Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker

Read a lot of reviews and got luck with a price a reduction. Works like a champ, just like advertised. Don't have to worry about charging batteries or having a power loss due to a low battery. Not real crazy about having to drag an extension cord around, but I prefer the reliability (cost savings on purchase) or the electric vice battery powered. Also, opting for the 24" inch cutting blade over the shorter ones was a conscious decision. I have some pretty deep hedges that the extra 6" inches allows me to reach without a step ladder. Has plenty of power and does a great job. The rotating handle is nice, helps to keep cord from tangling and for reaching hard to get areas in the hedge.

This hedger is awesome!!!! So awesome that my 15 year old cut through not just one but TWO extension cords. Lord help me!!! On a serious note... I am very happy with the hedgers. Great price and great quality. I highly recommend.

I finally broke my little 14" Black and Decker trimmer after 15 years, so it was time for an upgrade. I gotta say, this B&D 24" trimmer is a BEAST!!! I have (had) blackberry bushes about 7' tall and this thing just chewed them up and spit them out, and my regular little hedge didn't stand a chance. It's big and gets heavy after a while but it's a great trimmer. If you have blackberry bushes or out of control hedges, this is the trimmer you want!!!

I trimmed three overgrown hedges with this. Yes it does cut through think branches rather easy. The handle being able to change positions is nice and is easy on the hands and posture. What I really excel at is cutting cords in half. With this hedge trimmer and the adjustable handle it seems easier not to do that. This replaced a 18" hedge trimmer that seemed to be twice the work.

Got the hedge trimmer on Sat and put it to use on Sun to trim down some jasmine that was running rampant. Maybe it was the sharpness of new blades, but it seem to cut like butter, compared to a the electric Makita hedge trimmer that I borrowed from my dad. Had to get used to the length of it, but overall a great tool to have. I love the rotating handle. Can't wait to get the green light from my wife to trim away everything in the backyard!BLACK+DECKER HH2455 3.3-Amp HedgeHog Hedge Trimmer with Rotating Handle And Dual Blade Action Blades, , 24"

This is a super cutter, it will cut through 1" and 2" diameter limbs. It trims shrubs with no hesitation. I am glad I can spend under $70.00 to get this trimmer instead of paying the guy that mows the lawn $100.00 for trimming the shrubs one time, I can trim them any time I need to. Money saved and only takes a little bit of work in my part. I am a 72 year old woman and have no trouble using this trimmer

I bought this trimmer looking to trim my shrubs and the stubborn ivy around our pool. So far, I have only tried it on the Ivy and it worked flawlessly for over 3 hours. It was just what I was looking for because I need something that is corded and will run as long as I need it to. It is fairly light weight and my arm never got tired of using it. It had great power cutting through probably some half inch thick vines and cut through anything that could fit in the teeth with ease. All you have to do is install the guard and plug it in and you will have your yard trimmed in no time.

My girlfriend was complaining about how shaggy the bush in my front yard was getting. Something had to be done. But not just any trimmer would be up for the task. I needed something that wasn't just powerful, but also precise. It was important to know I could get the bush trimmed neatly and tight without worrying about causing any damage to the wood.I have to say, when the trimmer arrived I was nervous. But I decided to just dive right in, immediately taking a hefty poof off the top. The trimmer just glided through the bush with ease. Then, I started on the sides and cleaned up the bottom, too. When all was said and done, my bush went from "irritable forest" to the most immaculately kept it has ever been. The thick wooden trunk now has room to breathe, and my bush is the envy of the neighborhood. Women are constantly asking me to share my secret with their husbands. And I just tell them, "Once you go Black (& Decker), you never go back."

Very useful tool. I have a lot of hedges and this things cuts through them like butter. It's light enough to do nice rounded edges and with one hand, which is extremely helpful when cutting the tops and it's a little higher than you.I've used this like a pro even in a drizzle without issue, not rain just a drizzle I got caught in and it's a little powerhouse. See the pic, it does my little rounded hedge and tackles those big brutes easy. I'd buy again, lightweight and tough.

I'll start by saying I had a pair of these trimmers as far back as 1990. I remember using them as a teenager. This is my first full spring/summer with plants, bushes, shrubs since last year those were just being planted at our new house. A set of corded Black and Decker trimmers were one of the first things on my "needs" list. Call me stubborn, but I don't like those cordless ones. I do like the cord holder that is built-in to these though. I have at least one memory of getting the extension cord wrapped around my arm and slicing right through the cord in the past.These trimmers had no problems with our little shrubs. My only complaint is I read in a few of the questions about this model of the trimmers having the lock-on switch, which my old ones had. I had already taken back the 16" pair to a local department store since it didn't have the lock-on switch. Then received these and no lock-on switch. Instead, you have a safety switch you have to push to use them. Why all the concern about safety? I like the lock-on switch. I can't help but think if you need a button to press before using them you probably shouldn't be using them. Either way, the trimmers work very good. Nice and light especially if you're like me and try to trim the hedges after mowing. That lightness feels good on your already tired arms. Lets bring that lock-on switch back and I'll buy those too. I live in one of those snooty neighborhoods where everyone tries to keep up with everyone else. They are look at my corded trimmers with their noses up in the air, but they probably are getting their blades stuck on tiny twigs.

