Experts recommend Ryobi RY40270 more than Echo SRM-225
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Ryobi RY40270 over Echo SRM-225, but both String Trimmers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Ryobi RY40270 received 1 recommendation: from The Spruce (5 Sep 2024). By contrast, Echo SRM-225 received only 2 recommendations from Best of Machinery (30 Apr 2022) and reviewed.usatoday.com (18 Jul 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | String Trimmer | Best of Machinery  | reviewed.usatoday.com  | The Spruce  | BestCovery  | Pocket-lint  | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Epic Gardening  | LawnStarter  | Bob Vila  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | N/A | Check price |  Ryobi RY40270 The Ryobi RY40270 String Trimmer is a versatile and powerful tool for trimming tasks in smaller lawns and lighter vegetation, offering improved power, durability, and ease of use compared to other models. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 30 Apr 2022 Best of Machinery ranked Echo SRM-225 as #5
Rank String Trimmer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Echo SRM-225 Best 2-Stroke String Trimmer for Homeowners... ... ... Source: bestofmachinery.com - On 18 Jul 2024 reviewed.usatoday.com ranked Echo SRM-225 as #5
Rank String Trimmer ... ... #5 out of 5 Echo SRM-225 Source: reviewed.usatoday.com - On 5 Sep 2024 The Spruce ranked Ryobi RY40270 as #1
Rank String Trimmer Comment #1 out of 7 Ryobi RY40270 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com
After counting and adding up the 73 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Ryobi RY40270 outranks Echo SRM-225. This is not to say that Echo SRM-225 is a bad option. Like Ryobi RY40270, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Echo SRM-225 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Ryobi RY40270 is not.
| 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 |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by thelawnreview.com | 80 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by thelawnreview.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Gadget Review | 83 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by thelawnreview.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Brushless motor for maximum power and durability
- Attachment capable: works with RYOBI expand-it attachments
- Reel easy plus 3-in-1 bump feed head
- Bump feed head for easy reloads in under 60-seconds, includes speed winder, compatible with 0.080 in. or 0.095 in. cutting line
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