Best String Trimmers
13 products ranked across 76 cited reviews, videos and discussions · Updated 19 Aug 2026
On the stierproducts string trimmers board, Husqvarna Weed Eater 320iL ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Ego ST1511T Power+ 15 (#2, S tier) and Stihl FS 111 RX (#3, B tier). The board ranks 13 string trimmers from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 19 Aug 2026, drawing on 76 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Makita 20V String Trimmer, Stihl FS 91 R, Echo X Series String Trimmer, and 2 others.
#5 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Echo SRM-2620
Moved down from B to C on 7 Aug 2026 #6 1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Black+Decker LSTE525
#7 1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Husqvarna 130C
#8 1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ryobi One+ 18V 13
#11 3 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Echo X Series String Trimmer
#12 4 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Kobalt 20V String Trimmer
#13 4 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Atlas 20V String Trimmer
What moved on this board
8 tier changes recorded between 28 Jul 2026 and 14 Sept 2026. The 5 most recent are below.
- 7 Aug 2026 Black+Decker LSTE525 moved down from B to C. 1 more research game.
- 30 Jul 2026 Ryobi One+ 18V 13 moved up from D to C. 2 more research games. 2 sources added.
- 29 Jul 2026 Atlas 20V String Trimmer moved down from D to F. 2 more research games. 2 sources added.
- 29 Jul 2026 Kobalt 20V String Trimmer moved down from D to F. 2 more research games. 2 sources added.
- 29 Jul 2026 Echo X Series String Trimmer moved down from D to F. 1 more research game. 1 source added, 2 removed.
Each line shows what else changed at the same publish. It is not a statement of cause.
Frequently asked questions
Husqvarna Weed Eater 320iL sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over 76 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Ranked first because owners praise its power and balance, and it is directly compared favorably against other models in community videos.
Ego ST1511T Power+ 15 ranks #2 (S tier). Wirecutter lists it as the top pick for power-loaded cordless trimming, and Popular Mechanics notes its “powerful” performance and battery life.
Our research places Makita 20V String Trimmer, Stihl FS 91 R, Echo X Series String Trimmer, Kobalt 20V String Trimmer, Atlas 20V String Trimmer in the bottom tiers (D/F). Makita 20V String Trimmer: Inconsistent battery performance and head wear make it a risky purchase.
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