Best String Trimmers Under $300

A proven EGO 15 in. trimmer at a lower price than the POWERLOAD models. Good for average yards and small storage spaces.

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.

A strong, wide cutting trimmer for medium to large yards, and a base for Ryobi’s Expand-It attachments.

A low priced 16 in. trimmer for medium yards that can grow into a multi tool with Greenworks attachments.

A capable, well built 16 in. trimmer for medium yards, with a long tool warranty.

A powerful 80V trimmer with long runtime for medium to large yards with tough weeds.

A tough, powerful 16 in. trimmer for medium to large yards, especially for owners of other Toro 60V tools.

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.

An affordable trimmer and edger for small lawns, best for anyone who already has Ryobi 18V batteries.

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.

A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small, tidy yards. Larger or rougher lots need heavier line and a wider swath.

A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small lawns and townhouse yards. Skip it if you have long fence lines or tough weeds.

A budget trimmer and edger for small yards and touch ups. Look elsewhere for overgrowth or large lawns.

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.

An easy trimmer and edger for small, well kept lawns. Choose a trimmer with heavier line for overgrown lots.

A light, simple trimmer for small lawns and edges, sold and serviced by Stihl dealers.

A tidy trimmer, edger and attachment base for small yards in the Husqvarna battery system. Bigger lawns need a wider swath.

A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.

A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.

A reliable straight shaft trimmer for homeowners who want a five year warranty and quick reloading.

The STIHL most homeowners should buy: a straight shaft, an easy start and a head that takes heavy line, for a few dollars more than the curved models.

For homeowners who want one engine to run a trimmer, edger and pole saw on a budget.

A curved shaft trimmer with enough engine for thick grass, for buyers who prefer the balance of a curved shaft.

A strong straight shaft trimmer for big yards and rough edges, at a mid range price.

A small, light gas trimmer for tidying the edges of a typical suburban lot. Buyers with thick weeds or long fence lines should look at a straight shaft model.

A light, easy starting STIHL for homeowners who trim around beds and walkways once a week.