Compared to gas powered, it's pretty light and convenient for my needs. Not gonna use it a lot so that's why I went battery route. Also had other ego products sitting around. Like the carbon fiber shaft, but haven't handled the regular ego non cf product to see it's weight difference. The extended length is good but felt a little heavy. I had a hard time with the strap thoughwhen extended or I'm just not well versed in finding the right length. Cut as it's supposed to though with no issues cutting trim limbs. I got it on sale so happy with the product. Felt pretty sturdy when not extended. It was just a little heavy otherwise when extended and took a little bit more concentration and balancing.