I have only used this once but it worked great! It needs to be plugged it so I feel it will last longer and if you are using it for at home hedge trimming you wont be dissapointed. 30-something dollars, and it arrived FAST! My yard looks so much better now :)

I was looking for something to cut close to my rose bushes where the lawn mower couldn't reach. I tried the smaller cordless version from Black and Decker and was very disappointed with the battery life. I couldn't cut around them all in the 10 minute battery time. I ordered this hedge trimmer and it works PERFECTLY. I really wanted a cordless one but this one has so much more power and I don't have to worry about the battery running out in a short period of time.

Does a great job cutting small limbs from bushes and trees. But once you hit that magical size, it doesn't cut at all. Love the long bar. The rotating feature is so-so. It's often easier just to turn your hands for a quick cut. I might value the capability more if I had a really long hedge row or something.

Item does the job.-Feels a little bit like a cheap plastic machine, but it held together well while I trimmed my junipers & weed trees.-Cut through a 3/8" branch easily enough with only a small amount of bogging down.-Rotating handle was useful for achieving an accurate vertical pass along the faces of the shrubs.-Weight of the unit feels balanced enough to swing around for a couple of hours without straining my shoulders or wrists.-Blades do not seem the sharpest. I'm comparing this to my extensive experience with Stihl brand hedge trimmers.

It's a good trimmer for the price. The thicker branches can take a little work to get through. The extra length of this trimmer is nice, my old one was only 16".

Only used once this season to cout down giant ornamental grasses in the fall. Worked great, I'll give them a real work out in the spring when other bushes get a little out of control and I'll repost. So far really like the length and pivoting adjustability for going at different angles

I never trimmed my hedges, and after several years they were really out of control. I wasn't sure which model to buy, and I had never actually used a hedge trimmer. I ultimately chose this model because it looked like it was heavy-duty, and because it has a longer blade than some of the less expensive models. Perhaps I could have gotten away with one of those, but this one certainly did the job. Having an extra-long blade made it possible to trim wide, flat hedges easily and evenly, with one or two passes. I had more difficulty with cylindrical-shaped bushes, where a shorter blade might have helped me cut an oval shape with greater precision. Overall, this model is lightweight and easy to figure out. I did still need a saw to cut through a sapling trunk that was about 2.5 inches thick and quite hard. The hedge trimmer took care of the smaller branches with relative ease. Also, the electric feature is more sustainable and eco-friendly than battery operated models. I would definitely buy it again.By the way, if you are inexperienced with electric hedge trimmers, be sure not to cut the electrical cord as you go! (I hear that is a common accident.)

After years of using hedging shears to trim shrubs I finally decided to buy a hedge trimmer. What forced the decision was that our shrubs had kind of gotten out of control and really needed to be cut back and I was not happy with the results I was getting with the shears.... So, after reading reviews I chose the HH2455 24 inch trimmer.Results: Should have purchased this tool 20 years ago! It reduced the time it took to trim the hedge by at least a factor of 4 (seriously). What took 60-90 minutes with hand shears, took about 15-20 minutes. The results were terrific. This tool is extremely smooth and cuts very well. The rotating handle is very ergonomic and easy to adjust on the fly. I really like the 24 inch cutting length as it makes it very easy to reach the back side of large shrubs. Very pleased with the tool. After using I just sprayed the cutter with a solvent to remove the pitch. I have also used this trimmer for doing fall clean up on the perennial gardens. One swipe and all of the dead stalks were cut off at ground level. What a great time saver.The only con that caused me to deduct 1 star is that the trimmer was shipped in its retail display box. When it arrived the box was completely mangled. Fortunately the trimmer itself was not damaged, this item should have been overpacked to protect it.

I'm a computer nerd and not very active, so the several days after using this, I had trouble using my arms because they were so sore.Great tool to punish little brat nephews with, make them trim the bushes.

Good product. It went through the lantana like a hot knife through butter. It also had no trouble slicing through the extension cord it was hooked up to. YIKES - I really need to be more careful !

