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 ...

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 ...

We put several popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market in 2026. Mini chainsaws may be a relatively new invention to some, but they certainly ...

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, ...

You'll find hundreds of websites that compare different products and give their opinions, but few are as well-known as Consumer Reports. This independent, nonprofit organization that tests products is ...