The best cordless tool systems in 2025
Browse our pick of the best cordless tool systems
When it comes to mowing the lawn, cutting hedges or collecting up leaves, we’ve traditionally relied on petrol and corded garden tools to tackle these tasks. However, the development of cordless gardening tools is proving to be a game-changer. An easy and environmentally-friendly alternative to petrol and corded power tools, most now use lithium-ion batteries, which can be shared across a range of power tools from the same brand, including DIY tools. Some are also interchangeable across multiple brands.
Cordless tools are light, quiet and efficient, and as they don't need fuel or an outdoor power source, there are no trailing cables or emissions to worry about. Lithium-ion batteries charge very quickly, hold their charge and don't degrade in storage, which is crucial for gardening tools that aren't used on a daily basis. If you're looking to buy more than one tool, you can also use the same battery across a brand's range of power tools, helping you save money. Plus, cordless tools don't need as much maintenance as their petrol counterparts, saving you even more time and money.
Take a look at our round up of the best cordless tool systems below.
If you have a specific gardening task in mind, we have plenty of advice on the best cordless tools for the jobs. Looking to keep your lawn in shape? Check out our guide to the best cordless lawn mowers. If you're after a leaf blower, take a look at our leaf blowers on test, and if you're planning some DIY in the garden, why not get yourself a cordless drill.
Best cordless tool systems in 2025
Einhell Power X-Change
Price: from £39.95 for bare tool
Einhell have a great selection of gardening and DIY tools, powered by 18V batteries that can be used on their own, or for devices that work at 36V, two 18V batteries can be used together. Batteries are available in 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah or 8Ah. Single, double and fast chargers are available.
Einhell's Power X-Change tool range includes:
- Lawn mowers
- Grass trimmers
- Hedge trimmers
- Chainsaws
- Leaf blowers and vacuums
- Water pumps
- Scarifiers
- Tillers
- Pruning saws and shears
- Pressure sprayers
Worx PowerShare
Price: from £99 for bare tool
Worx have a large range of outdoor, gardening and home improvement tools powered by 20V batteries that can be used on their own or in combination depending on the tool. Batteries are available in 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah and 8.0Ah, and there are a range of quick charging and fast chargers to choose from.
The PowerShare outdoor tool range includes:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Grass trimmers
- Pressure cleaners
- Leaf blowers
- Chainsaws
- Drills
- Saws
- Angle grinders
Stiga ePower
Price: from £99 for bare tool
Available from B&Q and Just Lawn Mowers
Stiga have a number of sizes in their ePower cordless garden tools ranges, based on either their 20V ePower or 48V ePower batteries. Products in the 3 series can also be charged via a wall-mounted charging dock, enabling you to store and charge your tools without taking the batteries out.
The batteries are available in 2Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah and 7.5Ah and their smart batteries are able to identity which tool they're connected to, and adjust the energy levels to preserve the battery lifespan. Standard and fast chargers are available
Stiga’s cordless tools include:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Chainsaws
- Leaf blowers
- Lawn trimmers
- Multi tools
Stihl AS, AK and AI systems
Price: from £84 for bare tool
Available from Screwfix
Stihl have three cordless tool ranges: AS System tools, recommended for bigger gardening challenges, AK System tools, for medium to large gardens and AI Line tools recommended for small gardens. Their lithium-ion batteries have a long life, with battery systems expected to last as long as ten years (with ten charging cycles each month).
Tools in the AS System range include:
- Garden pruners
- Secateurs
- Shrub and grass shears
- Hedge trimmers
- Grass trimmer
- Vacuums
These tools are powered by an AS 2 battery, and charged with an AL 1 charger.
Tools in the AK system include:
- Chainsaws
- Pole pruners
- Leaf blower and vacuums
- Grass trimmer
- Hedge trimmers
- Cordless lawn mowers
- Scarifiers
The tools in this range are powered by one of three interchangeable AK batteries, the AK 10, Ak 20 or AK 30. They are all the same size, so are interchangeable. Note that for some tools, eg leaf blowers you should use the higher capacity batteries to get the full amount of power.
