ECHO GT-225 vs EGO ST1623T LINE IQ

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The ECHO GT-225 rates 4.2 among gas string trimmers; the EGO ST1623T LINE IQ rates 4.0 among battery ones. The ECHO GT-225 costs $159.01 less ($199.99 vs $359).

ECHO GT-225 vs EGO ST1623T LINE IQ

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 weightECHO GT-225EGO ST1623T LINE IQ
Overall rating4.2/54.0/5
Value 30%78 $12.50 per inch of swath ($199.99, 16 in swath)6 $22.44 per inch of swath ($359 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath)
Line 20%60 .095 in line100 .095 in line
Swath 15%50 16 in swath100 16 in swath
Weight 15%92 9.5 lb (dry)92 7.5 lb (without battery)
Warranty 20%100 5-year warranty100 5-year warranty

Specifications

ECHO GT-225EGO ST1623T LINE IQ
Cutting
Cutting swath16 in16 in
Largest line.095 in.095 in
Line feedFixed-length lineAutomatic feed
ShaftCurvedStraight
Converts to edgerNoNo
Takes attachmentsNoNo
Power
Engine or battery21.2 cc, 2-stroke56 V, 4 Ah of battery
Battery energy-224 Wh
Battery included-Yes
Runtime-60 min
Brushless motor-Yes
Variable speed-Yes
Build
Weight9.5 lb (dry)7.5 lb (without battery)
Warranty5 years5 years
Battery warranty-3 years

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