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Best String Trimmers of 2025
“We’re at a point where the best battery models cut every bit as well as the best gas tools,” says Dave Trezza, who oversees string trimmer testing at Consumer Reports. “You should really let the size and design of your lawn dictate whether you can make do with the limited range or run time of a battery model, or whether you need the…
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Best Electric String Trimmers of 2025
“Electric trimmers really rival gas in cutting performance,” says David Trezza, who oversees string trimmer testing for Consumer Reports. In fact, more than 90 percent of the battery string trimmers in our current ratings get above-average or top marks for both trimming and edging, giving them a slight edge over gas models in those two tests. Corded electric models don’t…
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Best Gas String Trimmers of 2025
If you’ve never used a string trimmer, try out both curved-shaft and straight-shaft models in a home center or hardware store to see which feels better. In general, straight-shaft models have a longer reach. But some users (particularly those shorter than 5 feet, 6 inches or so) may prefer curved-shaft models because they can be easier to control. You may…
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