Editor’s Note – Jan. 29, 2026: This month we reviewed all of our selections to ensure they are in stock at retailers and still worthy of recommendation. We recently updated this article after testing ...

The chainsaw plays numerous roles in the landscaping journey of a homeowner or professional arborist — it can even serve woodworking purposes, although it's one that beginners might want to avoid.

The best electric chainsaws are designed for small to mid-sized tasks, like taking down small trees and cutting large branches or limbs. Since they generally aren’t as powerful as gas models, electric ...