Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer vs Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String
Both made our Best String Trimmers for Small Yards shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer if you want under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds. Choose the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer if you'd rather have handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price. Overall we rank the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best String Trimmers for Small Yards list.
Winner overall: Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer
Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer vs Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 5 in Best String Trimmers for Small Yards | #2 of 5 in Best String Trimmers for Small Yards |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | Worx | Greenworks |
| Key features | 13-inch dual-exit cutting head; 40V PowerShare, 2 x 2.0Ah batteries included; Under 5 pounds | 12-inch cutting swath; 40V lithium battery, 2.0Ah included; Dual line auto-feed |
| Biggest strength | Under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds | Handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price |
| Main trade-off | 13-inch swath would be limiting on anything beyond a small lot | 2.0Ah battery bogs down noticeably faster than 4.0Ah or larger packs in dense material |
| Best for | small yards | thick weeds |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer if…
- Under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds
- Two included batteries cover a small lot with plenty of runtime to spare
- PowerShare batteries cross over to other Worx yard tools if the collection grows
Best for: small yards
Prefer the alternative? See the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer section.
#2 pick
Choose the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer if…
- Handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price
- Variable speed trigger lets you dial up power only when needed, saving battery
- 3-year warranty is longer than most trimmers at this price point
Best for: thick weeds
Prefer the alternative? See the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer section.
Pros and cons of each
Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer
Pros
- Under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds
- Two included batteries cover a small lot with plenty of runtime to spare
- PowerShare batteries cross over to other Worx yard tools if the collection grows
Cons
- 13-inch swath would be limiting on anything beyond a small lot
- Auto-feed line advance occasionally over-feeds line
- Dual-exit head design is less common, replacement line spools can be pricier
Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer
Pros
- Handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price
- Variable speed trigger lets you dial up power only when needed, saving battery
- 3-year warranty is longer than most trimmers at this price point
Cons
- 2.0Ah battery bogs down noticeably faster than 4.0Ah or larger packs in dense material
- 12-inch swath and narrower line struggle with truly woody stems
- Not a realistic substitute for a gas trimmer on genuinely overgrown lots
Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer vs Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer: common questions
Which is better, the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer or the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer?
Choose the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer if you want under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds. Choose the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer if you'd rather have handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price. Overall we rank the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best String Trimmers for Small Yards list.
What is the difference between the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer and the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer?
The Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer stands out because under 5 pounds, the lightest trimmer in this roundup and easiest to maneuver around small beds, while the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer stands out because handles moderate weeds and overgrown grass reasonably well for the price. The trade-offs differ too: the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer's main caveat is that 13-inch swath would be limiting on anything beyond a small lot, and the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer's is that 2.0Ah battery bogs down noticeably faster than 4.0Ah or larger packs in dense material.
Is the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer worth it over the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer instead if 13-inch swath would be limiting on anything beyond a small lot is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer instead of the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer?
The Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer suits thick weeds, while the Worx WG183 40V String Trimmer is best for small yards.