(checked 2026-10-10)Amazon's #1 best seller in String Trimmers on 2026-10-10 (28,563 ratings).
Amazon's #1 best seller in string trimmers, with about 28,500 ratings. It's light (5.3 lb), converts to an edger and comes with two batteries. Bob Vila got about 20 minutes per battery and found it weak in coarse weeds, and owners are split on power and durability.
In the box: Yes: 2 x 20V 2.0Ah batteries and charger (Amazon listing title; Bob Vila)
Top complaints
- Split opinions on power
Cutting performance and power are mixed in Amazon's summary: some say it cuts well, others report poor performance. Bob Vila rated performance 3.8/5 and found it 'not perfect in coarse weeds.'
- Battery capacity and durability
Some Amazon owners complain about low battery capacity, and some say it isn't built to last. Bob Vila got about 20 minutes of full-power runtime per battery and about an hour to charge each.
- Awkward head adjustment
Bob Vila lists the head-angle adjustment as somewhat awkward.
Source: Bob Vila (best string trimmers)
What owners love
- Light and versatile
5.3 lb with battery (Worx; Bob Vila). The shaft rotates 90 degrees for edging and it folds flat for storage. Amazon owners praise its light weight and versatility.
- Two batteries included
Bob Vila says the two batteries are enough for an average-size yard with power to spare.
Source: Bob Vila (best string trimmers) - Push-button line feed
Worx's CommandFeed advances line at the press of a button.
- You have thick or overgrown weeds
- You want long runtime from one battery
- You have a large property
- Small yards and light weekly trimming
- Light weight and easy edging
- Swapping between two batteries
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What experts say
- Bob Vila (best string trimmers): Best for small yards: impressive power for its size, rotating shaft for edging and a second battery; not perfect in coarse weeds, and head adjustment is awkward.