Gardena vs Einhell: light garden trimmers or a wider range?
Both are German brands, but Gardena sticks to light grass trimmers while Einhell runs from plastic-knife trimmers to twin-battery and 52 cc petrol brush cutters.
In short:Gardena's trimmers are light grass tools: the EasyTrim 25 on 18V POWER FOR ALL batteries (1.7 kg without battery), the SmallCut Li-23R with a built-in battery, and the corded SmallCut 300/23. Einhell's range is wider: the GE-CT 18 Li trimmer and Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 cordless brush cutters on Power X-Change batteries, the cordless ones with a 3-tooth blade, plus petrol GC-BC models from 25 to 52 cc. The two battery systems are not compatible.
Gardena (part of the Husqvarna Group) and Einhell are both German, but they aim at different buyers. Gardena makes light, easy grass trimmers for tidy gardens. Einhell covers far more ground, from small trimmers to cordless brush cutters with metal blades and petrol machines.
Models we cover
| Gardena | Einhell | |
|---|---|---|
| Light cordless trimmers | EasyTrim 25/18V P4A — line; SmallCut Li-23R — plastic blades, built-in battery | GE-CT 18 Li — plastic knives, tilting head |
| Corded | SmallCut 300/23 — 300 W | — |
| Cordless brush cutters | — | Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255, GP-BC 36/430 — 3-tooth blade |
| Petrol | — | GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 36-4 S, GC-BC 52 |
| Battery | 18V POWER FOR ALL | 18V Power X-Change |
Battery platforms
POWER FOR ALL is a multi-brand alliance: a Gardena battery also runs Bosch’s 18V garden tools and others. Power X-Change is Einhell-only but very broad, covering garden and DIY tools. Einhell’s brushless Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 run on two 18V packs. Gardena’s SmallCut Li-23R has a non-removable battery outside either system.
What each brand cuts
Gardena’s trimmers are for grass and edges — tidy, quick and light. Einhell’s cordless brush cutters add a 3-tooth blade for nettles and light scrub, and its petrol range goes up to the 51.7 cc GC-BC 52 for brambles and neglected land.
Choose Gardena if…
- Your garden is small and tidy, with grass and edges as the main job
- You want the lightest, simplest trimmer
- You already own POWER FOR ALL batteries
Choose Einhell if…
- You want room to grow, from trimmer to brush cutter to petrol
- Your garden has nettles, brambles or light scrub
- You already own Power X-Change tools
Which should you buy?
For a small lawn, Gardena keeps things light and simple. For anything tougher than grass — or to build a wide cordless kit — Einhell has far more range. Head-to-head: Gardena EasyTrim 25 vs Einhell GE-CT 18 Li.
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 |
Einhell— Affordable cordless (Power X-Change)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | Petrol | 51.7 cc · 2-stroke | 7.8/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S | Petrol | 37.7 cc · 4-stroke | 7.7/10 |
| Einhell Agillo 18/200 | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.5/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Petrol | 25.4 cc · 2-stroke | 7.4/10 |
| Einhell GE-CT 18 Li | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.2/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gardena and Einhell batteries work together?
No. Gardena's EasyTrim 25 uses the multi-brand 18V POWER FOR ALL battery (shared with Bosch and others); Einhell uses its own 18V Power X-Change system. Pick the platform you already own or plan to build on.
Which brand handles brambles?
Einhell. Its cordless Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 come with a 3-tooth metal blade, and its petrol GC-BC 52 is a genuine 52 cc clearer. The Gardena trimmers we cover are for grass and edges.
Which is easier for a small lawn?
Both make light, simple trimmers. Gardena's EasyTrim 25 (1.7 kg without battery) has auto-feed line and an edging wheel; Einhell's GE-CT 18 Li uses clip-in plastic knives and a head that tilts to five positions.