Chainsaw buying advice for home owners

Pick the right chainsaw, pole saw and gear for your property

Easy-to-read picks and side-by-side matchups for gas, corded and battery chainsaws from Husqvarna, Stihl, Echo, Oregon and DeWalt, plus pole saws, chaps and sharpeners. Start with the kind of saw, the model you're weighing or the gear you need.

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  • Husqvarna 120 Mark III 16-inch gas chainsaw
    Models Compared

    Which Chainsaw Brand Is Best for Home Use?

    The best chainsaw brand for home use depends on your power source, service options and yard tasks. Compare Husqvarna, Stihl, ECHO and EGO by fit.

  • Husqvarna Technical chainsaw chaps
    Gear and Upkeep

    Best Chainsaw Chaps for Home Use

    Compare the best chainsaw chaps for home use, including apron and wrap styles, fit details, protective layers and kits for yard work.

  • Husqvarna 450 Rancher 20-inch gas chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Best Chainsaws for Cutting Firewood

    Compare the best chainsaw for firewood across gas and battery power. Match bar length, weight, runtime and included gear to your wood pile and work area.

  • Oregon universal 7-piece field sharpening kit
    Gear and Upkeep

    Best Chainsaw Sharpeners and Sharpening Kits

    Compare the best chainsaw sharpener kits, electric tools and bench grinders. Find the right fit for field filing, workshop sharpening and regular chain care.

  • Oregon CS1500 corded electric chainsaw
    Corded and Battery Saws

    Best Corded Electric Chainsaws

    Compare the best corded chainsaw picks for yard work, from a self-sharpening 18-inch saw to 16-inch options. Match bar length and features to your cuts.

  • Greenworks 40V 8-inch cordless pole saw
    Pole Saws

    Best Electric Pole Saws

    Compare the best electric pole saws for tree trimming, from cordless kits to corded models. Find the reach, power source and features that fit your yard.

  • Husqvarna 120 Mark III 16-inch gas chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Best Gas Chainsaws for Home Use

    Compare the best gas chainsaw options for home use, from light yard cleanup to firewood cutting, and choose by bar length, starting features and the work ahead.

  • Husqvarna 120 Mark III 16-inch gas chainsaw
    Gas Chainsaws

    Best Husqvarna Chainsaws for Home Owners

    Compare the best Husqvarna chainsaws for home use, from a compact 16-inch saw to larger Rancher models. Match bar length and power to your yard work.

  • Husqvarna 122LKP gas pole saw attachment
    Pole Saws

    Best Pole Saws for Trimming Trees

    Compare the best pole saws for trimming trees, with clear picks for gas, corded electric and manual work, plus advice on reach, setup, care and safety.