Gardena vs Bosch grass trimmers and brush cutters

Gardena (part of the Husqvarna Group) and Bosch sit unusually close: both are German homeowner brands, and both build cordless trimmers on the 18V POWER FOR ALL battery alliance. The real difference is range: Gardena focuses on light grass trimmers, while Bosch extends to brush cutters with metal blades.

Models we cover

	Gardena	Bosch
Cordless 18V trimmers	EasyTrim 25/18V P4A — 25 cm, auto-feed line	EasyGrassCut 18V-26, UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 — 26 cm
Built-in battery	SmallCut Li-23R — RotorCut plastic blades	—
Corded trimmers	SmallCut 300/23 — 300 W, 23 cm	EasyGrassCut 23 — 280 W; ART 30 — 30 cm
Brush cutters (metal blade)	—	AFS 23-37 — corded 950 W; AdvancedBrushCut 36V

The shared battery

The EasyTrim 25 and Bosch’s 18V trimmers use the same POWER FOR ALL batteries, so if you own one brand’s pack, the other brand’s 18V tool works too. Two exceptions: Bosch’s AdvancedBrushCut runs on the 36V POWER FOR ALL battery, and Gardena’s SmallCut Li-23R has a non-removable battery outside the system.

Light trimming: closely matched

For edges and small lawns, the two brands are close. Gardena’s EasyTrim 25 is very light at 1.7 kg without battery and has an edging wheel. Bosch’s UniversalGrassCut adds IntelliFEED line feed and a foot pedal to turn or tilt the head; the EasyGrassCut 18V-26 advances its line each time you release the trigger.

Beyond grass: Bosch only

If your garden has nettles, brambles or light scrub, Bosch is the brand of the two that goes further. The corded AFS 23-37 pairs a 950 W motor with a 3-tooth blade (23 cm) and a 37 cm line spool; the brushless AdvancedBrushCut 36V cuts 33 cm with line and 23 cm with its metal blade, at 4.1 kg with battery.

Choose Gardena if…

• You want the lightest, simplest trimmer for small lawns and edges
• You don’t need a blade

Choose Bosch if…

• You want a choice of corded and cordless trimmers
• Your garden has nettles or light scrub that needs a metal blade

Which should you buy?

For pure grass edging, either brand works — pick the model, not the logo, and share POWER FOR ALL batteries freely. If the garden has tougher growth, choose Bosch for its blade-capable machines. Brand pages: Gardena, Bosch. Head-to-heads: Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 vs Gardena SmallCut 300, Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18 vs Gardena EasyTrim 25.

The models we review from each brand

Gardena— Light grass trimmers & garden tools

Model	Type	Engine / power	Rating
Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A	Cordless	18V P4A	7.1/10
Gardena SmallCut Li-23R	Cordless	18V integrated battery	7.1/10
Gardena SmallCut 300/23	Corded	Corded 300W	6.9/10

Bosch— Homeowner cordless & corded (Power For All)

Model	Type	Engine / power	Rating
Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V	Cordless	36V Power For All	8.3/10
Bosch AFS 23-37	Corded	Corded 950W · Blade	8/10
Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-260	Cordless	18V Power For All	7.6/10
Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26	Cordless	18V Power For All	7.4/10
Bosch ART 30 Combitrim	Corded	Corded 480–550W	7.2/10
Bosch EasyGrassCut 23	Corded	Corded 280W	7/10

Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.