You already own a pack
You already own a compatible POWER FOR ALL 18 V battery, so a bare price can be a real price. The EasyCut 45/18V solo is about £46.89, listed at 2.2 kg, with a 45 cm cutting-width cell. The box is the trimmer only.
Gardena hedge trimmer comparison 2026
The best Gardena hedge trimmers, compared.
Top pick: Gardena EasyCut 45/18V set – Highest score, 79, and the only cordless row that names both a battery and a charger in the box. Best value: Gardena EasyCut 45/18V solo – Score 77 at the lowest shelf price, about £46.89, if you already own a compatible POWER FOR ALL battery. Updated 22 October 2026.
A hedge trimmer is a powered toothed cutter for shaping a garden hedge without a petrol engine. In the UK you buy one when you want a shared 18 V pack, a mains lead, or a shaft that reaches the top from the ground. You tell a suitable tool apart by the box contents, the bar length, the lead, and whether that shaft replaces a ladder. A centimetre printed under cutting width is not the same measurement as a millimetre printed under the same label, so read the unit in the cell. Weight matters once the tool is held away from your body, and a pole feels heavier at full stretch. Corded use needs an outdoor lead and an RCD, with the cable kept behind you and the plug pulled before a jam. A cordless solo price is the trimmer only, unless the included line names a battery and a charger. Match format, bar length and box contents in the [hedge trimmer buying guide](/hub/lawn-and-garden-equipment/gardena-hedge-trimmer/sub/gardena-hedge-trimmer-buying-guide) before you treat a bare price as a kit.
A hedge trimmer is a powered toothed cutter for shaping a garden hedge without a petrol engine. In the UK you buy one when you want a shared 18 V pack, a mains lead, or a shaft that reaches the top from the ground.
18 products checked · 58 hrs invested · +21,400 readers
5 of 5: Best Gardena hedge trimmers compared
Swipe for more
1-2 of 5Best overall
Best value
7.9/10
6.9/10
7.7/10
7.6/10
4.0/10
∼ £158
∼ £112
∼ £47
∼ £135
∼ £85
4.7(35)
4.6(603)
4.6(22)
4.2(103)
3.0(2)
Personal buying guide
Which Gardena hedge trimmer fits?
Question 1 of 2
Do you already own a compatible 18 V pack?
The best Gardena hedge trimmers in detail
Our view
The EasyCut 45/18V set is the only cordless row here whose included line names both a PBA 18V/36 battery and an AL 18V-20 charger. That makes its £157.99 price directly useful to a first-time buyer, although it is far above the £46.89 solo price for the same 45 cm label. Its 2.62 kg listed weight remains manageable for a handheld tool, while the 4.7-star line from 35 ratings is the strongest score in this comparison. However, none of the 29 saved reviews is marked United Kingdom, and Amazon leaves the voltage cell blank even though the product belongs to the 18 V family. The listing also repeats the solo model's rank line, so individual catalogue fields need care. It is our top pick because the box is complete and the data are stronger than the thin 55 cm row, not because it has been lab tested.
Pros
- Battery and charger are named in the box
- Highest comparison score and 4.7 from 35 ratings
- Ready-to-use cordless format
Cons
- Highest price in the comparison at £157.99
- No saved review is marked United Kingdom
- Amazon leaves the voltage cell blank
Best for: A first-time cordless buyer who wants the trimmer, battery and charger in one clearly described set.
Less suitable: Someone who already owns a compatible battery or wants the lowest initial price.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena EasyCut 45/18V set
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£158
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(35)
- Format
- Cordless set
- Bar length
- 45 cm
- Battery
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.62 kg
- Power
- Battery
- UK reviews
- 0 of 29
Common questions
What is in the box?
The trimmer, a POWER FOR ALL PBA 18V/36 battery, and charger AL 18V-20.
Does this listing state a voltage?
No. The power source cell says battery powered. Weight is 2.62 kg and the cutting-width cell says 45 cm.
Where were the saved reviews written?
The 29 saved reviews are marked Germany or France. The star line is 4.7 from 35.
