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, ...

Editor’s Note – Dec. 11, 2025: We updated this article extensively last month after testing a headful of new saws, including the Ryobi 14-Inch 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw, the Stihl MSA 80 C-B, and the Stihl ...