We put several popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market in 2026.

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 – 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 ...

If you’ve been in a big hardware store recently you’ve certainly seen the increase in battery-powered power tools. Lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and yes, even chainsaws all run on batteries now. And ...