Is a gas hedge trimmer worth it over a cordless one?

Across the reviewers and specialist communities we read, gas still wins for long hedge runs, thick woody growth, and back-to-back use without recharging. Verified-purchase and r/lawncare contributors who run gas describe a 'cut and go' simplicity with no battery to drain. The trade-offs reviewers consistently flag are weight, vibration, fuel mixing on 2-cycle units, and noise. If you only do light, occasional maintenance trimming, many of the same reviewers say a cordless model is now good enough.