So if you have bushes and shrubs, you need a cordless electric hedge trimmer. For most homeowners, a cordless electric hedge trimmer is going to be the best option. Best Hedge TrimmersBest Overall:Best Value:Easy to Use:Best Cutting Power:Best Pole Hedge Trimmer:How We SelectedFor our latest round of hedge trimmer tests, we selected six new models based on both the author’s and the Popular Mechanics test team’s prior experience testing hedge trimmers, as well as user reviews and other recommendations. For this guide, we focused exclusively on cordless electric hedge trimmers. We also considered ease of use, evaluating not only the hedge trimmer’s weight but also its balance and grip.