Our view
The EasyCut 09830-20 is the one corded handheld option in this set, with a 45 cm blade, an 18 mm cutting-width cell and a 230 V specification. At £112.24, it avoids the separate battery purchase and can keep running while connected, but you must manage an outdoor lead and suitable RCD protection. Its 4.6-star line is backed by 603 ratings, far more than the cordless rows, although none of the first 50 saved reviews is marked United Kingdom. The listed 2.68 kg weight is slightly above either 2.2 kg solo handheld. Amazon's included-components field says Napkins, an obvious catalogue conflict that means you should verify the box and UK plug details rather than trusting every field. This is the straightforward choice when a cable is acceptable, but not when you need unrestricted movement around the hedge.
Pros
- Corded 230 V operation avoids a battery purchase
- 45 cm blade and 18 mm cutting-width cells are separated
- 603 ratings provide the largest global sample
Cons
- Requires cable management and RCD protection
- Included-components field incorrectly says Napkins
- No saved review is marked United Kingdom
Best for: A buyer working near outdoor power who prefers continuous corded use to joining a battery system.
Less suitable: A garden with awkward corners, distant hedges or any job where a trailing lead would be troublesome.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena EasyCut 09830-20
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£112
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(603)
- Format
- Corded
- Bar length
- 45 cm
- Tooth gap
- 18 mm
- Battery
- No
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Weight
- 2.68 kg
- Power
- Mains
- UK reviews
- 0 of 50
Common questions
Is the 09830-20 cordless?
No. The power source is corded electric and the voltage cell says 230 V.
What does cutting width mean on this row?
The cell says 18 mm. Blade length is a separate cell at 45 cm. Weight is 2.68 kg.
What does the included line say?
Napkins. The item-type cell says Recortasetos. Neither describes the hedge trimmer.
Our view
At £46.89, the EasyCut 45/18V solo is the lowest-priced route into this shelf if you already own a compatible POWER FOR ALL battery. Its 45 cm cutting-width cell and 2.2 kg listed weight suit routine handheld work without the lead attached to the corded model. The 4.6-star line comes from 22 ratings, but none of the eight saved reviews is marked United Kingdom, so it should not be read as specifically British owner feedback. The box contains the trimmer only, and buyers who miss the word solo will still need a battery and charger. Amazon also labels 45 cm as cutting width without giving a separate blade-length cell, which makes direct comparison with the corded row less tidy. This is our best-value choice for an existing POWER FOR ALL owner, not a complete starter kit.
Pros
- Lowest shelf price at £46.89
- Lightest listed weight in the comparison at 2.2 kg
- Cordless handheld format with a 45 cm length cell
Cons
- Battery and charger are not included
- No saved review is marked United Kingdom
- No separate blade-length cell
Best for: Someone who already owns a compatible POWER FOR ALL battery and wants a light, lower-cost handheld trimmer.
Less suitable: A first-time cordless buyer who needs a battery and charger in the same box.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena EasyCut 45/18V solo
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£47
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(22)
- Format
- Cordless solo
- Bar length
- 45 cm
- Battery
- No
- Voltage
- 18 V
- Weight
- 2.2 kg
- Power
- Battery
- UK reviews
- 0 of 8
Common questions
Does this EasyCut 45 come with a battery?
No. The included line is the trimmer only, and the title says Solo. The voltage cell says 18 V.
What length does the listing print?
The cutting-width cell says 45 cm. There is no separate blade-length cell.
Are the saved reviews from the UK?
None of the eight saved reviews is marked United Kingdom. The star line is 4.6 from 22.
Our view
The THS 42/18V solo is the only telescopic row here and the only one with an explicit reach claim, up to 3 m. Its 42 cm blade and tilting head are intended for hedge tops that would otherwise tempt you onto a ladder, while the cordless format keeps a lead out of the work area. The trade-off is a listed 3.7 kg weight, which becomes more demanding when held away from the body; the one saved United Kingdom review likewise calls it quite heavy while saying it cuts well. It costs £135.16 and does not include a battery, so the shelf price is not ready to run unless you own a compatible pack. The 4.2-star line comes from 103 ratings, but Amazon's item-type cell incorrectly says pole saw. Choose it for reach from the ground, not as a lighter substitute for a handheld trimmer.
