We test nearly 40 battery-powered and corded chainsaws for cutting speed, handling, and safety. These seven come out on top. For one of our chainsaw tests, we cut through 10x10-inch oak beams. By ...

Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

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You'll find hundreds of websites that compare different products and give their opinions, but few are as well-known as Consumer Reports. This independent, nonprofit organization that tests products is ...

A compact cordless chainsaw can be one of those tools you don’t realize you need until spring cleanup rolls around or winter firewood suddenly becomes part of the routine. For homeowners, a smaller ...

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The Ego Power+ 56-Volt Battery Chainsaw Kit is now $50 off at Ace Hardware. Ace Hardware has an add-on service available for in-person assembly of the chainsaw for $25. This cordless chainsaw kit ...

We all know that a full-size chainsaw with a bar of at least 14-inches has a myriad of uses out in the wild and when doing yard work, but what about a mini chainsaw? Mini chainsaws are a relatively ...

Consumer Reports testers say today’s battery-powered tools don’t just go head-to-head with gas—they sometimes outperform them. From trimmers to chainsaws, we’ll show you which brands cut through the ...