Many people love to spend hours fussing and messing around in their yard; my husband and I are not that type of couple. We want our lawn to look well manicured and well maintained but we want to get this chore done as quickly and efficiently as possible. We kill weeds by either spraying them or cutting them down. So when looking for the best weed eater to help us get this accomplished, we figured out what type of weed eater would work best for the two of us. If you're completely unfamiliar with weed eaters, maybe this video will be helpful for you.

These weed eater reviews should put you on the right track so you can add the finishing touches to your own lawn.

1. Black+Decker LST136W 40V Max Lithium String Trimmer

This Black + Decker model receives the top weed eater reviews. You will find that it is battery operated with a 40V Lithium battery. The lasting ability has been increased by nearly 33% so you can cover a lot more ground before you need to recharge. Even then, it should only take you about an hour to fully recharge the battery.

This particular model can also double as an edger, and you can convert it with just a quick turn. It has an automatic feed spool so that you can keep working without worry about bumping.

I think what makes it the best weed eater on the market is that you can actually choose how much power you need for the area you are cutting. You get to choose between maximum power or maximum battery efficiency. This makes a huge difference in how fast you drain the battery. Even though it does not take too long to recharge, it is definitely always better to finish the lawn without any unnecessary breaks!

2. GreenWorks 21212 4Amp 13-Inch Corded String Trimmer

GreenWorks is a company that wants to decrease the carbon footprint that lawn equipment generally adds. The model they have created has a zero impact level and you will receive a four-year complete warranty, making it one of the top rated weed eaters on the market.

When you use this weed eater you will quickly realize that it is extremely light; it only weighs about five pounds! The other advantage you will find is when you use an electric weed eater you just click the button and it starts immediately and you will be at full power. This GreenWorks trimmer is one of the best weed eaters on the market for the pricing.

3. Toro 51480 Corded 14-Inch Electric Trimmer/Edger

If you have a medium to large yard and more things to trim around, like planters or trees, this should be a great choice for you. With 14" of cutting area, it is a bit bigger than most standard weed eaters at 13". It may seem like one inch wouldn't make that big of a difference but it does, especially if you have a lot to do.

The shaft of this model can also be adjusted so you can have an extended reach which can be very handy when you need to get under or around obstacles. Even though it is electric, it has a 5 amp motor so power should never be a problem.

4. Remington RM2510 Rustler 25cc 2-Cycle 17-Inch Curved Shaft Gas Trimmer

The Rustler model by Remington is a gas powered weed eater, and it is made to give you as much power as you need and a very large cutting swath.

I would recommend this model to you if you have a large area to weed eat or if you have large portions of your yard where you are unable to maneuver a lawn mower around. It is gas powered and, being so, it tends to be a bit louder when running. Also, you will need to pull start this trimmer. You are able to use a heavier line with this model so that means you can cut thicker grass or weeds.

5. Weed Eater W25SB Gas 25CC Straight Shaft 2-Cycle 16" Swath Tap 'N Go Trimmer

This Weed Eater model has a straight shaft rather than a curved shaft and really is just a preference option. 

This model will give you a swath cut of 16" and is powered by gas. It is very lightweight and has a very convenient Tap 'N Go system, which means that as you are weeding and your line breaks or just wears out, you just tap the cutter head on the ground and new line automatically comes out. Even though you need to pull start this trimmer, it has a priming system to make it much easier to start quickly.

Conclusion

What type of weed eater is right for you will depend on what size lawn you have and what features are most important to you. For my husband and I, we prefer one that is very easy to start and lightweight so that either one of us can use it. That way, whichever one of us is available to trim the yard can complete the chore quickly. We took into account the small to medium size of our yard when we chose our trimmer. Now we are able to complete our maintenance routine quickly, giving us more spare time to spend with our family.