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, ...

We rate nearly 40 battery-powered and corded chainsaws for cutting speed, handling, and safety. These seven come out on top. We test all chainsaw models—gas and electric—on a 10-by-10-inch oak beam at ...

It's hard to imagine how difficult it was for lumberjacks to chop down big trees using axes and other hand tools (powered only by serious upper body strength) before the invention of chainsaws. When ...

Electric chainsaws are one of the biggest surprises over our recent gear tests. They are powerful, quiet, and very handy. Even the mini chainsaws are amazing. If you’re interested in picking one up, ...