This is my third Worx appliance and I LOVE it! I love all of them! I started with a Worx 40v electric lawn mower. Initially I worried it would be too small/not powerful enough, but it’s perfect for my small yard and light enough that I can carry it up and down multiple grade changes. Next I got a small Worx weed eater and that has been perfect as well. Now I’ve added this leaf blower and it has all the power I need. All three appliances use the same rechargeable batteries and I never run out of charge. I’m 65 and do all the yard work myself. Worx products help me keep everything looking spiffy!
I bought the 163 after my original 160 died. It does not begin to compare to the original. Very disappointed. 1) string is more complex to advance, harder to adjust height and head angle. 2) Battery life is poor. I used to finish all of my trimming with the 2 batteries with the 160. With the 163 I go through the 2 batteries and not finished.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from worx.comBy WORX Customer Service, July 24, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and review! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We'd like to learn more about the specific issue that you are experiencing so that we can provide you with trouble shooting assistance. Please email us at reviews@positecgroup.com to advise us of your specific issue and we'd be more than happy to help you. Thank you for choosing WORX!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second string trimmer in the last 15yrs. I gave my grandson (10 yr old) the old one, he is using it in his lawn mowing business , he now has 6 customers.
This is the second Workx trimmer Ive bought. Its easy to use and light weight. I had my daughter try my old one and we both ordered one the next day. Now my Son is going to buy one. I highly recommend anything from Workx.
This trimmer is brand new for me so I don't have long term experience. That said, the price is a great deal and the trimmer works well so far. The only thing I don't like is how the trimmer must be reoriented in order to use it as an edger and take advantage of the wheel. A rotating shaft would be nice. Instead, there is a hinge down by the trimmer head that depends on force for adjustment. Instructions suggest that you step on the trimmer head and then fold the handle. Easier said than done because there is no leverage and the hinge friction cannot be adjusted. And I feel like I could damage the head or the guard by stepping on it.
Missing instructions for moving the head to position .
Response from worx.comBy WORX Customer Service, June 23, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and review! To adjust the cutting angle on the WORX WG163, first locate the adjustment collar on the shaft near the trimmer head. Rotate the collar to the unlock position, then tilt the lower shaft and trimmer head to the desired angle. Once the preferred angle is reached, rotate the collar back to the lock position to secure it. This allows the trimmer head to be positioned for easier access under shrubs, around obstacles, or in other hard-to-reach areas. If you would like to switch from trimming to edging, press and hold the conversion button on the handle and rotate the shaft 90 degrees until it clicks into the edging position. In edging mode, the cutting line will be vertical to the ground, allowing you to create clean edges along sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds. The shaft angle can then be adjusted further for comfort and better control while edging. For additional comfort, the auxiliary handle can also be repositioned. Press the handle adjustment button, rotate the handle to the desired position, and release the button to lock it in place. After making any adjustments, ensure all locking mechanisms are fully engaged before operating the trimmer. To provide you with trouble shooting assistance. Please email us at reviews@positecgroup.com to advise us of your specific issue and we'd be more than happy to help you. Thank you for choosing WORX!