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Black+Decker GH3000 7.5-Amp Corded 14-Inch vs EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch Line IQ 56V

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch Line IQ 56V comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Suburban homeowners with 1/4 to 1 acre who want gas-class power, hate refueling, and don't mind a heavier tool for the convenience of auto line feed. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best String Trimmers

Black+Decker GH3000 7.5-Amp Corded 14-Inch

4.0

$69

The Black+Decker GH3000 is the steady-power, no-batteries-no-fuel pick for owners of small flat suburban lots within extension-cord reach of an outlet. Top Ten Reviews rated it 4/5 and Consumer Reports has it in their string-trimmer test program. The 7.5-amp corded motor never fades partway through a job — unlike battery picks above, which trade runtime for portability. The trade-offs are obvious: you're tethered to a cord, the line is thinner (0.080-inch), and the curved shaft loses some reach. For under $70 with no battery to charge or fuel to mix, it's the best entry point into the category.

Strengths

— 7.5-amp motor delivers the steadiest continuous power of any pick in this list
— Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) eliminates bump-feed entirely — no button to press
— 6.9 lb working weight is lighter than every battery cordless on this list

Watch-outs

— Corded operation limits range to the length of your extension cord
— 0.080-inch line is thinner than other picks and wears faster in hard material
— Curved shaft sacrifices reach under hedges and along fences

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best String Trimmers

EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch Line IQ 56V

4.7

$329

The EGO Power+ ST1623T pairs a brushless 56V motor with auto-feeding Line IQ and the brand's POWERLOAD spool, so most owners go a full season without ever touching the head. Pro Tool Reviews ran it for over an hour on a single 4.0Ah pack and scored it 9.7/10. The trade-offs are a 12.6 lb working weight and a price north of $300, but for a homeowner who wants gas-class performance without the maintenance, no other cordless trimmer sweats this combination of cutting width, ergonomics, and warranty.

Strengths

— 16-inch swath with Line IQ auto-feed eliminates the bump-feed dance
— POWERLOAD spool reload takes under 30 seconds with the included pre-cut line
— Telescopic carbon-fiber shaft carries a lifetime warranty

Watch-outs

— 12.6 lb working weight is on the heavy end of cordless picks
— Line IQ can shed string faster than it feeds when trimming hard fence lines
— Recharge time stretches to roughly 70 minutes on the standard 320W charger

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How they stack up

Black+Decker GH3000 7.5-Amp Corded 14-Inch

The only non-battery/non-gas pick in this category — the trade-off is freedom from charging or fueling for the cost of being tethered to a cord. Lighter than the Worx WG170 GT Revolution (6.9 lb vs 5.5 lb battery-included is closer than you'd think) and outcuts it in heavier grass thanks to the 7.5-amp continuous draw. Cuts a wider 14-inch swath than the Worx's 12-inch.

EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch Line IQ 56V

Outclasses the Worx WG170 GT Revolution on cutting width (16 in vs 12 in), runtime, and build, but you pay nearly triple. Sits below the Husqvarna 525L on raw cutting torque in heavy weeds but matches it on noise, fumes, and warm-up time.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Black+Decker GH3000 7.5-Amp Corded 14-Inch	EGO Power+ ST1623T 16-Inch Line IQ 56V
Power Source	Corded (7.5 A / 120 V)	56V battery (4.0Ah included)
Cutting Width	14 in	16 in
Line Diameter	0.080 in	0.095 in
No-Load Speed	7,500 rpm	—
Shaft	Curved	Telescopic carbon fiber
Weight	6.9 lb	—
Line Feed	Automatic Feed Spool (AFS)	Line IQ auto-feed + POWERLOAD
Edger Conversion	Yes (wheeled guide)	—
Warranty	2-year limited	5-year tool, 3-year battery, lifetime shaft
Runtime	—	Up to 60 min
Weight (with battery)	—	12.6 lb

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