It was alluded to earlier that there are main reasons why it is optimal to switch from gas to electric. While the power of gas models has already been documented, here are some of the main reasons why you would want to switch to electric. For starters, they tend to be more lightweight and tend to be easier to handle. Without all the components that are integrated into a gas model, an electric unit is able to minimize the weight. In addition to this, gas models also tend to be a little louder than electrical grass trimmers.
But, there are two other reasons that play a pivotal role. Firstly, gas models will typically require more maintenance and secondly, they can be worse for the environment. So, you could say that electric units do hold an edge.