EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20)

For most homeowners the EGO HT2411 hits the sweet spot: a 24-inch blade and a genuine 1-inch cut capacity that handles real hedges without stepping up to pro pricing. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL is the runner-up and the better buy if you already own M18 tools or routinely face thick, overgrown growth.

EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer

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The best all-round pick for a homeowner with real privacy hedges, with a rare 1-inch cut capacity.

• 1-inch cut capacity handles thick, woody stems most cordless trimmers stall on
• 24-inch dual-action blade clears long hedge runs in fewer passes
• Strong 56V platform with an electric brake that stops the blade fast for safety

• Heavy in hand, so overhead and extended work gets tiring
• Runtime on the smaller included battery is middling for very large yards

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20)

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The pro-grade choice for dense, overgrown, woody hedges and all-day work on the M18 platform.

• Cuts up to roughly 1-1/4-inch branches, the highest capacity here
• All-metal gear case and long runtime built for professional-duty use
• Rotating rear handle and clippings-sweep attachment add real control and cleanup

• Sits at the top of the price range, especially once you add M18 batteries
• Overkill for light homeowner trimming, and the bare secondary handle wants gloves

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The bottom line

Our overall pick is the EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer - The best all-round pick for a homeowner with real privacy hedges, with a rare 1-inch cut capacity. Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20) instead if landscapers and homeowners already on M18 who tackle thick, neglected, or high-volume hedges.

Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).