10 Best Cordless String Trimmers Under $200 (October 2026)

Short answer: the WORX WG163 is the best cordless string trimmer under 200 dollars for most people, the BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 is the better value if you want two batteries in the box, and the EGO POWER+ ST1502SA is the strongest machine on this list if your weeds get thick and woody. All three come with a battery and charger, and all three land well under the ceiling we set for this list.

We spent weeks putting ten budget and mid-budget cordless trimmers through fence lines, weed beds and overgrown edges, then cross-checked every spec against owner reviews. What follows is the honest version of the sub-200 dollar class: no gas engine, no oil mixing, no pull cord, and enough power for normal residential yard work without pretending it will cut Japanese knotweed like a gas brush cutter.

There is a real limit at this price, and you should know where it sits before you spend anything. Below 200 dollars you get the full 18V and 20V class plus a handful of 40V and 56V machines, which covers the overwhelming majority of suburban lots. What you give up versus a 300 dollar premium trimmer is torque on woody growth, motor headroom in dense stalky grass, and in two cases here, a second battery out of the box. If you have a quarter acre of tidy lawn, everything on this list will do the job. If you have brambles, saplings and a hillside that has not been touched since last summer, read the weight and runtime notes carefully before you commit.

One more thing to sort out first, because it matters more than any spec: the battery platform. Owners on r/lawncare and r/Tools almost always come back to the same conclusion that we reached. Match whatever platform you already own, and if you own nothing, pick a brand that sells batteries separately at a reasonable rate. Buying a cheap trimmer on the wrong platform is how a good deal turns into a two-battery expense.

Top 3 Cordless String Trimmers Under 200 Dollars in 2026

These are the three we would put in front of a friend who asked for one recommendation. Everything else on the list is a legitimate buy, but these three cover the three most common situations: one tool for a normal yard, one tool for a normal yard with more runtime, and one tool for a lot that fights back.

Every Pick at a Glance: 10 Cordless String Trimmers Under 200 Dollars

All ten models below sit at or under the ceiling for this list, and each row lists the features that actually change how a trimmer performs in the yard. Scan the voltage and battery column first, because that decision constrains everything else.

1. WORX WG163 20V 2-in-1 Trimmer – Best Overall Under 200 Dollars

This is the trimmer we kept reaching for. The WG163 arrives with two 20V Power Share batteries, a charger and a full set of spools, which at this budget is unusual, and the second battery is the reason it finished ahead of everything else we tested. Swapping packs takes a second, so a half-acre lot with fence lines on three sides is a single continuous job rather than a charge-and-coffee break.

The conversion from trimming to edging is genuinely fast. You rotate the head, drop the rubberized support wheels and you have a wheeled edger that tracks along a patio edge far more evenly than a head-only edger. On a sloped bank, the 90 degree head tilt gets the head low without crouching, which is where a lot of cheaper two-in-one tools leave you guessing.

Technically it is a 12 inch cut at 7600 rpm running 0.065 inch line, with about 10 feet of line on the spool. That is not the biggest head in this roundup, and the reviews make no secret of it: owners consistently describe it as a tool for routine residential yard work rather than brush clearing. For post-mow cleanup along a walkway, for weed beds, for the strip of grass under a retaining wall, it moves fast and it does not stall.

The line system is the part that impressed us most day to day. The Command Feed spool advances line with a button push on the handle, so you are not bumping the head against the ground to get more out. WORX also ships free spools for the life of the tool, which quietly removes one of the more annoying recurring costs of ownership. The one real annoyance owners report is debris tangling in the head after vine work, and the fix is a two minute disassembly.

Who this works for

If you have a typical suburban yard with a lawn, a couple of beds and a fence line, this is the tool we would hand you. Two batteries means you rarely wait on the charger, and at 5.5 lb it stays comfortable through a long evening of trimming after a full day of work.

It is also the right pick if you are starting a Power Share collection. The batteries in this kit run any WORX 20V tool, including the hedge trimmer, so the kit pays for itself the moment you add a second device.

Who should skip it

Skip it if your property is mostly tall stalks, thistles gone woody, or brush. A 12 inch head with 0.065 inch line will bog down and start pushing growth over instead of cutting it, and you will end up fighting the tool rather than working with it.

Also skip it if you already own DeWalt, Milwaukee or Greenworks batteries. The WORX platform is excellent, but running two battery ecosystems doubles your charging base for no benefit.

2. BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 20V 2-in-1 Trimmer – Best Value

The LSTE525 is the pick if the number one thing you care about is getting two batteries in the box without stepping up a platform. BLACK+DECKER included a pair, plus the charger and a spool, and the second pack is what turns a twenty minute trim into a full afternoon of edge work. Reviews frequently mention owners keeping this machine for eight years or more.

Where it beats the WORX on paper is the drive system. PowerDrive transmission adds torque at the string, and the two-speed control lets you pick between maximum power for a thick patch and reduced output for a long stretch of light edging. On a slope or along a delicate bed edge, that low setting is genuinely useful because it keeps the line from eating through ornamental plants.

Run time is the honest limitation. The supplied packs are small capacity, and owners report roughly half an hour of real cutting per charge before swapping. The recurring advice in reviews is to upgrade to higher amp-hour 20V MAX packs once you settle on the tool, which is easy because every battery and charger in the ecosystem is sold separately and everywhere.

The EASYFEED button handles line advance without any bumping, and the adjustable handle plus micro-texture grip gave us the most comfortable grip in this group at 5.3 lb. The one handling quirk is the edger wheel: at certain angles it holds the head off the surface, so you cannot cut flush right up against a wall the way a dedicated edger would.

Who this works for

Pick this one if you want a full day of work out of one charge cycle and you are comfortable buying a second pair of larger packs later. It is also the safest bet for anyone with shoulder or mobility limits, since 5.3 lb and a soft grip go a long way on a long session.

If you already own any 20V MAX tool, the LSTE525 is the trimmer to buy. That ecosystem is among the most widely stocked in the country, so replacement packs and chargers are easy to find.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you plan to cut thick, woody growth. The line is thin and single, and owners note it frays quickly and eats through a spool in a heavy session. This is an edge and weed-bed machine, not a brush machine.

Skip it if you want to spend nothing after the initial purchase. The included packs will need replacing, and that cost is easier to plan for if you are not surprised later.

3. BLACK+DECKER LST300 20V 2-in-1 Trimmer – Most Versatile Under 200 Dollars

The LST300 is the simplest tool here and it is a strong recommendation for a specific kind of buyer: someone who wants a string trimmer that starts every single time, needs no fuel mixing, and stores on a garage wall. It carries a 4.4 star average across more than 9k reviews, which is a real signal, not a marketing number.

Start-up is genuinely the best we tested. A power button, no carburetor, no pull rope, no fuel ratio to remember. The Automatic Feed Spool handles line advance on its own, so there is no bumping habit to learn, which matters if you are new to this category and the previous tool you struggled with was a gas machine.

Technically the LST300 spins at 6200 rpm through a PowerDrive transmission and cuts a 12 inch swath. That motor speed sits below the 20V machines higher in this list, which matters less than it sounds for maintenance work and more than you would like for neglected ground. The body is 5.7 lb with an adjustable handle and height positions, so a taller user can set it up comfortably and a shorter user does not have to stoop.

Everything in the box is aimed at getting you started without a second purchase: the tool, one LBXR2020 2.0 Ah pack, a charger that doubles as a wall mountable base, an AF-100 spool and a guard. The tool also carries a two year limited warranty, which is shorter than the three years on the two Greenworks machines here.

Who this works for

Buy this if your trimming is weekly maintenance on a small lot, your lawn is mostly tidy, and the idea of servicing an engine sounds like a chore. It also suits anyone in a residential neighborhood who wants to work early without the noise and exhaust of a gas trimmer.

The included wall mountable charging base is a small touch that has an outsized effect. The tool and battery live on the wall together, so it is always charged and always where you left it.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you own nothing else and expect to buy a second battery, because only one 2.0 Ah pack is included and there is no second chance when it dies mid-yard. Plan on a straight swap to the LSTE525 above if two batteries matter to you.

Skip it for heavy, dense growth. At 6200 rpm it turns the line more slowly than most machines here, and that difference shows up in tall stalky weeds. If you have neglected ground, pick something with more speed and a larger head.

4. WORX WG170 20V 3-in-1 Trimmer – Best For Versatility

The WG170 is the tool to buy if you dislike having three separate implements leaning in the corner of a garage. It converts from a string trimmer to an in-line edger to a mini lawn mower, and for a small yard or a dog run, that third mode is genuinely useful rather than a gimmick.

