Makita
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
$249
Released 2019
Best Hedge Trimmers · head-to-head
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer is cheaper at $59. Every spec and price links to its source.
Black+Decker
Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer
$59Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer or Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer?
The Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer is the cheaper at $59. The Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer | Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $59 |
| Brand | Makita | Black+Decker |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Power source | battery | corded |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 20 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 7/8 in | 3/4 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V | 3.8 A / 120V |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Rotating handle | Yes | No |
| Release | 2019 | 2018 |
Sources — Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer: blackanddecker.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer battery vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer corded
- Blade length (in): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 24 vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 20
- Cutting capacity (in): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7/8 in vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 3/4 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 3.8 A / 120V
- Weight (lb): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.3 vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 6.3
- Rotating handle: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer true vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Pro Tool Reviews (the only whitelisted tester with a hands-on body) rates the XHU07 9.5/10, praising its scale-verified 9.2 lb weight, blazing 4,400 SPM speed and low vibration. Its main noted limitation is a 3/4-inch cutting gap versus rivals moving to 1-inch. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Very low vibration and noise for a cordless trimmer; Light for the pro cordless class at a scale-verified 9.2 lb, ~2.5 lb lighter than the twin-battery XHU04; Fast 4,400 SPM stroke rate outpaces most competitors' 3,000-3,500 SPM.
Flagged: Only a 3/4-inch cutting gap while some competitors move to 1-inch or more.
Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer
No sourced tester review yet.