Garden & Outdoor Living · Head-to-head
EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
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
Buy itThe best all-round pick for a homeowner with real privacy hedges, with a 1-inch cut capacity.
- 1-inch cut capacity handles thick, woody stems that stall lower-capacity trimmers
- 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
- Overhead and extended work can get tiring, so check the balance in hand
- The included 2.5Ah battery suits an average yard but larger yards may want a bigger pack
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20)
Buy itThe 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
- Brushless motor and large-battery runtime built for professional-duty use
- 5-position rotating handle and clippings-sweep attachment add control and cleanup
- Sits at the top of the price range, especially once you add M18 batteries
- Overkill for light homeowner trimming
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer Our pick | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners with established privacy hedges who want one tool that can power through thick growth. | Landscapers and homeowners already on M18 who tackle thick, neglected, or high-volume hedges. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$$ · flagship |
| Battery platform | EGO 56V | Milwaukee M18 18V |
| Blade length | 24 in | 24 in |
| Cut capacity | Up to ~1 in | Up to ~1-1/4 in |
| Weight | Weight not listed by EGO | 9.3 lb, per Milwaukee |
| Runtime feel | Depends on pack size (2.5Ah included) | Long on large packs |
| Best use | Thick privacy hedges | Dense/overgrown, high volume |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the EGO Power+ HT2411 24" Hedge Trimmer if
homeowners with established privacy hedges who want one tool that can power through thick growth.
Know before buying: overhead and extended work can get tiring, so check the balance in hand.
Pick the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer (3033-20) if
landscapers and homeowners already on M18 who tackle thick, neglected, or high-volume hedges.
Know before buying: sits at the top of the price range, especially once you add M18 batteries.
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 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).