Good trimmer but hard to keep holding the trigger causing your hand to get very tired quickly. I had to improvise and make a sliding ring which allows me to keep it locked on without hand pressure yet can be slid off easily to shut it off.

Black and Decker is always a good brand to buy. I was looking for a small hedge trimmer that was corded. I shopped all the known hardware and outdoor stores. ( H & O ). The price on Amazon was way better. Please be aware the standard in the store is 22", this trimmer is 17". So i feel it better for small bushes or thin tree limbs. It you need a trimmer, You cant go wrong with a Black and Decker product

I like this lightweight hedge trimmer. I'm a left-handed, short lady and thought I would have a hard time trimming the neighbor's mutant eighteen foot high hibiscus. (I was using hand pruners in the past; hello, carpal tunnel). Using tools over my head and on a ladder can often be a concern but not with this trimmer. I was able to whack all branches evenly (well, almost) in less than 15 minutes. Meow.It's time to let the mow and blow guy go. No mas.Was missing the two screws that attach the guard. Had spares.

I bought this to replace a similar B&D hedge trimmer I had for about 25 years. (The motor finally burned out on the old one). This one is slightly improved. It's extremely light weight which makes reaching and one-hand use very easy. The strain-relief for the power cord is an improved design. And the overall cutting performance is much better. It really hacks through some of my heavier shrubs, which I have let get a little overgrown over the years because my old trimmer could only do so much.The only thing I don't like is the dead-man feature. My old one had a trigger with a lock. Once you locked the trigger on, it would continue running until you pulled the trigger again. Not a dead-man at all. This model has a thumb safety that you press to enable the dead-man, which runs the full length of the grip. But the dead-man gets tiring after extended use. You have to keep constant pressure on it with your fingers. Most dead-man features are located on the back of the grip where the palm goes and remains engaged as long as you just grip the unit. That way you can change or readjust your grip without getting fatigued and the unit continues to run.The price is very reasonable.

3.3 Amps do not run this 24 inch machine, it runs very slow and makes a grinding noise, indicating it is getting ready to stop

Ok at first. Blades don't last very long

Blades are not too strong.. and gets blunt rapidly with use..

Did not trim as good as Black and Decker 22-inch I previously purchased.

VERY Heavy! I am quite fit but found the trimmer too heavy to use.

I am satisfied. I've seen better in the past. Totally adequate. I converted mine to mow an acre of Alfalfa hay for rabbits and to add to my compost pile.

This hedger would better for smaller yards with smaller bushes. The cut was not as clean as I wanted it to be on larger bushes. This did well on the smaller to mid sized bushes.

Decided against the trimmer because of the 3.2 amps. Wanted a higher amp. did not take out of the box. This compares to the hedge trimmer I have that has lasted over 18 years.

This thing works alright, but it replaced a heavier duty, longer bladed model. It's too short for large bushes.

I don't really have a complaint about the trimmer. It is lightweight and easy to use. My grouse is the plug connection. Even though I have several extension cords, none of them fit the plug, which is inconveniently recessed into the handle of the trimmer. It is also telling that B&D hides this connection on the box pictures. They must have been embarrassed to show such a stupid design. Rather than return the trimmer, I bought a $5 plug at HD and installed it on one of my cords. If you are buying this product, and don't want to spend twenty bucks on a cord, then be sure you have a cord that has a single, small female receptacle. Further complication may come from the diameter of the cord wire for the strain relief on the trimmer handle to work. If the cord holder doesn't fit, then you will likely be losing the plug connection when it comes loose from the trimmer. I use a cable tie to keep the plug tightly connected to the trimmer. Too much trouble, but fortunately, I don't use a trimmer very often.

Just a 3 star due to no "hold" switch after you turn it on. You must hold down(pull back and hold) the switch button the entire time you are trimming. This is probably due government super safety rules and B&D has no choice. It just makes your job tougher. My older unit of 20 years ago had a switch that you could use to keep it running without holding it.

It does a great job of cutting. I really have an issue with the fact that there is no "lock on" button. My hand gets tired fairly quick from holding the trigger. If you have strong hands, this will probably not be a problem. Otherwise it is lighter than most and trims nice and clean.

not a clean cut.

It would not even cut a 1/4" branch on a shrub and it left the leaves looking as if they all were ripped instead of being cut. I had to hold it in one position for a moment until it was done cutting before proceeding on. very tiring for my shoulders and arms on taller shrubs from a ladder. Now i need to find another one.

Works very well ( used Once), But Noisy.... in 2 minutes my ears started paining.. comes with high frequency and really hurts your ear drums.. So try end up using the ear plugs... somewhat better with ear plug and fully covered headphone. I thought, it was me, so asked my neighbor to try it out without telling him any, he felt and told me the same, so my wife...All same.. So you are warning to buy both ear plug and full ear headphone.. its not, big louder, but frequency of the sound comes out from this.. hurts...Try staying away about 20 feet while this running.. it was little better...

