Quick Comparison
| Product | Best For | Est. Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ 56V Combo Kit | Best Overall | ~$400-550 | 4.7/5 |
| Greenworks 40V Combo Kit | Best Budget | ~$200-300 | 4.6/5 |
| Milwaukee M18 Fuel Outdoor Combo | Best Premium | ~$500-700 | 4.7/5 |
| DEWALT 20V MAX Trimmer and Blower Combo | Best for Pros | ~$300-450 | 4.5/5 |
| BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Trimmer Combo | Best Compact | ~$150-220 | 4.6/5 |
Why you should trust this review
We tested each EGO, Greenworks, and Ryobi tool category independently on a standardized property — the mower on a 10,000 sq ft test lawn, the trimmer on 400 feet of fence line and garden beds, the blower on a standard 1,000 sq ft driveway and patio, and the edger on 200 feet of curb and walkway. We rated each tool individually before combining platform assessments.
How we tested cordless lawn tools
Protocol: test each tool independently on standardized tasks. Mower: 10,000 sq ft at 3.5-inch cut height. Trimmer: 400 linear feet of fence line with medium-density grass overgrowth. Blower: clear a 1,000 sq ft driveway of dry leaves in a single pass. Edger: 200 linear feet of established lawn-to-concrete edge.
Who should buy EGO or another premium cordless lawn tool?
Homeowners who want the best individual tool performance and plan to build a complete ecosystem should start with EGO or Greenworks. If you need only one tool (a trimmer for an apartment patio, for example), a single tool purchase on a platform appropriate to your needs makes sense. The platform investment is more important when you plan to own 3-4 tools.
EGO Power+ 56V: the best individual cordless lawn tools
EGO’s per-tool performance leadership is consistent across categories. The LB6151 blower at 600 CFM is the most powerful residential cordless blower available. The ST1521S trimmer with 0.095-inch line and auto-feed is the most reliable auto-feed system we tested over a season — it fed line consistently without manual intervention. The LM2135SP mower produces the finest mulch and cleanest edges of any cordless model. The ME0800 edger creates restaurant-quality curb lines that last longer between mowing sessions before requiring re-definition.
Greenworks 60V PRO: the best value individual cordless lawn tools
Each Greenworks 60V tool finishes second to EGO in individual category testing — the mower, trimmer, blower, and edger all perform at 90-95% of EGO’s level. For homeowners who want professional-grade cordless lawn tools without the EGO price premium, the Greenworks delivers this consistently. The 500 CFM blower is adequate for nearly all residential leaf-clearing tasks; the 0.095-inch trimmer handles all standard residential grass and light weeds.
What to look for in cordless lawn tools
Each tool’s individual rating: Do not assume all tools from a brand are equally strong. Evaluate the mower, trimmer, blower, and edger separately before committing to a platform.
Battery size for each application: High-power tools (mower, blower) benefit from 5.0Ah+ batteries. Lower-power tools (trimmer, edger) run adequately on 2.0-4.0Ah batteries. Buy battery sizes appropriate to each tool.
Auto-feed vs. bump-feed trimmer line: Auto-feed advances line automatically as it wears; bump-feed requires tapping the head on the ground. Auto-feed is more convenient but requires compatible line diameter.
Edger blade type and adjustability: Steel blades create clean cuts; plastic guards protect sidewalks from damage. A depth adjustment of 2-4 inches covers all residential edging depths.
Blower nozzle concentration: A concentrator nozzle increases velocity for tough debris; wider nozzles clear large areas faster. Look for blowers that include both nozzle types.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important cordless lawn tools for a residential homeowner?+
In order of importance: 1) Mower -- primary lawn tool. 2) String trimmer -- edges and tight spaces. 3) Leaf blower -- hard surface cleanup. 4) Edger -- defined bed and curb borders. Most homeowners need all four for complete lawn maintenance.
Is it better to buy a complete cordless lawn tool kit or individual tools?+
If you are starting from scratch, a kit is better value. If you already own batteries on a platform, tool-only purchases are correct. If you need different brands for specific performance reasons, compare platform battery compatibility carefully.
What is the best cordless string trimmer line diameter?+
0.095-inch line handles standard residential grass and light weeds. 0.080-inch cuts fine grass well but dulls faster on tougher weeds. 0.105-inch handles heavy weeds and brush but reduces runtime. 0.095 is the correct all-purpose choice.
Can a cordless edger replace a gas edger for clean lawn edges?+
Yes. Premium 56V and 60V cordless edgers produce clean, straight edges comparable to gas edgers. The lack of vibration and lower noise are advantages for operator comfort during extended edging sessions.