Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer
#1 in BatteryFull review
A powerful, well priced cordless trimmer for medium to large yards, especially for owners of other Greenworks 60V tools.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer is the better string trimmer overall, rated 4.5 to 4.0. The Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer leads on value. The EGO ST1623T LINE IQ wins on warranty. The Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer costs $199.01 less ($159.99 vs $359).
EGO ST1623T LINE IQ
#9 in BatteryFull review
The most hands off battery trimmer here: it feeds and reloads line for you and runs about an hour. Worth the premium for big yards and anyone tired of bump heads.
Amazon $359$359
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 Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer for value ($10 per inch of swath ($159.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) vs $22.44 per inch of swath ($359 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath)).
- Choose the EGO ST1623T LINE IQ for warranty (5-year warranty vs 4-year warranty).
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 | Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | EGO ST1623T LINE IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $10 per inch of swath ($159.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) | 6 $22.44 per inch of swath ($359 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 100 .095 in line | 100 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 100 16 in swath | 100 16 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 85 7.9 lb (without battery) | 92 7.5 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 75 4-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | EGO ST1623T LINE IQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 16 in | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Automatic feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Straight |
| Converts to edger | - | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 2.5 Ah of battery | 56 V, 4 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 150 Wh | 224 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 53 min | 60 min |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (without battery) | 7.5 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty | 4 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 4 years | 3 years |