The 7 Best Cordless Pruning Saws Under $150 for Trees and Shrubs, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: RYOBI's HP brushless 6 inch pruner, sold as a kit and backed by a big battery ecosystem.

This RYOBI HP 18V pruner has a brushless motor and a 6 inch bar, sold as a kit at the $100 to $200 level. HP is RYOBI's high-performance line, and it uses the same 18V ONE+ batteries as a very large tool range.

It claims top spot because it combines a brushless motor with kit packaging from a major brand. A brushless motor wastes less battery and runs cooler, which matters on an 18V platform where packs are small. The RYOBI battery family also means spares, chargers and sister tools are easy to find in stores. The 6 inch bar limits you to modest branches, and you should check the listing to confirm what comes in the kit.

Buy it for orchard and garden pruning when you want a dependable brand. Skip it if you need the longest bar.

Motor

Brushless

Bar

6 inch

Platform

RYOBI HP 18V

Format

Kit

Our verdict: A brushless 8 inch RYOBI pruner for anyone who already owns 18V batteries.

The 8 inch RYOBI is a brushless compact pruning chainsaw sold as a tool only, at the $100 to $200 level. You need an 18V RYOBI battery and charger to run it.

It ranks second because the longer bar suits thicker branches than the kit above, and the brushless motor is a proper efficiency win. The bare-tool format makes it very good value for an owner with spare packs, and a poor choice for someone starting out, as the battery is a significant extra cost.

Choose it if you already have RYOBI ONE+ batteries. Skip it if you want everything in one box.

Motor

Brushless

Bar

8 inch

Platform

RYOBI 18V

Format

Tool only

Our verdict: DeWalt's 8 inch 20V pruning saw, built for crews that already use the platform.

The DeWalt DCCS623B is a 20V cordless pruning chainsaw with an 8 inch bar, at the $100 to $200 level. DeWalt often uses a B suffix for bare tools, so check whether a battery is included before buying.

It ranks third because it matches the RYOBI 8 inch on bar length but costs more and gives no extra features in the listing. The reasons to pick it are the DeWalt build reputation and the compatibility with a huge 20V battery family used on job sites. If your trucks already run DeWalt packs, it is the natural choice.

Buy it if DeWalt is your battery brand. Skip it if you would be buying a battery just for this saw.

Bar

8 inch

Voltage

20V

Model

DCCS623B

Type

Cordless pruning chainsaw

Our verdict: A one-handed reciprocating pruning saw for tight shrubs, sold as a bare tool.

This RYOBI ONE+ saw is a one-handed reciprocating pruning tool, sold without a battery, at the $50 to $100 level. It uses a straight blade rather than a chain.

It places fourth because a reciprocating blade is slower than a chain but easier to control in a crowded bush. There is no chain oil to manage, no chain tension and less kickback worry, so it suits owners who prune thin to medium wood. The one-handed design lets you hold a branch with the other hand.

Choose it if you value simplicity and own a RYOBI battery. Skip it if you want fast cuts through thick limbs.

Type

Reciprocating pruning saw

Platform

RYOBI 18V ONE+

Handling

One-handed

Format

Tool only

Our verdict: A complete Greenworks 24V pruner with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger.

The Greenworks 24V saw has a 6 inch bar and ships with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, at the $50 to $100 level.

It ranks fifth because it is a simple, ready-to-run pruner without the brushless motor listing of the RYOBI. For a beginner, the complete kit is the draw: unbox, charge and cut. The 24V battery works across other Greenworks tools, and the brand is easy to find in stores.

Buy it if you want everything in one box at a low price. Skip it if a brushless motor is high on your list.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

24V

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A low-cost 18V, 6 inch bare tool for people who already own compatible batteries.

The ONEAND is an 18V, 6 inch compact pruning mini chainsaw sold as a tool only, at the $50 to $100 level. The listing says little else.

It ranks sixth because the missing detail makes it a gamble: no battery brand fit, no motor type and no oiling information. The ONEAND name is also less familiar than RYOBI or DeWalt. For a person with compatible 18V packs it can be a low-risk experiment, but you need to confirm the battery fit first.

Buy it only after confirming the battery compatibility. Skip it if you want certainty and brand support.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

18V

Format

Tool only

Bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A twin of the other Greenworks kit, listed in a higher price bucket.

This Greenworks 24V mini pruning chainsaw has a 6 inch bar and includes a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, listed at the $100 to $200 level.

It ranks last because it offers the same hardware on paper as the other Greenworks kit but costs more. The cutting capacity is the same, so the only reason to pick this listing is a better current deal.

Buy it only if it is cheaper than the other Greenworks. Skip it otherwise.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

24V

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Bucket

$100 to $200