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.

I heat my home with firewood, so a chainsaw is an essential power tool for me. But the reality is that the qualities that make them great at efficiently ripping through timber also make them hazardous ...

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 ...

Whether you’re looking to chop up smaller trees for firewood or cut away brush, the best battery chainsaws make short work of outdoor chores without giving off exhaust. (You also don’t have to worry ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Battery technology has advanced to the point where even larger, more powerful pieces of equipment like lawnmowers and vacuums can be cordless, ...

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 ...