{
 "site": "ToolboxTop10",
 "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html",
 "json_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.json",
 "slug": "corded-string-trimmers",
 "title": "The 10 Best Corded String Trimmers",
 "subtitle": "Plug-in electric string trimmers and trimmer-edgers for lawns and weeds, ranked from live Amazon data.",
 "intro": "A corded string trimmer never needs a charge or a gas mix, and it costs less than a battery model of the same size. We ranked 10 best-sellers from BLACK+DECKER, WORX, CRAFTSMAN, Sun Joe and WEN on rating, review volume and features (a 5-amp or bigger motor, a 14-inch or wider swath, automatic or push-button line feed and an edger mode). All of them need an outdoor extension cord, sold separately. For battery trimmers, see our cordless string trimmer page.",
 "data_captured": "2026-11-09",
 "audited": "2026-10-26",
 "data_source": "Amazon product listings on the data_captured date. Prices, ratings and review counts change daily; check the listing before relying on a number.",
 "scoring": {
  "scale": "0-100",
  "weights": {
   "rating": 0.45,
   "reviews": 0.35,
   "features": 0.2
  },
  "feature_weights": {
   "auto_feed": 0.25,
   "edger": 0.2,
   "strong_motor": 0.3,
   "wide_swath": 0.25
  },
  "reviews_ceiling": 16000,
  "budget_cap_usd": 45,
  "method_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/about.html"
 },
 "picks": {
  "best_overall": "B077Z78YQX",
  "best_budget": "B08W2BKMX6",
  "money_no_object": "B078YYPWLY"
 },
 "products": [
  {
   "rank": 1,
   "asin": "B077Z78YQX",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 14-Inch 2-in-1 Corded String Trimmer and Edger with Auto Feed, 6.5 Amp (BESTA510)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "BESTA510",
   "price": 52.0,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.4,
   "reviews_count": 16327,
   "score": 95,
   "award": "Best Overall",
   "best_for": "Most yards within reach of an outlet that need trimming and edging.",
   "bought_last_month": "1K+/mo",
   "verdict": "The best seller and the most-reviewed corded trimmer on Amazon, with 16,327 reviews at 4.4 stars. A 6.5-amp motor, a 14-inch swath, automatic line feed and a wheeled edge guide cost $52.99.",
   "pros": [
    "16,327 reviews at 4.4 stars; 1,000+ sold last month",
    "6.5-amp motor and 14-inch swath",
    "Automatic line feed, no bumping",
    "Rotates into a wheeled edger"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "6.3 lb, heavier than the 4 lb compact models",
    "Extension cord not included"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "14 in",
    "motor": "6.5 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed spool",
    "weight": "6.3 lb",
    "extras": "Rotates to a wheeled edger"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": true
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M51iZpjRL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Z78YQX?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B077Z78YQX"
  },
  {
   "rank": 2,
   "asin": "B078YYPWLY",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Corded String Trimmer, Edger and Mower Combo, 12-Inch, 6.5 Amp (BESTA512CM)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "BESTA512CM",
   "price": 89.0,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.1,
   "reviews_count": 9756,
   "score": 85,
   "award": "Money No Object",
   "best_for": "Small lawns, patios and townhouse yards where a full mower is overkill.",
   "bought_last_month": "300+/mo",
   "verdict": "A 6.5-amp trimmer that clips into a 12-inch mower deck, so one tool trims, edges and mows a very small lawn. It has 9,756 reviews at 4.1 stars and costs $89.00.",
   "pros": [
    "Trims, edges and mows",
    "9,756 reviews; 400+ sold last month",
    "Automatic line feed",
    "6.5-amp motor"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "12-inch cut is narrow for mowing",
    "9.9 lb with the deck attached"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "12 in",
    "motor": "6.5 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed spool",
    "weight": "9.9 lb with deck",
    "extras": "Detachable mower deck; edger"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615-2sQCWBL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YYPWLY?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B078YYPWLY"
  },
  {
   "rank": 3,
   "asin": "B01MUDO55B",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 13-Inch Corded String Trimmer/Edger, 5 Amp (ST8600)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "ST8600",
   "price": 59.0,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.4,
