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

The best electric chainsaws are designed for small to mid-sized tasks, like taking down small trees and cutting large branches or limbs. Since they generally aren’t as powerful as gas models, electric ...

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, ...

The chainsaw plays numerous roles in the landscaping journey of a homeowner or professional arborist — it can even serve woodworking purposes, although it's one that beginners might want to avoid.