Stihl
Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
$329
Released 2020
Best Hedge Trimmers · head-to-head
Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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 Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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 | Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer | Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329 | $59 |
| Brand | Stihl | Black+Decker |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Power source | battery | corded |
| Blade length (in) | 24 | 20 |
| Cutting capacity (in) | 5/8 in | 3/4 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 36V (AK system) | 3.8 A / 120V |
| Dual action blades | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Rotating handle | Yes | No |
| Release | 2020 | 2018 |
Sources — Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-20). Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer: blackanddecker.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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: Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer battery vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer corded
- Blade length (in): Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 24 vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 20
- Cutting capacity (in): Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 5/8 in vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 3/4 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 36V (AK system) vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 3.8 A / 120V
- Weight (lb): Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer 7.7 vs Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer 6.3
- Rotating handle: Stihl HSA 60 Battery Powered 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.
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.
Black+Decker BEHTS300 20" Corded Hedge Trimmer
No sourced tester review yet.