Battery-powered and corded options from Ego, Makita, Ryobi, and more shine in CR’s tests Battery-powered string trimmers are more plentiful and often perform better than corded models. By Paul Hope ...

The weed eater market can be broken down between electric and gas string trimmers. Despite the fact that gas-powered trimmers have a little more power, neither option is inherently superior to the ...

String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Electric tools have been gaining ground over their gas counterparts for years now, and these days, it's not uncommon to see somebody down the ...

The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech string trimmer, boasting a big battery, lightweight carbon fiber shaft, and a Powerload automatic string loading system. Most of this fancy stuff is worth it; it is ...

Pick up a mower, blower, polesaw, string trimmer, or pretty much any other electric yard tool you may need for a deeply discounted price. By Stan Horaczek Published May 16, 2025 1:46 PM EDT We may ...