Pros
- Only model with an up-to-3 m reach claim
- Telescopic cordless format keeps you on the ground
- 42 cm blade with an adjustable head
Cons
- Heaviest listed model at 3.7 kg
- Battery and charger are not included
- Amazon incorrectly labels the item type as pole saw
Best for: Someone who can comfortably control 3.7 kg at reach and needs to trim a tall hedge from the ground.
Less suitable: Routine waist-height trimming, or anyone who cannot hold and steer a pole tool safely at full extension.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena THS 42/18V solo
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£135
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(103)
- Format
- Telescopic solo
- Bar length
- 42 cm
- Battery
- No
- Voltage
- 18 V
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Reach
- 3 m
- Power
- Battery
- UK reviews
- 1 of 40
Common questions
Does the THS 42/18V include a battery?
No. The included line says the telescopic trimmer without a battery. The voltage cell says 18 V.
What reach and weight are printed?
The bullets claim up to 3 m. The weight cell is 3.7 kg. Blade length is 42 cm.
Is there a UK review in the sample?
One of the forty saved reviews is marked United Kingdom. The star line is 4.2 from 103.
Our view
The EasyCut 55/18V solo gives you the longest centimetre figure on this shelf, with 55 cm in Amazon's cutting-width cell. It remains listed at 2.2 kg, the same weight as the 45 cm solo, and costs £84.99 without a battery. That combination may appeal if you already own a compatible pack and want to cover a broader hedge face per pass. The evidence behind the row is weak, though: the star line is 3.0 from two ratings, only one review is saved, and it is not marked United Kingdom. Amazon also leaves the voltage cell blank, so the 18V identification comes from the product title rather than that technical field. Treat the longer figure as a format choice rather than proof that this is an upgrade over the 45 cm solo.
Pros
- Longest length cell in the set at 55 cm
- Listed weight remains 2.2 kg
- Cordless handheld format
Cons
- Battery and charger are not included
- Only two ratings support the 3.0-star line
- Amazon provides no voltage cell
Best for: An existing compatible-battery owner who specifically wants the longer 55 cm format and accepts a thin review sample.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants strong UK review evidence or a complete cordless kit.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena EasyCut 55/18V solo
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£85
- Customer rating
- 3.0/5(2)
- Format
- Cordless solo
- Bar length
- 55 cm
- Battery
- No
- Weight
- 2.2 kg
- Power
- Battery
- UK reviews
- 0 of 1
Common questions
Does the EasyCut 55 solo include a battery?
No. The included line is the trimmer only.
What length and voltage are printed?
The cutting-width cell says 55 cm. There is no voltage cell. Weight is 2.2 kg.
How many reviews are saved?
The star line is 3.0 from 2. The file has one German review and no United Kingdom review.
How we compared
The editorial score is a 0–100 comparison aid based on the amazon.co.uk data captured for this category. It is not a laboratory test, and it does not claim that the global star line represents UK owner opinion. The weights below are the published point caps. They already sum to 100. Points come off for a very small review sample, no saved review marked United Kingdom, a missing voltage cell on a cordless row, or an obvious catalogue conflict. A missing UK-marked review does not mean the tool is poor. It limits how confidently the star line can be described as relevant to British buyers.
1
Amazon rating and sample size
50%The star average supplies the base signal. A larger review count is more useful than one or two ratings.
2
Format and box clarity
20%Credit goes to a clearly described tool format and an included line that shows whether the price is ready to run.
3
Job fit and specifications
15%The available bar, weight, power source and reach are assessed for the job each row claims to do.
4
Value within its use case
15%Price is judged against what is included, rather than treating a solo tool as equivalent to a battery set.
Independent review
Last updated: 22 October 2026
8 sources checked
Gardena hedge trimmer buying guide
Buy a hedge trimmer when you want a toothed cutter rather than a petrol engine or a pair of shears. The decision is the box, the format, the bar, and whether you need a shaft. A solo price is the tool only. A corded price still needs a safe outdoor lead. A telescopic price is for height, and the listed weight is part of that choice. Read cutting width with its unit. A star line needs the review count beside it, and a United Kingdom mark if you want to know that any of the sample is British.
