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EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD vs Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer is cheaper at $159. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD | Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329 (MSRP $329 (Lowe's/Acme list $329.99), kit with 56V 4.0Ah battery and 320W charger) | $159 (Kit price with 4.0Ah battery and charger per Home Depot/ToolBoxBuzz; HD tool-only listed ~$179) |
| 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 |
| release year | 2024 | — |
Sources — EGO POWER+ ST1623T 16" LINE IQ with POWERLOAD: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-19). Ryobi RY40250 40V Expand-It Attachment Capable String Trimmer: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19).