Comparison: Best Bush Trimmer Cordless (Updated | Oct 14th)
When maintaining gardens or landscaped areas, a reliable bush trimmer is essential for keeping overgrowth in check. Cordless models offer the convenience of portability and freedom from power cords, making them a popular choice for homeowners and professionals alike. This comparison explores top-rated cordless bush trimmers, evaluating factors like battery life, cutting performance, weight, and ease of use to help you find a tool that balances power, efficiency, and comfort for your specific needs. Whether tackling thick brush or light pruning, the right cordless trimmer can make the job easier and more enjoyable.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for long battery life:
20'' Hedge Trimmer Cordless with Battery -
Best for premium build:
20'' Hedge Trimmer Cordless with Battery -
Best for best budget:
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Hedge Trimmer -
Best for best value:
MZK 22'' Cordless Hedge Trimmer -
Best for compact design:
WORKPRO Cordless Grass Shear & Shrubbery Trimmer – 2 in 1 Handheld 7.2V Electric Grass Trimmer Hedge Shears/Grass Cutter Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery and Type-C Cable Included -
Best for ergonomic handle:
WORX WG261 22" 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer -
Best for 2-in-1 design:
SnapFresh Cordless Grass Shear Bush Trimmer -
Best for best overall:
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Hedge Trimmer -
Best for battery compatible:
HEINPRO Cordless Hedge Trimmer 22-Inch Compatible with DEWALT 20V MAX Battery -
Best for shrub trimmer:
Litheli 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer 16" (5/8" Cut)
Product Comparison: Best Bush Trimmer Cordless
Long battery life
20'' Hedge Trimmer Cordless with Battery, Electric Handheld Bush Clipper with 2 Pack Rechargeable Batteries, 3000RPM 180° Rotatable Head, 2/3'' Blade Gap
DocSmart
- High-Performance Motor: A 1000W pure copper motor drives the shrub trimmer working at the speed of up to 3000RPM and delivers faster and more efficient cuts. Cordless gardening tools feature 180° adjustable head for shaping hedges in tight areas. Thanks to the deep quenching process, it ensures smooth cutting. Suitable for elderly people and gardening beginner
- Durable Blades: Featuring a 20.67-inch blade made of durable 65Mn steel, this hedge cutter easily cuts through branches up to 2/3 inches thick(Blade gap), delivering sharp, clean cuts every time. Ideal for soft branches up to 1/2'' diameter, trimming thin shoots on hedges, bushes, small trees and ornaments. Hardwood may require specialized tools like pruning shear or mini chainsaw. Please apply liquid oil after use to protect the hedge blade
- Cordless & Portable: The handheld hedge trimmer takes about 2 hours to full charge and can work for 120 minutes. It comes with 2 pcs 2000mAh rechargeable batteries. 1 green light on the battery represents 25% power. Say goodbye to struggling with electrical cords and make your garden art easier. Our hedge clipper is compatible with Makita batteries, but our device batteries aren't compatible with Makita devices. This hedge trimmer comes with a plug-in charger, not a charging base
- Lightweight: DocSmart hedge trimmer comes blade assembled with oil pre-coated to reduce wear and tear, simply plug in the fully charged battery, screw the baffle and start using it. Ergonomic and non-slip handheld design ensures a comfortable grip and easy control. It weighs only 4.4 lbs,not easy to get tired after long-term use. User-friendly for family and temporary work, even the elderly can easily control it
- Multiple Safety Protections: 1. safety lock to prevent accidental activation; 2. safety baffles to prevent plant splashing; 3. a pair of gloves to protect your hands; 4. non-slip front handle helps you to get a firm grip on the hedge trimmer; 5. goggles to protect your eyes from wood chips
- Gifts for Men Women: Great for keeping lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces pristine. Ideal for the pruning needs of homeowners, gardeners, landscapers, and gardening enthusiasts. Perfect for gifting on Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries
- Before using the hedge trimmer, please use pruning shears to cut off thick branches, do not force the tool to prune to prevent damage to the trimmer!
