Best String Trimmers Under $150 (2026)

This is the complete-kit version of the 40V MAX trimmer, with the battery and charger in the box. The battery has a state-of-charge indicator so you can see how much runtime is left, which is surprisingly helpful in a cordless tool. A high-torque power drive transmission boosts the cutting strength at the head, and the 13-inch swath is wide for a battery trimmer.

The tool converts from trimming to edging in seconds, so one machine handles the lawn border and the sidewalk strip. Compared with the bare-tool listings that sit at lower prices, the real cost is easier to read here. Compared with the WORX 40V it has a longer-established battery platform and a clear kit.

The 40V MAX packs are shared across a range of the maker's outdoor tools, which lowers the cost of adding a hedge trimmer or blower later. Store the battery indoors and watch the indicator before long jobs. In year-three ownership, the battery is the part most likely to need replacing, so note the model number now. Wear eye protection and long trousers, since the 40V head throws stones and sticks with real force.

Greenworks bundles a 12-inch auto-feed trimmer with a 390 CFM, 110 MPH blower and a 2.0Ah battery. The trimmer uses .065-inch line and is described as slicing through weeds up to an inch thick along fences, while the blower clears wet leaves and debris from concrete. One battery runs both tools.

That sharing is the value: you carry one pack and finish a full cleanup. The tradeoff is that the single 2Ah battery must serve two jobs, so runtime is limited. Compared with the BLACK+DECKER kit, you get a blower instead of a more powerful trimmer.

It makes sense for a small yard where you trim edges and then blow clippings off the path. Plan the job so you trim first and blow afterward, otherwise clippings land on a clean path. A spare battery is the best upgrade, since two tools on one pack empties it faster than either alone. Rinse nothing near the motor housing.

The WORX WG183 emphasizes light weight and maneuverability, with a dual-exit cutting head that feeds two lines for better cutting efficiency. An automatic-feed spool system advances line without bumping. The streamlined design aims to reduce fatigue over a long session.

Check whether the listing includes a battery, as this brand often sells tools and batteries separately. Compared with the BLACK+DECKER kit, it is lighter but the cost picture depends on the pack. Against the 20V WORX models, it has more power.

It suits users who value handling over raw torque. Because the head feeds two lines, line use runs higher than a single-line head, so keep spare spool lines on hand. The light build makes it comfortable, though a light shaft flexes more in thick grass. Check the listing for a battery before you order.

WORX pairs a 12-inch trimmer-edger with a 360 CFM leaf blower in a two-tool kit. The trimmer converts to an edger by pivoting the head, and a command feed system gives fresh line on demand with a button press. Both tools share the 20V PowerShare battery platform.

The combo is the cheapest way here to equip a small yard with two tools. Compared with the Greenworks combo it has a lower-voltage platform and a slightly weaker blower, but the PowerShare packs fit a wide range of WORX products.

Trim first, blow after, and swap the pack when one runs down. The combo suits a person who wants one purchase to cover the whole weekend chore. Charge the battery fully before starting and expect to take a short break between the trimming and blowing stages. Keep the blower nozzle clean of wet leaf paste.

The WG163 is a 12-inch trimmer that converts to an edger. The head tilts 90 degrees for slopes and for edging, and a push-button command feed gives instant line.

It is the simplest and cheapest WORX tool here. Compared with the combo, it has no blower.

Use it for light work. Tilt the head to follow the curve of a path, and tap the feed button only when the line is short. Check the battery listing, as WORX sells tools without packs. It is a good second tool to a mower owner who already has PowerShare batteries. Treat it as an edging specialist.