BoschAHS 45-16

Corded electric

£80Typical price

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The Bosch AHS 45-16 is one of Bosch's budget corded electric hedge trimmers, suitable for a well-kept hedge. But how did it cut in our tests?

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Cutting hedges
Comfort in use
Manoeuvrability

Apr 2024Last checked by Which?
Jun 2013First reviewed by Which?

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

Cutting using a petrol hedge trimmer 445519

How we test hedge trimmers

27 Feb 2024

Cutting hedges

Overall
Conifer
Deciduous hedge

How we test cutting hedges

Based on time to cut 10 sq m of hedges and how neatly the trimmmer can cut

Ease of use

Overall
Comfort in use
Manoeuvrability
Noise vibration and weight

How we test ease of use

Takes account of how comfortable and well placed the handles and switches are, how comfortable or tiring it is in use, how easy it is to move around and cut with, how heavy and noisy it is and how much it vibrates. (For noise, vibration and weight a low score means it's heavy, noisy and vibrates excessively).

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General
Power source	Corded electric
Long reach	No
Blade length	450mm
Tooth width	18mm
Weight	2.6kg
Cable length	6cm

BoschAHS 45-16