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've used this to trim a couple hedges and a substantial bush. I was blown away at how easy this made the job. I cut some of the bushes a little shorter on a second pass just so I could play with my toy. It is a serious tool. It would take a finger off in no time. Great for basic yard work. If I had a large yard I might go with a longer blade.

I am just starting out with my quest for a nice, do-it-yourself yard. I have a large, overgrown rosemary bush which needed tending and I thought this would be a good idea. It was! This little trimmer is lightweight and powerful to trim a bush. Not that it matters, but I am a smaller woman so I don't have the muscle most landscapers have. Handheld trimmer blades are not my idea of a good use of time or elbow grease. You need to have a long outdoor cord to attach to this, but other than that, its great for the price. You will need to affix the safety panel yourself, but with a screwdriver, that's easy. I think 1/2 inch twigs etc would be max with this. I store it face down in the box it came in, in my garage as the blade will need to be covered to avoid accidental injury. The safety panel won't allow it to store upright as it arrived, but it works.

I got really, really tired of snipping one branch at a time off my shrubs. I've never used anything like this before....but zip, zap, zoop....I trimmed all my bushes in one day.....and they look pretty good, if I must say so myself! I'm creeping closer to 68 every day and I could wield this baby with one hand....and I didn't hurt after!

I got this and went to work.I ended up working this unit like a full on work horse and it held up to every task I put it to.By the end of the day, this unit was still going strong and me, I was the one that dropped out.Very lightweight to work with, very easy to use and my hands did not bother me at all with my carpel tunnel, after an entire day of running this thing.As for the yard and shrubs, it now looks like I had a crew come in and to do the work. It's really great!!

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.

This is our second 16" B & D trimmer. We also have another length B & D trimmer! All work or worked well as we've certainly tried to wear them out! Definitely will continue to purchase them!

I tried a B & D hedge trimmer that was cordless. The darned thing constantly ran out of battery power before my hedge was finished. So, I bought this corded version. It made quick work of my hedge. Very easy to use. My only complaints are I wish the guard did not have to be screwed onto the product - I had it down at the hedge with the cord, I took it out of the box, and then I had to go back upstairs to get a screwdriver. Since the screwdriver is stored on our 4th floor, that's a pain. Also, I wish they had a corded version that had a shorter blade area. Our yew hedge is planted too close to a wrought iron fence and it's a challenge to trim around the fence. A shorter trimmer would have been easier but this was the shortest corded version I could find. It does make getting the top of the hedge down quick and easy to get level.

I am quite pleased with the performance of this 16" trimmer especially for the price. While you will have the issue of dragging around an extension cord, the cord attaches firmly and has a cord-catch to prevent it from pulling out of the socket. Since it's electric, there is no concern about charging batteries or losing power in the middle of the job. Also with no battery, the trimmer is extremely light weight and balanced. Except for the hand guard, its fully assembled right out of the box and all you have to do is remove two screws, snap the guard in place and reinsert the screws - it takes about a minute. It cuts through any branch under half an inch with ease and is so light weight its practically effortless to use. To activate the blades, you need to slide the safety/lock button up before you can pull the trigger but once its running, it requires no effort and doesn't tire your hands. Of course, this has moving blades so one needs to exercise caution to avoid a serious injury - in other words don't be an idiot when running power tools or let kids use this thing. Since it's so lightweight it is easy to shape shrubs and the cuts are clean, not mangled though I would imagine this may change as the blades dull. The only complaint would probably be that the guard is made of a flexible plastic , which seems a bit flimsy and it could be a little larger. Still, this sure is a huge improvement over trimming each branch one at a time with hand clippers. Definitely worth the purchase.

This is a handy, lightweight trimmer... totally suitable for a small older woman to use. I did a really nice job trimming my bushes on the first attempt. My only complaint was that I had a little trouble a few times getting it started. There must be a trick I don't know, since once it started (in less than a minute) it worked perfectly.My husband and my bushes thank you!

My sister is widowed and approaching her 90's. I inadvertently took her saw when I finished doing a bunch of yard work for her. It was more economical to replace her saw with a new one to replace the one which had seen its better days. It is small enough that she can use it for the limited hedge trimming that she needs to do. She was thrilled to receive it.

I used this on all my front shrubs this fall. I am so glad to find a product I can handle. I am a 64 yr. old woman and am so tired of fighting heavy garden tools. This is just right for me to handle and it gets the job done quickly. And I don't have to fool with charging those darn batteries all the time. Just get out my long ext. cord.

