# EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD (EGO) and Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Ryobi) among string trimmers. Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer is the cheaper of the two at $149.

## Side by side

| Spec | EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD | Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $329 | $149 |
| Brand | EGO | Ryobi |
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Cutting swath (in) | 16 in | 15 in |
| Shaft type | straight | straight |
| Line diameter (in) | 0.095 in | 0.080 in |
| Feed type | auto | bump |
| Engine cc or voltage | 56 V | 40 V |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 8.92 |

## Key differences

- Cutting swath (in): EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD 16 in vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer 15 in
- Line diameter (in): EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD 0.095 in vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer 0.080 in
- Feed type: EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD auto vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer bump
- Engine cc or voltage: EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD 56 V vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer 40 V
- Weight (lb): EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD 7.7 vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer 8.92

## What reviewers say

**EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a hands-on review of this exact model (design notes list Model: EGO ST1623T kit / ST1620T bare tool). PTR rated it 9.7/10, praising the automatic Line IQ feed that eliminates bump-feeding, the easiest PowerLoad line loading, excellent cutting power with low vibration, and a measured 1hr 4min runtime on high with a 4.0Ah battery, while flagging that fast line breakage around hard obstacles like fences can outpace the auto-feed with no manual override. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD: https://egopowerplus.com/string-trimmer-powerload-line-iq-st1623t/ (egopowerplus.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer: https://www.ryobitools.com/en-us/products/46396008374 (ryobitools.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/string-trimmers/ego-power-plus-st1623t-vs-ryobi-ry40250-40v-expand-it/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD ($329) vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer ($149) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/string-trimmers/ego-power-plus-st1623t-vs-ryobi-ry40250-40v-expand-it/
License: CC BY 4.0.