Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in
#13 in BatteryFull review
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 $69.97$69.97
The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in is the better hedge trimmer overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in leads on value and blade. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit wins on cutting capacity. The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in costs $69.52 less ($69.97 vs $139.49).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit
#14 in BatteryFull review
An entry level kit for Ryobi 18V owners with a few shrubs to tidy. Buy a bigger battery if you have long hedges.
Amazon $139.49$139.49
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 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 $6.34 per inch of blade ($139.49 with battery and charger, 22 in blade)) and blade (22.8 in blade vs 22 in blade).
- Choose the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit for cutting capacity (cuts branches up to 0.75 in vs cuts branches up to 0.59 in).
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 | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $3.06 per inch of blade ($69.97 with battery and charger, 22.8 in blade) | 75 $6.34 per inch of blade ($139.49 with battery and charger, 22 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 12 cuts branches up to 0.59 in | 33 cuts branches up to 0.75 in |
| Blade 15% | 60 22.8 in blade | 50 22 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 100 5.3 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 22 in Hedge Trimmer Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 22.8 in | 22 in |
| Cutting capacity | 0.59 in | 0.75 in |
| Rotating handle | No | - |
| Strokes per minute | - | 3,200 |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 20 V, 2 Ah of battery | 18 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 40 Wh | 36 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 21 min |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.3 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |