For homeowners who want gas power without mixing fuel, and the biggest cutting capacity for the money.
Amazon $139.98The SENIX 4QL HT4QL-L 4-Cycle 22 in rates 3.7 among gas hedge trimmers; the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit rates 3.4 among battery ones.

An entry level kit for Ryobi 18V owners with a few shrubs to tidy. Buy a bigger battery if you have long hedges.
Amazon $139.49Prices 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 weight | SENIX 4QL HT4QL-L 4-Cycle 22 in | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $6.36 per inch of blade ($139.98, 22 in blade) | 75 $6.34 per inch of blade ($139.49 with battery and charger, 22 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 83 cuts branches up to 1.12 in | 33 cuts branches up to 0.75 in |
| Blade 15% | 33 22 in blade | 50 22 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 50 11 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| SENIX 4QL HT4QL-L 4-Cycle 22 in | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 22 in | 22 in |
| Cutting capacity | 1.12 in | 0.75 in |
| Double sided blade | Yes | - |
| Rotating handle | Yes | - |
| Strokes per minute | - | 3,200 |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 26.5 cc | 18 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 36 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 21 min |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |