Why you should trust this review
I cover lawn and garden tools for The Tested Hub and run a half acre suburban lot in zone 6. The Greenworks 60V Brushless arrived as Greenworks’ answer to the EGO ST1623T at a lower price point. We purchased the unit at retail.
This review draws on seven months of weekly use across spring through fall and direct comparison runs against the EGO ST1623T, the Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber, and the Husqvarna 128LD gas. See our methodology page for the standardized testing protocol.
How we tested the Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-inch
- Sixteen full perimeter trim sessions on a half acre lot with mixed grass and weeds.
- Heavy weed clearing run at back fence line at peak summer pressure.
- Battery runtime per 2.5 Ah pack on actual trigger time across multiple sessions.
- Operator ear noise at 3 ft using a calibrated sound meter.
- Edger attachment installed and tested on 60 ft of sidewalk edge.
- Reload time on the standard bump head measured with a stopwatch.
Who should buy the Greenworks 60V Brushless trimmer?
Buy the Greenworks if:
- You have a quarter acre to one acre lot.
- You want an attachment-capable tool for trim, edge, and pole saw use cases.
- You already own Greenworks 60V tools.
- You want EGO-class power at a lower price.
Skip the Greenworks if:
- You want the fastest line reload. The EGO Powerload is meaningfully quicker.
- You have a small lot. The Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber is lighter and cheaper.
- You are tied to EGO 56V or Ryobi 40V already.
Cut power: 60V tells
On grass edge work the 60V brushless motor cuts cleanly at variable trigger speeds. The 16 inch cut path matches the EGO and covers normal home edges in a single pass. On light woody weeds at the fence line, full throttle pulled through without bogging.
On dense half inch diameter weed stalks during a 15 minute clearing run, the motor bogged twice and recovered within about a second each time. That recovery is similar to the Ryobi 40V Brushless and slower than the EGO 56V. For most users the difference is small.
Attachment system: the headline feature
The straight attachment-capable shaft accepts a range of Greenworks heads. The edger attachment converts the trimmer into a wheeled stick edger in about 15 seconds. The pole saw attachment adds about 8 ft of reach for tree pruning. The hedge trimmer attachment angles for top-of-hedge work without a ladder.
For a buyer who does not want to own four separate tools, the attachment system is the deciding factor over the EGO ST1623T. EGO sells separate dedicated tools for each function. Greenworks sells one shaft and one motor with multiple heads.
Bump head: works, but slower than EGO
The standard bump head requires disassembly and hand winding to reload line. Across a season the reload time is roughly 25 to 50 minutes longer than the EGO Powerload. That is the most defensible argument for the EGO over the Greenworks.
Battery and runtime
The 2.5 Ah pack delivered 39 minutes typical use across multiple sessions on actual trigger time. Full throttle continuous weed clearing dropped runtime to about 24 minutes. Charge time on the standard 60V charger ran about 60 minutes from empty.
If you already own a 4 Ah or 5 Ah Greenworks 60V battery, swap into the trimmer for double the runtime. The Greenworks 60V battery family includes the Greenworks 40V Pressure Washer line as a sibling and a deep mower lineup.
Value vs EGO and Ryobi
At $199 the Greenworks 60V Brushless lands $50 below the EGO ST1623T and $20 above the Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber. The attachment-capable shaft and the 60V battery family separate it from both. For most half acre lot owners who do not need the Powerload reload, this is the right buy.
Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-Inch Attachment-Capable String Trimmer vs. the competition
| Product | Our rating | Voltage | Width | Runtime | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-Inch | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 60V | 16 in | 40 min | $199 | Best Value 60V |
| EGO ST1623T 16-Inch | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 56V | 16 in | 45 min | $249 | Top Pick |
| Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 40V | 15 in | 35 min | $179 | Recommended |
| Worx WG163 GT 3.0 | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 20V | 12 in | 25 min | $99 | Best Budget |
Full specifications
| Cutting width | 16 inches |
| Voltage | 60V brushless |
| Battery (included) | 2.5 Ah |
| Runtime | About 40 minutes typical use |
| Line type | 0.080 in twisted line |
| Head | Standard bump feed |
| Shaft | Attachment-capable straight |
| Weight | About 8.5 lb with battery |
| Speed control | Variable trigger |
| Charger | Standard 60V |
| Warranty | 4 year tool, 2 year battery |
Should you buy the Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-Inch Attachment-Capable String Trimmer?
The Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-inch trimmer is the smart 60V pick for buyers who do not need EGO branding. The cut performance matches the EGO ST1623T on grass and light weeds, the attachment-capable shaft adds an edger or pole saw to the same tool, and the 60V battery family includes a real lineup of mowers and blowers. Runtime on the 2.5 Ah pack hits about 40 minutes typical use. The bump head is fiddly compared to the EGO Powerload.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenworks 60V Brushless trimmer worth $199?+
Yes. Cut performance matches the [EGO ST1623T](/reviews/ego-power-plus-st1623t-trimmer) at $50 less. The attachment-capable shaft adds future flexibility for edger and pole saw heads. The Powerload reload trade-off is the only meaningful trade-down.
What attachments does the shaft accept?+
The Greenworks attachment system accepts edger, pole saw, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, and cultivator heads. Attachments cost $50 to $100 each. For a single tool that handles multiple yard jobs, this is the strongest argument for the Greenworks 60V over EGO.
How does it compare to the older Greenworks 40V trimmer?+
The 60V brushless motor outpowers the older [Greenworks 40V](/reviews/greenworks-40v-string-trimmer) by a meaningful margin and the runtime per Ah is improved. If you already own Greenworks 60V tools, this is the upgrade pick.
Will it handle heavy weed clearing?+
Yes for grass and light woody weeds up to about three eighths inch diameter. For half inch dense stalks the EGO 56V is the better tool. The Greenworks does not bog at full throttle on typical lawn weeds.
Alex Patel
Alex Patel writes for The Tested Hub.
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