Echo HC-2020
#2 in GasFull review
For homeowners who want a light, durable gas trimmer with a long warranty and are fine with a 20 in blade.
Amazon $398.99$398.99
The Echo HC-2020 rates 3.4 among gas hedge trimmers; the BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in rates 3.3 among battery ones. The BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in costs $319.99 less ($79 vs $398.99).
BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in
#16 in BatteryFull review
For trimming a handful of small shrubs around a house or patio, where a compact, cheap kit matters more than reach.
Amazon $79$79
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (gas and battery), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Echo HC-2020 | BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $19.95 per inch of blade ($398.99, 20 in blade) | 95 $4.39 per inch of blade ($79 with battery and charger, 18 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 50 cutting capacity not published (neutral score used) | 17 cuts branches up to 0.62 in |
| Blade 15% | 17 20 in blade | 0 18 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 75 10 lb (dry) | 100 5.4 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo HC-2020 | BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 20 in | 18 in |
| Cutting capacity | - | 0.62 in |
| Double sided blade | Yes | - |
| Rotating handle | - | No |
| Strokes per minute | - | 2,400 |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 21.2 cc | 20 V, 1.5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 30 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10 lb (dry) | 5.4 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |