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 ...

Testing common outdoor and construction tools from popular names, Consumer Reports ranked the best battery platforms, with ...

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 ...

The Husqvarna PowerAxe 350i is an example of how advancements in lithium-ion battery technology have redefined what an electric chainsaw is. It used to be that they were really only good for pruning ...