EGO ST1400E vs Worx WG183E

The EGO ST1400E and the Worx WG183E both promise the same basic convenience — a complete cordless trimmer kit, battery and charger included, ready to run the moment it’s out of the box. Beyond that, they’re aimed at fairly different buyers. The EGO ST1400E leans on a genuinely potent 56V platform and a wider cutting swath to get as close to petrol-like performance as a line trimmer gets. The Worx WG183E leans the other way, prioritising light weight, a lower price, and fuss-free AutoFeed line advance over outright cutting power. Neither is a brush cutter — both are strictly line trimmers for grass and light growth — so the choice comes down to how much power and reach you need versus how light and affordable you want the tool to be.

At a glance

Attribute	EGO ST1400E	Worx WG183E
Power platform	56V ARC Lithium	40V PowerShare (2× 20V)
Cutting width	35 cm	33 cm
Weight	Mid-weight for a battery trimmer	≈2.2 kg (excl. battery) — very light
Battery/charger included	Yes, 56V ARC Lithium kit	Yes, 2× 20V batteries + charger
Cutting head	Line only, no blade option	Line only, automatic AutoFeed line
Motor type	Brushless	Brushed
Typical price	≈€379	≈€240
Battery ecosystem	Shared across EGO’s wider 56V range	Shared across Worx PowerShare range

Clear wins: the ST1400E wins on raw cutting power, cutting width, and motor durability; the WG183E wins on weight, ease of handling, and upfront price.

Power and cutting performance

This is where the two trimmers diverge most. EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium platform is one of the strongest widely available cordless systems for a grass trimmer, holding line speed through longer grass and general overgrowth in a way that genuinely approaches petrol-level performance. The Worx WG183E’s 40V PowerShare setup — effectively two 20V batteries combined — is perfectly capable for routine lawn edging and light weeds, but it doesn’t hold up as well once grass gets long, thick, or damp. If your garden is mostly tidy lawn edges and occasional light growth, the WG183E keeps pace fine. If you’re regularly tackling overgrown patches, rough grass, or larger areas in one session, the ST1400E’s extra power and 2 cm wider cutting swath will show up as fewer passes and less bogging down.

Weight, handling, and everyday ease

The Worx WG183E is the more comfortable trimmer to swing for long stretches, full stop. At roughly 2.2 kg excluding the battery, it’s among the lightest cordless trimmers on the market, and its AutoFeed line system means you never stop to tap the head on the ground — genuinely handy for anyone doing long edging sessions or with limited arm strength. The EGO ST1400E is by no means heavy for its class, but it sits in the mid-weight bracket for battery trimmers, and that extra heft is the trade-off for its stronger motor and battery pack. If day-to-day comfort and low fatigue matter more to you than raw cutting capability, the WG183E has the edge.

Price, build, and running costs

The WG183E is also the cheaper machine to buy outright, at roughly €240 against the ST1400E’s roughly €379, and both prices already include a battery and charger, so that gap is a genuine like-for-like saving rather than an artefact of bare-tool pricing. Where it costs the WG183E ground long-term is motor type: it uses a brushed motor, which typically wears faster and has a shorter service life than the brushless motor in the EGO. If you expect to use the trimmer heavily for years, that’s worth weighing against the upfront saving. Battery ecosystem is a wash either way — EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium range and Worx’s PowerShare range both extend to other garden tools, so either purchase can be the start of a wider cordless collection if you stick with the brand.

Choose the EGO ST1400E if…

• You regularly deal with longer grass, rough patches, or larger areas where extra power and a wider cut save real time
• You want a brushless motor built for years of heavier use
• You’re planning to build out EGO’s 56V tool range and don’t mind the higher upfront cost

Choose the Worx WG183E if…

• You want the lightest, easiest trimmer to handle for long sessions, especially for anyone sensitive to tool weight
• Your garden is mostly tidy lawn edges and light growth rather than tough overgrowth
• You’d rather pay less upfront and accept a brushed motor and slightly less cutting power

Which should you buy?

For most gardens that see genuinely long grass, rough patches, or larger areas to cover, the EGO ST1400E is the stronger long-term buy — its 56V platform and wider cut translate into less effort and fewer passes, and the brushless motor should outlast a brushed equivalent under regular use. But the Worx WG183E is far from a compromise pick: it’s noticeably lighter, easier on the arms for extended edging, comes in at a meaningfully lower price, and its AutoFeed line makes it pleasant to use on the lawn maintenance it’s actually built for. If your trimming is mostly tidy grass and edges and you value comfort and cost over outright power, the WG183E is the sensible choice. If you need a trimmer that can shrug off tougher overgrowth without slowing down, spend the extra on the ST1400E.