[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently purchased the 24V 20" Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer, and after several uses, I am thoroughly impressed with its performance and convenience. Here's my detailed review:
Performance The 24V motor provides ample power for trimming a variety of hedge types, from light ornamental bushes to denser shrubbery. The 20" blade length is ideal for covering a large surface area efficiently, making quick work of even the most overgrown hedges. The dual-action blades cut smoothly and cleanly, significantly reducing the time and effort needed compared to manual trimming.
Battery Life The included 2.0Ah battery offers a reasonable amount of runtime. In my experience, I was able to trim my medium-sized garden twice on a single charge. For larger projects, having a second battery on hand would be beneficial, but for most residential users, the battery life should be sufficient. The charger is also quite efficient, bringing the battery to full charge in about an hour.
Design and Ease of Use The cordless design is a game-changer, providing complete freedom of movement without worrying about tangled cords or finding a nearby power outlet. The hedge trimmer is lightweight and well-balanced, which reduces fatigue during extended use. The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip, and the safety features, including the dual-switch mechanism, ensure that the trimmer operates only when you intend it to.
Build Quality The build quality is solid, with durable materials that can withstand regular use. The blades have stayed sharp through multiple uses, and the overall construction feels robust enough to handle occasional drops and bumps.
Value for Money Considering the performance, convenience, and build quality, the 24V 20" Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer offers excellent value for money. The inclusion of the battery and charger in the package is a definite plus, making it a complete, ready-to-use solution right out of the box.
Just received a cosmetically defective item. A returned saw, possibly? I’m doubtful of it’s quality since it got shipped out despite a blatant arrow sharpied on the product to the defect.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, October 16, 2023
Hello DMgw,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry that your order arrived with some cosmetic imperfections. This is not an experience we would want for our customers to have. One of our team members will be contacting you soon, please keep an eye out for an email from us shortly so that we can further support you. If you have not yet heard back from us, please check your junk or spam folder our response may have landed there.
I have previously purchased Greenworks 80v snowblower and leaf blower. They're both phenomenal. The only drawback with the blower is the weight of the battery. For that reason I decided to get the trimmer with the 24v battery. It's lightweight, super easy to use and works very well. The reason for 4 stars is because it could use a touch more power.
Impressive quality tool that makes trimming hedges much less a chore - it used to take as long to set up the cords for the trimmer I had used for more than 30 years. Reasonably light enough weight to easily trim hedges that are 3 to 4 feet tall.
Trimmer and battery are fine (would give 5 stars). Charger arrived half way full. After 2 and half hours of charging was full. Next charge was impossible, I was trying for 4 hours and battery was only 1/3 full. Evidently charger is defective (I hope Greenworks will give me new charger).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 22, 2022
Hello Jerzy Achruk,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about the experience you have encountered with this battery / charger. Here are a few troubleshooting suggestions to check out. 1) When the battery is inserted, the light should begin flashing green to indicate the battery is charging. If this light is not igniting or is flashing red, this may indicate an issue and we would be interested in hearing more about this. If the light simply goes solid red, try removing the battery and unplugging the charger for about 10 minutes and place them both indoors in a room temperature setting, as this might indicate the battery is at the incorrect temperature to be charged. 2) Ensure that the battery has been fully inserted into the charger. Sometimes this requires a firm push into place to make sure that it has been properly seated. 3) Try resetting the charger. To do this, simply unplug it for approximately 10 minutes and then plug it back in and try reinserting the battery. If the charger has been plugged in for extended periods of time, this can sometimes cause the charger to malfunction. Should you continue to experience a problem with the battery / charger, please contact us at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS). All we ask that you have access to the battery and charger so that we can complete troubleshooting with you and gather necessary unit information.