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Outdoor Tools Jun 23, 2022

Best Snow Shovels of 2022

by Chris McNamara and Jason Peters

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Best Snow Shovels of 2022

Best Snow Shovels of 2022

Our expert team of testers helps you find which snow shovels move the most snow, scrape ice effectively, and are easiest on your back.

Best Cordless Leaf Blower of 2022

Best Cordless Leaf Blower of 2022

Searching for a new cordless leaf blower to make clean up a bit easier? We bought the best blowers currently available to test head-to-head and see which one is the best of the best.

Best Pressure Washer of 2022

Best Pressure Washer of 2022

After dozens of hours of research, we bought the best 9 pressure washers to test side-by-side for our extensive hands-on review. After comparing the models both in the lab and in the field...

Best Cordless Chainsaw of 2022

Best Cordless Chainsaw of 2022

For more than 50 hours we researched cordless chainsaws until we narrowed it down to 12 of the best. These tools are now being manufactured by world-renowned gas-powered chainsaw brands...

Best Cordless Lawn Mower of 2022

Best Cordless Lawn Mower of 2022

We tested the top models on the market. Our analysis reveals which products can cut it and which cut out under the pressure.

Best Handsaws of 2022

Best Handsaws of 2022

Looking for the best handsaw to finish your next DIY project? Our team of experts tested and reviewed the best nine models available

Best Cordless String Trimmers

Best Cordless String Trimmers

Searching for a new cordless string trimmer? We compared tons of different products, then bought the best products currently available to test out head-to-head and find out which string...

Ego Power+ 615 CFM Blower LB6151

Editors' Choice

Ego Power+ 615 CFM Blower LB6151

We love this blower for its power and its useful features set. With cruise control and turbo modes, you can dial in an energy-efficient setting for light-duty larger area jobs, or crank up...

Makita 36V LXT Brushless Blower Kit XBU02PT1

Makita 36V LXT Brushless Blower Kit XBU02PT1

The Makita suitably impressed us on its merits as a cordless leaf blower alone, earning it one of the best scores we have seen to date. On top of that, this tool distinguished itself by...

Oregon 40V Leaf Blower BL300

Oregon 40V Leaf Blower BL300

If it's power you're looking for, this model won't disappoint, as it moved sand and leaf debris with ease and has a 16-foot reach in turbo mode. Unfortunately, the battery life leaves...

Snapper 82-Volt Max Leaf Blower 1687879

Snapper 82-Volt Max Leaf Blower 1687879

A fair choice if you want a cordless blower that can handle all but the most difficult tasks. It works fine without overwhelming anyone

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower Kit 2724-21HD

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower Kit 2724-21HD

This lightweight blower can grant a spotless deck or a debris-free walkway. It gets impressive power and battery life from its 18v battery.

DeWalt 20V Max XR Brushless Handheld Blower DCBL720P1

DeWalt 20V Max XR Brushless Handheld Blower DCBL720P1

This blower feels well balanced and is easy to hold and operate. For smaller jobs, it's more than capable, but we prefer a more powerful model

Westinghouse WPX3200 Pressure Washer

Editors' Choice

Westinghouse WPX3200 Pressure Washer

This pressure washer is our top performer and easily the winner of our Editors' Choice award. A high-quality Westinghouse engine gives this machine unbeatable power and the ability to...

Worx 13 Amp 1500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Worx 13 Amp 1500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

This electric pressure washer offers good performance on a tight budget. Lightweight and with an exceptionally long reach, this is a great tool for any part-time pressure washer user.

Stanley SHP2150 2150 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Stanley SHP2150 2150 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Offering up a modest power, this electric pressure washer excels in being quieter and having excellent storage, though suffers from a slow cleaning rate.

Greenworks PW-1800 1800 PSI 13 Amp 1.1 Gpm Electric

Greenworks PW-1800 1800 PSI 13 Amp 1.1 Gpm Electric

This pressure washer offers up a passably mediocre effort. While there are better options, this pressure washer will still get around-the-house jobs done.

Craftsman V20 Weedwacker

Craftsman V20 Weedwacker

For those who want to keep their yard beautiful on a budget, this string trimmer is great for delicate edge work, is lightweight, and performs much better than its price might indicate

Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload

Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload

This string trimmer has power to spare, but it lacks a low-speed setting for more detailed work. It's best suited to serious yard rehab where the grass it thick and tall

Greenworks Pro 80V

Greenworks Pro 80V

In the realm of cordless electric chainsaws, this model is the king of charge time. At only 30 minutes, you will spend more time working and less time watching the battery meter fill up.

