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.

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

After our latest round of testing, battery power came out on top.