Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer
#3 in BatteryFull review
A strong, wide cutting trimmer for medium to large yards, and a base for Ryobi’s Expand-It attachments.
RYOBI $249$249
The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer rates 4.2 among battery string trimmers; the Husqvarna 122C rates 3.9 among gas ones. The Husqvarna 122C costs $69.01 less ($179.99 vs $249).
Husqvarna 122C
#2 in GasFull review
A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
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 (battery and gas), 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 | Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer | Husqvarna 122C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $14.65 per inch of swath ($249 with batteries and charger, 17 in swath) | 94 $10.59 per inch of swath ($179.99, 17 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 100 .095 in line | 60 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 100 17 in swath | 75 17 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 88 9.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer | Husqvarna 122C | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 17 in | 17 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Curved |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery | 21.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 45 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 9.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |