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Hedge Trimmers
- Budget electric hedge trimmer Craftsman 79957 *Est. $60
- Cordless hedge trimmer Black & Decker NHT518 *Est. $100
- Pro-level electric hedge trimmer Little Wonder 1920 *Est. $260
- Gas hedge trimmer Echo HC-150 *Est. $280
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Cordless hedge trimmer
- Cordless
- Lightweight
- Quiet
- Optional extra battery packs
- Not as powerful as corded trimmers
- Lacks a lock-on feature
- Some users report short battery life
According to reviewers, the 18-volt, battery-powered Black & Decker NHT518 hedge trimmer is not as powerful as similar corded hedge trimmers, but it's a good choice for quick jobs involving branches less than 1/2 of an inch thick. While owners appreciate that it's cordless, some users report poor battery life. David Beaulieu, About.com's guide to landscaping, discusses how long a single charge will last, saying, "I trimmed a bush shortly after charging my cordless hedge trimmer for the first time, then trimmed another a week later. I tested the product again today, three weeks after the initial charge, and it's still cutting perfectly." Overall, the Black & Decker NHT518 receives excellent ratings from owners. If you don't mind dealing with a power cord, the corded Craftsman 79957 (*Est. $60) has more power and costs less.
The Black & Decker NHT518 is included in ratings of 14 hedge trimmers by ConsumerReports.org. The Black & Decker cordless hedge trimmer is also highly praised in a USA Today magazine article that discusses a few products from the manufacturer, but it does not compare the NHT518 cordless trimmer with any others. More than 100 Amazon.com user reviews yield a high average rating, with owners recommending the cordless Black & Decker NHT518 for most trimming needs, as well as offering context on performance over time.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.org
Consumer Reports reviews and ranks 14 gas and electric hedge trimmers, including the Black & Decker NHT518 cordless electric trimmer. Each product is rated on safety, handling, performance and features. Results of the tests are available only to subscribers.
Review: Hedge trimmers , Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2008
2. About.com
About.com landscaping guide David Beaulieu lists the pros and cons of cordless hedge trimmers, compares them with gas and corded electric models, then reviews the Black & Decker NHT518. Based on his use of this hedge trimmer in his own yard, he declares himself "sufficiently satisfied to recommend this product." The NHT518 earns a five-star rating from Beaulieu. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Black & Decker 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmers (NHT518), David Beaulieu
This reprinted USA Today magazine feature covers the 18-volt Black & Decker Rechargeable Lawn Care Center, which includes the 22-inch NHT518 hedge trimmer, as well as a 12-inch string trimmer and a hard surface sweeper. It pronounces the Lawn Care Center a "winner" and praises the charging system, which recharges the 18v NiCad batteries in about three hours. The NHT518 is praised for the quality of its blade as well as for its low vibration. No other hedge trimmers are rated.
Review: Spring Yard Work: Bring It On, Editors of USA Today magazine, May 2005
4. Amazon.com
At Amazon.com, the 18-volt Black and Decker NHT518 cordless hedge trimmer gets a high average rating from more than 100 owners posting reviews to the website. Some users complain about the lack of a trigger lock-on button, but many praise the Black & Decker NHT518's light weight, power and performance.
Review: Black & Decker HH2450 Hedge Hog 24-Inch 3.3-Amp Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer, Contributors to Amazon.com
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