Best Cordless Chainsaws Under $500 (2026)

The CS1815 is the strongest all-round saw in this guide. It pairs an 18 inch bar with a brushless 56V motor that EGO rates at the power of a 50cc gas saw. The kit includes a 6.0Ah battery, which is the size you need for a long session of limbing and bucking.

The seller quotes up to 330 cuts on a 4 by 4, which is a best-case number on light stock, and denser hardwood will cut that figure sharply. The bar is aggressive enough for large branches and stumps, and the 56V platform shares batteries with EGO mowers, blowers and trimmers, so the pack is more than a single-use asset.

Compared with the CS1613, it adds two inches of bar and a bigger battery. Against the DeWalt Flexvolt, it comes with a larger pack in the box. Keep the bar oiled, tension the chain after the first few cuts and store the battery in a cool, dry place.

The CS1613 is the sensible middle of the EGO range. It uses a 16 inch bar and a 3/8 inch pitch chain with 0.043 inch gauge and 56 drive links, a standard size that makes replacement chains easy to find. The seller quotes the power of a 40cc gas saw and up to 130 cuts on a 4 by 4 with the included 4.0Ah battery.

That 130 cuts figure is more useful than the 220 the listing quotes for lighter stock, because it uses a thick, common size. It covers a typical day of storm cleanup and some firewood, and a second battery doubles it. The 16 inch bar is a good compromise for control and reach.

Compared with the CS1815, it is lighter and cheaper but has a smaller pack. Compared with the CS1201, it adds four inches of bar. Sharpen the chain regularly and keep the oil reservoir full.

The DeWalt FLEXVOLT saw is for people who already live in DeWalt's 20V and 60V ecosystem. The FLEXVOLT battery switches voltage depending on the tool, so the pack can power both 20V MAX and 60V tools. A brushless motor and 16 inch bar put it in the same class as the EGO CS1613.

The kit includes a 2Ah FLEXVOLT pack, which is small for a saw. Treat it as a starter battery and plan to add a bigger pack if you cut for long periods. That is the main compromise against the EGO kits, which bring larger batteries in the box. In return you get a pro-oriented brand, widely available parts and a platform that powers many job-site tools.

It is a strong pick for someone who already owns FLEXVOLT batteries. Otherwise the EGO kits give more runtime for the same budget. Keep the chain sharp and the bar oiled.

The Greenworks 80V is the high-voltage choice, with an 18 inch bar, a brushless motor and an automatic oiler. The listing highlights compatibility with more than 75 tools on the same battery system, which is the long-term appeal of a big platform.

It claims twice the torque of a brushed motor, and a higher voltage does give a stronger bar-pulling force on a thick log. Check what is in the box before buying, because Greenworks often sells the bare tool and batteries separately, and the cost of an 80V battery is a real part of ownership. Compared with the EGO CS1815, the Greenworks tool has similar reach but may require buying a pack.

For a household already on the 80V platform, it is a natural addition. Keep the chain sharp and the oil reservoir full, and store the battery indoors in winter.

The CS2000 is the biggest saw here, with a 20 inch bar, a 55cc gas-equivalent motor and a full chisel chain of 0.050 gauge. Full chisel teeth cut faster in clean wood but dull sooner in dirt, a trade professional fallers accept.

It is sold as a bare tool, which is the catch. The listing recommends a 6.0Ah battery and quotes up to 135 cuts on a 6 by 6 with it, so budget for a pack and charger unless you already own EGO equipment. For a person with EGO batteries, it is the most powerful saw you can add to the platform.

Compared with the CS1815, it adds two inches of bar and a more aggressive chain. It also asks for more care, as full chisel chains need regular filing and careful handling.

The CS1201 is the lightest saw in the group and the cheapest way into the EGO system. It uses a 12 inch bar with a 3/8 inch pitch, 0.043 gauge chain, and the seller quotes 30cc gas power and up to 130 cuts on a 4 by 4 with the 2.5Ah pack.

A smaller saw suits limbing, pruning and clearing storm branches, and it is easier to control on a ladder or in tight spaces. It is not a firewood machine for hardwood rounds, and a 2.5Ah pack runs out quicker under load. Compared with the CS1613, it gives up four inches of bar and some power.

Because it uses the same 56V battery, a bigger pack from a mower or blower will extend its runtime. Keep it oiled, sharpened and stored in a dry place.