Our Top Picks
Best Overall, Electric: Makita UC4051A Electric Chainsaw at Amazon
"Packed with features, robust enough to cut through large logs and limbs with ease."
Best Overall, Gas: Echo CS-400-18 Gas Chainsaw at Home Depot
"Gas chainsaw can slice through imposing pieces of wood quickly and confidently...easy handling."
Best Budget, Electric: WORX WG303.1 Electric Chainsaw at Amazon
"Faster and more balanced than a similar saw with a bigger bar... ability to easily handle light duty around the yard."
Best Budget, Gas: Remington RM218 Rebel at Walmart
"Reliable and sturdy, a hefty motor and blade that easily handles most DIY jobs around the yard."
Runner-Up, Best Budget: Greenworks Cordless Chainsaw at Amazon
"Smaller chainsaw for very occasional light-duty use, the battery usually lasts more than long enough to tackle small jobs."
Best Rechargeable: EGO Power+ CS1401 Cordless Chain Saw at Amazon
"Low-kickback design with a chain brake, tension adjustment and high-efficiency brushless motor...can handle roughly 100 cuts on a single charge."
Runner-Up, Best Rechargeable: Greenworks 40V Cordless at Amazon
"Cordless chainsaw slices through thick stumps with a brushless motor that has significant torque and power."
Best High-End: Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw at Amazon
"A powerful chainsaw that can handle a lot of use and abuse...with ample power and reliability."
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