Best String Trimmer Edger Combo: 5 Honest Picks After Years of Yard Work

You stand in the garage, staring at a wall of orange, green, and yellow boxes. Every brand promises the same thing: a trimmer that also edges, a battery that lasts forever, and a price that won’t make you wince. The specs blur together. One listing says 20V, another says 40V, and a third throws around ‘carbon fiber’ like it’s a magic word. You just want to clean up the sidewalk without dragging an extension cord through the petunias.

A great trimmer-edger combo solves one problem: it replaces two tools with one. The trick is finding a kit with a head that actually pivots or swaps without cursing, a battery that doesn’t die halfway down the driveway, and a weight you can carry for 20 minutes without your shoulder screaming. Most combo kits nail one or two of those. Few get all three.

I spent weeks digging through spec sheets, owner feedback, and my own scarred shins to narrow the field. The five kits below cover the real spread: budget-friendly bundles, a pro-grade multi-head system, and a couple of mid-range workhorses. The WORX WG928 is the best all-around value for most people, while the EGO MHC1603 is the one to buy if you want a tool you’ll still be using in a decade.

Here’s a quick look at how the five compare on the specs that actually change your Saturday afternoon.

Features	WORX WG928	EGO MHC1603	Greenworks 40V 12″	BLACK+DECKER LCC222	Greenworks 40V 13″
Battery Platform	20V (two batteries)	56V 4.0Ah	40V 2.0Ah	20V MAX (two batteries)	40V 2.0Ah
Cutting Width	12 inches	16 inches	12 inches	10 inches	13 inches
Edger Conversion	Pivot head	Swap attachment	Pivot head	Wheeled edger	Pivot head
Blower Included	360 CFM	No (edger only)	390 CFM	130 MPH sweeper	350 CFM
Best Use Case	All-around homeowner kit	Large yards, long-term	Driveways and walkways	Small yards, tight budgets	Everyday trimming and cleanup

WORX 20V 12″ Cordless Str…

The WORX WG928 is a two-tool bundle that quietly does the job of three. You get a 12-inch string trimmer and a 360 CFM leaf blower, plus two 20V batteries and a quick charger. The trimmer head pivots into an edger with a twist, so you don’t need to swap attachments or hunt for a missing part in the garage. It’s aimed at the homeowner who wants one box to cover trimming, edging, and blowing off the driveway.

What sets this kit apart is the push-button line feed. Instead of bumping the head on the ground or stopping to pull line, you press a button and fresh string advances. That sounds minor until you’ve spent ten minutes fighting a jammed spool in July heat. The blower is also surprisingly light at 4.4 pounds with the battery attached, and the trimmer sits at 5.3 pounds. Both are easy to pass to a spouse or teenager without a tutorial.

The trade-off is power. A 20V trimmer won’t slice through thick, wet weeds the way a 40V or 56V model will. If your yard is mostly maintained grass and light edging, it’s plenty. If you’re clearing a fence line choked with mature crabgrass, you’ll feel the motor strain. The two batteries help, but each one runs about 20 to 25 minutes under load. For a half-acre lot, that’s a two-battery job. For a typical suburban yard, it’s fine.

• Two 20V batteries included, so you can keep working while one charges
• Trimmer converts to edger with a simple head pivot, no tools needed
• Command feed system advances line at the push of a button
• Blower weighs 4.4 lbs; trimmer weighs 5.3 lbs with battery
• Blower moves 360 CFM at 75 mph, enough for dry leaves and grass clippings

Best for: The homeowner with a standard suburban lot who wants one affordable kit for trimming, edging, and light blowing.

EGO MHC1603 Multi-Head Co…

EGO’s MHC1603 is the kit you buy when you’re tired of replacing tools every three years. It’s a multi-head system: one 56V power head, a 16-inch carbon fiber string trimmer attachment, and an 8-inch carbon fiber edger attachment. The battery is a 4.0Ah ARC Lithium pack, and the charger is a 320W unit. This is prosumer territory, priced accordingly, and built for people with larger properties or a serious dislike of compromise.

The carbon fiber shafts are the headline. They’re lighter than aluminum and backed by a lifetime warranty, which tells you EGO expects them to outlast the battery and possibly the house. The POWERLOAD system on the trimmer is genuinely clever: you feed the line through, push a button, and the head winds itself. No more guessing how much line to cut or winding spools by hand. Runtime is rated up to 45 minutes with the trimmer and up to 75 minutes with the edger on low. That’s a full session for most people on a single charge.

Here’s the honest catch: this kit does not include a blower. You’re paying for a premium trimmer and edger, not a three-tool bundle. The edger attachment uses a blade rather than string, which cuts a cleaner trench but demands more respect around sprinkler heads and buried cables. And the 4.0Ah battery is heavy enough that the shoulder strap isn’t optional for longer jobs. It’s not a grab-and-go tool for a quick five-minute touch-up.