   "reviews_count": 5126,
   "score": 85,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "Buyers who want a lighter BLACK+DECKER trimmer-edger.",
   "bought_last_month": "50+/mo",
   "verdict": "A 5-amp trimmer-edger with 5,126 reviews at 4.4 stars, the same rating as the BESTA510. It is about a pound lighter but has a smaller motor and a 13-inch swath, and at $59.00 it costs $6 more.",
   "pros": [
    "5,126 reviews at 4.4 stars",
    "Automatic line feed",
    "Converts to a wheeled edger",
    "5.4 lb"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "5 amps vs 6.5 on the BESTA510",
    "Costs more than the BESTA510"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "13 in",
    "motor": "5 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed spool",
    "weight": "5.4 lb",
    "extras": "Rotates to a wheeled edger"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZaK1N2LNL._AC_SL1000_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUDO55B?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B01MUDO55B"
  },
  {
   "rank": 4,
   "asin": "B08BHMM8V3",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 14-Inch Corded String Trimmer with EASYFEED, 6.5 Amp (BESTE620)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "BESTE620",
   "price": 59.0,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.2,
   "reviews_count": 1180,
   "score": 83,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "People who want to control when line feeds out.",
   "bought_last_month": "100+/mo",
   "verdict": "The push-button version of the BESTA510: the same 6.5-amp motor and 14-inch swath, but you press a button to advance line instead of relying on an automatic spool. It is a pound lighter at 5.3 lb and costs $59.00.",
   "pros": [
    "6.5-amp motor, 14-inch swath",
    "5.3 lb",
    "Push-button line feed",
    "Converts to a wheeled edger"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "$6 more than the BESTA510",
    "4.2 stars on 1,180 reviews"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "14 in",
    "motor": "6.5 A",
    "line": "Push-button EASYFEED",
    "weight": "5.3 lb",
    "extras": "Rotates to a wheeled edger"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": true
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iPsm-gcuL._AC_SL1000_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BHMM8V3?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B08BHMM8V3"
  },
  {
   "rank": 5,
   "asin": "B00GRL9UTS",
   "name": "WORX 15-Inch 2-in-1 Corded String Trimmer and Lawn Edger, 5.5 Amp (WG119)",
   "brand": "WORX",
   "model": "WG119",
   "price": 48.99,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.0,
   "reviews_count": 988,
   "score": 81,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "Larger yards and slopes where a wide cut saves passes.",
   "bought_last_month": null,
   "verdict": "The widest swath here at 15 inches, with dual-line auto feed, a head that pivots 90 degrees for slopes and a telescoping shaft. It costs $48.99 and rates 4.0 stars on 988 reviews.",
   "pros": [
    "15-inch swath, the widest here",
    "Dual-line auto feed",
    "Pivoting head and telescoping shaft",
    "Flower guard"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "4.0 stars",
    "6 lb"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "15 in",
    "motor": "5.5 A",
    "line": "Dual-line auto feed",
    "weight": "6 lb",
    "extras": "90° pivoting head, telescoping shaft, flower guard"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": true
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E2jp4G5rL._AC_SL1200_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRL9UTS?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B00GRL9UTS"
  },
  {
   "rank": 6,
   "asin": "B083WPHY59",
   "name": "CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER 14-Inch Corded String Trimmer/Edger, 6.5 Amp (CMEST913)",
   "brand": "CRAFTSMAN",
   "model": "CMEST913",
   "price": 79.99,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.0,
   "reviews_count": 519,
   "score": 79,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "CRAFTSMAN owners and taller users who want an adjustable pole.",
   "bought_last_month": "50+/mo",
   "verdict": "CRAFTSMAN's 6.5-amp, 14-inch trimmer with push-button feed, an edging mode and an adjustable-length pole. At $79.99 it costs $27 more than the BESTA510, which has the same motor rating and swath.",
   "pros": [
    "6.5-amp motor, 14-inch swath",
    "Adjustable-length pole",
    "Push-button feed",
    "Hangs on VERSATRACK"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "$79.99",
