The Ryobi RPT184520 cordless hedge trimmer is a particularly mighty power tool for the garden, chopping through whatever you put in front of it.

Of course, the power that this machine provides means that you compromise when it comes to noise. This is definitely not a quiet machine that your neighbours won’t hear – I’d say that it was the loudest of the hedge trimmers that I tested.This Telescopic trimmer allows you to cut at a height of 2.7 metres. Its 45 cm dual-action steel blades easily cut through twigs and branches up to 20 mm (0.7 inches). So, no matter you are trying to cut high or low, it makes sure that you reach the required lengths. Most people just want a trimmer that will take care of their hedges. The beauty of a cordless hedge trimmer is that you can use it anywhere, and you never have to worry about accidentally cutting through another electric lead again. (If you have ever done that, you know what we mean!) No matter whether it’s a medium-sized lawn or a significant garden, you will get what you need. Above all, it’s comparatively cost effective. So you can enjoy the long reach without paying a considerable amount for a garden trimmer.

Part of the Futura Direct brand, Terratek make useful cordless and mains-powered tools that often suit those on a budget. The Terratek 20V hedge trimmers are lightweight, weighing just 2.5kg. This is great if you struggle with large, more bulky tools and perfect for those days where you have a lot of cutting to get through. The cutting head rotates into 7 different angles, making it easy to trim the tops of hedges, as well as branches growing in awkward angles You can adjust the tool in terms of its length as well as cutting positions. Its pole extends up to 50 cm, and you can also rotate its rear handle to adjust between vertical and horizontal cuts. There is also an additional handle that provides better balance and convenience. It also included a shoulder strap that minimizes the stress and keeps you comfortable while working. Thanks to its long reach and powerful motor, you can remove all the spoil sport from your garden hedges.

Ultimately, it comes down to what’s most important to you. It might be that I’ve been spoiled by testing out all the best cordless telescopic pole trimmers on the market, because I was a bit nonplussed by this corded trimmer. For me, if it had been more powerful, I think I could justify being tethered to the national grid. Unlike most of its competition, this chunky heavyweight pole hedge trimmer isn’t made from aluminium. Instead, Ryobi have used reinforced plastic poles to create a long reach hedge trimmer of seemingly titanium strength. It doesn’t feel flimsy or wobbly, even when fully extended! If it’s safety you’re after, the Terratek 20V is at the forefront of the game. It comes with a couple of impressive safety features including a hand guard so your hands won’t ever go anywhere near the blade. What’s more, if the trigger is let go, the motor will stop immediately. This means that if the trimmer is accidentally dropped, it will stop and nobody is going to get hurt. Seeing as this telescopic pole hedge trimmer has an impressive reach of more than four metres, I spent most of my time trying to reach the highest branches of my Japanese maple tree. I also used it to shape and trim an unruly conifer that had grown to more than three metres tall.

The Bergman Telescopic hedge trimmer cuts even the tallest hedges and remains perfectly balanced in your hands. And why not? True to its name, the tool has an extended reach of 3 meters. Comes with both hedge trimmer and pole saw attachments, meaning that you can trim both hedges and trees with this multi-purpose tool If you want to reduce the garden maintenance hours drastically, then choose the Trueshopping hedge cutter with extended reach and save time for other household tasks. The battery and its charger come with the tool, so you will not have to invest in any other items. The pole saw was just as impressive. In fact, it functioned even better than some of the dedicated pole saws that I recently reviewed. This is largely due to its high-quality chain – it has an amazing grip that enables it to slice through both hardwood and softwood with ease.

Their Terratek 550 Watt Long Reach Hedge Trimmer is a relatively lightweight but noisy garden tool that works well, especially if you don’t like relying on battery power to get the job done.

The Terratek Cordless hedge trimmer is only 3.5kg and with a soft grip and carrying strap, you should have no issues with extended periods of use or using in hard to reach places. The hedge sweeper attachment makes the head feel even heavier when the extension pole is being used, making manoeuvring the tool harder Our test model shipped with a 2.5Ah version of Bosch’s 18V “Power for All” battery, which will work with other products from Bosch and its Power for All alliance partners. It takes just over an hour to charge and runs for up to 80 minutes. This trimmer is ready to get some hard work done, and it makes it all look easy.I used a 2.5aH battery with this hedge trimmer, which allowed me to work for 30 minutes. Just like most of the other cordless hedge trimmers that I tested, this battery was an 18V, yet the machine still felt more powerful than some of the others. I love how the battery has an LCD screen that displays the percentage of battery life left – it’s definitely more high-tech than the competition! It’s also quieter than some of the other hedge trimmers out there – ideal if you’re using it in close proximity to your neighbours. Some tools come with ‘fast charge’ chargers, which will usually get the battery charged in around one hour. These are worth looking out for, or buying separately, if it’s important to you. Trimming Angles If you know you’re going to have to charge the battery partway through the job, a shorter charging time will be useful. Overall, DEWALT DCHT895B is a useful tool that has improved ergonomics and provides optimum performance utilizing its brushless motor, dual reciprocal blades and articulating head. Their GE-HH 18/45 Li T Solo is a hefty cordless hedge trimmer that generally works well but is let down by some odd design choices.