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 Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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.
Stihl
Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
$329
Released 2020
Which is better: the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer or Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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 | Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $329 |
| Brand | Makita | Stihl |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 24 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 7/8 in | 5/8 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V | 36V (AK system) |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Rotating handle | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2019 | 2020 |
Sources — Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer?
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 Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 5/8 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 36V (AK system)
- Weight (lb): Makita XHU07Z 18V LXT Brushless 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 7.3 vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 7.7
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.
Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
Only one whitelisted tester covered this exact model. Good Housekeeping's Timothy Dahl named the Stihl HSA 60 his Best Overall pick after hands-on garden testing, praising its smooth, quiet, low-vibration cutting; the sole flagged drawback is the lack of a rotating handle. No tester-measured numbers were published (listed length/weight/run-time figures are manufacturer specs). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Smoothest cutting action of the models tested; went through hedges with clean cuts without shredding leaves or stems; Surprisingly quiet with low vibration and a well-balanced feel; Named Best Overall; pro-level performance in a lightweight, homeowner-friendly package.
Flagged: No rotating handle, unlike several rivals in the same roundup.