I purchased this Black and Decker hedge trimmer several years ago. From the beginning the top handle continually loosened with use. This required regular tightening of the screws holding the handle. In spite of the fact that I don't cut hedges with thick branches the motor has burned out and barely runs (I get a burning smell every time I use it). I've been a regular Black and Decker customer but won't be buying another one of their hedge trimmers.

This particular trimmer is exceptionally heavy while lacking a good cutting power. My hand held pruners work better for me in cutting a shoot which foils this trimmer. Very frustrating. It now sits alone in my garage.

The 1st hedgehog started to smoke and lost cutting power after using it thru the summer and fall months after purchasing. I ordered another because of the length of the cut. They say it is under warranty but must be taked to a black @ decker service center and there is no center here.

The product description didn't make it clear that it needed a separate power cable, two-prong nonetheless. I am finding it difficult finding a power cable to fit it. Had I known, I would've purchased one that was ready to use out of the box!

Nice balance, light weight. Use it ONLY for light hedge trimming of thin new leaves and branches in a clear area where you are sure it won't hit anything else.I cut weeds with it and the wild berry bushes that were taking over the corner of the yard. Probably 4 hours total use. I hit some wire fencing in the berries and bent a tooth. The tooth started hitting the blade. My son the machinist tried to straighten the tooth, but now it catches the thin branches between the blades and totally jams. It is too integrated into the plastic body to be able to easily take it apart and straighten it properly. Time to throw it away.

After few uses is not as sharp and not able to deliver a clean cut which few days later it s visible since all the leaves and branches that were cut half way start to turn color.buy a gas one

This is 4th hedge trimmer over last 10 years. The first two lived long lives. The 3rd one works however I can't keep the power cord making contact. Very annoying and time consuming. so just purchased a replacement. I'll be darned if keeping the power cord connection is a problem with this one. I even changed out per cords and spread the prongs so thy hopefully would stay plugged in tighter. No luck. Quite annoying.

Not particularly effective at cutting/triming horsetail hedges. Twigs are cut cleaning vs the softer stemmed horsetails are kind of munched and ground into submission. Against all safety cautions, I found that the only way to get a clean cut is to hold the top of the stems with one hand guiding the oscillating blades toward them. We're back to using scissors, much more time consuming but at least we still have 5 fingers per hand...

not so sure it ca cut multiple 5/8"branches i tried and its already going dull after 5 uses choose a better brand

I used this product one time and it stopped working.

Using this trimmer has been an excellent experience. Blade is so effective. Has been easy to operate. Then the handle fell off. Only used this five times for about an hour at a time. The 'buyer' has to attach the handle. Handle attachment design is flawed. Two very small screws are provided to attach the handle. So unfortunate because otherwise, this is a good trimmer. To make it work for me, I will need a drill to create screw holes and find as

Did not live up to .you expectations. Was using when it started to smoke and stopped. Unable to use .can't find purchase date so Don't know if it under warranty.

was DOA .. brand new out of the box. I attached the handle as described and was ready to cut.... nothing happened and I thought it was my error. I checked how I had it connected, checked my fuse box, checked hooking to several outlets outside and in... NADA. I HAVE A DUD !Now, let's see how easy it is to return this ;)

Received Hedge Trimmers in the time promised. Although this was my 1st time with an Electric Hedge Trimmer compared to Gas, I felt the trimmer was powerful enough to cut shrubs and bushes. However after about 20 minutes of use it just stopped working.I then switched outlets and confirmed it was not the plug nor the cord.Sent it back! May go back to using a gas powered trimmer.

Blades were dull, barely cut. Wasted my money now have to go buy new one. Would think twice before I buy "used" again. Very disappointed

Worked fine for the first three light uses. Motor burned out on the fourth light use.

Brought this item to cut hedges. it had worked properly for about a week. Te next time I tried to use it it has stopped completely. never worhed again .I had tried to return it bu it was no longer eligible for return. Will not buy again,

If i could give this no stars i would. This item stopped working completely on the 2nd use, and of course my window of return closed two weeks ago. GARBAGE DO NOT PURCHASE

this worked for 5 mins then the motor blew and now I can't get ahold of anyone to replace my trimmer. very very upset and disappointed

Plugged it in and it didn't work.

This thing is garbage...I used it 1 time and then it stopped working. It was on very small bushes and way below the capability of this product. I figured I would buy a new one that would last a very long time instead of finding one at a garage sale. WASTE OF MONEY- And apparently it is past the 30 days so Amazon will not let me return it. Save your money!