The 6 Best Cordless Chainsaws Under $200 for Yard and Firewood Work, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Two bar sizes and two 5.0Ah batteries, the most complete kit under $200.

This SEESII 40V kit offers both a 16 inch and a 12 inch bar and ships with two 5.0Ah batteries. Street pricing: $100 to $200.

It takes first place because capacity decides how much work you get done. Two 5.0Ah packs give you one battery to work with while the other charges, which is the difference between finishing a cord of firewood and stopping for lunch. Two bars also let you use a shorter, safer bar for limbing and the longer one for bigger logs. The listing does not show full specifications, so we cannot confirm motor type or oiling.

Buy it if you want one saw for varied jobs and plenty of runtime. Skip it if you need a documented brushless motor.

Voltage

40V

Bars

16 inch and 12 inch

Batteries

2 x 5.0Ah

Price bucket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A 16 inch saw with a 2000W brushless motor, the strongest stated power here.

This SEESII 40V saw has a 16 inch bar and a 2000W brushless motor. Street pricing: $100 to $200. The wattage is the highest of any saw in this ranking.

It ranks second because the brushless motor and 16 inch bar suit felling small trees and cutting seasoned logs, and a wattage claim at this level suggests torque in dense wood. It falls behind the two-battery kit because the listing does not say how many batteries are included, and wattage figures on budget saws are best treated as marketing rather than measurement.

Choose it if you want a long bar and a strong motor. Skip it if battery count is critical to you.

Voltage

40V

Bar

16 inch

Motor

2000W brushless

Price bucket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A 12 inch Greenworks 40V saw with a battery and charger, backed by an established brand.

The Greenworks 40V is a 12 inch cordless saw that includes a 2.0 Ah battery and charger. Street pricing: $100 to $200.

It ranks third because it offers the least stored energy in the box, only 2.0 Ah, but wins on brand support. Greenworks has a long-running 40V range, which makes spare batteries and replacement chains easy to find. A 12 inch bar is a sensible size for limbing, storm clean-up and everyday firewood, and it is easier to control than a 16 inch.

Buy it if you value support and a known brand over capacity. Skip it if you plan long sessions on a single charge.

Voltage

40V

Bar

12 inch

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Price bucket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A 12 inch 20V saw with two 4.0Ah lithium-ion batteries and a charger for $50 to $100.

This 12 inch, 20V chainsaw comes with two 4.0Ah lithium-ion batteries and a charger, aimed at wood cutting, tree trimming and branch pruning. It is in the $50 to $100 price tier.

It ranks fourth because it is the most affordable full kit, with 8.0Ah of stored energy for less money than most single-battery saws. The tradeoff is voltage: a 20V system generally gives less cutting torque than a 40V one, so it is better suited to branches and softwood than to dense hardwood logs. The listing also omits brand details and a motor type.

Buy it for light-to-medium work on a tight budget. Skip it if you regularly cut hardwood.

Voltage

20V

Bar

12 inch

Batteries

2 x 4.0Ah

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 12 inch brushless SEESII saw, priced between $50 and $100.

This SEESII saw has a 12 inch bar and a brushless motor, with no further details in the listing. Street pricing: $50 to $100.

It ranks fifth because the listing is lean on the information that matters most, battery count and voltage. The brushless motor is a plus, as it generally means less wasted energy and longer tool life, and a 12 inch bar is a good size for most yard work. Compared with the 20V kit above, it offers a better motor but unknown battery inclusions.

Pick it if you already have SEESII batteries or want a compact brushless saw. Skip it if you want clarity on the battery in the box.

Bar

12 inch

Motor

Brushless

Battery

Not detailed

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 16 inch brushless saw built to take DeWALT batteries. Street pricing: $50 to $100.

The ReliaRoads is a 16 inch brushless chainsaw rated at 40V and listed as compatible with DeWALT batteries. Street pricing: $50 to $100.

It ranks last because a battery-compatible bare tool depends on a pack you already own, and the listing does not say which DeWALT packs fit. That detail matters, since a 40V claim on a platform built around 20V packs needs checking. For an owner of suitable DeWALT batteries, though, a 16 inch brushless saw at this price is a bargain.

Buy it if you already own the right DeWALT packs. Skip it if you are starting from nothing.

Bar

16 inch

Motor

Brushless

Rating

40V

Batteries

DeWALT, not included