers should give you stripes if that's something you're worried about - or not.

Me though, I'm sad to say that I chose purely on brand name... I have other bosch stuff, it works well; I'm hoping the mower does to. I also chose a bit based on what I read over on fred sheds site (Oh... what he describes as the 32R I believe is pretty much the same as the 320 ER, except I think that's just a B&Q exclusive name)

The 32cm mower is 6.6kg so it's a lot lighter than the 34cm one which is 10.5kg but it lacks quite a few features that the 34cm one had - I just see that as less to go wrong :wink:
34cm had ergo handles, 5 different cutting heights (20cm to 70cm) and a height adjustment lever, a bigger cutting width and a 40 litre box, it also looks to fold down neater, suggests suitable for gardens up to 300m2 (A tennis court)
32cm is just a basic lawnmower, 3 different cutting heights (20cm to 60cm) adjustable when the mower is off but fiddling with the wheels and springs (nothing fancy) - yeah, it's just your run of the mill lawnmower it would seem... suggest suitable for gardens up to 150m2 (half a tennis court)

Anyone with experience of Flymo, what's your take?

Beware: not all Bosch mowers are equal! I know this seems like a great deal but read on:

I had fantastic experience with a similar but larger Bosch mower for many years - by far the best mower I ever had (came to hate previous Flymo which wouldn't pick up all the grass) and recommended to many. Last year I saw a terrific B&Q deal for a later model Bosch and thought it was a good opportunity to 'upgrade'; sold the old one easily on ebay. What a mistake! New one was less powerful, flimsy, left grass clippings in lumps and just didn't perform like the old one, even on dry grass. Shorter lead too.

Bosch didn't want to know (surprisingly poor customer service from a respected brand) but, fortunately, Homebase (pre-Bunnings) took it back.

Subsequently learned that these Chinese made Bosch machines are made down to a price for the DIY sheds and those in the know will advise against. Decent ones (UK made I think) are still available but will cost more. You can identify them by the black cover over the motor.

Bought one of the good ones second hand and I'm delighted with it. Back to an easy cut, picks up all the clippings and leaves lovely stripes in the lawn. I'd almost say cutting the lawn is a pleasure!

You have been warned!

Cracking deal

I've had the 34cm Bosch for a while and although it's on the heavy side, it's very good.
Two cuts already this year!

How is the Bosch mower + strimmer deal compared to Flymo ?

I'm totally new to buying mower & recently moved into my place which needs mowing so curious to know which/how to pick ?

Asda are also doing a flymo mower and strimmer for £59

Good reply.
I prefer the Bosch to a Flymo, but use both (Flymo at my Mothers).
If buying a Flymo, buy a decent level one with a solid metal blade. The small plastic bladed ones are garbage and frustrating.

Beware: not all Bosch mowers are equal! I know this seems like a great deal but read on:

I had fantastic experience with a similar but larger Bosch mower for many years - by far the best mower I ever had (came to hate previous Flymo which wouldn't pick up all the grass) and recommended to many. Last year I saw a terrific B&Q deal for a later model Bosch and thought it was a good opportunity to 'upgrade'; sold the old one easily on ebay. What a mistake! New one was less powerful, flimsy, left grass clippings in lumps and just didn't perform like the old one, even on dry grass. Shorter lead too.

Bosch didn't want to know (surprisingly poor customer service from a respected brand) but, fortunately, Homebase (pre-Bunnings) took it back.

Subsequently learned that these Chinese made Bosch machines are made down to a price for the DIY sheds and those in the know will advise against. Decent ones (UK made I think) are still available but will cost more. You can identify them by the black cover over the motor.

Bought one of the good ones second hand and I'm delighted with it. Back to an easy cut, picks up all the clippings and leaves lovely stripes in the lawn. I'd almost say cutting the lawn is a pleasure!

You have been warned!

Just bought the 34cm Bosch version from Amazon and had to return it. Terrible quality. Parts didn't fit together well. Sent it back. Might be reason for recent discounts.

Is there a code for the 430? Ta