EGO Power+ ST1300E Review

Where the ST1300E earns its keep

The headline here is power. EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium platform is a step up from the 18–40V batteries used in most cordless trimmers, and it shows: the ST1300E holds its cutting speed through longer grass and overgrown edges rather than bogging down, which is where cheaper cordless trimmers usually struggle. The 33 cm cutting width is a sensible size for general lawn maintenance, wide enough to make quick work of borders without becoming unwieldy.

The other big win is noise and cleanliness. It runs far quieter than any petrol equivalent, with no mixing fuel, no exhaust fumes, and none of the starting hassle of a pull-cord engine. For anyone doing weekly lawn edging in a residential area, that quietness alone is worth a lot — early morning or evening trimming without the neighbours noticing is a genuine practical benefit, not just a marketing line.

Where it falls short

Two things temper the enthusiasm. First, it’s sold bare — the price you see is for the trimmer head and shaft only, with the 56V battery and charger sold separately. That’s standard practice for EGO and many premium cordless brands, but it means the real cost of getting started is meaningfully higher than the headline price suggests, especially if this is your first EGO tool.

Second, this is strictly a line trimmer. There’s no metal blade option, so brambles, woody saplings, and genuinely dense scrub are off the table — for that kind of growth you need a proper brush cutter with a blade attachment, not this machine. It’s built for grass and light overgrowth, not clearing land.

Who should buy it

The ST1300E makes most sense for homeowners who want cordless convenience without giving up much cutting power, particularly anyone who already owns EGO 56V tools (mowers, blowers, chainsaws) and can share batteries across them. If you’re starting from scratch, factor in the battery cost before comparing it to bare trimmer prices elsewhere. And if your garden includes brambles or scrubby brush rather than just grass and light growth, this isn’t the right tool — look at a blade-capable brush cutter instead.

Verdict

A quiet, genuinely strong cordless trimmer that narrows the gap to petrol performance, best suited to buyers already committed to — or ready to invest in — EGO’s 56V battery ecosystem.