Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 vs Gardena SmallCut 300
Two of the cheapest corded line trimmers, both with a 23 cm cut. The Bosch feeds line automatically; the Gardena is a little lighter and uses tap feed.
In short:The Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 and Gardena SmallCut 300/23 are corded, line-only grass trimmers with a 23 cm cut. The Bosch has a 280 W motor, feeds line automatically every time you release the switch, has an adjustable additional handle and weighs about 2 kg. The Gardena has a 300 W motor, 1.6 mm line fed by tapping the head on the ground, and weighs about 1.6 kg. Both suit small lawns near a socket; neither takes a blade.
The Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 and the Gardena SmallCut 300/23 are aimed at the same buyer: a small, regularly mown lawn, a socket within reach, and no wish to spend much. Both cut 23 cm; the differences are line feed, weight and a few watts.
At a glance
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Gardena SmallCut 300/23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 W | 300 W |
| Cutting width | 23 cm | 23 cm |
| Line feed | Automatic on switch release | Tap feed, 1.6 mm line |
| Weight | About 2 kg (Amazon item weight) | About 1.6 kg (retailers) |
| Handle | Adjustable additional handle | Compact |
| Availability (Oct 2026) | Third-party seller on Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.co.uk listing unavailable |
Power and cutting
The Gardena’s 300 W is rated slightly above the Bosch’s 280 W, but 20 watts isn’t a meaningful gap. Both cope with light, maintained grass and both labour in thick, tall or damp growth. If your lawn often gets away from you, a stronger corded or cordless trimmer is the better tool.
Line feed: the real difference
The Bosch feeds line automatically every time you release the switch, so you never stop to tap or pull line. The Gardena uses tap feed: tap the head on the ground and it releases line, which means it only extends when you want it to. Both are easier than winding line by hand; the Bosch is the more hands-off.
Weight and handling
The Gardena is the lighter of the two at about 1.6 kg, which makes it a very easy pick-up-and-go tool for a five-minute edging job. The Bosch, at about 2 kg, adds an adjustable additional handle for a more comfortable working position.
Availability
When we checked in October 2026, the Bosch was on Amazon.co.uk from a third-party seller and the Gardena listing was unavailable, so compare prices at UK garden and DIY retailers.
Which should you buy?
If you want the most hands-off line feed and an extra handle, choose the Bosch EasyGrassCut 23. If you want the lightest possible tool for quick edging near the house, choose the Gardena SmallCut 300/23. Neither is for overgrown grass or brambles — see the best electric brush cutters for stronger options.
Full specifications
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Gardena SmallCut 300/23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Corded electric | Corded electric |
| Engine / power | Corded 280W | Corded 300W |
| Type | Corded line trimmer | Corded line trimmer |
| Power | 280W | 300 W |
| Cutting width | 23 cm | 23 cm |
| Line feed | Automatic, on switch release | — |
| Cutting head | Line only, no blade option | — |
| Weight | 2 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) | About 1.6 kg (retailers) |
| Runtime | Unlimited (mains powered) | Unlimited (mains powered) |
| Line | — | 1.6 mm, tap feed |
| Noise / vibration | — | 94 dB(A) / 4.3 m/s² (retailer listing) |
| Best for | A small, tidy lawn's edges on the tightest budget, used near a power socket | A very small lawn or a quick edging job right next to the house |
| Our rating | 7 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Bosch EasyGrassCut 23
- + Very low price point for a branded corded trimmer
- + Light and easy to handle for short sessions
- + Line feeds automatically each time you release the switch
- + Adjustable additional handle
- + Unlimited runtime — no battery to charge or replace
- − 280W is modest — struggles in thick or damp grass
- − 23cm cutting width means slower work on anything but small plots
- − Line only — no metal blade option, ever
- − Corded, so you're tied to a socket and extension lead
Gardena SmallCut 300/23
- + Very light at about 1.6 kg
- + Tap-feed line: it only extends when you want it to
- + Simple to start and operate, no learning curve
- + Unlimited runtime while plugged in, no battery to manage
- − Corded, so you're always tethered to a socket and extension lead
- − Line only — no metal blade option
- − 23 cm cut means more passes on anything beyond a tiny plot
- − Amazon.co.uk listing unavailable in October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gardena more powerful?
Slightly on paper: 300 W against the Bosch's 280 W. In use the difference is small; both suit light, regularly cut grass and slow down in thick, tall or damp growth.
Which has the easier line feed?
The Bosch: it feeds a little line automatically every time you release the switch, so you never tap or adjust anything. The Gardena feeds line when you tap the head on the ground, so it only extends when you want it to.
Can either take a metal blade?
No. Both are dedicated line trimmers with no blade attachment. For brambles or woody growth you need a brush cutter instead.