STIHL HSA 45 £109

Blade length 50cm Noise 77dB Weight 2.3kg Battery size 18V 2.0Ah Warranty 2 years

Double-sided blade with 8mm cutting capacity and tip protection. Charge time 3½ hours, run time 40 minutes. Activation key and three-switch start. Hanging hole. Not in a battery system. Pros & cons

Very quiet and well balanced

Great safety features

Battery level clearly visible

Long charge time, must charge whole trimmer Narrow 8mm cutting capacity Set-up & storage Handling Performance Value for money