EGO Power+ ST1400E Review

What the listing confirms

The ST1400E is sold as a kit with a 56V 2.5 Ah battery and the CH2100E charger, plus a shoulder strap. It has a brushless motor with two speeds, a 35 cm cut and 2.4 mm line, and EGO’s PowerLoad head, which winds new line onto the spool automatically. When we checked Amazon.co.uk in October 2026 the listing showed as currently unavailable, so check other UK retailers.

Where the ST1400E earns its keep

It removes the usual cordless-trimmer catches. You’re not buying a bare tool and hunting for a battery and charger, and you’re not taking the spool apart to rewind line: PowerLoad does it at the press of a button.

Power-wise, the 56V brushless motor holds cutting speed through longer grass and overgrown edges, and the 35 cm cut is wider than most trimmers in this class, so lawn edges and borders take fewer passes. Two speeds let you trade power for runtime on lighter work.

Where it falls short

The 2.5 Ah battery included is modest; on a large plot a second or larger EGO battery extends sessions. And it remains strictly a line trimmer — not the right tool for brambles, saplings or woody brush. The difference is explained in brush cutter vs strimmer.

Who should buy it

Homeowners who want a cordless trimmer that works straight out of the box, with quiet running and strong cutting power. It’s also a sensible entry point into EGO’s 56V system, since the battery carries over to mowers, blowers and chainsaws. If you already own EGO batteries, the bare ST1300E is the cheaper route.

Verdict

A complete 56V trimmer whose self-winding head and included battery make it one of the least fussy cordless machines to own.