There are plenty of other options out there if you’re after an electric hedge trimmer, from corded to cordless.

The real draw here is the weight: at just 530g you won’t end up with a bad case of Gorilla Arm after using it for protracted pruning. However, to anyone looking for a lightweight, simple hedge trimmer, I am more than happy to recommend this model. Granted, it’s not the most powerful of trimmer, so if you’re tackling thicker branches it might not be the best choice. A lot of Bosch products are renowned for their affordability, and this trimmer seems perfect for those who don’t want to spend hundreds on garden machinery. While it’s only the smallest of the Bosch hedge cutter line, it still delivers amazing performance thanks to its 420W motor and should cut easily through most hedges found in the average UK garden.Bosch managed to design such a lightweight tool by installing a miniature electric motor and a high-quality hard plastic case, without having to worry about a fuel tank or a battery case. If you want a no-nonsense 45cm cordless hedge trimmer that looks good and works well, waltz right this way. The blade on this model is short which is not great for bigger hedges but is perfect for trimming new growth off small hedges. You should get an impressive 60 minutes of running time out of the battery but be prepared to wait up to four hours for it to charge. The other massive benefit is the weight of this model, making it easy to use without too much physical exertion.

That’s because some birds nest in hedges, so for example in Scotland gardeners have been asked to keep their clippers in the garage until sparrows have fled their nests. Aimed at those that are looking to trim new growth off already tidy hedges and keep on top of the garden. The motor is powered by mains electricity, though, so you're going to have to deal with the trimmer's wire during cutting sprees. For standard garden hedges, with branches up to at least 12 mm in diameter, it’s an effective and easy-to-use machine.

However, when it comes time to tackle the top of your unruly English Yew, this model is in its element, despite it being a bit top heavy.

Personally, I still had to use an extension cable, and I do think this will probably be the case for most people, but it still offers a bit of freedom. There’s also a bright orange 10 m cable included, which is longer than the 6 m cable on the Bosch AHS 45-16. It is a compromise but if you are concerned about the physical aspect of cutting the hedge then this could be a good model for you. As you can see, it truly is the smallest hedge cutter from Bosch, designed for only small hedges that need light pruning.

The WORX is equipped with a 45cm dual-action blade that snips through hedging like a madman with a machete, only more neatly. Considering its size and weight, the Bosch AHS 45-16 has outstanding cutting performance and a no-load stroke rate of 3400 spm. As mentioned, the safety trigger and on/off trigger need to be held down at the same time to start the machine. This extendable cordless hedge edger lets you trim without the need for a ladder; it has a reach of around 10 feet. The Cobra feels good in the hand – the motor housing is really small and unobtrusive – and we really rate the battery-saving two speed option and the long two-sided cutting blade for effortless hedge trimming.

In today’s review, I’ll go through the most important features of the Bosch AHS 45-16 and how they can benefit you and your hedges. Modellen er eldrevet, hvilket giver den dårlige mobilitet sammenlignet med en akku-hækkeklipper, men mindsker til gengæld også dens pris væsentligt.If you have a garden with smaller hedges that don’t need too much maintenance, it’s hard to see past the Bosch AHS 45-16. What’s more, it’s not too heavy in the hand and it’s comfortable to use, whether it’s trimming the top or the sides.