ECHO CCS-58V4AH

Editors' Choice

ECHO CCS-58V4AH

This cordless chainsaw left the competition in the sawdust in a side-by-side comparison. When it comes to battery-powered tools, this is one of the most impressive products that we've ever...

Ego Power+ CS1800

Editors' Choice

Ego Power+ CS1800

If you're looking for a cordless electric chainsaw with an extra-long bar, check out the EGO Power+ CS1800. This beastly model includes metal bucking spikes and LED lights if you're...

Worx WG322

Worx WG322

In consideration of its 20V battery, we were impressed with the cutting power of this model. It's also very easy to operate, light as can be, and astonishingly quiet. This tool is well...

Greenworks 25052

Editors' Choice

Greenworks 25052

This simple and effective human-powered mower is completely cordless. As long as the human is ready to propel it, it's ready to cut the grass.

American Lawn Mower 1204-14

American Lawn Mower 1204-14

If you have a low-maintenance lawn this low maintenance manual mower could save you money in both the short and long term. It is not without its shortcomings, but under the right...

Black+Decker LST136

The LST136 is a fairly inexpensive string trimmer that holds its own against some of the best models, making it a great bargain buy

Makita XRU15PT 36V

Editors' Choice

Makita XRU15PT 36V

The Makita XRU15PT is an excellent all-around string trimmer, pairing plenty of weed-eating power with solid battery life, all in an ergonomic and easy to use package.

Sun Joe SPX3500

Editors' Choice

Sun Joe SPX3500

If you're looking for the most out of an electric pressure washer, we highly recommend this model. It's fairly powerful, easy to use, and it's incredibly quiet.

Greenworks 25322

Greenworks 25322

The Greenworks's modest price and long-lasting battery do much to outweigh its shortcomings in handling and ease of use features...

Black+Decker CM2043

Black+Decker CM2043

The BLACK+DECKER's maneuverability, range of cutting heights, and low cost do much to mitigate its shortcomings in battery life and power.

Ryobi RY40190-Y

Ryobi RY40190-Y

This is one heck of a mower at a great price. This machine can keep pace with the best of the best, just not for as long. Despite the limits that this model has in the runtime and charging...

Worx WG774

Worx WG774

This mower has plenty of battery life, ample power, and one of the better folding mechanisms available...

Greenworks GPW1501

Greenworks GPW1501

This handy little pressure washer offers adequate performance for light duties. It's compact, it weighs next to nothing, and it has a very low cost when compared to other models on the...

Greenworks GPW2005

Greenworks GPW2005

The Greenworks GPW2005 struggled to stand out from the rest of the pack with its lackluster cleaning skills and so-so portability. It is one of the quieter models and alright in terms of...

Generac 7132

Generac 7132

The Generac 7132 is a big burly pressure washer that can handle all but the toughest cleaning tasks. Unfortunately, all this power comes with a high price tag and a fairly difficult to use...

Powerhouse International Platinum Edition

Powerhouse International Platinum Edition

In our minds, the Powerhouse International's few pros are far outweighed by its long list of flaws, making us very reluctant to recommend it. It's expensive, hard to move, and doesn't...

Ryobi RY141612

Ryobi RY141612

The RY141612 is portable and easy to use but lacks power, making it more suitable for everyday cleaning projects than for stripping paint or removing years of caked-on dirt and grime.

Ryobi RY142300

Ryobi RY142300

Just barely missing an award, this electric model offers a high level of performance.

Simpson MSH3125 MegaShot

Simpson MSH3125 MegaShot

This incredibly powerful pressure washer is the winner of our Editors' Choice award. It takes care of tough jobs with ease and its burly tires make it a simple task to move around.

SunJoe SPX3000

SunJoe SPX3000

If you want an electric pressure washer that won't break the bank but still offers a good deal of performance, the SunJoe SPX 3000 is the one for you.

How to Choose the Best Pressure Washer

How to Choose the Best Pressure Washer

Are you looking to purchase a pressure washer and are in need of expert guidance? Then you've come to the right place. This can be a complicated and confusing ordeal and we are here to...

