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 Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in rates 3.5 among battery ones. The Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in costs $70.01 less ($69.97 vs $139.98).
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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 $69.97Scores 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 | Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $6.36 per inch of blade ($139.98, 22 in blade) | 100 $3.06 per inch of blade ($69.97 with battery and charger, 22.8 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 83 cuts branches up to 1.12 in | 12 cuts branches up to 0.59 in |
| Blade 15% | 33 22 in blade | 60 22.8 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 50 11 lb | 100 5.3 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| SENIX 4QL HT4QL-L 4-Cycle 22 in | Sun Joe X20 ECOSHARP 22 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 22 in | 22.8 in |
| Cutting capacity | 1.12 in | 0.59 in |
| Double sided blade | Yes | - |
| Rotating handle | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 26.5 cc | 20 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 40 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11 lb | 5.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |