Makita
Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
$249
Released 2019
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Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
$169Cheaper
Released 2014
Which is better: the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" 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. The Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit is the cheaper at $169. The Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 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 | Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $169 |
| Brand | Makita | Ryobi |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 24 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 7/8 in | 1 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V | 40V |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 | 6 |
| Rotating handle | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2019 | 2014 |
Sources — Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: makitatools.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 Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting capacity (in): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7/8 in vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 1 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 40V
- Weight (lb): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.3 vs Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit 6
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.
Ryobi RY40610A 40V 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit
No sourced tester review yet.