It’s not the longest runtime of the hedge trimmers I tested for our buying guide—the Husqvarna Hedge Master 320iHD60 took that prize—but it is on the high end. With this speed and blade length, the longest hedge trimmer Ego offers, I was able to carve quickly through thick foliage that would have slowed less powerful hedge trimmers. With its 1.2-inch cutting capacity, high cutting speed, and 26-inch-long bar, it’s one of the highest-performing cordless hedge trimmers I’ve tested. Ego’s cutting power and battery life do come at a cost of sorts, and that’s in weight. At $229, Ego’s top hedge trimmer isn’t a budget pick, but it’s also more affordable than other premium cordless hedge trimmers like the Husqvarna Hedge Master 320iHD60 with a kitted price of $320.