Gardena EasyTrim 25 vs Einhell GE-CT 18 Li: line or plastic knives?
Two light 18V trimmers for small lawns that look alike on paper but cut differently: Gardena uses automatic-feed line, Einhell uses replaceable plastic knives.
In short:The Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A is an 18V POWER FOR ALL grass trimmer weighing 1.7 kg without battery, with a 25 cm cut, 1.6 mm automatic-feed line, a telescopic shaft and an edging mode with a wheel. The Einhell GE-CT 18 Li is an 18V Power X-Change trimmer with a 24 cm cut using plastic knives (20 spares in the handle), a head that rotates ±90° and tilts to five positions, and a flower guard. Both are usually sold bare; choose by battery platform and cutting system.
The Gardena EasyTrim 25 and Einhell GE-CT 18 Li fill the same slot: light 18V trimmers for small lawns and edges, usually sold bare. Width and price are close, but they cut differently and run on different batteries.
At a glance
| Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A | Einhell GE-CT 18 Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 18V POWER FOR ALL | 18V Power X-Change |
| Cut | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Cutting system | 1.6 mm line, automatic feed | Plastic knives (20 spares in handle) |
| Speed | 7,500 rpm (listed) | — |
| Weight | 1.7 kg without battery | Light |
| Edging | Push-button switch, edging wheel | Head rotates ±90°, tilts 5 positions |
| Extras | Telescopic shaft, adjustable handle | Telescopic shaft, flower guard |
| Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
Line vs plastic knives
This is the real difference in daily use. Line (Gardena) cuts stiffer grass and survives contact with paving and wall edges, and the automatic feed means you rarely touch the spool. Plastic knives (Einhell) don’t tangle or need winding — when one wears, you clip in a new one from the store in the handle — but they’re best kept to soft lawn grass and wear quickly against stone.
Edging and awkward spots
The Gardena switches to edging at the push of a button and runs on an edging wheel for straight lawn edges. The Einhell’s head rotates ±90° for edging and tilts to five positions, which helps reach under shrubs and benches; its flower guard protects borders.
The battery decision
POWER FOR ALL is a multi-brand alliance — Gardena shares it with Bosch and others, so one battery runs tools from several makers. Power X-Change is Einhell’s own platform, with a very large range of garden and DIY tools. If you already own batteries from either system, that usually decides it.
Which should you buy?
On a POWER FOR ALL battery, or if you edge along paths and walls, choose the Gardena EasyTrim 25. On Power X-Change, or if you prefer clip-in knives and a tilting head for awkward corners, choose the Einhell GE-CT 18 Li. For more choices, see the best grass trimmers.
Full specifications
| Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A | Einhell GE-CT 18 Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 18V P4A | 18V Power X-Change |
| Type | Cordless line trimmer | Cordless grass trimmer |
| Power | 18V POWER FOR ALL | 18V Power X-Change |
| Cutting width | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Line | 1.6 mm, automatic feed | — |
| Speed | 7,500 rpm (listing) | 8,500 rpm (listing) |
| Edging | Push-button switch, edging wheel | — |
| Weight | 1.7 kg without battery | About 1.8 kg without battery (listing) |
| Versions | Solo 14704-55 (bare); set 14704-20 with 2.0 Ah battery + charger | — |
| Cutting medium | — | Plastic knives (20 spares in handle) |
| Head | — | Rotates ±90°, 5 tilt positions |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool — no battery or charger |
| Best for | Homeowners with 18V POWER FOR ALL batteries who want a light trimmer for grass and crisp edges | Small, tidy lawns and edges where a light trimmer is all that's needed |
| Our rating | 7.1 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A
- + Very light at 1.7 kg without battery
- + Switches from trimming to edging at the press of a button, with an edging wheel
- + Automatic line feed with 1.6 mm line
- + Telescopic shaft and adjustable handle
- + Runs on the 18V POWER FOR ALL batteries shared with Bosch and other Alliance brands
- − Solo version has no battery or charger — an extra cost if starting from scratch
- − Line only — no metal blade option
- − 18V entry-level power, not for thick or overgrown grass
Einhell GE-CT 18 Li
- + Very light — about 1.8 kg without battery per the listing
- + Head rotates ±90° for edging and tilts to five positions
- + Plastic knives, with 20 spares stored in the handle — no line to wind
- + Telescopic shaft and adjustable auxiliary handle
- + Flower guard protects plants when trimming borders
- − Sold bare — battery and charger cost extra
- − Plastic knives only; it cannot take a metal blade
- − 24 cm width means more passes on anything beyond a small lawn
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference?
The cutting system. The Gardena EasyTrim 25 uses 1.6 mm nylon line that feeds automatically; the Einhell GE-CT 18 Li uses plastic knives, with 20 spares stored in the handle. Line copes better with tougher stems and edges along hard surfaces; knives are quick to change and don't tangle.
Are batteries included?
Usually not. The Gardena Solo version (14704-55) and the Einhell GE-CT 18 Li are sold without battery or charger; Gardena also sells the 14704-20 set with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger.
Can either cut brambles?
No. Both are light grass trimmers with no blade option. For nettles and brambles, look at the best brush cutters for brambles.