Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best String Trimmers (2026)
The cheapest string trimmers is Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger at $119.99. Best by the numbers — Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger (lowest price), EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD (newest). This page compares 11 string trimmers across 11 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
11 string trimmers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger at $119.99 (Standard price, WG163 kit with 2 x 2.0Ah batteries and charger).
- Typical price: from $119.99, median $269.99, up to $664 — across 11 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 11 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: power source, cutting swath in, shaft type, line diameter in, feed type, engine cc or voltage.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger ($119.99)
- Newest: EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD (2024)
- Lightest: Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger (5.29 weight lb)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD vs DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer
- EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer
- DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest string trimmers?
Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger is the cheapest at $119.99 (Standard price, WG163 kit with 2 x 2.0Ah batteries and charger), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does string trimmers cost?
Across the 11 string trimmers with a published price, the median is $269.99, ranging from $119.99 to $664, as of 2026-06-19.
Which string trimmers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger ($119.99). Newest: EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD (2024). Lightest: Worx WG163 GT 3.0 20V 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger (5.29 weight lb).
How many string trimmers are compared here?
11 string trimmers across 11 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Roster covers 11 verified string-trimmer models spanning gas, battery, and corded-system power sources. Milwaukee 2825-21ST excluded (discontinued, no verified current MSRP). Primary sources are official manufacturer product pages (EGO, Echo, Stihl, DeWalt, Husqvarna, Ryobi, Greenworks, Toro, Worx, Makita, BLACK+DECKER) plus authoritative retail/review sources (Pro Tool Reviews, ToolBoxBuzz, Tool Nut, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon, Acme Tools, The Power Tool Store, Farm & Fleet). Weights are bare-tool where separately published, otherwise noted. cutting_swath_in is the maximum rated width. priceUsd is the published US MSRP or standard retail for the most common kit named. Adversarial re-verification on 2026-06-19 corrected feed-type and line-diameter errors (Stihl AutoCut C 6-2 is bump feed with 0.080 in line; Toro Quick-Feed is manual not auto), a DeWalt kit-battery description (FLEXVOLT DCB609 = 3.0Ah in 60V mode), and two stale/mismatched source URLs. accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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