Echo DHC-200 review
First look
- Cordless
The Echo DHC-200 is the first cordless hedge trimmer from this company, which is best known for making petrol power tools for professional gardeners. So can this cordless hedge trimmer match up to the power of a petrol model? Find out what we thought when we tried it for this first look review.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Which? first look verdict
Technical specifications
General
- Power sourceCordless
- Weight4.3kg
- Cable length- cm
Test results
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- 44%Lowest score
- 72%Average score
- 89%Highest score
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