WORX WG801 20V Grass Shear and Shrub Trimmer Review
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The WORX WG801 is a cordless grass shear and shrub trimmer with two interchangeable heads: a 4-inch grass shear blade and an 8-inch shrubber blade. It is a light, hand-held tool for edges and small shrubs, not a full hedge trimmer. This review is for people who want to know whether this model suits a small garden or yard edge, and whether it works with batteries they may already own.
Every spec below comes from the Amazon listing, checked on 2026-10-12. We have not tested this tool. Where the listing makes a performance claim, we say so.
Quick answer
Buy it if you need a light cordless tool for small grass edges and low shrubs, and you already own or plan to use WORX PowerShare 20V batteries. Look at a different tool if you need pole reach, a runtime figure, or a cutting capacity for thick stems, because the listing does not give those numbers. For pole-reach options, see our cordless hedge trimmers with an extension pole guide.
The product, from the listing
1. WORX WG801 20V Grass Shear and Shrub Trimmer: best for small edges
Specs (from the listing, checked 2026-10-12): 20V battery system with a 2.0Ah battery and charger included. Two blades: 4-inch grass shear and 8-inch shrubber. Blade speed 1,100 rpm. Blade material alloy steel; body material polyamide. Dimensions 11 x 3.7 x 5.7 inches; weight 2 pounds. Model WG801, made by Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
Pros (as the listing describes them): light at 2 pounds; a rubber overmold handle that the listing says reduces vibration; a blade sheath for storage; blade change described as flip, press the button, slide off the faceplate; PowerShare battery compatibility with other WORX 20V tools.
Cons: the listing does not state a runtime or the number of cuts per charge. The included list shows the trimmer, two blades, a sheath, a battery and a charger, with no pole. One bullet mentions an optional pole extension, but it is not in the included list.
Best for: edges along paths and beds, and tidying low shrubs, where the 8-inch blade is wide enough.
Skip if: you need to reach high growth, cut thick branches, or trim long hedges.
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What the listing does not say
- Runtime: the listing gives no minutes or area-per-charge figure. Real runtime depends on grass height, growth and how often you run the tool.
- Pole extension: the listing mentions an optional pole extension without saying whether it is included or which model fits.
- Cutting capacity: beyond the blade widths, the listing does not state a maximum stem thickness.
Worked example: blade width and storage size
The shrubber blade is 8 inches wide and the grass shear blade is 4 inches, so the shrubber covers twice the width per pass (8 divided by 4 is 2). The whole tool measures 11 inches long, 3.7 inches wide and 5.7 inches high, which is the figure to check against your storage space.
Fit checklist before you buy
- Measure the edges and shrubs you want to cut. If they fit within an 8-inch-wide pass, the shrubber blade is suitable.
- Check whether you already own a WORX PowerShare 20V battery. If you do, this tool may cost less to add to your set. If you do not, the listing says the battery and charger are included.
- If you need reach above arm height, a standalone pole tool is a better fit than this one.
- Keep the blade sheath on when the tool is stored, as the listing advises.
How this review was prepared
This article uses the Amazon listing data for the WG801 collected on 2026-10-12, including the item specifications and the bullet points. We have not run the tool, and we have not verified the performance claims in the bullets. Treat them as the manufacturer’s wording.
Frequently asked questions
Does the WORX WG801 include a battery?
Yes. The listing says the battery and charger are included. It describes the battery as 2.0Ah.
Does it come with a pole?
The included list does not show a pole. The listing mentions an optional pole extension, so check the listing before buying if you need one.
Can I use other WORX batteries with it?
The listing says the PowerShare battery system works across WORX 20V, 40V and 80V tools. Confirm the battery platform on the listing before buying a battery separately.
How long does the battery last?
The listing does not state a runtime, so we cannot give a figure for it.
Bottom line
The WORX WG801 is a light, cordless edge and shrub tool with two blades and an included battery and charger. If your work stays at arm height and within an 8-inch pass, it is a reasonable choice. If you need a runtime figure, pole reach or heavy cutting, check the listing for those details first, because it does not state them. For a wider set of cordless shear and trimmer options, see our cordless grass shear and hedge trimmer guide.
