Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer/Edger vs WORX WG163 Cordless String Trimmer & Edger

Buy the Ryobi if you already own Ryobi 18V batteries or want a lighter, longer-running trimmer with a variable speed trigger. Buy the Worx WG163 if you want a complete kit in one box and a straightforward 2-in-1 tool. The Ryobi is the better bare tool: 6 lbs, up to 72 minutes of runtime, an adjustable 11-13 inch swath and a 3-year warranty. The Worx is the better first purchase because it includes a 20V 2.0Ah battery and charger, but its 20-minute runtime and fixed 12-inch swath limit it on larger yards.

• Choose the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13" String Trimmer if you already own Ryobi 18V batteries, want the longest runtime and lightest weight, or need an adjustable cutting width.
• Choose the Worx WG163 if you want a ready-to-use kit with battery and charger included and a simple trimmer-to-edger conversion.