- If the blade is unable to cut large branches, stop using the trimmer immediately in case of disable and damage the engine
Premium build
20'' Hedge Trimmer Cordless with Battery, 3000RPM Electric Handheld Bush Clipper with 2pcs 2000mAh Rechargeable Batteries, 180° Rotatable Head, 2/3'' Blade Gap Green
DocSmart
- High-Performance Motor: A 1000W pure copper motor drives the shrub trimmer working at the speed of up to 3000RPM and delivers faster and more efficient cuts. Cordless gardening tools feature 180° adjustable head for shaping hedges in tight areas. Thanks to the deep quenching process, it ensures smooth cutting. Suitable for elderly people and gardening beginner
- Durable Blades: Featuring a 20.67-inch blade made of durable 65Mn steel, this hedge cutter easily cuts through branches up to 2/3 inches thick(Blade gap), delivering sharp, clean cuts every time. Ideal for soft branches up to 1/2'' diameter, trimming thin shoots on hedges, bushes, small trees and ornaments. Hardwood may require specialized tools like pruning shear or mini chainsaw. Please apply liquid oil after use to protect the hedge blade
- Cordless & Portable: The handheld hedge trimmer takes about 2 hours to full charge and can work for 120 minutes. It comes with 2 pcs 2000mAh rechargeable batteries. 1 green light on the battery represents 25% power. Say goodbye to struggling with electrical cords and make your garden art easier. Our hedge clipper is compatible with Makita batteries, but our device batteries aren't compatible with Makita devices
- Lightweight: DocSmart hedge trimmer comes blade assembled with oil pre-coated to reduce wear and tear, simply plug in the fully charged battery, screw the baffle and start using it. Ergonomic and non-slip handheld design ensures a comfortable grip and easy control. It weighs only 4.4 lbs,not easy to get tired after long-term use. User-friendly for family and temporary work, even the elderly can easily control it
- Multiple Safety Protections: 1. safety lock to prevent accidental activation; 2. safety baffles to prevent plant splashing; 3. a pair of gloves to protect your hands; 4. non-slip front handle helps you to get a firm grip on the hedge trimmer; 5. goggles to protect your eyes from wood chips
- Gifts for Men Women: Great for keeping lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces pristine. Ideal for the pruning needs of homeowners, gardeners, landscapers, and gardening enthusiasts. Perfect for gifting on Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries
- Before using the hedge trimmer, please use pruning shears to cut off thick branches, do not force the tool to prune to prevent damage to the trimmer!
- If the blade is unable to cut large branches, stop using the trimmer immediately in case of disable and damage the engine
Best budget
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Hedge Trimmer, Cordless, 18 inch Blade, Reduced Vibration, Battery and Charger Included (LHT218C1)
BLACK+DECKER
- 18 in. dual-action hardened steel blade for reduced vibration while trimming* (Compared to BLACK+DECKER single-action blade models)
- Lightweight, compact design is easy to use with less fatigue
- Built-in T-handle and full length trigger for control while cutting
- Part of 20V MAX* Lithium-Ion battery system
- *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts
Best value
MZK 22'' Cordless Hedge Trimmer, 20V Bush Trimmer, Handheld Hedge Cutter, Grass Shrub Trimmer, Lightweight & Compact Trimmer(Battery & Charger Included)
MZK
- [LIGHTWEIGHT BUT POWERFUL]: The trimmer weighing only 5 pounds is equipped with a 20V MAX battery for max cutting power, deliver ultra-power for your trimming jobs.
- [HYPER CUT CAPACITY]: 5/8-inch cutting capacity gets through all your bushes and hedges with greater performance. 22.4-inch dual action steel blade brings you an extraordinary hedge trimming experience, offering you a smooth cutting with less vibration.
- [ERGONOMIC DESIGN] The ergonomic wrap-around handle makes it possible to complete trimming work easily and comfortably. Cordless design frees you from the shackles of cables, just move and cut anywhere you want.
- [SAFETY FIRST] MZK always regards the safety of our users as the highest priority, and the double lock designed in our trimmer ensures that you and your loved ones are always away from danger.
- [ONE FOR ALL]: MZK 20V lithium-ion battery is the core accessory in our product system, which is compatible with all MZK indoor and outdoor tools. Only one battery can drive all your tools, freeing you from considering different specifications batteries to use.
Compact design
WORKPRO Cordless Grass Shear & Shrubbery Trimmer – 2 in 1 Handheld 7.2V Electric Grass Trimmer Hedge Shears/Grass Cutter Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery and Type-C Cable Included
WORKPRO
- Perfect present for Christmas, Mother's Day, Birthday, Anniversary, Valentine's Day, etc. Methods of use note: You can release the safety lock after starting the machine, by pressing and holding the ON/OFF switch Tips: The blue viscous liquid flowing out of the blade gear is lubricating oil, which lubricates the gear and prevents rust.