Black+Decker 40V MAX

Black+Decker 40V MAX

This cordless chainsaw is quiet, light, and cheap. It doesn't have spectacular cutting power, but it is perfectly fine for small jobs. If you're looking for high performance, purchasing a...

Husqvarna 120i

Husqvarna 120i

Considering the price tag compared to its performance we think this model is a great purchase for those shopping on a budget. However, from our tests, we have determined that the Husqvarna...

Milwaukee M18 FUEL

Milwaukee M18 FUEL

This saw has zero wind-up time and great battery performance. Best of all, it has fantastic cutting power. If you already own Milwaukee cordless products or might be looking for a battery...

Ryobi 40V RY40530

Ryobi 40V RY40530

The Ryobi 40V RY40530 falls short of the competition in many ways, although it performs fairly well when it comes to cutting. This model goes through a ridiculous amount of bar and chain...

Makita XCU03Z LXT

Makita XCU03Z LXT

The Makita XCU03Z LXT Is a satisfactory chainsaw but it didn't quite score high enough to win an award. It has good cutting power but it did lose some points here and there for ease of...

Ego Power+ CS1400

Ego Power+ CS1400

We can't find many reasons to criticize this cordless chainsaw. It makes quick work of dicing up logs and scores well in nearly all of all our tests. It narrowly falls short of winning one...

Oregon Cordless CS300

Oregon Cordless CS300

This saw has one feature that sets it apart from the others -- a chain sharpener that is integrated into the saw. Other than that it fails to distinguish itself from the other models in...

Greenworks G-MAX 40V

Greenworks G-MAX 40V

This is an average cordless chainsaw, and we don't find it to be worthy of one of our awards. It has a medium price tag that matches its mediocre performance. One good reason to purchase...

Expert Advice for Choosing a Cordless Chainsaw

Expert Advice for Choosing a Cordless Chainsaw

When looking to buy an item such as a cordless chainsaw things can become a bit convoluted. There are a ton of saws from all types of manufacturers and every one is different from the...

Ego LM2102SP

Editors' Choice

Ego LM2102SP

The EGO LM2102SP sets the bar for cordless lawn mowers. It is self-propelled, has a wide cutting deck, multiple cutting heights, plenty of power and ample battery life. When the mowing is...

Husqvarna LE221R

Husqvarna LE221R

While the Husqvarna LE221R has a moderate price tag, it offers consumers very little in the way of mower features and performance. This model has limited battery power and narrow cutting...

Snapper SXD21SPWM82K 82V

Snapper SXD21SPWM82K 82V

The Snapper delivered a lackluster performance in nearly every evaluation that we ran it through. Particularly disappointing is the machine's short runtime and limited maneuverability...

Sun Joe iON16LM

Sun Joe iON16LM

The Sun Joe iON 16LM is best suited to lawns on the smaller, flatter side. It has the power and battery life to trim dense turf, but its lack of self-propulsion, a broad cutting deck, and...

Makita XML03

Makita XML03

The Makita XML03 is a basic, mid-sized mower that offers a long runtime and a robust motor that is among the quietest in the class. However, this mower has a poorly designed bail that...

Selecting the Right Cordless Lawn Mower

Selecting the Right Cordless Lawn Mower

Are you interested in the electric lawn mowers that are cutting the old gas models out of the market? We conducted extensive research on these mechanical marvels and have run practical...

Ego Power+ STA1500 Attachment

Ego Power+ STA1500 Attachment

The STA1500 is a string trimming attachment for the EGO Power+ Multi-Head system and performs quite well across the bulk of our tests. This trimmer has plenty of power and is easy to use...

Husqvarna 115iL

Husqvarna 115iL

If you are looking for a great all-around cordless string trimmer, the Husqvarna 115iL is a solid option. Narrowly missing out on the top spot, this trimmer isn't particularly heavy, is...

Snapper XD 82V

Snapper XD 82V

The Snapper XD is big, bulky, and a pain to replace the line in. Needless to say, we were overall unimpressed and would recommend plenty of other models over this one.

Greenworks 14-inch 40V

Greenworks 14-inch 40V

We found the Greenworks 14-Inch string trimmer to be mediocre overall. It's fairly inexpensive with surprisingly long battery life but there are better options available, both in terms of...

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