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, ...

If you live in a rural or heavily wooded area, a chainsaw can be a must-have item. That’s especially true in areas frequently affecte d by severe storms. These tools are mechanically ...

A popular tool tester put a budget pruning chainsaw up against a genuine DeWalt model to see how the cheaper alternative ...

Editor’s Note – Jan. 29, 2026: This month we reviewed all of our selections to ensure they are in stock at retailers and still worthy of recommendation. We recently updated this article after testing ...