Hedge Trimmers Comparisons

Hedge trimmer and price*	Power	Blade Size, Branch Capacity	Noise from 20 feet away	Features, weight, warranty
Comparison Chart - Hedge Trimmers
Little Wonder 2420 Where to Buy (*est. $260)	Corded electric, 4.5 amps	24-inch double-reciprocating blades, 1/2-inch capacity	69.4 db	Weighs 8.8 lbs. Two-year warranty.
Makita UH6350 Where to Buy (*est. $150)	Corded electric, 4.6 amps	20.5-inch blade, 9/16-inch capacity	72.8 db	Weighs 7.9 lbs. Two-year warranty.
Craftsman 79957 Where to Buy (*est. $70)	Corded electric, 3 amps	22-inch blade, 1/2-inch capacity	71 db	Weighs 5.8 lbs. Two-year warranty.
Echo HC160 Where to Buy (*est. $350)	Gasoline, 21.2-cc single cylinder engine	24-inch double-reciprocating blades, 3/4-inch branch capacity	84 db (ear protection needed)	Vibration dampening, lock-out on throttle, large starter handle. Weighs 12.4 lbs. Two-year warranty. (Model 150 or 151 (*est. $270) has 20-inch blade, weighs 10.4 pounds, lacks vibration dampening.)
Black & Decker NHT518 Where to Buy (*est. $70)	Cordless,18-volt NiCd battery pack, 50-minute run time	22-inch blade, 7/16-inch capacity	63.5 db	Extra battery packs available (est. $45). Weighs 6.4 lbs. 14.4-volt Model CHT500 (est. $75) weighs 6 lbs. Two-year warranty.