A battery string trimmer starts at a squeeze of the trigger, needs no fuel or pull cord and is quiet enough for an early morning. The kit battery usually lasts 20 to 45 minutes, enough for the edges of most yards, and most makers’ batteries also run their mowers and blowers. Higher voltage platforms swing heavier line for thicker weeds.
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.
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- EGO ST1502SA#1 of 18Full review
A proven EGO 15 in. trimmer at a lower price than the POWERLOAD models. Good for average yards and small storage spaces.
Amazon $199$19915 in.095 in7.4 lb - EGO ST1511T#2 of 18Full review
A strong 15 in. trimmer for suburban yards, with the easiest line reloading around and a long warranty. Buy it if you already own EGO batteries or want to start on that platform.
Amazon $219$21915 in.095 in7.6 lb - Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer#3 of 18Full review
A strong, wide cutting trimmer for medium to large yards, and a base for Ryobi’s Expand-It attachments.
RYOBI $249$24917 in.095 in- - Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer#4 of 18Full review
A low priced 16 in. trimmer for medium yards that can grow into a multi tool with Greenworks attachments.
Amazon $169.67$169.6716 in.095 in9.7 lb - Echo eFORCE DSRM-2100 56V Trimmer#5 of 18Full review
A capable, well built 16 in. trimmer for medium yards, with a long tool warranty.
Amazon $248.99$248.9916 in.095 in9.8 lb - Greenworks 80V 16 in Brushless Trimmer#6 of 18Full review
A powerful 80V trimmer with long runtime for medium to large yards with tough weeds.
Amazon $269.99$269.9916 in.095 in8 lb - EGO ST1623T LINE IQ#7 of 18Full review
The most hands off battery trimmer here: it feeds and reloads line for you and runs about an hour. Worth the premium for big yards and anyone tired of bump heads.
Amazon $359$35916 in.095 in7.5 lb - Toro 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer#8 of 18Full review
A tough, powerful 16 in. trimmer for medium to large yards, especially for owners of other Toro 60V tools.
Amazon $199.99$199.9916 in.095 in12 lb - Worx Nitro WG185 40V 15 in#9 of 18Full review
A strong 15 in. trimmer with heavy line and two big batteries, for half acre yards with weedy edges. Good value if you already use Worx batteries.
Amazon $229.99$229.9915 in.095 in9.2 lb - Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13 in Trimmer/Edger#10 of 18Full review
An affordable trimmer and edger for small lawns, best for anyone who already has Ryobi 18V batteries.
RYOBI $136.96$136.9613 in.080 in6.9 lb - Worx WG183 40V 13 in#11 of 18Full review
A light, easy trimmer for small lawns and tidy edges along a patio. Choose a heavier line trimmer if your yard has thick weeds or long fence runs.
Amazon $159.99$159.9913 in.065 in6.4 lb - Greenworks 40V 13 in Trimmer/Edger#12 of 18Full review
A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small, tidy yards. Larger or rougher lots need heavier line and a wider swath.
Amazon $124.98$124.9813 in.065 in5.2 lb - Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12 in#13 of 18Full review
A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small lawns and townhouse yards. Skip it if you have long fence lines or tough weeds.
Amazon $106.78$106.7812 in.065 in5.5 lb - Black+Decker LSTE523 20V Trimmer/Edger#14 of 18Full review
A budget trimmer and edger for small yards and touch ups. Look elsewhere for overgrowth or large lawns.
Amazon $109$10912 in.065 in7.6 lb - Makita XRU23SM1 18V LXT 13 in#15 of 18Full review
A light, well balanced 13 in. trimmer for Makita 18V owners with small to medium yards. Without LXT batteries already, bigger swath trimmers cost less.
Amazon $259$25913 in-6.6 lb - Black+Decker LST136 40V 13 in#16 of 18Full review
An easy trimmer and edger for small, well kept lawns. Choose a trimmer with heavier line for overgrown lots.
Amazon $159$15913 in.065 in9 lb - Stihl FSA 57 Trimmer#17 of 18Full review
A light, simple trimmer for small lawns and edges, sold and serviced by Stihl dealers.
STIHL $189.99$189.9911 in.080 in5.9 lb - Husqvarna 110iL FLXi Trimmer/Edger#18 of 18Full review
A tidy trimmer, edger and attachment base for small yards in the Husqvarna battery system. Bigger lawns need a wider swath.
Amazon $249.99$249.9911.8 in-7 lb
