DeWalt
DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
$169
Released 2016
Best Hedge Trimmers · head-to-head
DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
$169
Released 2014
Which is better: the DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer or Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit?
The Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer | Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $169 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Blade length (in) | 22 | 24 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 3/4 in | 1 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 20V MAX | 40V |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.8 | 6 |
| Rotating handle | No | Yes |
| Release | 2016 | 2014 |
Sources — DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit: homedepot.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Blade length (in): DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 22 vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 24
- Cutting capacity (in): DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 3/4 in vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 1 in
- Engine cc or voltage: DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 20V MAX vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 40V
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.8 vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 6
- Rotating handle: DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer false vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DeWalt DCHT820B 20V MAX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published coverage of the DeWalt DCHT820 (the 20V MAX 22-inch model); it is a short overview piece with no lab measurements. It praises the low 7.8-lb bare weight and calls the tool capable for maintenance trimming, but flags the 2800 SPM speed and 3/4-inch cut capacity as tame versus professional rivals and notes it is a brushed, limited-capacity model. The verdict rests on a single reviewer's qualitative assessment. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Low working weight makes it easy to maneuver; Capable of regular maintenance cuts on neglected hedges.
Flagged: 2800 SPM speed and 3/4-inch cut capacity are tame for professional use; Brushed motor and limited capacity versus premium/pro competitors.
Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
No sourced tester review yet.