Best hedge trimmers

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What to look for

Blade length and tooth gap decide how thick a branch it takes; weight decides how long you can hold it up.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Bosch EasyHedgeCut 18-45

Tidying small, soft-growth hedges and shrubs with a light trimmer that comes ready to use.

Light at 2.3 kg with the battery fitted
Anti-blocking system to keep it cutting rather than stalling
Battery and charger included

Watch out for: The 15 mm tooth spacing limits it to thin new growth, and the battery takes two hours to recharge.

Power: 18V
Blade length: 45 cm
Tooth gap: 15 mm
Weight: 2.3 kg with battery
Battery: 1 x 2.0Ah plus charger

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Sources: Bosch product page

Mid-range

Worx WG263E

Suburban gardens with longer or thicker hedges that need more reach and bite than a starter trimmer.

Brushless motor at 3,400 strokes a minute
Long 57 cm dual-action blade cutting up to 27 mm
4.0Ah battery and charger included, shared across Worx PowerShare tools

Watch out for: Worx does not publish a run time, and its 2.5 kg weight is quoted without the battery.

Power: 20V, brushless
Blade length: 57 cm
Tooth gap: 33 mm
Weight: 2.5 kg without battery
Battery: 1 x 4.0Ah plus charger

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Sources: Worx product page

Premium

EGO HT5110E

Gardeners tackling overgrown, woody hedges who want petrol-like cutting on a battery platform.

Wide 33 mm blade gap for thick branches
Rear handle rotates 45 and 90 degrees for cutting hedge sides
Two speeds and up to 80 minutes on a 2.5Ah battery

Watch out for: Sold as a bare tool, so it is expensive unless you already own EGO 56V batteries.

Power: 56V
Blade length: 51 cm
Tooth gap: 33 mm
Weight: 3.3 kg
Battery: Bare tool, battery and charger extra

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Sources: EGO product page · Expert Reviews best hedge trimmers

Pro

Makita DUH506

Tradespeople and keen gardeners on Makita's 18V LXT batteries who trim hedges often.

Brushless motor at 4,000 strokes a minute with constant speed control
Electric brake and anti-restart function
Makita quotes 75 minutes of use on a 6.0Ah battery

Watch out for: The maximum blade opening is 20 mm, so it is not meant for heavy woody stems, and the DUH506Z comes without a battery.

Power: 18V LXT, brushless
Blade length: 50 cm
Tooth gap: 30 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg (2.5 to 2.9 kg with battery)
Battery: Body-only version (DUH506Z) available

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Sources: Makita product page

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