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Experts prefer Black & Decker LSTE525 over Black & Decker LST522

On 9 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 73 String Trimmer expert endorsements .

Currently, Black & Decker LSTE525 received 1 endorsement from Pocket-lint (3 Aug 2021). Meanwhile, Black & Decker LST522 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	String Trimmer	Best of Machinery	reviewed.usatoday.com	The Spruce	BestCovery	Pocket-lint	Popular Mechanics	Wirecutter	Epic Gardening	LawnStarter	Bob Vila
11	N/A	$117	Black & Decker LSTE525 The Black & Decker LSTE525 is a cordless string trimmer that offers adjustable power settings, effective trimming and edging capabilities, and a user-friendly design, making it a versatile and reliable option for maintaining smaller yards and lawns.	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$99	Black & Decker LST522	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 3 Aug 2021 Pocket-lint ranked Black & Decker LSTE525 as #1

Rank String Trimmer Comment

#1 out of 10 Black & Decker LSTE525
Solid all-rounder

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Source: www.pocket-lint.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Black & Decker LST522 nor Black & Decker LSTE525 were recommended by key experts who publish String Lawn Trimmers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	String Trimmer	Best of Machinery	reviewed.usatoday.com	The Spruce	BestCovery	Pocket-lint	Popular Mechanics	Wirecutter	Epic Gardening	LawnStarter	Bob Vila
1	-	$137	Worx WG163 GT The Worx WG163 GT String Trimmer is a highly recommended tool for homeowners looking to maintain their lawns and complete landscaping projects, offering sufficient power, durability, ease of use, and safety features.	1	-	-	-	2	-	-	7	-	7
2	-	Check price	Husqvarna 128LD The Husqvarna 128LD gas string trimmer is highly recommended by experts for its power, versatility, durability, low noise levels, ease of use, and safety features, making it a reliable and valuable tool for homeowners and professional landscapers.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
3	-	Check price	Toro 51480 The Toro 51480 String Trimmer is a powerful and reliable option for homeowners, offering almost gas-powered performance levels, easy switching between trimming and edging modes, and a comfortable and safe trimming experience.	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	6	8	-
4	-	Check price	Black+Decker ST8600 The Black+Decker ST8600 String Trimmer is a powerful and reliable corded trimmer that is suitable for maintaining lawns and tackling various vegetation, with adjustable power settings, a durable design, and user-friendly features.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	2
5	-	Check price	Echo SRM-266	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
6	-	$100	Worx GT Revolution The Worx GT Revolution String Trimmer is a powerful and versatile tool suitable for smaller to medium-sized lawns, offering adjustable power settings, durability, ease of use, and safety features for efficient regular lawn maintenance.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	4
7	-	$295	DeWalt DCST972X1 The DeWalt DCST972X1 String Trimmer is a highly recommended tool for both professional landscapers and homeowners, thanks to its high-end power output, versatility, durability, and user-friendly features.	-	-	5	-	-	3	-	-	-	-
15	-	Check price	Makita XRU15Z The Makita XRU15Z is a highly praised string trimmer that offers powerful performance, versatility, durability, low noise levels, ease of use, and safety features, making it a highly recommended option for homeowners with smaller lawns or those who require precision trimming and edging.	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
16	-	Check price	Echo SRM-225 The Echo SRM-225 String Trimmer is a highly praised and powerful tool that is durable, easy to use, and suitable for a range of trimming and edging tasks.	5	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	Check price	Greenworks 21302 The Greenworks 21302 String Trimmer is a battery-powered, lightweight, and versatile trimmer/edger that offers powerful performance and convenience without the need for gas or emissions.	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	6	-
18	-1	$49	Black+Decker BESTA510	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	7	-
19	-	Check price	Dewalt Flexvolt DCST970X1 The Dewalt Flexvolt DCST970X1 String Trimmer is a highly praised and powerful tool that is suitable for both residential and commercial use, offering power, versatility, and efficient trimming capabilities.	7	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [1]

No critic scores

Total expert reviews: 1

with a score: 0
without a score: 1

Expert reviews [6]

80

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 1
without a score: 5

Highest score by garden.hivefly.com	80
Average score based on 6 reviews	80
Lowest score by garden.hivefly.com	80

Score distribution:

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From Seller:

2in1 DESIGN – Easily converts from a cordless string trimmer to a wheeled edger for versatile use..Watt Hours:50.
AFS AUTOMATIC FEED SPOOL– Continuously feeds the trimmer line, which means no bumping for seamless, uninterrupted trimming.
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From Seller:

Converts from trimmer to wheeled edger; Amp hour: (2) 1.5 ampere hour
Power drive transmission for increased torque
2 speed control for more power or extended runtime. Line diameter: 0.065 inches; Cutting swath 12 inches
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