WORX Nitro WP296 40V 25 in
#5 in BatteryFull review
For owners of long or thick hedges who want a brushless, rotating handle trimmer with real cutting capacity at a mid range price.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
3.9/5
For Ryobi 40V owners who tackle thick, overgrown hedges and want a quieter tool. Plan on a larger battery for long jobs.
- 26 inBlade
- 1.5 inCutting capacity
Check price at Amazon$259
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cuts branches up to 1-1/2 in, the most of any battery trimmer here
- Whisper Series is quieter than gas, per Ryobi, so it suits early mornings and close neighbors
- Rotating handle and HedgeSweep debris remover
- Magnesium gearbox for durability
Cons
- Only about 29 minutes per charge on the included 2.0 Ah battery
- Ryobi publishes no weight or warranty length on the product page
- On Amazon it comes from a third party seller; Home Depot is Ryobi’s main store
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RY40660 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Blade length | 26 in |
| Cutting capacity | 1.5 in |
| Rotating handle | Yes |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 80 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Runtime | 29 min |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
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