EGO Power+ ST1300E Review
A quiet, powerful 56V brushless line trimmer with a 33 cm cut, 2.7 kg without battery — strong on long grass, but line-only and usually sold bare.
In short:The EGO Power+ ST1300E is a 56V brushless cordless line trimmer with a 33 cm cut, a bump-feed head and 2.0 mm line, weighing 2.7 kg according to EGO UK; the current ST1300E-S version adds two-speed control. It is commonly sold as a bare tool, so a 56V ARC Lithium battery and charger are extra unless you already own EGO tools. It suits lawns, edges and long grass; it is line-only and won't take a blade.
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Pros
- 56V brushless motor holds speed in long grass
- Light for its class — 2.7 kg before the battery (EGO UK)
- Much quieter than any petrol trimmer, with no fuel or fumes
- Shares batteries across EGO's wider 56V tool range
Cons
- Usually sold bare — battery and charger are a separate, non-trivial cost
- Line only, so it can't take a metal blade for brush or brambles
- Bump feed with open-and-wind reloading, not EGO's quicker loading heads
What EGO specifies
EGO’s UK pages give the ST1300E a 33 cm cutting width, a brushless 56V motor, a bump-feed head that you reload by opening it and winding on 2.0 mm line, and a weight of 2.7 kg without the battery. The current ST1300E-S version adds two-speed control, so you can run slower for runtime and quieter work.
Where the ST1300E earns its keep
The headline is power. EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium platform sits above the 18–40V batteries most cordless trimmers use, and the ST1300E holds its cutting speed through longer grass and overgrown edges rather than bogging down. The 33 cm cutting width is wide enough to make quick work of borders without becoming unwieldy.
The other big win is noise and cleanliness: no fuel to mix, no exhaust and no pull cord. For weekly edging in a residential area, that quietness is a genuine practical benefit.
Where it falls short
It’s usually sold bare, so the real cost of getting started is higher than the headline price, especially if this is your first EGO tool. And it’s strictly a line trimmer: brambles, woody saplings and dense scrub are off the table — the difference is explained in brush cutter vs strimmer.
Who should buy it
Homeowners who want cordless convenience without giving up much cutting power, particularly anyone who already owns EGO 56V tools (mowers, blowers, chainsaws). If you’d rather have everything in the box, the ST1400E kit comes with a battery and charger and a self-winding head.
Verdict
A quiet, genuinely strong cordless trimmer, best for buyers already committed to — or ready to invest in — EGO’s 56V battery system.
A quiet, capable 56V trimmer with real cutting power for lawns and edges, best suited to buyers already invested in — or willing to invest in — EGO's battery platform.
EGO Power+ ST1300E — frequently asked questions
Does the EGO ST1300E come with a battery and charger?
It's commonly sold as a bare tool. You'll need an EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery and charger, or already own one from another EGO tool, which makes it better value if you're already in the ecosystem. Check the listing for kit versions.
Is the EGO ST1300E as powerful as a petrol trimmer?
On grass and long grass it holds its cutting speed well thanks to the 56V brushless motor. It's still a line trimmer, so it doesn't replace a petrol brush cutter with a blade on woody growth.
Can I fit a metal blade to the ST1300E?
No. It's a line-only grass trimmer with no blade attachment. For brambles, saplings or dense brush you need a blade-capable brush cutter — EGO's multi-tool system is one route, or see the best brush cutters for brambles.
Our score
8.0/ 10
A quiet, capable 56V trimmer with real cutting power for lawns and edges, best suited to buyers already invested in — or willing to invest in — EGO's battery platform.
Who this one is for
Homeowners who want petrol-like cutting power in a quiet cordless trimmer for lawns and edges
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
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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