Makita
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
$249Cheaper
Released 2019
Best Hedge Trimmers · head-to-head
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Husqvarna
Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer
$249.95
Released 2014
Which is better: the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer or Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer?
The Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is the cheaper at $249. The Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless 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 | Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $249.95 |
| Brand | Makita | Husqvarna |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 |
| Power source | battery | gas |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 17.7 in |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 7/8 in | 4/5 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V | 21.7 cc |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 | 10.36 |
| Rotating handle | Yes | No |
| Release | 2019 | 2014 |
Sources — Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas 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 Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer gas
- Blade length (in): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 24 vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer 17.7 in
- Cutting capacity (in): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7/8 in vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer 4/5 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer 21.7 cc
- Weight (lb): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.3 vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer 10.36
- Rotating handle: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer true vs Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas 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.
Husqvarna 122HD45 Gas Hedge Trimmer
No sourced tester review yet.