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EGO Power Plus HT2410 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer

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EGO Power Plus HT2410 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer

★★★★★ 4.7/5 · 1,240 owner reviews

The EGO HT2410 is the cordless hedge trimmer that retires the gas hedge tool. The 24 inch dual action blade cuts cleanly through three quarter inch privet without bog, the 56V brushless motor runs cool across long sessions, and the 2.5 Ah included battery delivers about 90 minutes of typical trim time. The unit is heavy at 7.6 lb and the price is premium. For hedge owners with mature plantings, this is the right buy.

+Pros: Cuts cleanly through three quarter inch branches without bog · About 90 minutes typical runtime on 2.5 Ah pack · Dual action blade reduces vibration during long sessions

−Cons: Heavy at 7.6 lb with battery · Premium kit pricing at $249

$249

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EDITOR'S CHOICE HEDGE TRIMMER

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BLACK+DECKER 22-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer 40V

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · 12,380 owner reviews

The BLACK+DECKER 22-inch 40V cordless hedge trimmer is the right hedge trimmer for most homeowners. The 22-inch dual-action blade cuts cleanly through privet, yew, and boxwood without bogging, the 40V brushed motor handles 0.75 inch branches in our tests, and the included 1.5 Ah battery delivers about 60 minutes of trim time. The non-brushless motor is the limit, but at this price the value is hard to argue with.

+Pros: 22-inch dual-action blade cuts cleanly on most residential hedges · 60 minutes of runtime on the included 1.5 Ah battery · Lightweight at about 6.4 lb for comfortable extended trimming

−Cons: Brushed motor is louder and less efficient than brushless competitors · Bigger branches over 0.75 inch will stall the cut

$129 $159

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TOP PICK DIY HEDGE TRIMMER

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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Hedge Trimmer 22-Inch

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 3,640 owner reviews

The DEWALT 20V MAX 22-inch hedge trimmer is the brushless cordless hedge trimmer to buy if you already own DEWALT 20V tools or you want long-runtime cleanup days. The brushless motor handles 0.75 inch branches without bogging, the laser-cut hardened steel blade stays sharp across a season, and runtime on a 5 Ah pack lands at about 75 minutes. The premium over BLACK+DECKER is real, and so is the build.

+Pros: Brushless motor handles 0.75 inch branches without bogging · Laser-cut hardened steel blade stays sharp across a season · 75 minutes of runtime on a 5 Ah pack

−Cons: Heavier at 8.5 lb with 5 Ah battery than BLACK+DECKER 40V · 5 Ah battery is sold separately, kit price varies

$199 $239

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