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.

NIce and lightweight but they don't seem real sharp when I am using them for trimming the hedges.

I did not like that it doesn't have a trigger lock so that you could keep it operating without having to constantly squeezing the trigger.

Was expecting a little more bite given the amperage but it clears branches really nicely as long as they're not a third of the blade in size--then it gets wedged there and you have to turn it off and pry it out. Love the safety feature though!

It is light and very easy to use; however, you need to be very careful and should practice before you do any job to get used to it. I accidentally cut my two fingers and had to go to emergency room.

This thing is useful for only the smallest of jobs, and even then it is completely annoying. The problem lies in the trigger mechanism, which makes it almost impossible to keep the thing running, and only then, with quite a bit of finger and wrist pain. This poor design also tends to cause the user to lose grip on the device. And i'm no wimp either - I'm a strong guy who does yard and trim work all the time. I actually had to tape the trigger/lock into the "on" position in order to complete what I was doing - a dangerous gerry-rig that I don't recommend anyone try or use. It does seem to cut fairly well - some branch textures more than others, though after only two hours of use, it already seems to be dulling a bit.This device was inexpensive, so I hadn't much to lose (except my fingers, I suppose), but I wouldn't buy it again - not even for small jobs. This seems to be another situation where manufacturers using the cheapest means to meet safety requirements has resulted in a device more dangerous and much less functional than it should be.I'd look elsewhere - maybe not at B&D at all.

Probably worth the money. This is a very small unit and should be bought by people who have a very small project. It works for me because I only have 10 feet of low hedge.

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.

don't come with cord horrible

The hole that you have to plug an extension cord into is NOT wide enough for any modern extension cord. So beware about that. I'm sure this unit would run great but I cant get anything plugged into it without breaking the plug in area or sanding down my extension cord. So I am going with something else.

Be aware that a regular orange three-pronged extension cord will not fit in the slot for power. I brought the one recommended by Amazon and it did not fit in the hole. I shaved off a little of the rubber to get it into the hole, and yay! BUT, then I used this thing for all of two minutes before it got stuck on something and now the blades do not move. I am sure I tried to saw something too big or some such, but come on!

It got here quickly, and looks great, but (based on that) gave it only 2 stars for now because I am unable to get it into use at this point. I was so excited to use it this weekend after reading all the great reviews. However, my extension cord (which would seem-otherwise to be compatible, just an ordinary bright-orange type household extension cord I use for my small leaf-blower and many ordinary items, etc.)'s end is not going into the unit, and is too lage too fit. Is there a special cord of some sort I need to get? I don't know the terminology, but it 'looks' as if it should certainly fit. Can anybody tell me what kind of extension cord, perhaps that I could ask for by name at Lowe's? I think mine is probably 50feet but it absolutely refuses to connect, the "hole/end/unit" on the trimmer itself is just too small. I'm not stupid, just ignorant I guess. And no cord came with it (which I did not expect) so am at a loss at this point. Doubtless it works once I get it started, and I will honestly change my review after I get it working.

FAIR ONLY

We bought this and a 50 feet chord from Amazon using our Prime membership, we thought this will be the quickest way we can get our hedges trimmed. But to our surprise when the item arrived we saw that they're not ready for use, the 50 feet chord wont directly connect to this device. The outlet ports holes in this thing is in a hole and you need a special kind of chord for it....which you wont know until you see it in person!!

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

This is the second black and decker product I've bought and while they worked great at first both failed within one year of occasional use. I'm not sure if I'm unlucky or this is a problem with black and decker products.

This trimmer is the worst B & D product I have ever purchased. After the first brief use, I put it away until this spring. I used it for about an hour to trim some bushes and it just quit cold. I will never buy another B & D product like this again, it was worthless.

My old, really old, hedge trimmer finally died, so I bought this one. It works great, cuts through branches I couldn't cut with my manual clipper, and the best thing about it is that it's lightweight, which makes it easier to work with. I just love it.***I wrote the above after my first use. Have now used it a second time and it's died, completely dead, so I'm not recommending this trimmer.

TOO BIG..RETURNED IT..NEED A TOOL FOR TOPIARY PRUNING..

The machine came from America , there was no power cable included in the pack , and even if there had been it would not have been compatible with uk power points . Needless to say I was very disappointed but fair play to Amazon they did refund most of my costs .Keith Riley Shrewsbury