If you have decided to switch your garden shed over to battery-powered tools, you have probably narrowed it down to two heavyweight brands: EGO Power+ and Greenworks. Both have built loyal followings among UK gardeners, both offer everything from cordless mowers to chainsaws, and both promise petrol-equivalent performance without the noise, fumes or fiddly maintenance.
But they are not the same. EGO and Greenworks take very different approaches to battery platforms, build quality and price, and choosing the wrong one can leave you locked into a system that doesn’t quite fit your garden. We have spent time with tools from both brands and dug into how their ranges compare in 2026 — here is our verdict on which brand suits which gardener.
Quick verdict
EGO Power+ wins on build quality, battery technology and long-term ecosystem value. Its single 56V platform means every tool you ever buy uses the same battery, and the company’s 5-year tool warranty backs up the premium price. If you plan to own three or more cordless garden tools, EGO is the smarter long-term investment.
Greenworks wins on price, range breadth and accessibility. It offers multiple voltage platforms (24V, 40V and 60V Pro being the main UK options), and you can usually find a Greenworks tool for around 20-30% less than the EGO equivalent. If you want one or two specific tools and don’t mind owning batteries that won’t fit other brands, Greenworks gives you more for your money.
About EGO Power+
EGO is a relatively young brand (founded 2012) that decided to do one thing very well: build a premium 56V cordless platform that could genuinely replace petrol. Every tool in the EGO range — from the smallest hedge trimmer to the most powerful ride-on mower — runs on the same family of ARC Lithium batteries. That means a single 5Ah battery you buy with your first tool will still be powering your tenth.
The brand is best known for its mowers and is a regular winner in Which? and consumer magazine tests. Build quality is noticeably better than you’d expect at this price point: metal blade decks where rivals use plastic, weatherproof connectors, and a battery design that uses both air and conductive cooling to extend pack life.
About Greenworks
Greenworks has been making cordless garden tools since 2007 and takes the opposite approach to EGO. Rather than one premium platform, Greenworks offers a tiered ecosystem: 24V for compact household tools, 40V for the bulk of the domestic range, and 60V Pro for heavier-duty tools that compete more directly with EGO.
The trade-off is choice and price. You can pick a voltage that matches your garden size and budget, and Greenworks tools regularly come in below EGO’s pricing on Amazon UK and at retailers like B&Q. The downside is that the platforms are not cross-compatible — a 40V battery won’t run a 60V tool — so you need to commit to one tier and stick with it.
Battery systems compared
Battery is where these brands diverge most sharply. EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium platform uses a curved cell design that allows better cooling and consistent power delivery. Charge times are excellent: the standard rapid charger fills a 2.5Ah pack in 30 minutes, and even a 7.5Ah pack tops up inside an hour. Runtime is category-leading too, with the larger 10Ah Backpack battery offering up to four hours of mower use.
Greenworks 60V Pro batteries are perfectly capable, but charging is slower — expect 60 to 120 minutes for a full charge depending on pack size and charger. Runtime per Ah is broadly comparable, but EGO’s tools tend to draw slightly more efficiently. The big practical difference: if you already own a Greenworks 40V tool, the 60V batteries won’t fit, so an upgrade means starting over.
Tool range and variety
Greenworks has the broader catalogue on paper, with over 100 products across its UK range when you count all voltage tiers. EGO’s range is smaller but more focused, covering every category a UK gardener would realistically need: lawnmowers (push, self-propelled and ride-on), hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, multi-tools and even a snow blower.
Where EGO really stands out is the higher end: its Power+ Backpack battery system for professional-grade tools, its 6.7kW Z6 zero-turn ride-on, and its commercial lawnmowers genuinely compete with petrol kit in a way Greenworks doesn’t quite match. For most UK domestic gardeners, though, both brands cover everything you need.
Build quality and durability
EGO leads here, and noticeably so. Picking up an EGO mower next to a comparably priced Greenworks model, you can feel where the extra cost goes — denser plastics, metal where it matters, better-built handles and folding mechanisms. EGO offers a 5-year tool warranty and 3-year battery warranty in the UK, which is one of the longest in the cordless garden category.
Greenworks isn’t badly built by any means — its 60V Pro tools in particular feel solid — but its 24V and 40V ranges use more plastic, and the warranty is shorter at typically 3 years on tools and 2 years on batteries. If you’re a heavy user or planning to keep tools for a decade, EGO’s longevity advantage adds up.
Price and value
Greenworks is the clear winner on upfront price. A comparable cordless lawnmower kit with battery and charger will typically cost around £100-150 less from Greenworks than from EGO. Hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and strimmers show similar gaps. If your budget is tight or you only want one or two tools, Greenworks is hard to beat.
EGO’s value argument is long-term. Because every tool you ever buy uses the same 56V battery, your second, third and fourth EGO tools can be bought as bare units (no battery, no charger) for considerably less. Buy four EGO bare tools to pair with two existing batteries and you’ll often spend less than buying four Greenworks kits where each comes with its own battery you don’t strictly need.
UK availability and support
Both brands are well distributed in the UK, but in different channels. Greenworks is widely available on Amazon UK, B&Q and Argos, with a more consumer-friendly online presence and fast delivery. EGO is sold mainly through specialist garden machinery dealers like Mowers Online, Just Lawnmowers, Landpower and The Green Reaper, plus Amazon UK on some lines. The trade-off is that EGO’s dealer network offers better servicing and warranty support, while Greenworks leans more on ship-back repairs.
Specs comparison at a glance
| Feature | EGO Power+ | Greenworks (60V Pro) |
| Main battery voltage | 56V ARC Lithium | 60V Pro (24V/40V also available) |
| Battery cross-compatibility | All EGO tools | Within same voltage tier only |
| Charging time (mid pack) | 30-60 minutes | 60-120 minutes |
| Brushless motors | Standard across range | Pro range yes, lower tiers vary |
| Range size (UK) | ~30 tools | 100+ across all tiers |
| Tool warranty (UK) | 5 years | 3 years (typical) |
| Battery warranty (UK) | 3 years | 2 years (typical) |
| Typical price position | Premium | Mid-market / budget |
| Best for | Long-term tool ecosystem | Single tools, tight budgets |
Who should buy EGO Power+?
Choose EGO if you have a medium to large garden (anything over about 300m²), if you’re planning to own three or more cordless garden tools over time, or if you want the closest cordless equivalent to petrol performance. EGO is also the right pick if build quality and longevity matter more than upfront price — those metal decks and longer warranties pay off over 5-10 years of ownership.
Who should buy Greenworks?
Choose Greenworks if you only want one or two cordless tools, if you have a small to medium garden (under 300m²), or if budget is the deciding factor. The 24V range is particularly good for compact gardens and patios, the 40V tier covers most domestic needs, and the 60V Pro line gives you a credible step up if you later need more power — just remember the batteries won’t carry across tiers.
Final verdict
For most UK gardeners building a long-term cordless toolkit, EGO Power+ is our pick. The single-battery ecosystem, longer warranty and superior build quality make it the better investment if you plan to keep adding tools to your shed over the years. Yes, you pay more upfront — but you pay it once.
Greenworks remains the smarter choice for gardeners who just want a capable, well-priced tool or two and don’t plan to build a full ecosystem. The 60V Pro range in particular delivers a lot of cordless performance for the money, and the wider Amazon UK availability makes it the easier brand to get hold of in a hurry.
Whichever you choose, both brands deliver something neither was offering a decade ago: cordless garden tools that genuinely replace petrol for everyday domestic use. Either system will see you through years of UK gardening without the noise, smell or maintenance of a two-stroke engine.