• 56V 4.0Ah battery delivers up to 45 minutes trimming, 75 minutes edging on low
• Carbon fiber shafts on both attachments, lifetime warranty
• POWERLOAD trimmer head winds line automatically with a button press
• 8-inch edger blade with guide wheel and 3-inch depth adjustment
• Includes shoulder strap, power head, two attachments, battery, and charger

Best for: The large-yard owner who wants a buy-once, cry-once system with premium build quality and no blower clutter.

Greenworks 40V 12 in Stri…

Greenworks built this 40V combo for the person who stares at an overgrown driveway edge and sighs. The kit pairs a 12-inch string trimmer with a 390 CFM blower, both running on the same 2.0Ah battery. The trimmer uses 0.065-inch auto-feed line and a commercial-grade head rated for 1-inch weeds. The blower pushes 110 mph with a cruise control switch, which matters more than you’d think when you’re clearing a long stretch of concrete.

The 40V platform is the real draw. That 2.0Ah battery charges in about 60 minutes and fits eight or more Greenworks 40V tools, so if you already own a Greenworks mower or hedge trimmer, this kit slots right in. The trimmer head carries a 3-year warranty, which is longer than most budget brands offer. Weight sits around 8 pounds for the trimmer, balanced well enough that a smaller adult can use it for a couple of hours without fatigue.

Two limitations stand out. The 12-inch cutting swath is narrower than the 13- and 16-inch options here, so you’ll make more passes along a long fence. And the 2.0Ah battery, while fine for a quarter-acre lot, will need a recharge if you’re doing heavy trimming and blowing in one session. The auto-feed system works, but 0.065-inch line is thin; thick, woody weeds will eat through it faster than you’d like.

• 40V 2.0Ah battery charges in roughly 60 minutes
• Trimmer cuts a 12-inch swath with 0.065-inch auto-feed line
• Blower moves 390 CFM at 110 mph with cruise control
• Battery works with 8+ other Greenworks 40V tools
• 3-year warranty on the trimmer head

Best for: The Greenworks 40V owner who wants to add trimming and blowing without buying a new battery platform.

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Weed…

BLACK+DECKER’s LCC222 is the lightweight, no-drama option. It bundles a 20V MAX string trimmer, a hard-surface sweeper, two batteries, and a charger. The trimmer weighs 4.5 pounds and converts to a wheeled edger, which is a different approach than the pivot-head designs above. You flip the trimmer over, lock it into the wheeled guide, and walk the edge. It’s aimed at small yards, older users, or anyone who wants a tool they can carry with one hand.

The AFS automatic line feed is the standout feature. The trimmer spools out line as needed, so you’re not bumping or button-pressing. The adjustable height and handle help if you’re taller or shorter than average. The sweeper is rated at 130 mph, which is modest compared to the 350 to 390 CFM blowers in this roundup, but it’s fine for clearing grass clippings off a sidewalk or dry leaves from a porch. Two batteries mean you can keep one charging while you work.

Where it falls short is power and cut width. The 10-inch swath is the smallest here, and the 20V motor won’t handle thick, wet growth without bogging down. The wheeled edger conversion works, but it’s fiddlier than a pivot head and takes a few tries to get the hang of. Availability on this kit can be spotty, so check stock before you get attached. It’s a solid starter kit, not a workhorse.

• 20V MAX trimmer weighs just 4.5 lbs
• Converts to a wheeled edger for sidewalk and driveway borders
• AFS automatic line feed eliminates bumping and manual advancing
• Includes two batteries and a charger for extended runtime
• Hard-surface sweeper rated at 130 mph for light debris

Best for: Small-yard owners, seniors, or anyone who prioritizes low weight and simplicity over raw cutting power.

Greenworks 40V 13 in Stri…

This second Greenworks kit looks similar to the 12-inch model above, but the details matter. You get a 13-inch string trimmer and a 350 CFM blower, plus a 2.0Ah battery, charger, and three bonus spools of line. The trimmer uses the same 0.065-inch auto-feed system. The blower is slightly less powerful than the 390 CFM version, but the wider cutting swath makes the trimmer more efficient on long edges.

The three bonus spools are a practical touch. Line breaks, and having spares in the box means you’re not ordering replacements in week two. The 3-year warranty covers both the tools and the battery, which is better than average for this price range. The 13-inch deck shaves a few passes off a long driveway compared to the 12-inch model, and the whole kit is ready to use out of the box with no assembly headaches.

The trade-off is the blower. At 350 CFM, it handles dry leaves and light debris, but wet maple leaves or heavy gravel will slow it down. The 2.0Ah battery is the same as the 12-inch kit, so runtime is comparable: fine for a typical yard, tight for a large one. And like its sibling, the 0.065-inch line is thin. If your weeds are thick and woody, you’ll go through spools faster than you’d like.

• 13-inch cutting swath with 0.065-inch auto-feed line
• 350 CFM blower for dry leaves and light yard debris
• Includes 2.0Ah battery, charger, and three bonus spools
• 3-year limited warranty on tools and battery
• Ready to use out of the box, no assembly required

Best for: The everyday homeowner who wants a slightly wider cut and spare line included without stepping up to a premium price.