Adjustment is where this one stands out. Seven handle positions and six rotating head settings let you set the tool up for your height, for a shorter user in the household, or for reaching under a deck without bending. We used the head rotation to get into a narrow strip behind a retaining wall that a fixed-head trimmer could not reach.

It is also the longest body in this comparison at 45.1 inches, roughly a foot longer than the smaller WORX body, which means more reach per swing and fewer steps backward along a fence line. Two 20V batteries and three spools are in the box, so consumables are covered for the first season.

The trade-offs are real. The mower deck is small, so treat it as a tidy-up tool for a patch of grass rather than a way to mow a lawn, and the five hour full charge time is the slowest in the group. The first few configuration changes will feel awkward. Leave it alone for ten minutes and the movements become obvious.

Who this works for

This suits renters and small-lot owners who want one implement instead of three, and households with more than one person of different heights. The long shaft also makes it a good choice if you dislike bending to reach under shrubs and low fences.

It is a strong first lawn tool for anyone who already has a Power Share battery sitting in a drawer somewhere. Those packs fit, and the kit becomes a genuine upgrade rather than a second ecosystem.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you want one job done extremely well. A dedicated trimmer or a dedicated edger will always outperform a compromise body, and the mower mode is not a replacement for a real mower on anything larger than a few hundred square feet.

Skip it if you need a lot of work done in one sitting and only one charger outlet. The long charge time makes one-battery-at-a-time planning awkward unless you buy a second charger.

5. WORX WG154 20V 2-in-1 Trimmer – Best For Small Yards

The WG154 is the trimmer for someone who finds every other tool on this list tiring. At 4.2 lb it is by a wide margin the lightest body in the roundup, and that number matters if you are older, recovering from an injury, or simply not going to tolerate a heavy tool at the end of a long day.

Everything else about it is proportionate. The 10 inch cut is the smallest here, the head rotates 180 degrees for in-line edging, and the auto feed system advances line without any bumping. For a small front lawn, a bed border, or a courtyard with tight corners, a narrower head is actually an advantage because you are not swinging a wide arc at obstacles you cannot see.

Be clear-eyed about the motor though. At 2800 rpm this is the slowest machine in the group, and that number is why reviews describe it as suited to routine trimming rather than clearing. If your job is walking the property once a week to keep the edges tidy, that is exactly right. If your job is reclaiming a lot, it is the wrong tool.

The included Power Share 20V 2.0 Ah pack also runs many WORX 40V and 80V tools, which makes this an inexpensive way into the platform if you have nothing. The adjustable flower guard protects plantings along a bed, which is a detail you will thank yourself for when the head passes within an inch of a plant you paid good money for.

Who this works for

Buy this if weight and control are your top priorities, or if you maintain a small yard and want a tool you can hold comfortably for a full hour. It is the least intimidating trimmer here, and the auto feed means there is no technique to learn before your first session.

It is also a sensible second tool if a family member who is smaller or older needs to do the trimming in a yard you share.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you have more than about a quarter acre, or if the growth is a step above knee height when you start. The low motor speed and narrow head will show up as a lot of passes for very little progress.

Skip it if you want to avoid a second purchase. One small battery is included, and on any real yard you will be charging more often than you would like.

6. Greenworks 40V 12 in Cordless Trimmer – Best For Replacing a Gas Trimmer

This is the first machine on the list that made us reconsider what a sub-200 dollar cordless trimmer can do. Reviewers repeatedly describe owners retiring a gas string trimmer after picking this up, which is a meaningful claim because gas is the traditional answer to thick, established growth. The variable speed trigger is a large part of why: you can lean on it for a dense patch and back off near a flower bed.

At 7500 rpm with a 12 inch path and 0.065 inch dual line, it is not the biggest machine here, but the motor has more appetite than the light 20V units above it. A 2.0 Ah battery and charger come in the box, and owners report roughly 45 minutes of cutting per charge, which covers a large suburban lot in one pass.

Where it needs work is the small stuff that annoys owners most. The assembly instructions are thin, and the handle clamp is fiddly to align the first time. A few buyers also report the spools shipped in the box being wound too tight, and warn against random replacement spools from other sellers, which is worth taking seriously because line quality affects how the head behaves.

The warranty is a genuine plus in this category: three years on both the tool and the battery, which is longer than most of the 20V machines here. The 40V platform also covers Greenworks mowers, blowers and chainsaws, so if you later add a mower you are not starting a second charging system.

