Electric string trimmers are the cheapest, they also start instantly, require no fuel mixing or maintenance and aren’t limited by battery life – but you are limited by the power cord so they’re ideal for smaller yards with few obstacles.
Here we present you our most recommended models with ratings, prices and reviews:
Our most recommended: The best electric trimmer in our opinion – lightweight tool with solid power and many useful adjustments for a good price.
Also popular: Weed wacker with solid power and great edger function with a guiding wheel. But some users also report certain functionality problems.
Powerful: Designed as a gas trimmer replacement, thanks to the brushless motor it is the most powerful electric weed eater. And also attachment capable.
* please note that the reviews on Amazon are mixed from several different tools
Comparison with other models:
Model | Type | Price | Our rating | For | Tilting head | Weight | Cutting swath | Line | Amp |
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GreenWorks 21272 | Classic | $49.74 | 7 lbs | 15″ | 0.065 dual | 5.5 Amp | |||
Toro 51480 | Classic | $64.99 | 7.5 lbs | 14″ | 0.065 dual | 5 Amp | |||
GreenWorks 21142 | Powerful | — | 9.9 lbs | 18″ | 0.08 dual | 10 Amp | |||
Black & Decker GH3000 | Powerful | Check here | 6.9 lbs | 14″ | 0.08 single | 7.5 Amp | |||
Black & Decker ST7700 | Classic | $77.20 | 4.5 lbs | 13″ | 0.065 single | 4.4 Amp | |||
Black & Decker GH900 | Classic | $59.00 | 5.5 lbs | 14″ | 0.065 single | 6.5 Amp | |||
GreenWorks 21212 | Classic | 5.2 lbs | 13″ | 0.065 dual | 4 Amp |
The “classic” trimmers are popular and inexpensive tools for small or medium sized lawns – mainly for post mowing cleanup and clearing hard-to-reach places as they are not designed for harder jobs. Most of them can be easily converted into an edger and also offer other useful adjustments – for example telescopic shaft or the possibility to change angle of the head or handle.
“Powerful” units are a bit more expensive but also with a lot of power to handle even some harder tasks.