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 ...

Among the many battery vs gas controversies in the outdoor power equipment world, chainsaws are a hot topic. Gas has been the traditional powerhouse, yet marketing teams left and right work hard to ...

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 ...

Stihl has long been one of the most respected names in the arena of powered cutting devices. And if you're in the market for one of the better eco-friendly devices available, you'll almost certainly ...

Milwaukee Tool makes a variety of battery-powered chainsaws supported by the M12 and M18 battery platforms. A small M12 model, dubbed the Cordless Pruning Saw by Milwaukee, might pique your interest ...

Whenever we discuss gas-powered versus battery-powered equipment, we often get some flak from the “never electric” crowd. Inevitably, there are statements along the line of “What am I supposed to do?