Worx WG163E vs Nitro WG173E: kit trimmer or brushless upgrade?
Two Worx PowerShare trimmers with Command Feed and tilting heads. The WG163E is a light kit with edger wheels; the Nitro WG173E a bare brushless upgrade.
In short:The Worx WG163E is an 18V (20V MAX) PowerShare grass trimmer sold with a 2 Ah battery and charger, with a 30 cm cut, an instant conversion to a wheeled edger, a head that swivels 90°, Command Feed and a telescopic handle, at 2 kg item weight. The Nitro WG173E.9 is a 20V MAX PowerShare brushless trimmer with a 33 cm double-line cut, Command Feed and a head that tilts up to 90°, sold bare, at 3.1 kg item weight and a listed 6,500 rpm. Both are line-only.
The Worx WG163E and Nitro WG173E share Worx’s Command Feed line loading and tilting heads, but suit different buyers.
At a glance
| Worx WG163E | Worx Nitro WG173E.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20V MAX PowerShare | 20V MAX PowerShare |
| Motor | — | Brushless, 6,500 rpm (listed) |
| Cut | 30 cm | 33 cm, double line |
| Edging | Wheeled edger conversion, head swivels 90° | Head tilts up to 90° |
| Weight | 2 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Supplied | 2 Ah battery + charger | Bare tool |
| Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Which does what
The WG163E is a light, complete kit for small lawns, with a wheeled edger mode for neat borders. The WG173E’s brushless motor and wider double-line cut suit bigger lawns and tougher grass for owners of PowerShare batteries.
Which should you buy?
Starting fresh with a small lawn, the WG163E. Already on PowerShare with more grass to cut, the Nitro WG173E.
Full specifications
| Worx WG163E | Worx Nitro WG173E.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 20V PowerShare | 20V PowerShare · Brushless |
| Power | 18V (20V MAX) PowerShare | 20V PowerShare, brushless |
| Line | Command Feed (button) | Double line, Command Feed (button) |
| Cutting width | 30 cm | 33 cm |
| Weight | 2 kg (Amazon item weight) | 3.1 kg (Amazon item weight) |
| Included | 2 Ah battery + charger | — |
| Head | — | Tilts up to 90° for edging |
| Best for | Light, easy lawn trimming and edging on small gardens. | PowerShare owners wanting a durable, affordable 3-in-1 trimmer/edger for lawns. |
| Our rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Worx WG163E
- + Light, with a fully adjustable telescopic handle
- + Converts to a wheeled edger; head swivels 90°
- + Complete pack, shared 20V batteries
- − Amazon.co.uk listing unavailable in October 2026
- − Line only — grass, not brush
- − Small-garden tool only
Worx Nitro WG173E.9
- + Brushless motor — rare at this price
- + Push-button Command Feed; head tilts up to 90°
- + Shared 20V PowerShare batteries
- − Sold bare — battery extra
- − Line only
- − Not for brambles or woody growth
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with a battery?
The WG163E, sold with a 2 Ah battery and charger. The Nitro WG173E.9 is the bare tool.
Which is lighter?
The WG163E, at 2 kg against 3.1 kg for the WG173E (Amazon item weights).
What does the WG173E add?
A brushless motor and a wider 33 cm double-line cut. The WG163E answers with a wheeled edger conversion.