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EGO Power Plus ST1623T 16-Inch Telescoping Carbon Fiber Shaft String Trimmer

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EGO Power Plus ST1623T 16-Inch Telescoping Carbon Fiber Shaft String Trimmer

★★★★★ 4.6/5 · 3,210 owner reviews

The EGO ST1623T is the EGO trimmer most owners actually want. The carbon fiber telescoping shaft adjusts to user height, the Powerload bump head reloads the line in about 30 seconds without disassembly, and the 56V brushless motor matches gas trimmer power on weeds. Runtime on the 2.5 Ah included battery is about 45 minutes which covers a half acre lot perimeter. Heavier than budget 40V trimmers and pricey at the kit level.

+Pros: Powerload head reloads line in about 30 seconds without taking the head apart · Carbon fiber telescoping shaft adjusts for user height · 56V brushless motor matches gas trimmer power on heavy weeds

−Cons: Heavier than 40V trimmers at about 9 lb with battery · Premium kit price compared to Ryobi or Greenworks 40V

$249 $299

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BEST VALUE 60V

Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-Inch Attachment-Capable String Trimmer

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Greenworks 60V Brushless 16-Inch Attachment-Capable String Trimmer

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · 2,150 owner reviews

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.

+Pros: Attachment-capable shaft accepts edger, pole saw, hedge trimmer attachments · 60V brushless motor matches EGO 56V on grass and light weed cut power · Roughly $50 less than the EGO ST1623T equivalent

−Cons: Standard bump head is slower to reload than EGO Powerload · Heavier than 40V trimmers at about 8.5 lb with battery

$199

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BEST VALUE

Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber Shaft Brushless String Trimmer

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Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber Shaft Brushless String Trimmer

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · 1,480 owner reviews

The Ryobi 40V Carbon Fiber String Trimmer is the suburban yard sweet spot. It weighs 7.4 lb with battery, the 15 inch cut path covers normal edge work in a single pass, and the carbon fiber shaft does not flex on long reaches. Runtime on the 4 Ah included battery hits about 35 minutes typical use. It does not match the EGO 56V on heavy weed clearing and the bump head wants a firmer tap than the EGO Powerload.

+Pros: Lightest serious cordless trimmer at 7.4 lb with battery · Carbon fiber shaft does not flex on long reaches or angled work · Brushless motor matches gas trimmer power on grass and light weeds

−Cons: Bogs more than 56V trimmers on heavy woody weeds · Bump head feels less refined than the EGO Powerload

$179

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BEST BUDGET

Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12-Inch String Trimmer and Edger

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Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12-Inch String Trimmer and Edger

★★★★☆ 4.2/5 · 24,300 owner reviews

The Worx WG163 GT 3.0 is the right cordless trimmer for the small yard. The 20V battery system is light, the trimmer-to-edger conversion takes about 5 seconds with the rotating head, and the 12 inch cut path is enough for typical urban or small suburban yards. Runtime on a 2 Ah pack is about 25 minutes. It is not a heavy weed clearer and the Worx 20V battery family is smaller than Ryobi or DeWalt.

+Pros: Lightest of the picks at 5.7 lb with battery · Trimmer to edger conversion in 5 seconds via rotating head · Pivoting head reaches under deck rails and along fence lines

−Cons: Not strong enough for woody weed clearing · 12 inch cut path is small for half acre or larger lots

$99 $129

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EDITOR'S CHOICE STRING TRIMMER

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DEWALT 20V MAX String Trimmer

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 7,240 owner reviews

The DEWALT 20V MAX string trimmer is the cordless trimmer most homeowners on the DEWALT platform should buy. The brushless motor with high and low speed settings, the 13-inch cut swath, and the easy bump-feed line spool work cleanly without the fight that cheap trimmers turn into. Runtime on a 5 Ah pack lands at about 50 minutes in low speed, 30 minutes in high speed.

+Pros: Brushless motor with two-speed control balances runtime and cut power · 13-inch cut swath covers normal residential fence lines quickly · Bump-feed spool is easy to reload

−Cons: Heavier at 8.5 lb than 40V cordless trimmers in the same class · 5 Ah battery is sold separately, kit price varies

$199 $249

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TOP PICK BATTERY TRIMMER

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Greenworks 40V Cordless String Trimmer

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · 5,870 owner reviews

The Greenworks 40V cordless string trimmer is the value pick in the cordless trimmer class. The 14-inch cut swath is wider than most 20V tools, the brushless motor handles thick weeds without bogging, and the 40V battery family pairs well with leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Runtime on the 4 Ah pack lands around 45 minutes in normal trimming, dropping to 28 minutes on heavy weed work.

+Pros: 14-inch cut swath is wider than most 20V cordless trimmers · Brushless motor handles weekly trim work without bogging · 40V battery shares with Greenworks blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws

−Cons: Bump feed line head can over-feed if tapped too hard · Heavier at 9 lb with 4 Ah battery than premium 20V class

$169 $199

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TOP PICK GAS TRIMMER

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Husqvarna 128LD 28cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer

★★★★☆ 4.3/5 · 6,240 owner reviews

The Husqvarna 128LD is the gas string trimmer that still earns its place in 2026. The 28cc 2-stroke engine and 17-inch cut swath clear acre-scale fence rows and dense brush where cordless trimmers stall. The Smart Start system fires it on the second pull from cold most days, and the detachable shaft accepts brushcutter, edger, and hedge trimmer attachments. It is louder, heavier, and dirtier than battery competitors, and that is the tradeoff.

+Pros: 28cc 2-stroke engine clears thick brush where cordless stalls · 17-inch cut swath finishes fence rows fast · Detachable shaft accepts attachments (brushcutter, edger, hedge)

−Cons: Loud at roughly 96 dB at the operator ear, hearing protection mandatory · 2-stroke fuel mix required, cleaner 4-stroke alternatives exist

$299 $349

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