# Best String Trimmers: the stierproducts tier list

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/categories/string-trimmers
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T04:38:29.357Z
- Products ranked: 12
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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String trimmers, weed eaters and edgers; hedge trimmers and mowers are separate.

## Summary

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.

## Ranking

| Rank | Product | Brand | Tier | LP | Outlets | Verdict | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Husqvarna Weed Eater 320iL | Husqvarna | S | 1006 | 5 | Ranked first because owners praise its power and balance, and it is directly compared favorably against other models in community videos. | https://stierproducts.com/products/husqvarna-weed-eater-320il |
| 2 | Ego ST1511T Power+ 15 | Ego | S | 864 | 3 | Wirecutter lists it as the top pick for power-loaded cordless trimming, and Popular Mechanics notes its “powerful” performance and battery life. | https://stierproducts.com/products/ego-st1511t-power-15 |
| 3 | Stihl FS 111 RX | Stihl | B | 634 | 3 | Fourth place because it appears in comparison videos, showing it is a relevant contender even though specific praise is absent. | https://stierproducts.com/products/stihl-fs-111-rx |
| 4 | DeWalt 20V String Trimmer | DeWalt | B | 523 | 14 | Sixth as a solid cordless option, benefiting from brand recognition in the broader market discussion. | https://stierproducts.com/products/dewalt-20v-string-trimmer |
| 5 | Echo SRM-2620 | Echo | C | 495 | 14 | Ranked third because it is directly pitted against a Stihl model in a head-to-head comparison, indicating relevance and competitiveness. | https://stierproducts.com/products/echo-srm-2620 |
| 6 | Black+Decker LSTE525 | Black+Decker | C | 450 | 1 | Ranked eighth as the findings note its absence of notable praise in community discussions. | https://stierproducts.com/products/black-decker-lste525 |
| 7 | Husqvarna 130C | Husqvarna | C | 405 | 4 | Consumer Reports names it one of the best string trimmers for “cutting weeds and grass,” and Popular Mechanics highlights its lightweight shaft and durability. | https://stierproducts.com/products/husqvarna-130c |
| 8 | Ryobi One+ 18V 13 | Ryobi | C | 370 | 17 | The Yahoo! Shopping review calls it the “best budget” trimmer for its price, and a Consumer Reports buying guide lists it as a solid entry-level option. | https://stierproducts.com/products/ryobi-one-18v-13 |
| 9 | Stihl FS 91 R | Stihl | D | 301 | 4 | A Facebook group thread notes its “excellent reliability” after years of use, and a Consumer Reports forum cites it as a durable gas trimmer. | https://stierproducts.com/products/stihl-fs-91-r |
| 10 | Echo X Series String Trimmer | Echo | F | 197 | 1 | Popular Mechanics lists it among the best cordless models for “cutting weeds and grass,” highlighting its lightweight design. | https://stierproducts.com/products/echo-x-series-string-trimmer |
| 11 | Kobalt 20V String Trimmer | Kobalt | F | 148 | 3 | Ranked ninth because it is not highlighted positively by users. | https://stierproducts.com/products/kobalt-20v-string-trimmer |
| 12 | Atlas 20V String Trimmer | Atlas | F | 119 | 4 | Ranked tenth due to no mention in community or comparison videos. | https://stierproducts.com/products/atlas-20v-string-trimmer |

## Flagged as ones to avoid

These entered one or more research runs as a product buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick.

- Echo SRM-2620 (#5, C tier): flagged by 2 of 7 runs.
- Black+Decker LSTE525 (#6, C tier): flagged by 1 of 7 runs.
- Husqvarna 130C (#7, C tier): flagged by 1 of 4 runs.
- Ryobi One+ 18V 13 (#8, C tier): flagged by 1 of 6 runs.
- Stihl FS 91 R (#9, D tier): flagged by 2 of 4 runs.
- Echo X Series String Trimmer (#10, F tier): flagged by 3 of 4 runs.
- Kobalt 20V String Trimmer (#11, F tier): flagged by 4 of 6 runs.
- Atlas 20V String Trimmer (#12, F tier): flagged by 4 of 6 runs.

## Tier meanings

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.
- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.
- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.
- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.
- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.
- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is the product's points on this category's ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Outlets is how many distinct outlets are cited for that placement. The per-product page lists each citation, and shows which of their links were fetched and confirmed before publishing.
- Nothing is hidden: every product the research placed is on this board.