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Trimmer Shortlists
Short lists of 20V, 40V, straight shaft, budget, attachment-ready and heavy brush trimmers, plus picks for older users.
- Best 20V String Trimmers
- Best 40V String Trimmers
- Best Budget String Trimmers That Still Last
- Best Cordless Weed Eaters for Home Lawns
- Best Straight Shaft String Trimmers
- Best String Trimmers for Seniors
- Best String Trimmers With Attachments
- Best Weed Wackers for Heavy Brush
Brand Matchups & Reviews
EGO vs Greenworks, WORX vs BLACK+DECKER, Ryobi vs EGO, and single-model reviews of WORX, CRAFTSMAN, DeWalt and Milwaukee.
- EGO vs Greenworks String Trimmer
- Ryobi 40V vs EGO 56V Trimmer: Key Differences
- WORX vs BLACK+DECKER String Trimmers Compared
- CRAFTSMAN V20 String Trimmer Review
- DeWalt DCST922B 20V String Trimmer Review
- Milwaukee String Trimmer Review
- WORX WG163 Review: A 20V Trimmer and Edger in One
Trimming Know-How
Cutting tall grass and weeds, why line keeps snapping, and how to store a trimmer through the off-season.
- How to Clean a String Trimmer Before Storage
- How to Cut Tall Grass and Weeds With a String Trimmer
- How to Store a Weed Eater in the Garage
- Why Does Weedeater String Keep Breaking?
Power, Batteries & Line
Brushless motors, battery charge times, 20V vs 40V, gas vs battery and which line size fits your trimmer.
- How Long Does a Weed Eater Battery Take to Charge?
- What Is a Brushless Line Trimmer, and Is It Worth It?
- What Size Trimmer Line Should I Use?
- 40V vs 20V Trimmer: How Much Power Do You Need?
- String Trimmer Gas vs Battery: Pros and Cons
Before You Buy
What a string trimmer does, how to pick one, how much they weigh, shaft styles and the Weed Eater name.
- String Trimmer Buying Guide: Power, Weight and Line
- How Much Does a String Trimmer Weigh?
- How to Choose a Weed Eater for Your Yard
- Is Weed Eater a Brand or Just a Nickname?
- What Is a String Trimmer Used For?
- Straight Shaft vs Curved Shaft Trimmer: Which Fits You?