This is a seriously lightweight piece of equipment at less than 3kg so you can certainly work a lot longer with a lower chance of hand and arm fatigue setting in.

The range of hedge trimmers under this brand is lower than other brands – there is no longer pole hedge trimmers or petrol operated hedge trimmers to choose from so you are limited in terms of different options available. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Hedge trimmers category, of which we found 29 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. If you have limited space, this hedge trimmer comes with a hanging hook so it will take up a lot less space in your shed if storage spaces are very tight. Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of McGregor 45cm Cordless Hedge Trimmer vs other products in the Hedge trimmers category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.Electric corded hedge trimmers: Affordable, low maintenance and lightweight these trimmers do require a power source and have cables that are potentially hazardous - depending on their length you may also need an extension cord for extra reach.

The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand.A short comparison table for all 3 McGregor Hedge trimmers in this review are outlined below to add further clarity if needed… Feature: Next up is material. Read through the product description for McGregor 45cm Cordless Hedge Trimmer to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. There is always the added risk of having cords lying around so extra precautions are needed to ensure you don’t cut through the cord – best to be extra careful and do the hedge cutting slower (no rushing) Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about. Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems.

A. The lightest hedge trimmer from McGregor is the corded 45cm MEH4045 which weighs less than 2.5kgHello and many thanks for taking the time to visit our McGregor Hedge Trimmer review which will cover both the McGregor Corded Hedge Trimmer and also the McGregor Cordless Hedge Trimmer so at least you have more than just once choice when it comes to making any final buying decision. Corded 45cm Have you ever used any of these Hedge Trimmer yourself in the recent past? Are there models here that you believe should be excluded or do you have other suggestions that need to be included? If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Have you ever tried or used a McGregor Hedge Trimmer yourself in the recent past? Which was your favourite and did it cut the hedges as expected or did you experience any problems that we should all know about? On a personal point of view though, we would most likely choose the 60mm length hedge trimmer from McGregor instead as it provides a lot more power, a much longer blade and the price difference between them is not all that bad to be fair.