Gardena vs Worx: simple trimmers or clever PowerShare kit?
Gardena keeps to light, simple grass trimmers. Worx adds convenience features — edger wheels, push-button line feed — and a 40V brush cutter with a steel blade.
In short:Gardena's trimmers are light grass tools: the EasyTrim 25 on 18V POWER FOR ALL batteries (25 cm, 1.7 kg without battery), the SmallCut Li-23R with a built-in battery and the corded SmallCut 300/23. Worx uses its PowerShare batteries: the WG163E (30 cm, converts to an edger, 2 kg, kit), the 40V WG183E (33 cm, two batteries included), the brushless Nitro WG173E and the Nitro WG186E brush cutter with a 25 cm three-blade steel disc. The battery systems are not compatible.
Gardena (part of the Husqvarna Group) and Worx both build affordable cordless tools for homeowners. Gardena focuses on light, simple grass trimmers; Worx leans into convenience features and offers a genuine brush cutter in its PowerShare range.
Models we cover
| Gardena | Worx | |
|---|---|---|
| Light trimmers | EasyTrim 25/18V P4A — 25 cm, 1.7 kg bare; SmallCut Li-23R — built-in battery | WG163E — 30 cm, edger conversion, 2 kg, kit |
| Larger trimmers | — | WG183E — 40V, 33 cm, two batteries included; Nitro WG173E — brushless, 33 cm |
| Corded | SmallCut 300/23 — 300 W | — |
| Brush cutter | — | Nitro WG186E — 38 cm line, 25 cm steel disc |
| Battery | 18V POWER FOR ALL | Worx PowerShare |
Battery platforms
Gardena’s EasyTrim 25 sits in the POWER FOR ALL alliance, so its battery also runs Bosch’s 18V garden tools and others. Worx’s PowerShare batteries run Worx tools only, but across a wide garden and DIY range; its 40V machines use two 20V packs.
Grass-only vs blade-capable
Gardena’s trimmers are for grass and edges. Worx goes further with the Nitro WG186E: a brushless 40V brush cutter with a 25 cm three-blade steel disc and DriveShare attachments such as a hedge trimmer. UK retailers list it at 4.1 kg bare.
Everyday conveniences
Worx packs in features: the WG163E converts to a wheeled edger and swivels its head 90° to trim under furniture; Command Feed loads line at the push of a button; the WG183E’s AutoFeed extends line each time you restart. Gardena’s EasyTrim 25 answers with automatic-feed line, a telescopic shaft and an edging wheel at a very low weight.
Choose Gardena if…
- You want the simplest, lightest trimmer for a small lawn
- You already own POWER FOR ALL batteries
Choose Worx if…
- You want edger conversion or push-button line feed
- You’d like the option of a steel blade for light scrub
- You already own PowerShare batteries
Which should you buy?
For pure grass and edges, Gardena does the job with the least fuss. For more features and a path to blade work on the same batteries, Worx is more versatile. For brambles as a main job, see the best brush cutters for brambles.
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 |
Worx— Value cordless on PowerShare (20V/40V)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worx Nitro WG186E.9 | Cordless | 40V PowerShare · Brushless | 8/10 |
| Worx Nitro WG173E.9 | Cordless | 20V PowerShare · Brushless | 7.7/10 |
| Worx WG163E | Cordless | 20V PowerShare | 7.6/10 |
| Worx WG183E 40V | Cordless | 40V PowerShare (2× 20V) | 7.6/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand offers a blade?
Worx, among the models we cover: the brushless Nitro WG186E runs on two 20V PowerShare batteries and has a 25 cm three-blade steel disc as well as a 38 cm line cut. The Gardena trimmers we cover are grass and edging tools.
Do Gardena and Worx share batteries?
No. Gardena's EasyTrim 25 uses the 18V POWER FOR ALL alliance battery (shared with Bosch and others); Worx uses its own PowerShare batteries across its garden and DIY tools.
Which is easier to use?
Both are homeowner-friendly. Gardena keeps things minimal; Worx adds conveniences such as Command Feed (line at the push of a button) on the WG163E and Nitro WG173E, AutoFeed on the WG183E, and an edger conversion on the WG163E.