Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger
#10 in BatteryFull review
An affordable trimmer and edger for small lawns, best for anyone who already has Ryobi 18V batteries.
RYOBI $136.96$136.96
The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger is the better string trimmer overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger leads on line, warranty and swath. The Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger wins on value. The Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger costs $27.96 less ($109 vs $136.96).
Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger
#14 in BatteryFull review
A budget trimmer and edger for small yards and touch ups. Look elsewhere for overgrowth or large lawns.
Amazon $109$109
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger for line (.080 in line vs .065 in line), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and swath (13 in swath vs 12 in swath).
- Choose the Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger for value ($9.08 per inch of swath ($109 with batteries and charger, 12 in swath) vs $10.54 per inch of swath ($136.96 with batteries and charger, 13 in swath)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery string trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger | Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $10.54 per inch of swath ($136.96 with batteries and charger, 13 in swath) | 88 $9.08 per inch of swath ($109 with batteries and charger, 12 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 50 .080 in line | 0 .065 in line |
| Swath 15% | 40 13 in swath | 20 12 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 100 6.9 lb | 90 7.6 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger | Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 13 in | 12 in |
| Largest line | .080 in | .065 in |
| Line feed | Automatic feed | Push-button feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Straight |
| Converts to edger | Yes | Yes |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 18 V, 4 Ah of battery | 20 V, 2.5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 72 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 55 min | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 6.9 lb | 7.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |