Best Cordless String Trimmers 2026 — Battery Power Comparison

A handyman's ranking of cordless string trimmers. EGO, Ryobi, DeWalt, Greenworks. With battery life and cutting width rankings.

What I look for

Battery string trimmers have matched gas. Here are the 8 with real performance.

The picks

1. EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch String Trimmer

Best overall. Bump feed, quick load.

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2. EGO Power+ Powerload ST1623T 16-Inch

EGO Powerload variant. Auto-rewind.

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3. Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 15-Inch

Best Ryobi. Strong value.

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4. DeWalt DCST972 60V Max String Trimmer

Premium pick. Brushless motor.

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5. Greenworks Pro 80V 16-Inch Trimmer

Best budget premium.

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6. Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V String Trimmer

Best lightweight.

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7. Milwaukee M18 Fuel String Trimmer

M18 ecosystem pick.

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8. EGO Power+ 56V Multi-Head System (Trimmer + Blower + Pole Saw)

Best yard tool system.

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Frequently asked questions

Best cordless string trimmer 2026?

EGO Power+ ST1623T for overall, Ryobi 40V HP for budget, EGO Multi-Head for yard tool systems.

How long do string trimmer batteries last?

5Ah batteries: 30-45 minutes of continuous use. 7.5Ah: 50-70 minutes.

Bump feed vs automatic feed?

Bump feed is more reliable. Automatic feed is convenient but more prone to jamming.

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