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AEG A18FHTR14 Fusion Brushless
Husqvarna Aspire H50-P4A
DeWalt DCMHT563P1 XR
Ozito PXCHTK-218 Power Xchange Cordless kit
Stihl HSA 56 AK System
Stihl HSE 61
Victa 1697418
Makita LXT DUH507CT
Ego HT2601E Power+
Black + Decker BCHTS3625L1 Power Command
Stihl HSA 66
Ryobi ONE+ RHT1840Li20
Black + Decker GTC1845L20-XE
Cost
Price
$429
$269
$299
$119
$429
$329
$139
$369
$529
$349
$598
$199
$189
Type
Type
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Electric
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
Recommended products
Recommended
Recommended
Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Performance score
Ease of use score
Year tested
2024
2024
2024
2021
2021
2012
2024
2024
2024
2024
2016
2024
2016
Comments
Good points
Good trimming performance, but it feels slightly underpowered, especially when cutting thicker branches Very good handles, very comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming as the cutting head can be rotated Light enough Well balanced Very good visibility while trimming hedges
Very good trimming performance, feels powerful, and cuts thicker branches easily Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Light enough Well balanced Good visibility while trimming hedges Very good controls Has an on/off button
Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Light enough Good visibility while trimming hedges Slight vibration only Has a trigger lock for extra safety (but it is small)
Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming. Lightweight. Well balanced. Very good visibility while trimming hedges. Very good switches.
Very good trimming performance, feels powerful, and cuts thicker branches easily. Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming. Light enough. Very good switches. Has a trigger lock for extra safety.
Excellent trimming performance, feels very powerful, cuts thicker branches easily Excellent wrap-around handle at the front, and the rear handle can be rotated 180° for vertical or horizontal trimming Well-balanced unit Very good controls
Good trimming performance, but it feels slightly underpowered, especially when cutting thicker branches Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Lightweight Well balanced Very good visibility while trimming hedges Very good controls Minimal vibration
Good trimming performance, but it feels slightly underpowered, especially when cutting thicker branches Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Lightweight Very good visibility while trimming hedges Very good controls Minimal vibration
Very good trimming performance, feels powerful, and cuts thicker branches easily Very good handles, very comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming as the cutting head can be rotated Very good visibility while trimming hedges Has a trigger lock for extra safety
Good trimming performance, but it feels slightly underpowered, especially when cutting thicker branches Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Light enough Good visibility while trimming hedges Has a trigger lock for extra safety
Very good trimming performance, feels quite powerful and cuts thicker branches fairly easily Excellent controls Good handles; comfortable wrap around handle for both horizontal and vertical edging even though it doesn't rotate Good visibility while trimming hedges Excellent battery life, the battery lasts more than 90 minutes
Good trimming performance, but it feels slightly underpowered, especially when cutting thicker branches Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming Lightweight Very good visibility while trimming hedges Very good controls Slight vibration only
Lightweight Excellent controls Good handles; comfortable wrap around handle for both horizontal and vertical edging, even though it doesn't rotate
Bad points
Noticeable vibration but not too uncomfortable
Noticeable vibration but not too uncomfortable
Borderline trimming performance, feels underpowered, and struggles a lot with thicker branches Cutting head guard is hard to slide to remove and put back on
Borderline trimming performance, feels underpowered, and struggles a lot with thicker branches. Vibration is uncomfortable.
Noticeable vibration but not too uncomfortable. Visibility while trimming hedges is slightly blocked by the battery compartment.
Feels fairly heavy, especially with prolonged use
None to mention
None to mention
Noticeable vibration but not too uncomfortable
Noticeable vibration but not too uncomfortable Cutting head guard is just a soft plastic sleeve which is hard to put back on
Fairly heavy Vibration is quite uncomfortable
Cutting head guard is hard to slide to remove and put back on
Only OK trimming performance, it feels a little underpowered and struggles a little with thicker branches Noticeable vibration, but it's not too uncomfortable Only OK visibility while trimming hedges - restricted by the hand guard
Features
Hand guard
Wrap around front handle
Blade extension
Yes (except on the first 5 to 6 blade teeth on each side)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Yes (except on the first 5 blade teeth)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Yes (except on the first 5 to 6 blade teeth on each side)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Rotating head
Specifications
Weight (kg)
3.8
3.1
3.6
2.3
3.7
4.2
2.6
3
4.6
3.3
4.7
2.8
2.6
Blade length (cm)
55
50
55
46
45
50
51
50
66
55
50
40
45
Tooth gap (cm)
3.8
3.1
3.3
1.9
2.3
2.2
2.5
2.8
3.8
3
3
2.2
1.8
Battery voltage (V)
18
18
18
18
36
Not applicable
18
18
56
36
36
18
18
Claimed battery charge time (min)
Not stated
60
75
150
95
Not applicable
80
110
50
115
60
80
50
Noise at user's position (db)
84
88
82
84
84
90
77
75
88
84
88
83
86
Noise at 7.5m (db)
63
69
63
65
64
68
58
57
68
66
63
64
65
Website
aegpowertools.com.au
husqvarna.com.au
dewalt.com.au
ozito.com.au
stihl.com.au
stihl.com.au
victa.com.au
makita.com.au
egopowerplus.com.au
blackanddecker.com.au
stihl.com.au
ryobi.com.au
blackanddecker.com.au
Sustainability
Warranty (yrs)
6
5
3
5
2
Not stated
5
5
5
2
Not stated
6
2
Country of origin
Vietnam (body); China (charger, battery)
China (body, charger); Hungary (battery).
China
China
Austria
Germany
China
Chiny (body, charger); Vietnam (battery)
China
China
Austria
Vietnam (body, battery); China (charger)
China
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