    "4.0 stars on 519 reviews"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "14 in",
    "motor": "6.5 A",
    "line": "Push-button feed, .065 in line",
    "weight": "5.7 lb",
    "extras": "Adjustable-length pole, edging, VERSATRACK hook"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": true,
    "wide_swath": true
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6139tK6NpPS._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083WPHY59?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B083WPHY59"
  },
  {
   "rank": 7,
   "asin": "B017D4TNOY",
   "name": "Sun Joe 13-Inch Corded Electric Grass Trimmer and Edger with Telescoping Pole, 4 Amp (TRJ13STE)",
   "brand": "Sun Joe",
   "model": "TRJ13STE",
   "price": 44.98,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.0,
   "reviews_count": 2136,
   "score": 73,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "Tall users and gardens with beds to protect.",
   "bought_last_month": null,
   "verdict": "A 4-amp trimmer-edger with a pole that telescopes from 41 to 50 inches, a flower guard and a head that rotates in 15-degree steps for edging. It has 2,136 reviews at 4.0 stars.",
   "pros": [
    "Telescoping pole, 41-50 in",
    "Flower guard",
    "Rotates for edging",
    "2,136 reviews"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "4-amp motor",
    "Listing sold by a third-party store (Spreetail)"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "13 in",
    "motor": "4 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed",
    "weight": "5 lb",
    "extras": "Telescoping pole 41-50 in, flower guard, 0-45° head"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": false,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EtyHV-PgL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D4TNOY?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B017D4TNOY"
  },
  {
   "rank": 8,
   "asin": "B000YJ9LFC",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 12-Inch Corded String Trimmer/Edger, 3.5 Amp (ST4500)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "ST4500",
   "price": 54.48,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.4,
   "reviews_count": 1277,
   "score": 69,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "Post-mow touch-ups where light weight matters most.",
   "bought_last_month": null,
   "verdict": "A light 4 lb trimmer with a 3.5-amp motor and a 12-inch swath, rated 4.4 stars on 1,277 reviews. It uses bump feed, and at $54.48 it costs more than the bigger BESTA510.",
   "pros": [
    "4 lb",
    "4.4 stars on 1,277 reviews",
    "Head spins for edging"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "Bump feed, not automatic",
    "3.5-amp motor, 12-inch swath",
    "Sold by a third-party store at $54.48"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "12 in",
    "motor": "3.5 A",
    "line": "Bump feed",
    "weight": "4 lb",
    "extras": "Head spins 180° for edging"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": false,
    "edger": true,
    "strong_motor": false,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jsNxliH1L._AC_SL1000_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJ9LFC?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B000YJ9LFC"
  },
  {
   "rank": 9,
   "asin": "B08W2BKMX6",
   "name": "BLACK+DECKER 13-Inch Corded String Trimmer, 4 Amp (BEST935)",
   "brand": "BLACK+DECKER",
   "model": "BEST935",
   "price": 39.0,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 4.3,
   "reviews_count": 745,
   "score": 68,
   "award": "Best Budget",
   "best_for": "Light trimming around a small lawn on a tight budget.",
   "bought_last_month": "100+/mo",
   "verdict": "The cheapest BLACK+DECKER corded trimmer here at $39.00, with a 4-amp motor, a 13-inch swath and automatic line feed. It rates 4.3 stars on 745 reviews.",
   "pros": [
    "$39.00 with automatic line feed",
    "13-inch swath",
    "4.3 stars",
    "Sold and shipped by Amazon"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "4-amp motor",
    "No rotating head or edge guide listed",
    "Low stock at capture"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "13 in",
    "motor": "4 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed spool",
    "weight": "2.7 kg (listed)",
    "extras": "Auxiliary handle"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": false,
    "strong_motor": false,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n1tWt7DvL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W2BKMX6?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B08W2BKMX6"
  },
  {
   "rank": 10,
   "asin": "B0FCZ4VWHN",
   "name": "WEN Compact Corded String Trimmer, 10-Inch, 3 Amp (ET1003)",
