Is a higher-voltage cordless hedge trimmer worth it?

For thicker, woodier growth and longer sessions, reviewers across specialist communities consistently favor 40V, 56V, and 80V platforms over 20V/21V handhelds. Verified-purchase reviewers note 20V tools handle light maintenance and new growth fine but bog down on branches thicker than a finger, while higher-voltage EGO, DEWALT, and Greenworks models cut 3/4-inch to 1-inch stock with less effort.