Might be out of budget the stihl battery hedgetrimmers are really impressive. I help my dad every year cut his hedge and I can barely lift his petrol long arm jobbie so was pleasantly surprised if a bit sceptical when I saw he’d invested in a battery one. Total convert now.
I bought a cheap black and Decker one about ten years ago, unbelievable but it's still going strong despite neglect and abuse.
Just wish I had bought something on a pole to get at higher stuff, this is my biggest regret.....