The 7 Best Cordless Pruning Saws Under $100, Chain and Reciprocating, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A light 6 inch, 21V, 2.0Ah pruning saw for beginners and seniors at the lowest cost.

This pruning saw has a 6 inch bar and a 21V, 2.0Ah battery, marketed as lightweight and easy to control for beginners, seniors and general yard work. Cost is less than $25.

It claims first place on value: it is a complete battery-powered pruner for a fraction of the cost of a branded kit. The one-hand design and low weight suit people who dislike heavy tools. The 2.0Ah battery is a respectable size for a saw at this price, but there is only one, and you cannot trade a flat pack for a fresh one mid-job.

Buy it for light trimming and easy handling. Skip it if you want a branded warranty.

Bar

6 inch

Battery

21V 2.0Ah

Handling

One-hand, lightweight

Price bucket

Under $25

Our verdict: A 6 inch Greenworks pruner that comes with a 2.0 Ah battery and a charger.

The Greenworks has a 6 inch bar and the 24V battery platform, with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger in the box. Cost runs $50 to $100.

Placement in second comes from the fact that it is the same size as the leader but backed by a mainstream outdoor brand. That means a clearer warranty path, available spare chains and a battery that powers other Greenworks 24V tools. You pay noticeably more than the $25 option for those assurances.

Buy it if brand support matters. Skip it if the cheapest complete kit is your goal.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

24V

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: The smallest Greenworks saw, with a 4 inch bar and a 2.0 Ah battery and charger.

The 4 inch Greenworks is a very compact saw that comes with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger. Cost runs $50 to $100.

Placement in third comes from the fact that the 4 inch bar limits you to thin branches, but it is the easiest to control. For rose pruning, hedging and cutting thin stems, a smaller, lighter saw reduces fatigue. Compared with the 6 inch version, you give up cutting capacity for handling.

Choose it for thin stems and tight spots. Skip it if you cut anything thicker than a thumb.

Bar

4 inch

Voltage

24V

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A one-handed RYOBI reciprocating pruning saw for ONE+ owners, sold without a battery.

This RYOBI ONE+ saw is a one-handed reciprocating pruning tool sold tool only. It costs $50 to $100 and needs an 18V ONE+ battery.

It ranks fourth because it is a purpose-built pruning reciprocating saw rather than a general demolition tool, which makes it lighter and easier to hold. There is no chain, so no oiling and less kickback concern. It is slower on thick wood and needs a battery you may not own.

Buy it if you have RYOBI batteries and like a blade saw. Skip it if you have none.

Type

Reciprocating pruning saw

Platform

RYOBI 18V ONE+

Handling

One-handed

Format

Tool only

Our verdict: A reciprocating saw with two 4.0Ah batteries and six blades, a general tool that prunes well with the right blade.

The SEESII is a cordless reciprocating saw sold with two 4.0Ah batteries and six saw blades. Cost runs $50 to $100.

Placement in fifth comes from the fact that it is a general-purpose tool, not a dedicated pruner. It is bigger and heavier than the small chain saws and needs two hands, but the batteries and blades make it a good all-round kit. With a coarse pruning blade it cuts branches well, and with other blades it handles wood, plastic and light demolition.

Buy it if you want a pruner that doubles as a workshop tool. Skip it if you want a light one-hand saw.

Type

Cordless reciprocating saw

Batteries

2 x 4.0Ah

Blades

6 included

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 6 inch, 18V chain pruner sold tool only, with a thin listing.

The ONEAND is an 18V, 6 inch compact pruning mini chainsaw sold tool only. Cost runs $50 to $100.

Placement in sixth comes from the fact that the listing does not say which battery brands fit, or give motor details. That makes it a gamble even for someone with 18V batteries at home. If the battery fits, it is a cheap way to add a chain pruner.

Buy it only after you verify battery fit. Skip it if you want a guarantee.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

18V

Format

Tool only

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A well-known 20V MAX reciprocating saw kit, general purpose rather than a dedicated pruner.

The BLACK+DECKER BDCR20C is a 20V MAX cordless reciprocating saw kit. It costs $50 to $100.

It ranks last as a pruning tool because it is a general DIY saw, not designed for one-hand pruning. The brand is trusted and parts are easy to find, and with a pruning blade it will cut branches, but weight and size make it tiring overhead.

Buy it if you need a general cordless saw that can also prune. Skip it if pruning is the main job.

Type

Reciprocating saw kit

Voltage

20V MAX

Model

BDCR20C

Price bucket

$50 to $100