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    HT4221-10
    This Skil battery-powered hedge trimmer was overall a very good performer. It confidently tackled bamboo stalks in our testing, starting to show signs of slowing down only at the medium-to-heavy thickness stalks.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Trimming
     /  5
    Handling
     /  5
    Safety
     /  5
    Run time
     /  5
    Charge time
     /  5
    Noise
     /  5

    About

    The Skil HT4221-10 is part of the Hedge Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Hedge Trimmers models like the HT4221-10 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Trimming: The ability to cut through branches quickly and smoothly with minimal resistance. Tested on bamboo as it provided a tough but consistent challenge.

    Handling: An evaluation of how easy the unit is to handle, taking into account weight, balance, ability to cut horizontally.

    Safety: An evaluation of the safety features present on the unit.

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