Along with cutting power, we tested for battery runtime, maneuverability, and operator comfort and determined the best battery trimmer by category. In addition to trimming the grass zones, we used the 36V, 56V, and 80V models to cut through woody, viny growth in natural areas. To earn a spot in our lineup, the lightweight 20-volt (V) trimmers had to deliver a clean, crisp cut in both clean and weedy grass sections. We put each trimmer through its paces in a variety of real-world scenarios: “clean” lawn grass, weedy grass, and natural areas featuring coarse, weedy seedlings and vines. Although some of the trimmers offer lower power settings that could extend runtime, we found that the lower settings simply made them less capable when it came to coarse weeds, so we ran them at full power for testing. Most trimmers arrived with the batteries about 25 percent charged right out of the box, but a full charge allowed us to gauge runtime at full power. To truly test these battery-powered string trimmers, we started by assembling the tools and charging the batteries. Photo: Mark Wolfe How We Tested the Best Battery Trimmers MOST VERSATILE: Greenworks Pro 80V 16-Inch Cordless String Trimmer.BEST TRIMMER/EDGER COMBO: Worx WG170 20V Power Share Revolution String Trimmer.BEST DUAL DIRECTION: Husqvarna 320iL 40V Battery String Trimmer.BEST FOR SMALL YARDS: Worx WG163 20V Power Share GT 3.0 String Trimmer.BEST FOR LARGE YARDS: Echo DSRM-2100 eFORCE 56V 16-Inch Battery Trimmer.BEST LIGHTWEIGHT: Black+Decker LSTE525 20V MAX String Trimmer/Edger.BEST HEAVY-DUTY: DeWalt DCST972X1 60V MAX 17-Inch String Trimmer Kit.UPGRADE PICK: Makita XRU15PT1 36V LXT Brushless String Trimmer Kit.
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