Greenworks 24V 15" Brushless String Trimmer, 6.0 Ah Kit vs Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 15" String Trimmer 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: Light 15 in brushless at 6.06 lb with 60 min runtime
Check price at AmazonBest for: 18V ONE+ brushless with a 13–15 in swath
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Greenworks 24V 15" Brushless String Trimmer, 6.0 Ah Kit | Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 15" String Trimmer 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. | 15 in | 15 in | 25% |
| RuntimeThe maker's longest runtime claim with the kit battery, usually at low speed. | 60 min | Not listed | 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. | 144 Wh | 108 Wh | 20% |
| Listed weightThe weight the maker lists. Lighter trimmers tire your arms less. Makers don't always say whether it includes the battery. | 6.06 lb | 9.52 lb | 20% |
| Brushless motorYes when the maker lists a brushless motor, which generally runs cooler and longer per charge than a brushed one. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Kit battery | 24 V 6 Ah = 144 Wh (computed) | 18 V 6 Ah = 108 Wh (computed) | info |
| Line diameter | .080 in | Not listed | info |
| Swath | Not listed | Adjustable 13–15 in | info |
| Line size | Not listed | .080 in | info |
| Runtime | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| YardPick score | 6.4/10 | 3.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Greenworks 24V 15" Brushless String Trimmer, 6.0 Ah Kit
Better published figure on: Kit battery energy, Listed weight.
What we like
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Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 15" String Trimmer Kit
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
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- Runtime not published by Ryobi
Verdict
Both are 15 in brushless trimmers with 6 Ah batteries. Greenworks lists 144 vs 108 Wh, 60 min and 6.06 vs 9.52 lb; Ryobi doesn't list a runtime.
- Greenworks 24V 15" Brushless String Trimmer, 6.0 Ah Kit: Greenworks: 24V 15" Brushless String Trimmer
- Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 15" String Trimmer Kit: Ryobi: 18V ONE+ HP 15" String Trimmer Kit