Best Hedge Trimmers Under $150 (2026)

The Greenworks trimmer is the only brushless tool in this lineup, driving a 20-inch dual-action steel blade at 4,000 strokes per minute with a stated cutting capacity of 1.1 inches. A brushless motor wastes less energy as heat and has no carbon brushes to wear, so the trimmer gets more work from each charge and the motor should outlast a brushed one. The 2.0Ah battery and charger are included.

The 4,000 SPM figure is much higher than the 2,400 to 2,800 SPM claimed for budget cordless trimmers, and the faster stroke gives a cleaner shear on soft growth. A built-in debris collector sweeps clippings aside, and a wrap-around handle allows multi-position cutting.

It gives up two inches of blade against the 22-inch Black+Decker, but its capacity is nearly 50 percent greater than that machine's three-quarter-inch rating. Keep the blade clean, oil it lightly and store the 24V battery indoors. It suits owners who want the best cut quality and a motor with the longest likely life. In year three the battery is the part most likely to fade, so buy a spare while the platform is still stocked and keep the debris collector clear. Compared with the Craftsman, the Greenworks wins on cutting quality but is not a platform pick unless you plan to add 24V tools.

The Black+Decker is the value pick: a 22-inch dual-action blade, a three-quarter-inch capacity and a battery and charger in the box. It claims up to 40 percent less vibration than single-action blades and enough runtime for roughly 3,000 square feet of hedge per charge.

It uses a brushed motor, which is simpler and cheaper but less efficient than the Greenworks brushless design. Against that machine it offers two more inches of blade for less capacity, so it trims a long, level hedge faster but struggles on stiff stems.

The 20V platform covers many other Black+Decker tools, so spare packs are easy to buy. Wipe and oil the blades after use and avoid forcing it into branches near its capacity limit. Charge the pack after each session and keep a second battery on the charger for big jobs. Compared with the Greenworks 24V, it is the better choice when your hedge is long and soft and you want to finish in fewer passes.

The RYOBI 18V ONE+ trimmer joins one of the largest battery platforms in home tools, with a 22-inch dual-action blade. The listing gives little detail, so confirm whether a battery and charger are included before buying, because many ONE+ trimmers ship as bare tools.

The main reason to choose it is the platform. If you already own ONE+ batteries, the trimmer costs a fraction of a full kit, and the same packs power blowers, mowers and drills. If you do not, the platform lock-in is a cost.

Against the Black+Decker, the blade length is equal, and the real difference is battery ecosystem. Keep the blades clean and the pack indoors. If you already own ONE+ packs, the economics are straightforward, and the tool will outlast several batteries. If your RYOBI batteries are already in the shed, treat the trimmer as an add-on and check capacity on the box.

The Greenworks 40V trimmer combines a 24-inch dual-action blade with a one-inch cutting capacity, the longest blade and second-highest capacity in this lineup. A three-sided wrap-around auxiliary handle with a cushioned overmold grip allows cutting in many positions.

It is sold tool-only, so the price excludes the battery and charger. For owners of Greenworks 40V mowers or blowers the trimmer is the cheapest way to add capacity; for everyone else, a 40V pack has to be added to the cost.

Compared with the 24V brushless Greenworks, it trades the faster stroke for a longer blade and more voltage headroom. It is heavier at the tip, so use short sessions. Oil the blades and keep the battery indoors. Because it is heavier at the tip, use both hands and take breaks to protect your shoulders. It is the right tool for formal hedges that rarely get overgrown, and the wrong one for renovation cutting.

The CRAFTSMAN V20 trimmer comes as a kit with battery and charger, a 20-inch dual-action steel blade and the V20 platform shared with a range of garden and workshop tools. A 20-inch blade is a mid-size choice: lighter at the tip than a 24-inch, more productive than 17 or 18 inches.

It does not state a high capacity or an advanced motor, so it competes on platform and balance. Against the Black+Decker it has two inches less blade and a similar brushed-motor character.

It is a fair choice if you already use V20 tools. Oil the blades and store the battery inside. Over time the V20 packs are easy to replace, which keeps the tool serviceable long after the original battery fades. For an owner who values a familiar platform over the last bit of cutting speed, it is a calm, sensible purchase.