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The 10 Best Strimmers as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best strimmers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

EGO ST1610E

9.1Best cordless
Check price on Amazon ≈ £180
Best value

Black+Decker STC1840

8.0Best budget cordless
Check price on Amazon ≈ £90
Also great

Stihl FSA 60 R

8.8Best for big gardens
Check price on Amazon ≈ £200

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these strimmers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each strimmer does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#StrimmersScoreBest forPowerApprox priceAmazon links
1EGO ST1610E9.1Best cordless56V£180View Price
2Stihl FSA 60 R8.8Best for big gardens36V£200View Price
3Husqvarna 115iL8.5Best mid-rangeCordless£170View Price
4Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-2308.5Best for small gardens18V£90View Price
5Worx WG163 GT 3.08.4Best 2-in-120V£110View Price
6Ryobi ONE+ OLT18328.3Best for Ryobi owners18V£80View Price
7Stihl FSA 578.2Best light cordlessCordless£130View Price
8Black+Decker STC18408.0Best budget cordless18V£90View Price
9Flymo Contour 500E8.0Best cordedCorded£45View Price
10Einhell GE-CT 18 Li8.0Best ultra-budget18V£60View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best cordless

EGO ST1610E

9.1Our number one pick.

EGO's 56V line trimmer brings petrol-rivalling power and a carbon-fibre shaft to cordless, powering through long grass and light brush with ease. It is pricey and the battery adds weight, but it is quiet, powerful and part of a great tool range.

Performance: 9.2Handling: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Petrol-like power
  • Long battery life
  • Quiet
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Battery weight
Check price on Amazon≈ £180
2
Best for big gardens

Stihl FSA 60 R

8.8A superb runner-up.

Stihl's FSA 60 R is a beautifully balanced, durable cordless trimmer with the brand's pedigree, ideal for larger gardens and regular use. It is an investment, but the build and balance are superb.

Performance: 8.8Handling: 9.2Build: 9.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Excellent balance
  • Durable Stihl build
  • Good run-time
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Battery sometimes sold separately
Check price on Amazon≈ £200
3
Best mid-range

Husqvarna 115iL

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Husqvarna's 115iL is a well-balanced, quiet cordless trimmer with intuitive controls and solid run-time for medium gardens. It is mid-priced and dependable, if not the most powerful.

Performance: 8.4Handling: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Well balanced
  • Quiet and intuitive
  • Reliable
Cons
  • Mid power
  • Battery extra
Check price on Amazon≈ £170
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4
Best for small gardens

Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-230

8.5A standout in the upper half.

The EasyGrassCut is a light, simple cordless trimmer perfect for tidying edges and small lawns, sharing batteries with Bosch's Power for All range. It is not for heavy growth, but for easy everyday trimming it is great value.

Performance: 8.2Handling: 8.8Build: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Light and easy
  • Shared batteries
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Not for heavy growth
  • Narrow cut
Check price on Amazon≈ £90
5
Best 2-in-1

Worx WG163 GT 3.0

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Worx WG163 cleverly converts from trimmer to a mini wheeled edger in seconds, a versatile choice for tidy lawns and borders. Power is modest, but the 2-in-1 design and shared battery platform are handy and good value.

Performance: 8.2Handling: 8.6Build: 8.2Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Trimmer and edger in one
  • Shared Worx batteries
  • Good value
Cons
  • Modest power
  • Small spool
Check price on Amazon≈ £110
6
Best for Ryobi owners

Ryobi ONE+ OLT1832

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

If you own Ryobi ONE+ batteries, the OLT1832 is an affordable, capable trimmer with adjustable width and easy line feed. Power and run-time are modest, but battery compatibility makes it excellent value within the system.

Performance: 8.0Handling: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Uses Ryobi ONE+ batteries
  • Adjustable width
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Modest power
  • Short run-time
Check price on Amazon≈ £80
7
Best light cordless

Stihl FSA 57

8.2A dependable pick if the price is right.

The FSA 57 is Stihl's lightweight homeowner trimmer, easy to handle for quick jobs with the brand's reliability and a tool-free spool. It is for lighter work, but it is pleasant and well made.

Performance: 8.0Handling: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Light and easy
  • Stihl reliability
  • Tool-free spool
Cons
  • For lighter work
  • Battery extra
Check price on Amazon≈ £130
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8
Best budget cordless

Black+Decker STC1840

8.0Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Black+Decker's STC1840 is a dependable budget cordless trimmer with an E-drive motor and edge guide, fine for small-to-medium lawns. It is basic, but reliable and affordable.

Performance: 7.8Handling: 8.2Build: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Affordable cordless
  • Edge guide
  • Reliable
Cons
  • Basic power
  • Short run-time
Check price on Amazon≈ £90
9
Best corded

Flymo Contour 500E

8.0A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The corded Flymo Contour is cheap, light and always ready, with a tilting head for edging, ideal for small gardens near a socket. The cable limits range and power is basic, but for value it is hard to beat.

Performance: 7.8Handling: 8.4Build: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap and light
  • Edging tilt head
  • No battery
Cons
  • Cable limits range
  • Basic power
Check price on Amazon≈ £45
10
Best ultra-budget

Einhell GE-CT 18 Li

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Einhell's budget trimmer covers basic edging and light grass for very little, sharing batteries with Einhell's Power X-Change range. It is small and basic, but for occasional light use it is good value.

Performance: 7.6Handling: 8.2Build: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Shared battery range
  • Light
Cons
  • Small and basic
  • Light-duty only
Check price on Amazon≈ £60
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the strimmers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the EGO ST1610E, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Stihl FSA 60 R and Husqvarna 115iL are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best strimmers without overthinking it, the EGO ST1610E is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £180

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