Which is better for a first-time buyer?

The Greenworks. It includes a 4.0 Ah battery and charger for $189.99 at Best Buy as of November 4, 2026. The EGO at $202.39 on eBay is the bare tool, so you would pay extra for a battery and charger.

Is the EGO worth the extra money?

Only if you already own EGO 56V batteries. Then the EGO's 15-inch cut, brushless motor and split shaft are worth the small price gap. Without batteries, the total cost climbs well past the Greenworks.

The EGO. Its 15-inch swath and 0.095 in line clear more grass per pass than the Greenworks' 13-inch cut and 0.080 in line.

Which is easier to handle?

The Greenworks. It weighs 5.5 lbs without battery versus 13.8 lbs for the EGO, which matters on slopes and long sessions.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The EGO, up to 90 minutes with a 5.0 Ah battery, versus up to 60 minutes for the Greenworks with its included 4.0 Ah pack. The EGO figure assumes a battery you buy separately.

Can either one edge and take attachments?

The EGO has a split shaft and is edger- and attachment-capable out of the box. The Greenworks has a fixed shaft but supports Poulan Pro, Ryobi Expand-It and Trimmer Plus accessories.

Greenworks 24V 13-inch String Trimmer (2100202) vs EGO Power+ 56V 15-inch String Trimmer Kit (ST1500)

Buy the Greenworks 24V kit if you want a complete, ready-to-run trimmer at the lowest price: $189.99 at Best Buy as of November 4, 2026, including a 4.0 Ah battery and charger. Buy the EGO ST1500 if you already own EGO 56V batteries, because $202.39 at eBay as of November 4, 2026 buys the bare tool only — no battery, no charger. The EGO is the stronger machine on paper (15-inch cut, brushless motor, split shaft), but the Greenworks is the better value for a first-time buyer.

Today the Greenworks 24V 13-inch String Trimmer (2100202) costs $12.40 less at its best price.

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