Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
$297Cheaper
Released 2017
Best Hedge Trimmers · head-to-head
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is cheaper at $297. Every spec and price links to its source.
Stihl
Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
$329
Released 2020
Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer or Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer?
The Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer is the cheaper at $297. Get the Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer for the stronger spec sheet, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer | Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $297 | $329 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Stihl |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 24 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 3/4 in | 5/8 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18V (M18) | 36V (AK system) |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Rotating handle | No | Yes |
| Release | 2017 | 2020 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20). Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer and Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting capacity (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 3/4 in vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 5/8 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 18V (M18) vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 36V (AK system)
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer 8.6 vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 7.7
- Rotating handle: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer false vs Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2726-20 24" Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on tested this exact Milwaukee 2726 24-inch trimmer, scoring it 9.0/10. They praise its fast 3,400-SPM cutting, balance, and cordless convenience, but flag it as heavy at 10.9 lbs and wish for a rotating handle. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast 3,400-SPM speed makes quick work of hedges and light brush; Well-balanced weight distribution and comfortable handle placement; Cordless convenience, up to two hours runtime, no gas or extension cords.
Flagged: Heavy at 10.9 lbs with battery; No rotating handle; awkward cutting above shoulder height; Measured 86 dBa noise, nudging over the OSHA limit.
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.