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by Anna Sandner
Einhell's "GP-LS 18/35 Li BL-Solo" cordless pruning shears tested: How well do they perform in everyday gardening?
28/4/2026
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What the Einhell brushless cordless pruning shears can do: How they perform on thick branches, why two cutting modes are useful and what they are good for in everyday use.
After my first familiarisation with the cordless pruning shears «GP-LS 18/35 Li BL-Solo» recently at the Einhell press event, it's now time to get down to business. I am testing the device from the Professional series under real conditions in my garden. Einhell has made it available to me for this purpose.
Quickly put into operation
The pruning shears come with very few bells and whistles, which I really like because I can get started quickly. I only have to attach the protective bracket with the four screws supplied. This is done quickly and I familiarise myself with the handling. This is also straightforward: The scissors only have one function button with a display, which I can use to control everything. Press it for about a second, a beep sounds and the pruning shears are in stand-by mode. I activate it by briefly pressing it twice and can now trigger the cutting movement with the switch on the handle. I use the function button to select between two opening widths (25 mm or 35 mm) depending on the branch thickness.
I also need a suitable battery for operation. The «Sealed Power X-Change» batteries are compatible with all Einhell tools and are protected against the ingress of dust and water. For my test, I used an Einhell PXC battery with 18 volts and 4.0 ampere hours. This means that the device is very well balanced.
Then you can get started.
Does the cordless pruning shears live up to their promise?
I start with the smaller opening width and initially venture into branches with a diameter of around 20 millimetres. Press once and the branch is cut cleanly. No problem for the device. Now it's time for the thicker branches. Here, too, everything runs smoothly. As promised, I can cut through branches up to 35 millimetres without any problems. The blade cuts cleanly and smoothly through fresh and dry wood without crushing it.
When trying to push the loppers to their limits, I test even thicker branches. Only when the branch is over 4 centimetres thick does the blade get stuck in the wood. I press the release button again and lo and behold, the shears now cut all the way through. As I don't always have a tape measure to hand in the garden, I don't have to worry if I do get a thicker branch.
Why two modes make sense
At first, I wonder why I can or have to switch between the small and large opening width at all. It seems unnecessary to me. After using it for a while, however, I realise why the distinction makes sense. In the mode for thin branches, the shears only open as far as necessary, which is faster than in the wide setting. If I cut a lot of thin branches, roses or shrubs, the shears work considerably faster in this mode. A second advantage: the motor requires more energy for the wide opening and powerful closing in the 35 millimetre setting. The battery lasts longer when the shears are limited to 25 millimetres.
However, I don't have to change the setting for every branch, but usually work in 25-millimetre mode and only switch to power mode, i.e. the 35-millimetre setting, for the thicker main branches.
Ergonomics and safety in use
I cut my way through my spring jungle in a relaxed manner. The pruning shears sit comfortably in the hand and the long handle makes it easy for me to reach even slightly higher branches. The long handle also has the advantage that my hands are always far enough away from the blade so that I don't cut myself.
As soon as I have not used the shears for 30 seconds, they automatically switch to stand-by mode with a beep. If I want to continue working, I just have to press the button twice and the scissors are ready for use again. After 10 minutes in stand-by mode, it switches itself off completely. Better safe than sorry.
With a weight of around 1.7 kilograms without the battery, the pruning shears are in the medium range and are easy to handle even when used for longer periods. I tested the device for a good half hour of continuous use. My arms neither became paralysed nor did the battery run down. Finally, I was also impressed by the cleaning of the cordless scissors. The workmanship is well thought out. There are no annoying crevices or grooves where fine sawdust or dirt can get caught. After work, I give the blade a quick wipe and the device is ready for use again.
In a nutshell
Solid cordless pruning shears with high cutting force
Einhell's professional cordless pruning shears do a really good job in the garden. They cut through branches up to 35 millimetres thick easily, quickly and cleanly without crushing the wood. The telescopic handle makes it possible to reach slightly higher branches. Thanks to two different opening widths, I can work in a battery-friendly way and the well thought-out workmanship makes the shears easy to clean. All in all, an uncomplicated and well-balanced tool.
Pro
- Clean finish, easy to clean
- sits comfortably in the hand and also reaches higher branches thanks to the telescopic handle
- Two opening widths adjustable, saves time and battery power during use
- Reliably cuts through fresh and dry wood up to 35 millimetres without crushing it.
Contra
- The battery and charger must be purchased separately if you are not already in the Einhell system.
Anna Sandner
Senior Editor
Anna.Sandner@galaxus.deScience editor and biologist. I love animals and am fascinated by plants, their abilities and everything you can do with them. That's why my favourite place is always the outdoors - somewhere in nature, preferably in my wild garden.