- Upgrade Power Motor: WORKPRO cordless grass trimmer has been upgraded with a powerful motor, and the 2-in-1 design makes switching from mowing to hedging quick and easy. This handheld grass shear can meet your pruning needs even if you are a beginner
- Lightweight & Easy to Use: This handheld hedge trimmer is very lightweight, weighing only 0.82 lbs, easy to operate and carry, and you can even easily complete the trimming work with one hand. Compared to most cordless grass shears designed with side safety buttons on the market, our hedge trimmer's safety button is located at the top of the handle, making it more user-friendly for people with small hands. Grass cutter is also suitable for elderly people to use this electric grass trimmer
- USB-C Charging Convenience: The Type-C charging cable can be charged from a mobile phone charger (5V/2A), laptop/PC, car, or power bank USB port, making charging more convenient anywhere. Our grass shear is equipped with a 2000mAh high-capacity battery, allowing you to use the battery grass trimmer for extended periods without worrying about battery life issues. This cordless shrubbery trimmer takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully charge
- Better Cutting Ability: The cordless grass cutter is equipped with sharp blades (5.9'' long shrub shear and 4.17'' wide grass shear), providing perfect trimming effects for lawn, hedge, or garden edges, dead perennial plants, cleaning small shrubs and twigs in the yard. The hedge trim blades are best suitable for less than 7.95 mm thickness branches. Moreover, blade replacements are simple, fast, without any tools, safe, and convenient
- Safe and Reliable: The handheld grass trimmer is designed with a dual lock, which is safe and reliable, and can protect the safety of children & adults whether battery hedge trimmers are working or not
- Attention: Recharging per 3-6 months will prolong the life of the cordless grass trimmer if it is not used often After using the blade, it needs to be cleaned in time and kept dry during storage. Ensure that the blade has a longer life
Ergonomic handle
WORX WG261 22" 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer, Battery & Charger Included
WORX
- LIGHTWEIGHT BUT POWERFUL: Ergonomic perfection. Tough yet comfortable to use, and long enough to make short work of your hedge trimming duties.
- 22‘’ CUTTING REACH: Enough length for flat tops and long, even sides. Yet still nimble enough to round the corners. We didn’t arbitrarily pick 22 inch—we think it’s just right.
- SAME BATTERY, EXPANDABLE POWER: The same battery powers over 75+ 20V, 40V, and 80V lifestyle, garden, and power tools in the PowerShare family. Comes with a charger and a 2.0Ah, 20V max lithium PowerShare battery you can use to power this or any other WORX 20V PowerShare tool.
- GRAB N’ GO: The D-grip handle lets you hold it from any angle and cut from any position that’s comfortable. Plus, it gives you the leverage to hoist it up high for the tops of tall hedges, or hold it down low for undergrowth.
- CUTS TWICE AS NICE: The dual-action blades cut once, then catches that branch again on the way back, just to make sure. For a trim that’s twice as clean, twice as powerful, twice as fast.
- DESIGNED TO ABSORB VIBRATION: A ¾ inch blade gap gets around those branches and rips right through them, while the overmold construction on the grips dissipates all that power so you hardly feel a thing.
- CUT THE CORD: You don’t have to worry about doubling back and catching the cord. Enjoy the freedom of cordless, rechargeable, power gardening tools equipped with PowerShare batteries.
2-in-1 design
SnapFresh Cordless Grass Shear Bush Trimmer, 2 in 1 Handheld Hedge Trimmer, 7.2V Electric Grass Trimmers, Lightweight Shrubbery Trimmers Battery & Charger Included, Shrub Trimmer for Garden(Green)
SnapFresh
- 2-in-1 Grass Shears & Bush Trimmer: This handheld hedge trimmer comes with a 5.5" long hedge trimmer blade and a 3.25" wide grass shear blade. The hedge trimmer blade can cut branches up to 0.31" (8mm) thick. With a 1100 RPM powerful motor and sharp 65Mn Steel blades, it easily trims lawns, hedges, garden edges, bush, shrubs and small trees.
- Lightweight & Ergonomic Design: With the hedge trimmer blade attached, the total weight is only 1.36 lbs. The lightweight design makes this bush trimmer easy to operate and carry with one hand. Additionally, the TPR non-slip handle provides a comfortable grip and reduces strain on your hand joints.
- Enhanced Safety Design: This handheld grass shear features a dual safety switch — a safety lock and an ON/OFF switch — preventing accidental activation and ensuring user protection. Once started, you can release the safety lock and continue trimming with the ON/OFF switch alone. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners, this cordless trimmer offers peace of mind and easy control.
- Cordless & Portable: The 2-in-1 cordless grass shear is equipped with a built-in 1500mAh lithium battery and a battery indicator. The cordless design simplifies work in both the front and backyard, saving time compared to using large clippers and untangling long cords.