   "brand": "WEN",
   "model": "ET1003",
   "price": 28.99,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 3.9,
   "reviews_count": 113,
   "score": 57,
   "award": null,
   "best_for": "Shorter users and small patios or fence lines.",
   "bought_last_month": "50+/mo",
   "verdict": "The cheapest trimmer here at $28.99: a 4 lb, 37.5-inch compact model with automatic feed and a 10-inch swath. WEN sizes it for shorter users and small jobs.",
   "pros": [
    "$28.99",
    "4 lb and 37.5 in long",
    "Automatic feed",
    "Two-year warranty"
   ],
   "cons": [
    "10-inch swath",
    "3.9 stars on 113 reviews"
   ],
   "specs": {
    "swath": "10 in",
    "motor": "3 A",
    "line": "Automatic feed",
    "weight": "4 lb",
    "extras": "37.5 in long; uses WEN ET-400 spool"
   },
   "features": {
    "auto_feed": true,
    "edger": false,
    "strong_motor": false,
    "wide_swath": false
   },
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FWzF8cKeL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCZ4VWHN?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#B0FCZ4VWHN"
  }
 ],
 "avoid": [
  {
   "asin": "B0GX9LCTHR",
   "name": "DEKOPRO 2.2A Corded String Trimmer Lawn Edger, 9-Inch",
   "brand": "DEKOPRO",
   "model": "DKPGGTB025C1-K1UL-GGAZ",
   "price": 69.99,
   "currency": "USD",
   "rating": 3.1,
   "reviews_count": 39,
   "flag": "2.2 A and 9 in for $69.99",
   "verdict": "The weakest motor and narrowest swath in the search, sold as \"powerful\" for $69.99, $17 more than a 6.5-amp, 14-inch BLACK+DECKER.",
   "reasons": [
    "Its 2.2-amp motor is a third of the BESTA510's 6.5 amps, and its 9-inch swath is 5 inches narrower, yet it costs $69.99 vs $52.99.",
    "The title calls it \"Powerful\"; 11,000 rpm on a 2.2-amp motor is a no-load speed, not cutting power.",
    "The listing says it pays out about half an inch of line every time you pull the trigger, so stop-start trimming uses up line fast.",
    "The cheapest pick here, the $31.94 WEN, has a wider 10-inch swath."
   ],
   "bought_last_month": null,
   "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6191wBFO+OL._AC_SL1500_.jpg",
   "amazon_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX9LCTHR?tag=toolboxtop10-20&linkCode=ll1",
   "page_url": "https://toolboxtop10.com/corded-string-trimmers.html#avoid-B0GX9LCTHR"
  }
 ],
 "buyers_guide": [
  {
   "q": "Corded or cordless string trimmer?",
   "a": "Corded trimmers cost less, weigh less and run as long as you like, but you drag a cord and stay within reach of an outlet. They suit small and medium yards. If your fence line is 150 feet from the house, a battery trimmer is easier."
  },
  {
   "q": "How many amps do I need?",
   "a": "For a normal lawn, 5 to 6.5 amps handles grass and ordinary weeds. The 3 to 4 amp models are fine for edging and touch-ups after mowing but slow down in thick growth."
  },
  {
   "q": "What swath width should I get?",
   "a": "The swath is the diameter the line cuts. 13 to 15 inches covers ground faster on a full yard; 10 to 12 inches is lighter and easier to steer around beds and posts."
  },
  {
   "q": "Auto feed, push-button or bump feed?",
   "a": "Auto feed lets out line on its own, push-button feeds when you press a button, and bump feed needs you to tap the spinning head on the ground. Auto and push-button are easier for most people."
  },
  {
   "q": "What extension cord should I use?",
   "a": "None of these include one. Use an outdoor-rated cord: 16-gauge is fine up to about 50 feet, and 14- or 12-gauge is the safer choice at 100 feet so the motor gets full power. Most of these trimmers have a cord-retention hook so the plug doesn't pull apart."
  },
  {
   "q": "What does edger mode do?",
   "a": "On a trimmer-edger the head rotates 90 degrees so the line cuts vertically along a sidewalk or bed. Models with a wheel or wire edge guide hold a straighter line than freehand edging."
  }
 ],
 "changelog": [
  {
   "date": "2026-11-09",
   "note": "Prices, ratings and review counts re-checked on every listing. Biggest price moves: the WORX WG119 dropped from $65.46 to $48.99."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-02",
   "note": "Prices, ratings and review counts re-checked on every listing. Biggest price moves: the WORX WG119 rose from $49.99 to $65.46; the WEN ET1003 dropped from $31.94 to $28.99."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-26",
   "note": "Page published with 10 ranked picks and 1 tool to avoid."
  }
 ],
 "affiliate_disclosure": "Amazon links carry ToolboxTop10's Associates tag; a purchase may earn a commission at no extra cost to the buyer."
}