For light, regular trimming of soft hedges on the smallest budget. Buyers with thick or woody growth should look at a 1 in trimmer.
Amazon $69.97The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in is the better hedge trimmer overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in leads on value, weight and blade. The Husqvarna 115iHD55 wins on warranty. The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in costs $180.02 less ($69.97 vs $249.99).
For homeowners already on, or planning to buy into, Husqvarna’s 36 V battery tools who want long runtime and a solid warranty.
Amazon $249.99Prices were last checked November 2, 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 Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in for value ($3.06 per inch of blade ($69.97 with battery and charger, 22.8 in blade) vs $11.36 per inch of blade ($249.99 with battery and charger, 22 in blade)), weight (5.3 lb vs 7.3 lb (without battery)) and blade (22.8 in blade vs 22 in blade).
- Choose the Husqvarna 115iHD55 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery hedge trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in | Husqvarna 115iHD55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $3.06 per inch of blade ($69.97 with battery and charger, 22.8 in blade) | 43 $11.36 per inch of blade ($249.99 with battery and charger, 22 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 12 cuts branches up to 0.59 in | 50 cutting capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Blade 15% | 60 22.8 in blade | 50 22 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 100 5.3 lb | 74 7.3 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in | Husqvarna 115iHD55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 22.8 in | 22 in |
| Cutting capacity | 0.59 in | - |
| Rotating handle | No | - |
| Strokes per minute | - | 3,000 |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 20 V, 2 Ah of battery | 36 V, 4 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 40 Wh | 144 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.3 lb | 7.3 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 3 years |