How We Chose These Products

I started with one question: does the combo actually save you time, or does it just save shelf space? A trimmer that edges poorly is worse than two separate tools. So I weighted edger conversion ease heavily. Pivot heads and tool-free swaps scored higher than wheeled conversions or blade attachments that require more setup. I also looked at battery runtime and whether the kit included one or two batteries, since a single battery often means downtime mid-job.

Weight mattered too. A 10-pound trimmer feels fine for five minutes and miserable for thirty. I favored kits under 6 pounds for the trimmer where possible, and noted when a shoulder strap was included or necessary. Finally, I checked warranty terms. A 3-year warranty on a budget trimmer is a good sign; a lifetime warranty on carbon fiber shafts is a statement. The picks above reflect a balance of price, power, and real-world usability, not just spec-sheet bragging rights.

Buying Guide: What Really Matters

Voltage is the first number people fixate on, and it’s not wrong to care. A 20V trimmer handles light grass and edging. A 40V model gives you more torque for thicker weeds and a wider cut. A 56V system sits at the top, with the power to run larger attachments and longer runtimes. But voltage alone doesn’t tell the whole story. A well-designed 40V trimmer can outperform a poorly tuned 56V one. Look at the cutting width and line diameter alongside the voltage.

Edger conversion style changes how often you’ll actually use the edger function. Pivot heads are the fastest: twist and go. Multi-head systems with swap attachments take a few seconds longer but often cut a cleaner edge. Wheeled edgers, like the BLACK+DECKER, require flipping the tool and guiding it along the concrete. The easier the conversion, the more likely you’ll edge regularly instead of letting the sidewalk grow shaggy. If you hate fiddling, pay attention to this spec more than any other.

Battery platform is the long game. If you already own a Greenworks 40V mower, buying into another brand’s 20V system means another charger and another set of batteries cluttering your garage. Stick with what you have when possible. If you’re starting fresh, pick a platform with a wide tool range so you can add a hedge trimmer or chainsaw later without buying new batteries. And check the warranty on the battery itself, not just the tool. Batteries are the part that wears out first.

Our Top Recommendation

The WORX WG928 takes the top spot for most people. It’s the only kit here that gives you a trimmer, an edger, and a blower in one box, with two batteries, for a price that won’t make you wince. The pivot-head edger conversion is fast, the push-button line feed is genuinely useful, and both tools are light enough to hand off to anyone in the family. It’s not the most powerful option, but for a typical suburban yard, it’s the best balance of cost and capability.

If you have a larger property or want a tool that will outlast your car, the EGO MHC1603 is the runner-up worth the stretch. The carbon fiber shafts and POWERLOAD system are premium features you’ll appreciate every time you use it. Just budget for a separate blower. On a tighter budget, the BLACK+DECKER LCC222 is the lightest and simplest pick, ideal for small yards and anyone who wants zero fuss. The two Greenworks 40V kits sit comfortably in the middle, and either one is a smart buy if you’re already invested in that battery platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a string trimmer really edge as well as a dedicated edger? It depends on the design. Pivot-head trimmers and multi-head systems with a dedicated edger attachment cut clean, defined edges. Wheeled edgers work too but take more practice to guide straight. A dedicated gas edger still wins on raw trenching power, but for maintaining an existing edge, a combo trimmer is more than adequate. The key is converting the tool regularly so the edge never gets overgrown.

How long do the batteries actually last in real use? Manufacturer runtime claims are usually measured under light load. In thick grass, expect about half. The WORX 20V batteries run roughly 20 to 25 minutes each under load. The EGO 4.0Ah battery gets closer to 30 to 35 minutes of hard trimming, stretching to 45 or more in light grass. The Greenworks 2.0Ah batteries are good for about 20 to 30 minutes of mixed use. If your yard takes longer than that, buy a kit with two batteries or a larger amp-hour pack.

Do I need a blower in the kit, or should I buy one separately? If you already own a blower, skip the combo and put your money into a better trimmer. If you don’t, a bundled blower saves you from buying a second battery platform. The blowers in these kits are light-duty: fine for dry leaves, grass clippings, and driveway cleanup, but not for wet leaves or heavy debris. For fall cleanup in a wooded area, a dedicated backpack blower is a better tool.

What’s the difference between auto-feed and bump-feed trimmer heads? Bump-feed requires you to tap the head on the ground to advance line. Auto-feed, found on the Greenworks and BLACK+DECKER kits here, spools out line as needed without any action from you. Push-button feed, on the WORX, lets you press a button to advance line. Auto-feed and push-button are more convenient and less frustrating, especially for beginners. Bump-feed is simpler mechanically and less likely to jam, but it’s an acquired skill.

For more help narrowing down your options, take a look at this lawn trimmer combo guide, or compare cordless edger trimmer combos if you want to stay battery-powered. If you’re leaning toward a specific brand, this Ryobi string trimmer review is worth a read before you commit.