[Closed] Electric Chainsaw or Hedge Trimmer?

Powertools!! As above really which would you recommend ? I've just got a new house which has a mixture of privet/evergreen hedges and trees etc. It's all over grown as it was an old couple who used to own the house.

I think a chainsaw would be good initially for cutting right back, but I'm not sure if in the long term they would be as good as a hedge trimmer ie as quick and safe to use.

What are your thoughts, has anyone used/got both?

Ta