What is a hedge trimmer?
A hedge trimmer on this shelf is a powered toothed cutter. The formats are a cordless bare tool, a cordless kit that names a battery and charger, a corded handheld, or a cordless telescopic tool. In the UK you usually want a shared 18 V pack, or a tidy hedge without a petrol engine. You separate the rows by the box contents, the bar length, the lead, and whether a shaft replaces a ladder. Box contents come first. A solo title is the trimmer only.
Best for
- Owners of a compatible POWER FOR ALL pack who can buy the trimmer only
- First-time buyers who want the battery and charger named in the box
- A tall hedge, if you can control the pole weight from the ground
Not ideal for
- A solo price treated as a complete cordless kit
- A ladder job when you cannot hold the extended pole
- A nest in use, or a covered farm hedgerow inside the closed dates
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
One cutting-width column
A centimetre and a millimetre under the same label are not the same measurement. Cordless rows here put 42 cm, 45 cm or 55 cm in that cell. The corded row uses it for 18 mm and keeps 45 cm as blade length.
- 2
A solo price treated as a kit
Three cordless titles are solo. The included line is the trimmer only. The set is the cordless row that names a PBA 18V/36 battery and charger AL 18V-20. A runtime on the set page does not transfer to the solo price.
- 3
A global star line read as UK opinion
The corded row is 4.6 from 603 ratings, and none of the first 50 saved reviews is marked United Kingdom. One telescopic sample has a single UK-marked review. A large count is still a global count.
What to weigh up
Box contents and format
HighThe first check is what the price actually buys. A solo cordless title is the trimmer only, so it is ready to run only if you already own a matching pack. The set on this shelf is the row that names both a battery and a charger. The corded tool has no battery and keeps running only while it is plugged in. You still need an outdoor lead, an RCD, the cable behind you, and the plug out before a jam. The listing does not always say whether the plug is BS 1363.
Bar length, tooth gap and weight
HighBar length on these rows is 42 cm, 45 cm or 55 cm. Cordless listings often call that centimetre figure cutting width and leave blade length blank. The corded listing splits the cells: 45 cm blade length and 18 mm cutting width. Manufacturer pages add 15 mm, 16 mm and 17 mm for some families. Those gaps are not amazon.co.uk cells, so do not copy them into the table as if Amazon had printed them. Weight runs from 2.2 kg to 3.7 kg.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
No battery yet
You have no matching pack, so compare a price that names the battery and charger with a corded tool that needs a lead. The EasyCut 45/18V set is about £157.99 and names a PBA 18V/36 and charger AL 18V-20.
A tall hedge
The top of the hedge would otherwise need a ladder, and you can manage 3.7 kg at full stretch. The THS 42/18V solo claims up to 3 m. It is about £135.16 and does not include a battery.
Common questions about Gardena hedge trimmers
Which Gardena hedge trimmer is the top pick for 2026?
The top pick is the Gardena EasyCut 45/18V set. It has the highest comparison score, 79, and the included line names a PBA 18V/36 battery and charger AL 18V-20. The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £157.99. The star line is 4.7 from 35 ratings. None of the 29 saved reviews is marked United Kingdom, and the voltage cell is blank. The score compares the listings. It is not a garden trial.
What does a Gardena hedge trimmer cost on amazon.co.uk?
On the captured amazon.co.uk shelf, the bare 45 cm solo is about £46.89. The bare 55 cm solo is about £84.99 and the corded tool is about £112.24. The bare telescopic solo is about £135.16. The 45 cm set, the only cordless price that names a battery and charger, is about £157.99. A solo price is the trimmer only. These are listing prices from 19 October 2026, not a promise of the lowest price in the UK.
What should you check before you buy a Gardena hedge trimmer?
Start with the box. A solo title does not include a battery. A set should name the battery and the charger. Then separate cordless handheld, corded and telescopic. Read a centimetre bar apart from a millimetre tooth gap, even when both cells say cutting width. Check the weight, and whether any saved review is marked United Kingdom. A large star count is still a global count. Corded tools from other brands are on the electric hedge trimmer comparison.
