Best Hedge Trimmers Under $150

The budget pick for suburban hedges: light, capable and cheap, especially if you already own Greenworks 24V batteries.

For homeowners with a few small hedges who want a light, inexpensive kit, especially if they already own WORX 20V batteries.

For a small yard with a few hedges and a tight budget. A good fit for anyone already on the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX battery.

A low cost starter kit for small yards with a few shrubs and short hedges.

For Craftsman V20 owners or anyone with modest hedges who wants a simple kit backed by a 3 year warranty.

For light, regular trimming of soft hedges on the smallest budget. Buyers with thick or woody growth should look at a 1 in trimmer.

An entry level kit for Ryobi 18V owners with a few shrubs to tidy. Buy a bigger battery if you have long hedges.

For trimming a handful of small shrubs around a house or patio, where a compact, cheap kit matters more than reach.

For homeowners who want gas power without mixing fuel, and the biggest cutting capacity for the money.