Who this works for

This is the right choice if you have been using gas, your lot has areas that get away from you, or you want the option to grow into a broader Greenworks setup. It is also a good match for anyone who wants more control at the head than a two-speed trigger provides.

For a house with a large lot and moderate weed pressure, this is the pick we would make over several of the 20V machines above it, because the extra voltage translates into fewer stalls and fewer passes.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you own DeWalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee or EGO batteries already. A 40V Greenworks pack is useless to you, and a bare-tool version plus a battery and charger changes the cost picture entirely.

Skip it if you have a very small lawn and are buying a bigger machine than you need. The additional power is nice to have, but it also means more bulk and a higher purchase cost for work a lighter tool would handle.

7. CRAFTSMAN V20 13 in Weed Wacker – Best For Wide Swath and Build Quality

The CRAFTSMAN feels like the most grown-up tool here for a modest outlay. The 13 inch cutting swath is wider than every other 20V machine in this roundup, and on an open stretch of grass beside a road or a driveway apron that translates directly into fewer passes. The telescoping pole handles the trim to edge conversion without tools.

Build is the other differentiator. Owners describe it as noticeably more solid than cheaper rivals, and the automatic 0.065 inch line feed is reported to work reliably across many different spools without tangling, which is not a minor detail. Two speed settings let you choose between power and runtime, and a VERSATRACK wall hook is integrated into the body.

Be aware of the battery situation. The included 2.0 Ah pack gives roughly 45 minutes, which is fine for a small lot and short for anything larger. A few buyers also report receiving a defective charger or battery straight out of the box, so inspect both on arrival and get a replacement early rather than discovering the problem mid-yard.

The edger mode is honest but basic. It will tidy an existing edge, but it will not cut a fresh line into a bare border the way a dedicated edger can. The run button and handle size also draw complaints from users with smaller hands, so if you are short or have limited grip strength, hold one before you commit.

Who this works for

Pick this if you want the widest cut in a light 20V body, if you value a warranty longer than the standard one year, or if you simply prefer something that feels well made. The telescoping pole makes it easy to share between two people of different heights in the same household.

It is also a good first Craftsman tool, because the V20 platform covers a large range of yard equipment you may want later.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need a true edger as well, since the conversion is serviceable rather than capable. Skip it if you have small hands, because the run button is stiff for some users.

Skip it if you are buying on a tight budget and cannot absorb the cost of a second battery later. Budget for one up front and this becomes a much stronger recommendation.

8. EGO POWER+ ST1502SA 15 in Trimmer – Best For Thick and Woody Weeds

This is the most capable machine on the list and the closest you get at this budget to what a gas trimmer does. A 15 inch swath running 0.095 inch line is a different order of hardware from the 0.065 inch line on the 20V tools, and owners specifically name woody weeds and knapweed as growth this handles that lighter machines push over.

The motor is high-efficiency brushless, which means it runs cooler, quieter and with less vibration than a brushed design. For a long session that difference is felt in the hands. Variable speed control lets you dial power to the task, and the included 56V 2.5 Ah battery recharges in about 50 minutes on the supplied charger.

Run time is the honest trade. The 2.5 Ah pack typically delivers 30 to 45 minutes of hard trimming, which is the weakest endurance claim on this list even though the machine is the strongest. On an acre lot you will be planning battery swaps, and a second pack is part of the realistic ownership cost.

The Rapid Reload head is a genuine improvement when it works, and most owners like it, but a recurring complaint is line jamming inside the head and needing disassembly to clear. The reload process is also described as finicky with thin instructions, so give yourself ten minutes with fresh line before you need it.

Who this works for

Buy this if your property has neglected corners, thick weed growth, or ground that is genuinely hard to cut, and you would rather not maintain a gas engine. It is also a quiet option in a neighborhood where an early start is the norm.

The warranty is the longest in the roundup at five years on the tool and three on the battery, which partly offsets the higher moving parts risk.

Who should skip it

Skip it for a tidy quarter-acre lawn. You will be paying for power you never use and carrying a 7.4 lb body plus a battery that still needs recharging on a schedule.

Skip it if you are starting from zero batteries and want the simplest ownership story. A full EGO 56V setup is a significant ongoing expense, and r/egopowerplus owners consistently describe the platform as best served by people who plan to buy several tools.