Does a solo Gardena hedge trimmer include a battery?
No. On the EasyCut 45/18V solo, the EasyCut 55/18V solo and the THS 42/18V solo, the included line is the trimmer only. The 45 cm solo and the telescopic solo print 18 V. The 55 cm solo has no voltage cell, so the 18 V name comes from the title. The EasyCut 45/18V set is the cordless row that names a PBA 18V/36 battery and charger AL 18V-20. A solo shelf price is not a kit.
What does cutting width mean on these listings?
It depends on the row. The cordless listings put 45 cm or 55 cm in the cutting-width cell and do not give a separate blade-length cell. The corded EasyCut 09830-20 uses cutting width for 18 mm and blade length for 45 cm. Gardena's pages print tooth gaps of 15 mm, 16 mm and 17 mm for the 45 cm set, the telescopic tool and the 55 cm family. Those millimetre figures are not amazon.co.uk cells.
Can you trim a garden hedge from March to August?
A nest that is in use or being built is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. That is not a closed season for every garden hedge. The RSPB still prefers 1 September to 28 February. Covered farm hedgerows stay uncut from 1 March to 31 August. A high hedge under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 is a complaint to the council. If you can see a nest in use, stop. Dates do not replace looking.
When is the telescopic Gardena hedge trimmer the right choice?
Choose the THS 42/18V solo when the top of the hedge would otherwise need a ladder and you can control a listed 3.7 kg at full stretch. The bullets claim up to 3 m, the blade cell is 42 cm, and the voltage cell is 18 V. The captured price is about £135.16 and the battery is not included. One saved review in the sample is marked United Kingdom. The item-type cell says pole saw, a catalogue conflict.
When should you stop and get help?
Stop if you cannot hold the extended pole, if a nest is in use, or if a covered farm hedgerow falls inside 1 March to 31 August. Stop if the lead or the battery is still faulty after the simple checks: cable behind you, plug out before a jam, battery off before you tilt the head. A 230 V listing that does not name a BS 1363 plug needs that check before use.
Our verdict
The top pick is the EasyCut 45/18V set, score 79, about £157.99. It is the only cordless row whose included line names both a PBA 18V/36 battery and an AL 18V-20 charger. The star line is 4.7 from 35 ratings, and none of the saved reviews is marked United Kingdom. The best value is the EasyCut 45/18V solo, score 77, about £46.89, if you already own a compatible POWER FOR ALL battery. That price is the trimmer only. Neither badge is a laboratory award.
Best overallView offer
Gardena EasyCut 45/18V set
Highest score, 79, and the only cordless row that names both a battery and a charger in the box.
Best value
View offer
Gardena EasyCut 45/18V solo
Score 77 at the lowest shelf price, about £46.89, if you already own a compatible POWER FOR ALL battery.
Editorial
Editor
Hedge trimmersGarden toolsamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22 October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to Gardena hedge trimmers
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Gardena hedge trimmer buying guideMatch format, bar length, the cutting-width label and the box. No full price table.Best Gardena hedge trimmerWho each row is for, and who should skip it, without every cell.How to use a Gardena hedge trimmerOrder of work, the switch, the cable or the battery, and nests. No ranking.Gardena hedge trimmer solo or setWhen a bare price is the trimmer only, and when the battery is named.Gardena hedge trimmer for tall hedgesThe telescopic solo instead of a ladder, for that reach claim only.
Related comparisons
Sources
Sources from the research digest, last checked on 22 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are from the amazon.co.uk listings in that digest.
- Gardena UK, Battery telescopic hedge trimmer THS 42/18V P4A solo (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Gardena, Battery hedge trimmer EasyCut 45/18V P4A ready-to-use set (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Gardena, Battery hedge trimmer EasyCut 55/18V P4A ready-to-use set (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Gardena UK, POWER FOR ALL Alliance (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First, Hedge trimmers (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, Wild birds: protection, surveys and licences (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, Hedgerow management rules: cutting and trimming (retrieved 22 October 2026)
This page contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices and star lines are from amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026. We did not run a garden trial.