WORX 22" Cordless Hedge Trimmer, Electric Hedge Trimmer with Dual-Action Blades, Lightweight Bush Trimmer with 5.5 LBS, Battery &…
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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the WORX WG261 is the most-cited lightweight handheld in the pool. At a manufacturer-claimed 5.5 lbs with the 20V battery, verified-purchase reviewers at walmart.com and bestbuy.com repeatedly describe it as easy to maneuver, quieter than gas or corded options, and well-suited for shaping rather than demolition work. The bestbuy.com listing highlights dual-action hardened-steel blades that reduce vibration, and that vibration claim is echoed in retailer reviews.
What reviewers liked
- ~5.5 lb weight makes long sessions and overhead work less fatiguing per verified-purchase reviewers
- Full 22" blade despite the light weight
- High-trust r/Tools community sentiment on WORX outdoor tools is broadly positive
- bestbuy.com listing and walmart.com reviews corroborate low-vibration cutting
- Huge verified-purchase sample (9,400+ Amazon reviews at 4.6) provides statistical confidence
Where it falls short
- 20V power class is repeatedly flagged in r/Dewalt and r/lawncare threads as underpowered for thick woody growth
- WORX PowerShare ecosystem is smaller than Ryobi/DEWALT/EGO, limiting platform expansion
- No high-trust independent lab review of this specific SKU in the candidate signals
- Some reviewers note the included battery is the smaller-capacity option — heavy users will want to buy up
Across the reviewers we read, the WORX WG261 is the most-cited lightweight handheld in the pool. At a manufacturer-claimed 5.5 lbs with the 20V battery, verified-purchase reviewers at walmart.com and bestbuy.com repeatedly describe it as easy to maneuver, quieter than gas or corded options, and well-suited for shaping rather than demolition work. The bestbuy.com listing highlights dual-action hardened-steel blades that reduce vibration, and that vibration claim is echoed in retailer reviews.
Specialist-community signal is platform-level rather than tool-specific: high-trust r/Tools threads describe WORX outdoor tools as a credible homeowner option, with the string trimmer in particular getting frequent praise. The 22" cutting bar is generous for a tool this light, which is the core appeal — most lightweight trimmers shorten the blade to cut weight, but the WG261 keeps the reach.
Honest caveats: r/Dewalt and r/lawncare threads warn that 20V-class trimmers in general are 'a toy compared to 60V' for woody branches, and that consensus applies here too. The WORX PowerShare battery is not as widely supported as Ryobi One+ or DEWALT 20V Max, so platform lock-in is real but the ecosystem is narrower.
- Lightweight But Powerful
- Ergonomic perfection. Tough yet comfortable to use, and long enough to make short work of your hedge trimming duties.
- 22‘’ Cutting Reach
- Enough length for flat tops and long, even sides. Yet still nimble enough to round the corners. We didn’t arbitrarily pick 22 inch—we think it’s just right.
- Same Battery, Expandable Power
- The same battery powers over 75+ 20V, 40V, and 80V lifestyle, garden, and power tools in the PowerShare family. Comes with a charger and a 2.0Ah, 20V max lithium PowerShare battery you can use to power this or any other WORX 20V PowerShare tool.
- Grab N’ Go
- The D-grip handle lets you hold it from any angle and cut from any position that’s comfortable. Plus, it gives you the leverage to hoist it up high for the tops of tall hedges, or hold it down low for undergrowth.
- Cuts Twice As Nice
- The dual-action blades cut once, then catches that branch again on the way back, just to make sure. For a trim that’s twice as clean, twice as powerful, twice as fast.
- Designed To Absorb Vibration
- A ¾ inch blade gap gets around those branches and rips right through them, while the overmold construction on the grips dissipates all that power so you hardly feel a thing.
- Cut The Cord
- You don’t have to worry about doubling back and catching the cord. Enjoy the freedom of cordless, rechargeable, power gardening tools equipped with PowerShare batteries.
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