About this guide
A good string trimmer doesn’t have to cost $150-plus. These ten real trimmers — corded, cordless, gas-free — all stay under a $100 ceiling and cover small-to-medium yards, edging, and light brush.
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The picks, in detail
BLACK+DECKER BESTA510
A 6.5-amp corded trimmer with a 14-inch cutting diameter, called out by reviewers as the clear budget winner in this category.
- 6.5-amp corded motor
- 14-inch cutting diameter
- Auto-feed line, 2-in-1 trimmer/edger
- Top-rated budget pick, reliable power for a corded unit
- No battery to charge or replace
- Corded — limited by extension cord length
BLACK+DECKER GH3000
A more powerful 7.5-amp corded trimmer with an adjustable auxiliary handle and adjustable shaft for both trimming and edging.
- 7.5-amp corded motor
- 14-inch cutting swath
- Adjustable shaft and auxiliary handle
- More power than the BESTA510 for thicker weeds
- Versatile trim/edge shaft adjustment
- Right at the $100 ceiling depending on retailer
WORX WG163 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
A 20V cordless 12-inch trimmer and edger with a 90° pivoting head, sold complete with battery and charger.
- 20V cordless motor
- 12-inch cutting width
- 90° pivoting head for edging
- Includes battery + charger
- Battery and charger included at this price, unlike many cordless rivals
- Pivoting head doubles as an edger
- Smaller 12-inch swath than the corded B+D options
Greenworks 80V 16″ Straight Shaft Trimmer (tool only)
A high-power 80V straight-shaft trimmer with a wide 16-inch cutting path, sold as tool-only for Greenworks 80V battery owners.
- 80V motor, straight shaft
- 16-inch cutting diameter
- Tool-only (needs compatible 80V battery)
- Widest cutting swath on this list
- Straight shaft is easier on the back for taller users
- Tool-only — needs an existing Greenworks 80V battery to hit this price
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless String Trimmer
Ryobi's 18V ONE+ trimmer taps into the same battery platform as dozens of other Ryobi tools, making it a smart add-on if you already own ONE+ batteries.
- 18V ONE+ battery platform
- Lightweight cordless design
- Compatible with the wider Ryobi ONE+ tool lineup
- Battery-sharing across the whole Ryobi ONE+ line
- Lightweight for easy handling
- Battery/charger often sold separately depending on kit
Sun Joe 24V-ST14 iON+ Cordless String Trimmer
A 24V cordless trimmer kit from Sun Joe with a 12-inch cutting path, sold complete with a 4.0Ah battery and charger.
- 24V cordless motor
- 12-inch dual-line cutting path
- Includes 4.0Ah battery and charger
- Complete kit — no separate battery purchase needed
- Dual-line head cuts faster than single-line budget trimmers
- Near the top of this budget range
Hyper Tough 20V MAX Cordless String Trimmer
Walmart's house brand cordless trimmer, a genuinely inexpensive entry point for light-duty yard work.
- 20V cordless motor
- Lightweight design
- Includes battery and charger
- One of the cheapest complete kits on this list
- Good for small yards and touch-up trimming
- Less powerful than the 80V/24V options here for thick growth
BLACK+DECKER LST136
A 40V MAX cordless trimmer/edger with an adjustable telescoping pole, positioned as a bargain option roughly half the price of premium 40V-class trimmers.
- 40V MAX cordless motor
- 13-inch cutting width
- Adjustable telescoping pole
- More battery voltage than most sub-$100 cordless rivals
- Telescoping pole adjusts to your height
- 13-inch swath is narrower than the corded B+D options
Craftsman V20 WEEDWACKER
Craftsman's 20V cordless trimmer, tested as a strong bargain option roughly half the price of top-tier premium cordless trimmers.
- 20V cordless motor
- Lightweight cordless design
- Craftsman V20 battery platform
- Good value if you already own Craftsman V20 tools/batteries
- Reliable, well-known brand
- Shorter battery life than the higher-voltage options here
Hyper Tough 4.6-Amp 13″ Electric String Trimmer
A basic corded trimmer with auto-feed dual line and a telescopic shaft — the most affordable real option on this list.
- 4.6-amp corded motor
- 13-inch cutting width
- Auto-feed dual line
- Telescopic shaft
- Lowest price point here
- Auto-feed line saves fiddling with manual bump-feed
- Corded, and the least powerful motor on this list
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| BLACK+DECKER BESTA510 | BLACK+DECKER GH3000 | WORX WG163 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger | |
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| Price | $59-$84 | up to $99 | $79.99 |
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Buying tips
- Corded trimmers (BESTA510, GH3000, Hyper Tough 4.6A) are cheaper and never run out of charge, but you’re limited by extension cord reach — better for smaller yards near an outlet.
- Battery-platform trimmers (Ryobi ONE+, Craftsman V20, Greenworks 80V) are a smart pick if you already own other tools on that same battery system.
- Check whether the listed price includes the battery and charger — several cordless trimmers are sold ‘tool only’ and need a compatible battery to hit these prices.
- A wider cutting swath (14-16 inches) means fewer passes on a bigger yard, at the cost of a bit more weight to swing.
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