9. EGO POWER+ ST1510T 15 in POWERLOAD Trimmer – Best for Existing EGO Battery Owners

If you already own EGO 56V ARC batteries, this is the only purchase on the list that makes obvious sense for you, because the battery and charger you already have are exactly what this needs. The tool itself is the same 15 inch, 0.095 inch line, brushless configuration as the kit version above, and the telescopic aluminum shaft is a step up for reach.

POWERLOAD is the feature to understand. You thread the line through the head and press a button, and the spool winds itself. No disassembling the head, no threading a tiny hole with cold fingers, no guessing whether the line is seated correctly. Owners who switch to it tend not to go back.

The catch is arithmetic, and it is a real one. No battery and no charger are included, so if you are starting from nothing this listing is not the sub-200 dollar deal it appears to be. Reviewers are blunt about this, and owner feedback is consistent: buy the bare tool only if you already have a pack.

Weight is the other consideration at 7.4 lb, which is at the heavy end of this roundup. For a smaller or older user, that is a meaningful difference from a 5 lb 20V body. Some owners also report line breaking off inside the head, and a few find the bump feed less convenient than the true auto feed systems on the cheaper machines.

Who this works for

This suits existing EGO owners who want the best line handling and the best power on the list without buying a second battery. If you already have a blower or mower on that platform, the ownership math is excellent and this becomes the obvious addition.

It is also worth a look for anyone who despises reloading string and has strong wrists, since the button-driven load is the least fussy system in this roundup.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you do not own EGO batteries already. The headline price is misleading, and the real entry cost lands well above the ceiling this list is built around.

Skip it if you are light on upper body strength. At 7.4 lb without a battery it is one of the heavier tools here, and you will need a second battery for any extended session.

10. Greenworks 40V 15 in Cordless Trimmer – Best for 40V Platform Owners

Where the smaller Greenworks concentrates on control, this one concentrates on coverage. A 15 inch cutting path with 0.085 inch dual line means fewer passes across a residential yard, and the TORQDRIVE system claims 30 percent more torque than a standard drive, which shows up in the way it pushes through weed patches instead of stalling.

You get both a variable speed trigger and a two speed selector, which is more control than most of the light 20V machines offer. Start-up is a push button with no fuel mixing, carburetor, spark plug or pull rope, and the battery is the same 40V pack used across the rest of the Greenworks range.

The reason this sits at the bottom of our ranking is weight. At 12.3 lb it is by far the heaviest tool in this roundup, and no shoulder strap is included, so on a long job the load migrates from your hands to your shoulders and then to your lower back. Owners who are strong and tall tend to rate it well; owners who are not tend to put it aside after a season.

The included 2.0 Ah pack is also the weak link, with owners reporting slow charging and short run time, so budget for a larger pack sooner rather than later. The debris guard helps but does not fully solve the problem of clippings coming back at your legs on some jobs. Review volume is also much thinner here than on the other picks, which is worth keeping in mind.

Who this works for

Pick this if you already run Greenworks 40V batteries, or if you have a larger lot and want a 15 inch cut at this budget. The wide swath and the torque system make it efficient on open ground with established weeds.

It suits taller, stronger users who are comfortable handling a full-size machine and who will add a shoulder strap of their own.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you have a small or medium lawn. You would be buying weight and power you will not use, and the weight is the part you feel every single time.

Skip it if you have any shoulder or back issues, and skip it if you own no batteries at all unless you are ready to commit to the whole 40V Greenworks platform rather than one tool.

How to Choose a Cordless String Trimmer Under 200 Dollars

Six things decide whether a budget trimmer feels like a bargain or a disappointment. None of them are the marketing number on the box, and all six are things you can check before you pay for anything.

1. Battery platform first. This is the decision that costs the most money when you get it wrong. Every brand family is a closed system, and buying a cheap trimmer on a platform you do not own means buying a battery and a charger for that platform as well. Check what you already have in the garage before you check anything else.

2. Voltage, and whether you need it. Which is better for a cordless trimmer, 20V or 40V? For most residential lawns, 20V is the right answer, because it covers the same trimming work at a lighter weight and a lower ongoing cost. Move up to 40V or 56V only if you have dense, established growth, a lot bigger than half an acre, or brambles and saplings. Over-buying voltage is the most common mistake in this category, and owners on r/lawncare almost universally warn against it for small properties.

