Cordless edger
Worx WG173
Best Cordless edger – High-End – 135 $ to 180 $
Why We Chose It
Because who doesn't love a gadget that pretends it's three? This WORX Nitro 20V is the chameleon of garden tools, morphing from trimmer to edger to mower like it's auditioning for a lawn care superhero team. Its brushless motor is the overachiever here, promising more power and a longer life than your last three trimmers combined—assuming they weren't already rusting in the garage. Plus, with the same battery that powers an arsenal of other gadgets, it's like having a universal remote for your yard. Forget the gym; just wrangle this thing around your garden for a workout. It's lightweight enough to make you think you've been lifting weights, but really, it's just cleverly designed. All this without the usual 'look at me, I'm eco-friendly' bragging rights. It's just a solid, no-nonsense tool that gets the job done, and maybe even makes you look like you know what you're doing.
What It Does
- Converts faster than a superhero's costume change.
- Trim, edge, mow—it's a one-tool wonder.
- Brushless motor: the athlete of motors.
- Shares its battery like a good neighbor.
What It Doesn't Do
- It won't mow the lawn for you. Sorry.
- Doesn't come with a gardener to use it.
- Won't charge your phone. Wrong battery.
- Can't teleport weeds to another dimension.
Tech Specs
- Brushless motor: the Usain Bolt of motors.
- Dual-line design for the indecisive trimmer.
- 13" cutting diameter—more is more.
- Power Share: because sharing is caring.
Who It's For
Meet Greg, the suburban dad with a lawn obsession who dreams of landscaping magazine covers. He'll love the WORX Nitro for its efficiency and versatility, though Greg's wife might wonder if he's spending more time with it than with her. Then there's Emily, a tech gadget junkie who can't resist anything with a battery and a button. She’s thrilled that the same battery powers her other 140+ WORX tools, though she uses them more for Instagram than for actual work. Finally, there's Bob, the retiree who just wants to keep things simple and maintain his lawn without fuss. His knees can't handle the constant bending, so the lightweight design of this tool is a godsend, even if he secretly wishes it came with a seat.