Greenworks 24V 13" Brushless String Trimmer/Edger vs Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger Kit
Two of the cordless string trimmers in our best cordless string trimmers: greenworks & ryobi compared comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 13 in trimmer/edger at 5.51 lb
Check price at AmazonBest for: Budget 18V trimmer/edger, 55 min runtime
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Greenworks 24V 13" Brushless String Trimmer/Edger | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger Kit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting swathThe widest cutting path the maker lists (the number in most product names). Where the swath is adjustable, we rank the widest setting. | 13 in | 13 in | 25% |
| RuntimeThe maker's longest runtime claim with the kit battery, usually at low speed. | 50 min | 55 min | 25% |
| Kit battery energyBattery energy in watt-hours, computed as volts x amp-hours of the battery or batteries the maker says come in the kit (for example 40 V x 6 Ah x 2 = 480 Wh). Bigger batteries generally mean more work per charge from the same tool. | 96 Wh | 72 Wh | 20% |
| Listed weightThe weight the maker lists. Lighter trimmers tire your arms less. Makers don't always say whether it includes the battery. | 5.51 lb | 6.9 lb | 20% |
| Brushless motorYes when the maker lists a brushless motor, which generally runs cooler and longer per charge than a brushed one. | Yes | No | 10% |
| Kit battery | 24 V 4 Ah = 96 Wh (computed) | 18 V 4 Ah = 72 Wh (computed) | info |
| Swath | Not listed | Adjustable 11–13 in | info |
| Line size | Not listed | .080 in | info |
| Runtime | Not listed | Over 55 minutes with an 18V ONE+ 4Ah battery | info |
| YardPick score | 4.8/10 | 3.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Greenworks 24V 13" Brushless String Trimmer/Edger
Better published figure on: Kit battery energy, Listed weight, Brushless motor.
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Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger Kit
Better published figure on: Runtime.
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Verdict
13 in trimmer/edgers. Greenworks lists a brushless motor, 96 vs 72 Wh and 5.51 vs 6.9 lb; Ryobi lists 55 vs 50 min.
- Greenworks 24V 13" Brushless String Trimmer/Edger: Greenworks: 24V 13" Brushless String Trimmer/Edger
- Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger Kit: Ryobi: 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger Kit