TOH Product Panel – Best Electric Chainsaws Scroll ← Conclusion Pros Cons Best battery-powered model Milwaukee 16-Inch Chainsaw Kit Check Price Our Take This heavy-duty chainsaw from Milwaukee has a cutting speed that’s faster than a 40cc gas chainsaw to deliver a powerful cutting performance. Pros – Protected by a five-year material and workmanship warranty– Comes with overload protection– Provides up to 150 cuts on a single charge Cons – Is the most expensive electric chainsaw in this review– Weighs almost 14 pounds Best for small projects DEWALT 20-Volt MAX XR 12-Inch Chainsaw Kit Check Price Our Take This compact chainsaw comes with an easy-to-use chain tightener and a high-efficiency motor that’s great for cutting fallen limbs or small trees. Pros – Houses a brushless motor that maximizes runtime– Includes tool-free chain tensioning and a bar-tightening knob– Has a wireless, 8.8-pound frame Cons – Its battery power limits the chainsaw to small projects– Only comes with one battery Oregon CS1500 18-Inch Corded Electric Chainsaw Check Price Our Take Equipped with a long, 18-inch guide bar, this Oregon corded chainsaw helps DIYers tackle a variety of projects around their yard. Pros – Includes a chain brake for added safety– Comes pre-assembled– Equipped with a built-in PowerSharp chain sharpening system Cons – Its small power cord requires an extension cord to increase mobility– Many customers experienced the tool’s chain repeatedly coming loose during operation Greenworks 12-Inch Cordless Chainsaw Check Price Our Take This Greenworks battery-powered chainsaw weighs eight pounds and features an ergonomic handle for increased control. Pros – Comes with a battery and charger– Equipped with an ergonomic handle for multi-positional cutting– Has an automatic oiler Cons – Doesn’t include a brushless motor to adapt to specific loads– Some customers complained about the chainsaw’s weak cutting power WEN 16-Inch Electric Chainsaw Check Price Our Take This corded chainsaw from WEN delivers a quality performance through its high-powered motor, tool-free adjuster, and auto-oiling system. Pros – Is the most affordable chainsaw in this review– Delivers a chain rotation of up to 44 feet per second– Protected under a two-year warranty Cons – Requires an extension cord– Doesn’t arrive pre-assembled