The 7 Best Cordless Chainsaws Under $100 for Light Yard Duty, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Two bars, two batteries and a stated 1000W brushless motor for $25 to $50.

This kit pairs a 1000W brushless motor with 8 inch and 6 inch bar options and two batteries, marketed as a small tree saw for branch trimming and wood cutting. Listed range: $25 to $50.

It leads because it is the only kit here that states both a brushless motor and a wattage, and it hands you a spare battery. In a pruning saw the motor type is the best predictor of runtime. A brushless design wastes less current as heat, which stretches a small pack across more cuts. What holds it back from a perfect score is that the listing never mentions an oiler, so plan on oiling the chain by hand.

Buy it for pruning, small logs and general yard cleanup. Skip it if automatic oiling is a must-have.

Motor

1000W brushless

Bars

8 inch and 6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Price bucket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: The same two-battery, two-bar idea as the leader, with an auto oiler added.

SEESII's kit includes 8 inch and 6 inch bars, two batteries and an auto oiler. Listed range: $25 to $50.

It places second because the oiler is the practical feature that protects the chain. A dry chain on a small saw heats up, blunts and may jump off the bar, and automatic oiling keeps that from happening when you forget. What it lacks against the leader is any statement about the motor, so you do not know whether it is brushless. That is a fair swap if you hate stopping to oil.

Choose it if you want the safest and simplest routine. Skip it if motor efficiency matters more.

Bars

8 inch and 6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Oiling

Auto oiler

Price bucket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: SEESII's upgraded brushless 8-inch saw, for those willing to spend up to $100.

The Flagship has a single 8 inch bar and an upgraded brushless motor. Listed range: $50 to $100.

It takes third because paying up to double the price of the kits above buys a more refined machine on paper, not more accessories. The listing gives no battery count or oiler detail, and the cheaper kits include a spare pack. Still, a dedicated 8 inch brushless saw is a tidy single-purpose tool, and it reaches thicker limbs than a 6 inch.

Buy it if you plan regular use and want something sturdier than the entry kits. Skip it if you want the maximum number of items in the box.

Bar

8 inch

Motor

Upgraded brushless

Model tier

SEESII Flagship

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 6 inch handheld saw with two batteries, listed for tree trimming and wood cutting.

This 6 inch handheld electric saw includes two batteries and is aimed at trimming and cutting wood. Listed range: $25 to $50.

It lands fourth as the simplest option: one bar, a spare battery and no extras to learn. Against the leaders, you lose the second bar, any oiler mention and any motor detail. What you keep is a small, light saw that is easy to control with one hand when trimming thin branches.

Buy it as a low-risk first saw or a gift. Skip it if you want more cutting length.

Bar

6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Type

Handheld electric

Price bucket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: Greenworks quality control on a light 6 inch pruner, battery and charger supplied.

The Greenworks has a 6 inch bar on the 24V platform, with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger included. Listed range: $50 to $100.

It ranks fifth because you pay more for less hardware: one battery and a short bar. The reasons to choose it are non-technical. Greenworks has a recognisable warranty route, replacement parts and a wider 24V tool range, so the battery can run other tools you add later.

Buy it if you prefer a mainstream brand and may expand your tool collection. Skip it if raw value is the priority.

Bar

6 inch

Platform

24V Greenworks

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 6 inch SEESII with an oiler system, but priced above the richer kits.

This SEESII saw has a 6 inch bar and an oiler system. Listed range: $50 to $100.

It ranks sixth because the oiler is its only highlight, and the cheaper SEESII kit with two batteries and a second bar includes an oiler as well. The listing gives no motor or battery information, so the higher range is hard to justify.

Buy it only if this specific design suits you. Skip it if you want value, because $25 to $50 kits cover more.

Bar

6 inch

Oiling

Oiler system

Motor

Not stated

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A bare-bones 6 inch SEESII saw with almost no detail in the listing.

This is a 6 inch battery-powered mini chainsaw from SEESII. Listed range: $25 to $50.

It ranks last because the listing offers no further information, including battery count, motor type or oiling. Without those facts it is impossible to put it above any kit that names its contents. At this price you may still get a working pruning saw, but you are buying on trust.

Buy it only if the price is right and you accept the unknowns. Skip it if you want documented features.

Bar

6 inch

Power

Battery powered

Details

Minimal listing

Price bucket

$25 to $50