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, ...

Everyone who uses a chainsaw has been there: You’re at full throttle, the beautiful two-stroke symphony at max RPM, but you’re only seeing fine dust exiting the log, and you aren’t getting anywhere.

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 ...

Some chainsaws are packed with high-spec features, but don't start easily and struggle to slice through hard wood. Others are basic, but start immediately and cut through even the thickest logs easily ...

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 ...

The priciest chainsaw in CR’s ratings costs 10 times more than the least expensive option. That’s a big difference between two tools that are designed to do basically the same thing. And those models ...

I’ll admit that at first I thought a review of the best mini chainsaws was a bit silly. I expected the category to be full of cheap saws from pop-up Amazon brands. I expected for the products to be ...