Tools in the AI system include:
- Leaf blower
- Grass trimmer
- Hedge trimmer
All the tools in this range come with a built-in battery, with a port on the tool itself to charge them. You do not need a separate battery or charger with these tools.
Bosch Power for All
Price: bare tool from £63
Available from B&Q and MyToolShed
Bosch’s Power For All cordless tool range includes a range of tools for gardening jobs, plus tools for DIY projects in the home and garden. The Power for All batteries can also be used with other brands including Gardena, Flymo and Husqvarna and come in 18V and 36V.
Tools that use the 18V Power For All system include:
- Hedge cutter
- Lawn mower
- Leaf blower
- Mini chainsaw
Tools in this range are ideal for most regular gardening needs. Batteries are available in 2.5Ah and 4.0Ah.
Tools that use the 36V Power For All system include:
- Chainsaw
- Leaf blower
- Hedge cutter
Tools in this range are best suited to tougher gardening jobs. Batteries are available in 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah.
Ryobi One+ and MaxPower Systems
Price: from £61.99 for bare tool
The One+ system from Ryobi allows you to use the same 18V batteries with over 200 gardening and household DIY tools. Ryobi's One+ System batteries are compatible with One+ tools that date back 25 years, so you can easily upgrade old tools with new batteries. They are powered by a 18V battery, available in 2.0Ah, 2.5Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah, 8.0Ah and 12.0Ah
The MaxPower system uses 36V batteries, with enough power for tough jobs such as tree felling and lawn mowing, but with the comfort of a lightweight battery that you can also use for handheld tasks like trimming the grass. The 36V batteries are available in 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 8.0Ah and 12.0Ah.
The Ryobi cordless One+ System tools include:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Leaf blowers
- Chainsaws.
MaxPower system tools include:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Grass trimmers
- Leaf blowers
- Chainsaws.
Greenworks
Price: from £54.99 for bare tool
Greenworks have a range of cordless garden tools, powered by either 24V or 40V batteries, which are interchangeable with tools of the same voltage levels. 24V batteries are available in 2.0Ah or 4.0Ah, and 40V batteries are available in 2.0Ah, 2.2Ah, 5.0Ah or 8.0Ah.
The Greenworks cordless tool 24V range includes:
- Hedge trimmers
- Leaf blowers
- Lawn mowers
- Pressure washers.
The Greenworks cordless tool 40V range includes:
- Chainsaws
- Lawn Mowers
- Leaf blowers
- Grass trimmers.
Flymo Power For All
Price: bare tool from £73.24
Flymo are part of the Power For All Alliance which means their 18V batteries can be used on tools from other brands including Bosch, Gardena and Husqvarna. The 18V battery is available in 2.0Ah, 2.5Ah and 4.0Ah. You can use a combination of 18V batteries to power Flymo's 36V tools.
Tools in the range include:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Grass trimmers
- Chainsaws.
Gardena 18V Power For All
Price: bare tool from £54.99
Available from Amazon
Gardena are also part of the Power For All Alliance, meaning you can use the 18V batteries not just with Gardena cordless tools, but also with Flymo, Bosch and Husqvarna. Batteries are available in 2.5Ah or 4.0Ah.
Tools in Gardena's Power For All range include:
- Lawn mowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Pruning loppers
- Leaf blowers
- Grass and shrub shears
- Telescopic pruner.
Husqvarna BLi-X 36V system and Aspire 18V Power For All system
Price: bare tool from £119.99
Available from Husqvarna
Husqvarna offer two battery systems, the BLi-X 36V battery system which is ideal for more demanding garden tasks, suitable for professionals and homeowners with large gardens to work on, and the Aspire™ 18V Power For All system, ideal if you have less storage space and a smaller garden. Batteries in the 18V system are also part of the Power For All Alliance, so you can use them across tools from Flymo, Bosch and Gardena.
