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James lives in Lansing, Michigan with his wife, two kids, a tabby cat, and a rambunctious rat terrier. When James isn't testing products and writing for Insider, he helps run a popular local Facebook group, Lansing Foodies, and plans the Olive Burger Festival. His mission is to help people get the most value for their money by guiding them in making informed buying decisions. He's a multifaceted writer who has covered everything from health and fitness to consumer technology. He's tested more than 40 vacuums from brands like iRobot and Dyson and is no stranger to keeping his house at a chilly 60 degrees Fahrenheit for weeks on end, all in the name of testing air conditioners. In addition to being Insider Reviews' mattress expert, James has extensively covered vacuums, air conditioners, air purifiers, and more within the HVAC space. He authors our guide to the best mattresses. He has tested more than 70 mattresses from startups like Casper and legacy brands like Tempur-Pedic, using his background in experimental psychology to develop objective tests and evaluate comfort, support, motion transfer, and more. James is a Senior Reporter for Insider Reviews, specializing in sleep, HVAC, vacuums, and kitchen appliances. The battery charger that comes with the trimmer takes about 45 minutes to charge the 2.5 Ah battery from dead to full, which was fast enough for my needs. Though the trimmer is still fairly loud since it involves a cutting line whacking at grass and weeds, it's much quieter than gas-powered units.

And, along sidewalks, it produces clean edges. The EGO weed whacker trims even tall weeds and grass easily on a single pass. This is a major benefit during more labor-intensive jobs where muscle fatigue could become a factor. I thought my arms would easily tire using the 7.5 Ah battery since it weighs significantly more, but the added weight was negligible.Įven with the heavier battery, the weed cutter has an impressive balance. Fortunately, I then turned to the 7.5 Ah battery that came with my EGO lawnmower and I was able to complete my yard work. It came close but petered out after running for 30 minutes.

When I let the weeds go a little wild in my yard, the 2.5 Ah battery didn't have enough juice to finish the job.

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