BLACK+DECKER GL310 Review
A basic 300 W corded grass trimmer with a 25 cm cut for very small gardens — cheap and simple for edges near a socket, but currently hard to find in the UK.
In short:The BLACK+DECKER GL310 is a simple 300 W corded grass trimmer with a 25 cm cutting width, meant for edging and light grass in very small gardens within reach of a socket. It is line-only, so no brambles or dense growth. Its Amazon.co.uk listing (which gives an item weight of 2.2 kg) showed it as currently unavailable when we checked in October 2026; its close sibling, the 350 W GL360, was still listed.
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Pros
- Light and easy to handle
- Very cheap and simple to use
- Unlimited runtime, nothing to charge
Cons
- Tiny gardens only (<100 m²)
- Grass only — no brush capability
- Tied to a cable and socket
The BLACK+DECKER GL310 is the definition of a simple lawn trimmer: 300 W, corded, a 25 cm cut and nothing to charge or mix. For keeping the edges of a small garden tidy, it’s all many people need.
When we checked in October 2026, its Amazon.co.uk listing showed it as currently unavailable; the listing gives a 25 cm cutting width and an item weight of 2.2 kg. If you can’t find one, the GL360 is the same idea with 50 W more.
Who it’s for
Owners of very small gardens (under ~100 m²) near a socket who want the lightest, cheapest tool for edging and light grass. It is not a brush cutter and won’t cope with thorns, dense brush or tall grass — for those, see our electric brush cutter guide.
Verdict
A featherweight, budget lawn trimmer for small gardens. Perfect within its limits; nothing more.
About as simple and cheap as trimming gets — perfect for a tiny garden and easy for anyone to handle, but strictly grass and small areas only.
BLACK+DECKER GL310 — frequently asked questions
What size garden is the Black & Decker GL310 for?
Small gardens under about 100 m². Its 300 W motor and 25 cm cut are made for edging and light grass, not larger areas or tough growth.
Can it cut brambles or dense brush?
No — it's a light corded grass trimmer only. It can't handle thorns, dense brush or very tall grass.
Is it still available?
When we checked Amazon.co.uk in October 2026 the GL310 was listed as currently unavailable. The GL360 is the closest alternative — 350 W, the same 25 cm cut, and around 1.6 kg.
Our score
7.0/ 10
About as simple and cheap as trimming gets — perfect for a tiny garden and easy for anyone to handle, but strictly grass and small areas only.
Who this one is for
Very small gardens and light edging near a power socket, on the tightest budget.
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on October 26, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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