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 9/30/2025: We have gone through this article to make sure our recommendations are still in stock. We have a more thorough update in the works that will publish soon, as well as new ...

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 ...