Battery-powered chainsaws for pruning, storm cleanup and firewood, ranked from live Amazon data.
Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank
A cordless chainsaw starts with a trigger, needs no gas or pull cord, and is quiet enough for the neighbors. We ranked 10 best-sellers from EGO, Greenworks, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, WORX, BLACK+DECKER, Husqvarna and SEESII on rating, review volume and features (a 14-inch or longer bar, a battery in the box, a brushless motor, tool-free tensioning and auto oiling). For mini pruning saws, see our mini chainsaw page.
WORX WG322Light pruning and small limbs for WORX owners.
DEWALT DCCS621BDEWALT 20V owners who want a light saw for limbs and cleanup.
Already own batteries?
Batteries only fit their own brand's platform, so the best tool for you is often the best
one that runs on the packs you already have. Here's our top-ranked pick on each platform on this page.
A tool-only model skips the cost of a battery and charger you don't need.
Tools sold as "compatible with" another brand's batteries aren't listed here. They're made by third parties, and the battery brand doesn't warrant them.
Where the deals are
The tools ranked here come from Greenworks, SEESII, EGO, CRAFTSMAN, Husqvarna, BLACK+DECKER, WORX, and DEWALT. Prices on these brands move week to
week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday.
Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's
number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget
right now, check back in a few days — Greenworks and SEESII rotate through sales and bundle
deals often.
A budget 12-inch brushless saw with two 4.0Ah batteries, the cheapest full-size kit here. Its 16,840 reviews are shared across SEESII's chainsaw listings, mostly its mini saws.
Best for: Light storm cleanup and limbing on a budget.
Skip it if: You want reviews for this exact saw; the count is shared with SEESII's mini chainsaws.
Bar
12 in
Battery
Two 4.0Ah, included
Listed power
1,200 W (claimed)
Weight
—
Extras
—
Pros
Two batteries
Brushless
Low price
Cons
Review count shared with other SEESII saws
12 in bar
#3
SEESII
SEESII 40V 16-Inch Brushless Cordless Chainsaw with Two 4.0Ah Batteries (M16 Ace)
4.61,417 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score82/100 → 29 pts
Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts
Has: bar 14 plus, battery included, a brushless motor. Missing: tool free tension, auto oil.
A 16-inch EGO that the maker rates as equal to a 40cc gas saw, with tool-free chain tensioning, automatic oiling and up to 130 cuts on a 4x4 per charge.
Best for: Homeowners replacing a small gas saw for storm cleanup and firewood.
Skip it if: You'll cut all day; get the 4.0Ah CS1613 or a spare battery.
Bar
16 in
Battery
56V 2.5Ah, included
Listed power
40cc gas equivalent (EGO's claim)
Weight
9 lb
Extras
Up to 130 cuts on a 4x4, tool-free tension, auto oiling, low-kickback chain
Pros
16 in bar
Tool-free tension, auto oil
900+ sold last month
Cons
2.5Ah battery
9 lb
#6
CRAFTSMAN
CRAFTSMAN V20 12-Inch Cordless Chainsaw with 4.0Ah Battery and Charger (CMCCS620M1)
4.61,145 reviews
Score 80/100
Why this score
Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score80/100 → 28 pts
Features 20% of score55/100 → 11 pts
Has: battery included, tool free tension, auto oil. Missing: bar 14 plus, a brushless motor.
DEWALT's 12-inch 20V chainsaw, the best seller among the brand-name saws here. The listing is a single line, so check DEWALT's site for specs.
Best for: DEWALT 20V owners who want a light saw for limbs and cleanup.
Skip it if: You want details on the listing; it has almost none.
Bar
12 in
Battery
Not included
Listed power
—
Weight
—
Extras
—
Pros
1,000+ sold last month
Uses DEWALT 20V batteries
4.5 stars
Cons
Bare tool
Listing has no specs
How we rank
Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted
45% on its star rating,
35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more
confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that
matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the
best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under
$100; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.
The features score is built from bar 14 plus (25%), battery included (25%), a brushless motor (20%), tool free tension (15%), auto oil (15%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 7,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.
What changed
We re-check every listing on this page on a rotation. The most recent changes:
Page published with 10 ranked picks and 1 tool to avoid.
Buyer's guide
What bar length do I need?
10 to 12 inches handles pruning and limbs up to about 8 inches thick. 14 to 16 inches is the sweet spot for storm cleanup and firewood. 18 inches and up is for bigger trees.
Can a battery saw replace gas?
For most homeowners, yes. EGO rates its 16-inch saws as equal to a 40cc gas saw. Big logs all day still favor gas or a second battery.
How many cuts per charge?
EGO lists up to 130 cuts through a 4x4 on its 2.5Ah battery, Greenworks about 50 on 2.0Ah. Bigger batteries cut longer; buy a spare for firewood days.
What maintenance does it need?
Keep bar oil topped up (most oil automatically), keep the chain sharp and correctly tensioned. Tool-free tensioning makes adjustments easy.
What safety gear do I need?
Eye and ear protection, cut-resistant chaps, gloves and boots. Never cut above shoulder height, and watch the tip of the bar to avoid kickback.
Tools to avoid
Not everything in the search results deserves your money.
This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.
✕ Avoid
DOOYUTOOL
10 Inch Cordless Chainsaw for DEWALT 20V MAX Battery, 1000W Brushless Handheld Chainsaw with 4.0Ah Battery
4.444 reviews$99.99
A 10-inch saw marketed for DEWALT 20V batteries that ships with its own unbranded 4.0 battery and makes a power claim the listing doesn't support.
Why we'd skip it
The title says it's for DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, but the box contents list '4.0 Battery *1, Charger *1' with no brand, so you can't tell what you're getting or whether it's safe on a DEWALT charger.
The bullets call it a 'mini cordless chainsaw' while the title calls it a 10-inch chainsaw, a sign the copy was reused from another product.
It claims 1,000 W from a 20V pack and gives no runtime or cuts-per-charge figure. DEWALT's own DCCS621B uses the same batteries with DEWALT's warranty.
