Best String Trimmers
Researched across expert reviews · 12 ranked products · 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 12 string trimmers from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 19 Aug 2026, drawing on 73 outlet citations across the board. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Stihl FS 91 R, Echo X Series String Trimmer, Kobalt 20V String Trimmer, and 1 other.
#5 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Echo SRM-2620
#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
#10 3 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Echo X Series String Trimmer
#11 4 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Kobalt 20V String Trimmer
#12 4 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Atlas 20V String Trimmer
Frequently asked questions
Husqvarna Weed Eater 320iL sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over current expert reviews. 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 Stihl FS 91 R, Echo X Series String Trimmer, Kobalt 20V String Trimmer, Atlas 20V String Trimmer in the bottom tiers (D/F). A Facebook group thread notes its “excellent reliability” after years of use, and a Consumer Reports forum cites it as a durable gas trimmer.
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