If you’re shopping for one of the best chainsaws, you will likely have considered models from Husqvarna and ECHO. These companies make some of the most popular and highly rated battery-powered and gas ...

We've put more than 70 gas and electric models through our extensive tests. Here are the top performers that balance speed with easy handling and safety. Ten of the newest chainsaws tested by our ...

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 ...

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 – Jan. 29, 2026: This month we reviewed all of our selections to ensure they are in stock at retailers and still worthy of recommendation. We recently updated this article after testing ...

When it comes to chainsaws, one company stands above the rest. Stihl is the best-selling chainsaw brand, and it has been rated as the best chainsaw brand by a variety of different publications, ...

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

The 12-inch bar is perfect for limbing and pruning, while the 9-pound weight makes it easy to wield all day, so you can cut enough brush for all your blinds without getting sore. The 15-amp motor on ...

If you live in a rural or heavily wooded area, a chainsaw can be a must-have item. That’s especially true in areas frequently affecte d by severe storms. These tools are mechanically ...