EGO POWER+ String Trimmer, Battery Powered, 16" Trimmer for Weeds and Grass with POWERLOAD, LINE IQ, Telescopic Carbon Fiber…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1623T is the most consistently praised cordless trimmer in this pool. techgearlab.com, the lone high-trust expert source in its signals, describes it as 'one of our favorite string trimmers' citing outstanding performance and a strong feature set, and that aligns with a 4.4-star average across more than 2,000 Amazon reviews and a generally enthusiastic r/egopowerplus following. The 56V platform, telescopic carbon-fiber shaft, and POWERLOAD with Line IQ automatic line feed are the headline draws, and owners on r/homeowners say they genuinely like the tool despite the premium price.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust expert source (techgearlab.com) rates it among its favorite string trimmers
- Strong 4.4-star average across 2,000+ Amazon reviews plus positive r/egopowerplus sentiment
- 56V platform with telescopic carbon-fiber shaft and long runtime on the included 4.0Ah battery
- Push-button POWERLOAD line loading praised when it works
Where it falls short
- r/egopowerplus owners report Line IQ feeding can be 'wonky' and jam
- A circulated community post warns POWERLOAD heads can fail within months
- Highest-priced single-tool pick in this group
- Still not ideal for heavy 0.095-inch line or thick brush per community feedback
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1623T is the most consistently praised cordless trimmer in this pool. techgearlab.com, the lone high-trust expert source in its signals, describes it as 'one of our favorite string trimmers' citing outstanding performance and a strong feature set, and that aligns with a 4.4-star average across more than 2,000 Amazon reviews and a generally enthusiastic r/egopowerplus following. The 56V platform, telescopic carbon-fiber shaft, and POWERLOAD with Line IQ automatic line feed are the headline draws, and owners on r/homeowners say they genuinely like the tool despite the premium price.
The disagreement worth surfacing is around the Line IQ feeding system. Multiple r/egopowerplus threads describe it as convenient when it works but 'a bit wonky at times,' and one widely-referenced post warns buyers off the POWERLOAD heads entirely, claiming they fail within months. Community members also note this is a duration-focused tool rather than a gas-matching power tool, and it still struggles with heavier 0.095-inch line.
Net, the consensus is that this is the well-rounded pick for someone who wants near-gas convenience, plenty of runtime on the included 4.0Ah battery, and an established battery platform, provided they accept the higher cost and the possibility of fussing with the auto-feed head.
- 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
- PATENTED POWERLOAD TECHNOLOGY – Just feed the line through the EGO trimmer head, push a button to wind the trimmer line, and get back to work in seconds
- TELESCOPIC CARBON FIBER SHAFT – Quickly adjust the shaft length of the EGO weed trimmer to your height for ultimate comfort; durable carbon fiber shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty
- UP TO 60 MINUTES OF RUNTIME – Battery string 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
- CONTINUOUS 16-INCH CUTTING SWATH – Line trimmer comes equipped with professional-grade, dual line spiral-twist 0.095-inch trimmer line; also features IPX4-rated weather-resistance plus a digital two-speed selector
It's definitely worth to get it with that deal. An extra battery never hurts when you're spending more. The weight is almost the same, line iq has its quirks.
I just got done using this. I can't find a comfortable angle for the handle but thankfully the lightweight makes it easy to one hand this easily ...
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