- Perfect Present for Yard: Ideal for DIY yard care enthusiasts. This cordless shrub trimmer makes an excellent choice for birthday, housewarming, or holiday gifts. Tip: Charge the hedge trimmer every 3-6 months when not in use. Clean the blades after use and keep them dry during storage to ensure a long blade lifespan.
Best overall
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Hedge Trimmer, 20 inch, Battery and Charger Included (CMCHT810C1)
CRAFTSMAN
- RELIABLE AND RECHARGEABLE POWER: V20* MAX 1.5Ah lithium ion battery provides dependable performance
- MOVE AROUND WORKSPACE WITH EASE: Full wrap-around handle for mobility and comfort while cutting
- DURABILITY FOR TOUGH TASKS: 20 in. dual action blades with up to 3/4 in. cut capacity
- VERSATRACK COMPATIBLE: Use the integrated hook to hang this tool directly on the VERSATRACK Wall Organization System (sold separately)
Battery compatible
HEINPRO Cordless Hedge Trimmer 22-Inch Compatible with DEWALT 20V MAX Battery, Electric Hedge Trimmer Cordless, Bush Trimmers for Garden, Battery Powered Hedge Trimmers (Tool Only)
HEINPRO
- ⚠️ NOTE: Battery and charger not included! Tool only.
- [Compatible with DeWalt Batteries] Battery and charger not included! HEINPRO cordless battery hedge trimmer compatible with DeWALT 20V MAX lithium-ion batteries, for DCB200 DCB201 DCB203 DCB204 DCB205 DCB206 DCB207 DCB208 DCB210 DCB230 DCB240, etc. Giving professionals who already own a DeWalt 20V battery the flexibility to use their preferred battery.
- [Upgrade Copper Wire Motor] HEINPRO battery operated hedge trimmer upgrades the copper wire motor and uses a 22 -inch laser cutting blade to quickly trim the 5/8 -inch thick hedge.
- [Design Upgrade] HEINPRO power hedge trimmers have a built-in overcurrent protection program, which improves the stability of hedge trimmer operation and prolongs its service life.
- [Ergonomic Design] Full length trigger with soft grip handle is non-slip and comfortable. 180° rotating rear handle provides you a comfortable grip in any position. Wrap-around front handle provides comfort and control in vertical and horizontal trimming applications.
- [Lightweight design] HEINPRO shrub trimmer weighs only 4.4 pounds(battery not included), and the design is lightweight, keeps you away from arm aches and pains during use.
Shrub trimmer
Litheli 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer 16" (5/8" Cut), Handheld Shrub/Bush Trimmer, Lightweight for Thick Branches & Yard Work,Work with Litheli 20V System (2.5Ah Battery Incl.)
LiTHELi
- Durable & Comfortable: Long enough to easily complete the work of trimming hedges, hedge trimmer suitable for trimming small hedges and shrubs.
- Long battery life: The cordless hedge trimmer's powerful 20V lithium-ion battery provides power and runtime for most trimming jobs.
- High Efficiency: Electric hedge trimmerwith hardened steel blade, reduce vibration when trimming, high-speed cutting, improve trimming efficiency.
- Ergonomic Design：Enjoy the comfortable grip while holding the front and rear handle. Cordless hedge trimmer design increases your range of motion for a more freeing experience.
- Customer Survice：Litheli offers a 3-year warranty for the tool and a 1-year warranty for the battery. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and we will respond to you within 24 hours.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which cordless bush trimmer has the longest blade?
The MZK 22'' Cordless Hedge Trimmer and HEINPRO 22-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer both have the longest blades.
Which models include a battery and charger?
The BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX, WORX WG261, CRAFTSMAN V20, and HEINPRO Cordless Hedge Trimmer include battery and charger.
Which trimmer is best for reducing vibration?
The BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Hedge Trimmer is designed with reduced vibration.
Are there any 2-in-1 handheld options?
The WORKPRO Cordless Grass Shear & Shrubbery Trimmer and SnapFresh Cordless Grass Shear Bush Trimmer are 2-in-1 models.
Which models are compatible with popular battery systems?
The HEINPRO Cordless Hedge Trimmer is compatible with DEWALT 20V MAX batteries.
Which trimmers have the highest RPM?
The 20'' Hedge Trimmer Cordless with 3000RPM Electric Handheld Bush Clip has the highest RPM.
What is the smallest blade size available?
The Litheli 20V Cordless Hedge Trimmer has the smallest blade at 16 inches.
