EGO POWER+ String Trimmer, 16" Cordless Weed Trimmer with POWERLOAD, LINE IQ, Telescopic Carbon Fiber Shaft, Includes 56V 4.0Ah…
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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1623T is the consensus pick when budget isn't the primary constraint. techgearlab.com called it one of their favorite string trimmers, citing outstanding performance and a deep feature set including the carbon-fiber telescoping shaft, POWERLOAD auto-winding, and Line IQ auto-feed. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon mirror that enthusiasm at 4.7 stars across roughly 300 reviews, with repeated mentions of balance, quiet operation, and easy handling of thick growth.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust independent testing rates cutting performance among the best in class
- Carbon-fiber telescoping shaft and 16-inch swath earn praise for balance and reach across reviewers
- 56V EGO battery platform shares across a wide tool ecosystem
- Verified-purchase owners consistently cite quiet operation versus gas
Where it falls short
- r/egopowerplus owners repeatedly flag Line IQ powered-head durability failures within months
- Specialist-subreddit threads describe Line IQ as a "gimmick" that struggles with 0.095-inch line
- At over $300 it is among the most expensive cordless trimmers in the category
- Some long-term owners report poor warranty response on failed heads
Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1623T is the consensus pick when budget isn't the primary constraint. techgearlab.com called it one of their favorite string trimmers, citing outstanding performance and a deep feature set including the carbon-fiber telescoping shaft, POWERLOAD auto-winding, and Line IQ auto-feed. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon mirror that enthusiasm at 4.7 stars across roughly 300 reviews, with repeated mentions of balance, quiet operation, and easy handling of thick growth.
The most useful signal, though, comes from r/egopowerplus, where long-term owners are more measured. Multiple threads praise the cutting power and battery life, with one owner describing it as an "absolute workhorse" that handled six-inch growth on half a battery. But the same subreddit contains pointed criticism of the Line IQ powered head: several users report head failures within months and frustration with warranty handling, and others call Line IQ a "sales gimmick" that struggles with heavier 0.095-inch line.
The synthesis: this is the most capable cordless trimmer in the candidate pool for owners willing to pay the premium and accept that the auto-feed head is a wear item. For heavy commercial-style use, the simpler EGO 15-inch may actually be the smarter buy.
- Highlight 1
- EXTRA BATTERY BUNDLE – Includes the EGO weed trimmer with battery and charger, plus extra battery (which ships separately).
- Highlight 2
- PATENTED LINE IQ TECHNOLOGY – Auto-sensing technology monitors and feeds the string trimmer line for a continuous 16-inch cutting swath for non-stop, no bump, high-performance trimming from this EGO weed wacker.
- Highlight 3
- PATENTED POWERLOAD TECHNOLOGY – Just feed the line through the trimmer head of the cordless weed wacker, push a button to wind the trimmer line, and get back to work in seconds.
- Highlight 4
- TELESCOPIC CARBON FIBER SHAFT – Quickly adjust the shaft length of the EGO string trimmer to your height for ultimate comfort. Durable carbon fiber shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
- Highlight 5
- UP TO 60 MINUTES OF RUNTIME – The ST1623T EGO trimmer delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge with the included 4.0Ah battery. Compatible with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries.
The heads do not last more than 3 months and they will not replace them when they break. I used my for two string cycles and it stopped ...
It's more DURATION than how hard you hit it. It does not have enough power or speed like a gas trimmer. Still not good with 0.095” line. Too ...
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“Long Term Review EGO 16 inch Line IQ String Trimmer” · YouTube
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