More than 50 gas and electric models appear in our current ratings. Here are the top performers, which balance speed with easy handling and safety. In one part of Consumer Reports' chainsaw testing, ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of companies producing chainsaws that run on battery power rather than gas, which has traditionally been the method of fueling for the lumber power ...

Editor’s Note – Dec. 11, 2025: We updated this article extensively last month after testing a headful of new saws, including the Ryobi 14-Inch 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw, the Stihl MSA 80 C-B, and the Stihl ...

For raw tree-cutting power, you can’t beat a gas chainsaw. Battery-powered chainsaws have come a long way, making it easier to clear branches and handle light landscaping without much maintenance, but ...

Whether you need it for tree cutting and limbing, brush clearing, firewood preparation, or other applications, an electric chainsaw is a useful and relatively inexpensive tool to have in your ...

If you’ve been in a big hardware store recently you’ve certainly seen the increase in battery-powered power tools. Lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and yes, even chainsaws all run on batteries now. And ...