In a nutshell

A BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy this cordless hedge trimmer is compact, lightweight and easy to use. It cuts and shapes well and is great for sculpting shrubs hedging. It comes with a three year warranty.

What we tested

  • Set up/storage
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Handling
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Performance
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Pros

  • Quite light yet efficient
  • Compact, lightweight battery
  • Long warranty
  • Stout blade guard

Cons

  • Power indicator hard to view
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What is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer like?

This cordless hedge trimmer has 45cm long blades and is powered by an 18V 2Ah lithium-ion battery. Part of the Ryobi ONE+ system, there are six other Ah batteries available, plus a range of chargers to choose from and all are compatible and interchangeable with any of the gardening and DIY tools in the system.

What is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer like to use?

This is the latest model and it's smaller, more compact and lighter than previous Ryobi hedge trimmers. It's quiet and easy to use, giving an impressive performance for its size. It has a wide tooth spacing of 18mm on the blade and it trims a range of materials well. The battery has a power indicator on it, but it's tricky to view, making it hard to know how much power you have in the battery before it runs out. The blade guard is stout and sturdy and feels built to last.

Who is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer most useful for?

This light, versatile hedge trimmer is ideal for shaping and sculpting hedges and shrubs, but is also useful for less able gardeners who need a light, compact tool.

Is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer good value for money?

The hedge trimmer costs £84.99, plus it’s another £103.95 for the battery and charger. However, these can be used with all the other tools in the Ryobi ONE+ System, saving you money in the future if you expand your tool kit. It’s light, powerful and easy to use and comes with a three-year warranty. We think it's very good value for money.

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Product Specifications

Product
BrandRyobi
NameRyobi ONE+ OHT1845
ModelOHT1845
Price£84.99
Hedge trimmer typeCordless
Features
Powered byLithium-ion battery
Blade length45cm
Noise97dB
Weight3.43kg
Warranty3YEAR
Feature notes

£84.99 is the price is for the bare tool only. 

£103.95 includes the battery and charger


Battery size: 18 V 2.5 Ah

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