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The best BLACK+DECKER trimmers

BLACK+DECKER makes grass trimmers and edgers rather than blade brush cutters. Here are the best corded and cordless models we cover, ranked for typical lawns.

By · Updated · first published

In short:BLACK+DECKER's trimmers are line-only lawn tools. Cordless picks are the 18V STC1820PC-GB (28 cm, flip-to-edge with guide wheel, UK kit with battery), the 36V brushless BCSTA536L1 (33 cm, 7,300 rpm, 180° swivelling head, kit) and the 18V STC1840EPC (30 cm, 4.0 Ah kit, up to 75 minutes quoted). Corded picks are the 900 W GL9035 (35 cm, 2.0 mm line), the 1.6 kg 350 W GL360 and the 550 W BESTA530CM 3-in-1 with mower base. Several UK listings were unavailable or non-UK versions in October 2026.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    BLACK+DECKER STC1820 18V PowerConnect cordless grass trimmer, line-only head
    PowerConnect entry

    BLACK & DECKER · 18V PowerConnect

    BLACK+DECKER STC1820

    A light 18V PowerConnect grass trimmer with a 28 cm cut, flip-to-edge head and automatic line feed — for small lawns and edges, not woody growth.

    7.2/10
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  2. 2
    BLACK+DECKER BCSTA536L1 36V brushless cordless grass trimmer kit
    36V brushless kit

    BLACK & DECKER · 36V · Brushless

    BLACK+DECKER BCSTA536L1

    A complete 36V brushless cordless grass trimmer kit — durable and ready to use, at a friendly price for homeowner lawns.

    7.7/10
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  3. 3
    BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC 18V cordless grass trimmer 30cm battery charger included
    Complete 18V kit

    BLACK & DECKER · 18V PowerConnect

    BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC

    An 18V cordless grass trimmer sold as a complete kit — 4.0 Ah battery and charger included — with a 30 cm cut, edging wheel and up to 75 minutes per charge.

    7.5/10
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  4. 4
    BLACK+DECKER GL9035 corded electric grass trimmer 900W 35cm pivoting head edging
    Best corded edger

    BLACK & DECKER · Corded 900W

    BLACK+DECKER GL9035

    A 900 W corded grass trimmer with a 35 cm cut, 2.0 mm automatic-feed line and an edging function — the pick for a small-to-medium lawn near a socket.

    7.6/10
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  5. 5
    BLACK+DECKER GL360 corded electric grass trimmer 350W 25cm ultra-light
    Cheapest edger

    BLACK & DECKER · Corded 350W

    BLACK+DECKER GL360

    An ultra-light 1.6 kg, 350 W corded grass trimmer with a 25 cm cut and a second handle — the cheapest, simplest way to keep a small lawn's edges tidy.

    7.0/10
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  6. 6
    BLACK+DECKER BESTA530CM 3-in-1 corded electric trimmer edger mower 550W
    3-in-1 corded

    BLACK & DECKER · Corded 550W · 3-in-1

    BLACK+DECKER BESTA530CM

    A 550 W corded 3-in-1 — grass trimmer, edger and wheeled mini-mower — with a 30 cm cut and automatic line feed, for small lawns near a socket.

    7.6/10
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Trimmers, not brush cutters

BLACK+DECKER’s range is a family of grass trimmers and edgers. What separates them is power source, cut width, line feed and edging features — and, right now, UK availability, which varies a lot by model.

Our picks

  • STC1820PC-GB — 18V PowerConnect UK kit with battery: 28 cm cut, E-Drive, automatic line feed and a flip-to-edge head with guide wheel; about 2.6 kg.
  • BCSTA536L1 — 36V brushless kit with a 2.5 Ah battery: 33 cm cut, 7,300 rpm, variable speed and a head that swivels 180° for edging. Unavailable on Amazon.co.uk in October 2026.
  • STC1840EPC — 18V kit with a 4.0 Ah battery: 30 cm cut, variable speed and PowerCommand EasyFeed; up to 75 minutes per charge quoted. Amazon.co.uk listing is the continental -QW version.
  • GL9035 — corded 900 W, 35 cm cut with 2.0 mm line on an automatic feed spool, edging function; 3.2 kg.
  • GL360 — corded 350 W, 25 cm cut, second handle and cable holder; just 1.6 kg.
  • BESTA530CM — corded 550 W 3-in-1: trimmer, edger and mini-mower on a wheeled base; look for the UK-plug version.

Also in the range: the 36V brushless BCSTE636L1 (33 cm, PowerCommand EasyFeed) and the 300 W GL310 (25 cm), both unavailable on Amazon.co.uk when we checked.

Which should you choose?

For an easy cordless kit, the STC1820PC-GB (check UK stock) or the STC1840EPC. For more power, the brushless BCSTA536L1 if you can find it. Near a socket, the GL9035 for bigger lawns or the light GL360 for edges. Comparisons: Black+Decker vs Bosch, Black+Decker vs Ryobi.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
BLACK+DECKER STC1820 Cordless 18V PowerConnect About 2.6 kg 7.2 / 10
BLACK+DECKER BCSTA536L1 Cordless 36V · Brushless — 7.7 / 10
BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC Cordless 18V PowerConnect — 7.5 / 10
BLACK+DECKER GL9035 Corded Corded 900W 3.2 kg 7.6 / 10
BLACK+DECKER GL360 Corded Corded 350W 1.6 kg 7 / 10
BLACK+DECKER BESTA530CM Corded Corded 550W · 3-in-1 — 7.6 / 10

Weights are as stated by the maker, UK retailers or Amazon, so some include a battery or cutting gear and others don't — see each review for details.

Compare our picks head to head

Frequently asked questions

Can any BLACK+DECKER trimmer cut brambles?

No — every model here is a nylon-line grass trimmer or edger. For brambles, choose a brush cutter with a metal blade; see the best brush cutters for brambles.

Corded or cordless BLACK+DECKER?

Corded models like the GL9035 (900 W, 35 cm) and GL360 (1.6 kg) give unlimited runtime near a socket. Cordless kits like the STC1820 and BCSTA536L1 give freedom to move; BLACK+DECKER quotes up to 75 minutes per charge for the STC1840EPC's 4.0 Ah kit.

Which models can I buy in the UK?

On 27 October 2026, Amazon.co.uk showed prices for the GL360 (£39.99), GL9035 (£88.99), BESTA530CM (£111.41, continental plug) and STC1840EPC (£144.96, continental -QW version); the STC1820, BCSTA536L1, BCSTE636L1 and GL310 were unavailable. Check UK retailers for UK-plug models.