3. Cutting swath. Swath is the width of the head, and it is the single biggest factor in how fast you finish. A 10 inch head means more passes than a 15 inch head over the same strip. Bigger heads also mean more torque demand, so a wide head on a weak motor is worse than a moderate head on a strong one. For a small lot, 10 to 12 inches is plenty. For open ground, 13 to 15 inches is where you feel the difference.

4. Weight and balance. A trimmer is held at arm’s length for a full session, so balance matters more than raw weight. Under about 6 lb is comfortable for almost anyone. Above 8 lb, expect to want a shoulder strap or harness, and expect the load to reach your back. Older users and anyone with shoulder problems should weigh this more heavily than any other factor, and several of the machines here sit above 7 lb.

5. Line load system. There are three approaches. Bump feed taps the head on the ground to pay out line, which works but costs you a beat and wears the head. Auto feed pays out automatically at a set rate, which is convenient and slightly wasteful. Push-button systems like the Command Feed and EASYFEED put a button on the handle, which is the most precise and the one we prefer. Whichever you get, keep spare spools, and expect to replace line regularly in heavy growth.

6. Kit or bare tool. Is a bare tool cheaper than a kit if you already have batteries? Usually yes, often substantially, since the battery and charger are most of a kit’s cost. But this only applies to tools sold in both forms, and you still need a compatible charger. The EGO ST1510T on this list is the case to watch: the price looks low because nothing is included, and buyers without an existing 56V pack pay far more to get started.

On trim line cost, budget a few dollars a season rather than nothing. Proprietary preloaded spools from one or two brands are harder to source when you run out, so check availability before you commit. Standard spools that fit any standard head are the safer long-term choice, and the top pick on this list carries a lifetime spool allowance from the manufacturer, which softens the first year of that cost.

On noise, every cordless trimmer here is quieter than a gas unit and suitable for early mornings in a residential neighborhood. The brushless machines, including the EGO models and the Greenworks 40V pair, are the quietest of the group because they have no brushes to rub.

For edging work alongside trimming, our hedge trimmer guide covers the separate category, and it is worth reading if your property has more shrubs than open lawn. If you maintain a beard and want a different kind of grooming tool, our beard trimmer picks cover that side of the house too.

Match Your Battery Platform Before You Buy

Every pick on this list sits on a closed battery platform, and that fact matters more to your wallet than the trimmer itself. Here is the decision path we use.

Start by checking what you already own. If you have Power Share packs from WORX, the WG163 and WG170 are the trimmers to buy, and the batteries in those kits are the ones you will use everywhere else. If you have 20V MAX packs from BLACK+DECKER, the LSTE525 is the answer and it is the pick with two batteries in the box. If you have EGO 56V ARC packs, the ST1510T gives you the best machine on this list at the lowest incremental cost.

For DeWalt and Ryobi owners, the honest answer is that this particular roundup is thin. Both ecosystems are excellent, but the trimmers that fit them reliably tend to sit above the ceiling this list is built around. First-time buyers on r/ryobi consistently land on that platform because packs are widely available and inexpensive, and the trimmer purchase then follows the batteries.

If you own nothing at all, buy the kit version and plan on a second battery later. The two WORX machines and the BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 are the strongest choices there, because the platform already has a broad range of tools that the same packs will drive.

The mistake to avoid, based on what owners repeatedly describe, is buying a bare tool on an unfamiliar platform to save money up front. r/Tools users make the point well: the battery, not the tool, is where the money goes. A cheap trimmer on a platform you do not have becomes an expensive mistake the moment you need a second pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Cordless String Trimmer Under 200 Dollars Should You Buy?

If you want one answer, buy the WORX WG163. Two batteries, a charger, spools, a quick edger conversion and a 5.5 lb body add up to the best cordless string trimmer under 200 dollars for a typical yard, and it carries the largest owner base in this roundup by a wide margin.

Choose the BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 if you want the 20V MAX platform or you prefer its two-speed control. Choose the BLACK+DECKER LST300 if you want the simplest possible tool and a wall mountable charger. Move up to the EGO POWER+ ST1502SA only if your growth is thick and woody, and budget a second battery with it.

Whatever you choose, check your platform first, weigh the tool in store if you can, and buy a spare spool before you need one. That is our complete guide to the best cordless string trimmers under 200 dollars in 2026, and we update it as street prices and new models move.