18V batteries are available in 2.5Ah, 4.0Ah and 6.0Ah, whilst 36V batteries are available in 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah, 7.5Ah, 9.0Ah and 31.1Ah.
Tools in the Aspire™ 18V Power For All include:
- Grass trimmers
- Chainsaws
- Hedge trimmers
- Leaf blowers
- Pole saws.
Tools in the BLi-X 36V range include:
- Grass trimmers and cutters
- Chainsaws
- Hedge trimmers and cutters
- Leaf blowers
- Pole saws.
Webb Eco 20V Cordless Battery Range
Price: from £39.99
Webb's Eco 20V Cordless Battery Range features a range of garden tools all powered by the same 20V battery, giving their tools the power of petrol-powered equipment without the noise, maintenance or emissions. The batteries are available in 2Ah and 4Ah.
Tools in the range include:
- Hedge trimmers
- Lawn mowers
- Mini chainsaws
- Pruning saws.
How to choose a cordless tool system
Think about your garden and what sort of tools you’ll need to tackle different jobs and choose your range accordingly.
- Consider the run time and charge time of batteries. For example how tall and long is your hedge and how big is your lawn - if you have small hedges, a short battery life isn’t such an issue as it won’t take too much time to cut. On the other hand, if you have a large lawn, you’ll want to feel confident a cordless mower won’t run out of battery half-way through the job. If the run time is short, you may want to consider choosing a model with a quick charge time or buy a second battery, so you’re not delayed for too long.
- Look out for cordless tools that show how much charge or run time they have left with an LED display on either the battery or the tool itself so you can keep an eye on power as you work.
What do the terms voltage (V), amp-hour (Ah) and brushless motors mean?
Once you’ve chosen which type of cordless power tool you’re looking for, it’s time to think about power. Most brands offer a range of cordless garden tools, which vary when it comes to the power they offer, from entry level needs to a higher spec that is designed to be used in large gardens, and by professionals.
Three factors determine the power of your cordless power tool:
- Voltage (V) - indicates how much power the lithium-ion battery can provide. The higher the voltage, the more powerful the battery, which is important if it’s powering a tool that requires a bit more oomph, like a mower or leaf blower. Keep in mind that more power generally means the battery will be heavier and more expensive too, so it’s important to gauge what you need for your garden or task
- Amp-hours (Ah) - tells you how much charge the battery can deliver in an hour ie run time. If you have 2 batteries, you can double the run time.
- Brushless motor - which means no energy is lost by the friction caused by traditional brush motors that rub against things. They are more energy-efficient and can run on batteries for up to 50 percent longer, but they're more expensive.
Lithium-ion batteries explained
The most common batteries used in cordless tools are lithium-ion. Technology behind lithium-ion batteries has dramatically improved in recent years, because they’re the same batteries used to power electric cars and energy storage. Significant investments have been made to develop the battery’s efficiency and performance and you can now expect the same power from cordless tools as you would get with corded and petrol alternatives.
Despite being relatively small, they can cope with being charged time and time again whether fully or half used, so there's no need to worry about charging them at the right time and in the right way, plus they hold their charge for months, even if only partially charged.
How sustainable are Lithium-ion powered cordless tools?
In the long term, lithium extraction may have a detrimental impact on the environment, (according to earth.org, Lithium is extracted through “water-mining”, which requires an enormous amount of water throughout the process and toxic chemicals are needed to process lithium, leading to frequent water contamination and shortage in lithium-producing countries). Ultimately, if lithium could be recycled, this would help manage the demands and make it a more sustainable option. In the meantime, they are a much better alternative to fossil fuels and signify a move towards sustainable development.
How do I dispose of lithium-ion batteries?
Although these rechargeable batteries come with a healthy lifespan of several years, ultimately when they need replacing they must be recycled. Some manufacturers will have the batteries back and recycle them, otherwise find your local recycling depot that will accept them.
This Product Guide was last updated in March 2025 and we apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.
