Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026

Best Hedge Trimmers (2026)

12 hedge trimmers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.

The best overall hedge trimmer is Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer ($49). The best value hedge trimmer is Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer ($59). The cheapest is Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer at $49. 12 hedge trimmers compared from $49 to $399.99 across 12 brands — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.

As of 2026-06-20

Cite this comparison Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest hedge trimmers is Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer at $49; across 12 models the median price is $199 ($49–$399.99), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-20. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/hedge-trimmers/

Our data Across the 12 hedge trimmers we priced, the most expensive lists for 716% more than the best-specced one — Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer at $49 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of August 2026.

Which hedge trimmer should you buy?

Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-06-20; live price may differ.

Key takeaways

  • Lowest price: Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer at $49 (MSRP $49 per ShopJoe.com official store).
  • Typical price: from $49, median $199, up to $399.99 — across 12 priced.
  • Tracked: 12 products across 12 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
  • Compared on: Power source, Blade length (in), Cutting capacity (in), Engine cc or voltage, Dual action blades, Weight (lb).

Best by the numbers

Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.

Top 3 by quality

An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.

  1. Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer Quality score 83/100 Best value
  2. Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer Quality score 59/100 Most powerful
  3. Greenworks HT40B210 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Quality score 57/100 Most powerful

How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →

What to look for

How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these hedge trimmers.

  • Cutting capacity (in) — higher is better.
  • Dual action blades — a yes/no feature.
  • Weight (lb) — lower is better (this group: 5 to 10.36).

Comparison

US price = launch MSRP for the base configuration. Sourced per row.
#Hedge TrimmerPricePower sourceBlade length (in)Cutting capacity (in)Engine cc or voltageDual action bladesWeight (lb)SourceBuy
1 Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer $49 corded220.63 in3.5 A / 120Vtrue5 shopjoe.com Check price →
2 Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer $59 corded203/4 in3.8 A / 120Vtrue6.3 blackanddecker.com On Amazon →
3 Greenworks HT40B210 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer $149.95 battery243/4 in40Vtrue5.8 greenworkstools.com Check price →
4 DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 1 review $169 battery223/4 in20V MAXtrue7.8 dewalt.com On Amazon →
5 EGO Power+ HT2410 24" Brushless Hedge Trimmer EGO Power+ HT2410 24" Brushless Hedge Trimmer $169 battery241 in56Vtrue6.2 egopowerplus.com On Amazon →
6 Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit $169 battery241 in40Vtrue6 homedepot.com Check price →
7 Worx WG284 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Worx WG284 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer $229 battery243/4 in40V (2x20V PowerShare)true9.3 target.com Check price →
8 Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 1 review $249 battery247/8 in18Vtrue7.3 makitatools.com On Amazon →
9 Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer $249.95 gas17.7 in4/5 in21.7 cctrue10.36 husqvarna.com On Amazon →
10 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 1 review $297 battery243/4 in18V (M18)true8.6 milwaukeetool.com On Amazon →
11 Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 1 review $329 battery245/8 in36V (AK system)true7.7 stihlusa.com On Amazon →
12 Echo HC-2020 Gas Hedge Trimmer Echo HC-2020 Gas Hedge Trimmer $399.99 gas203/4 in21.2 cctrue10 echo-usa.com On Amazon →

Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.

Popular comparisons

What is the cheapest hedge trimmer?

Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer is the cheapest at $49 (MSRP $49 per ShopJoe.com official store), as of 2026-06-20.

How much does hedge trimmers cost?

Across the 12 hedge trimmers with a published price, the median is $199, ranging from $49 to $399.99, as of 2026-06-20.

Which hedge trimmer is best by the numbers?

Lowest price: Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer ($49). Newest: Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer (2020). Lightest: Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer (5 weight lb).

How many hedge trimmers are compared here?

12 hedge trimmers across 12 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.

What is the best overall hedge trimmer?

Sun Joe HJ22HTE 22" Corded Electric Hedge Trimmer ($49) — Highest overall score (83/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.

What is the best value hedge trimmer?

Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer ($59) — Most specification per dollar of any hedge trimmers here at $79.

What is the most capable hedge trimmer?

Greenworks HT40B210 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer ($149.95) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $149.95.

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