The 7 Best Mini Chainsaws Under $100 for Pruning and Firewood, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Two bar sizes, two batteries and an auto oiler for under $50, which is hard to beat.

This SEESII kit gives you both an 8 inch and a 6 inch option, two batteries and an auto oiler, and it sits in the $25 to $50 bracket. For a first mini saw that is a generous list of inclusions.

It takes the top spot because the auto oiler is the feature that keeps cheap chains alive. Mini bars run dry quickly, and a saw that feeds oil as you cut avoids the squealing, smoking, blunt-chain stage that ruins budget tools. A second battery means you can swap and carry on rather than stopping for a charge halfway through a pile of branches. It sits just above the unbranded 1000W kit because the listing is cleaner about what you get, though it does not state a motor wattage.

Buy it for general yard tidying, hedge-side limbs and small firewood. Skip it if you want a documented brushless motor for longer cuts.

Bar options

8 inch and 6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Oiling

Auto oiler

Price bucket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: A 1000W brushless motor, two bars and two batteries in one cheap kit.

This kit lists a 1000W brushless motor, both 8 inch and 6 inch bars, and two batteries, in the $25 to $50 bracket. It is marketed for branch trimming and wood cutting.

It lands second because the brushless motor is the most important spec in this class. A brushless motor wastes less energy as heat, so a battery lasts longer and the tool bogs down less when you push into dense wood. The reason it is not first is the lack of an auto oiler in the listing, which means you will probably be oiling the chain by hand. The brand name is also less familiar, so after-sales support is harder to judge.

Pick it if you plan to cut slightly thicker branches or fill a firewood bin. Skip it if you want a tool with an established warranty or automatic oiling.

Motor

1000W brushless

Bar options

8 inch and 6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Price bucket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: SEESII's upgraded brushless 8-inch saw, priced between $50 and $100.

The Flagship is SEESII's step-up model, with an 8 inch bar and an upgraded brushless motor. Pricing runs $50 to $100, so it costs more than the kits above.

It ranks third rather than first because the listing does not state battery count or an oiler, so the extra cost does not buy extra clarity. The 8 inch bar is the real draw, since a longer bar reaches through thicker limbs in a single pass and keeps your hand further from the cut. The brushless motor should mean better efficiency than the base SEESII models.

Choose it if you want one dedicated 8 inch saw and plan on regular use. Skip it if you are happy with the cheaper dual-bar kit.

Bar

8 inch

Motor

Upgraded brushless

Brand tier

SEESII Flagship

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 6 inch Greenworks saw with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, from an established tool brand.

The Greenworks 24V mini saw has a 6 inch bar and comes with a 2.0 Ah battery and a charger, in the $50 to $100 bracket. It runs on Greenworks' 24V battery platform, which several of the company's other tools also use.

It ranks fourth because it gives you less cutting length and a single battery against the cheaper kits. What it adds is a recognisable maker, so parts, support and a wider range of compatible batteries are easier to find. If you already own Greenworks 24V tools, an extra bare-tool battery is a quick swap.

Buy it if brand support and platform sharing matter. Skip it if you want the most bar and battery for your money.

Bar

6 inch

Voltage

24V

Battery

2.0 Ah with charger

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A brushless, auto-oiling mini saw sold as a bare tool for DeWalt 20V MAX batteries.

This mini saw is sold as tool only, so it needs a DeWalt 20V MAX battery that you already own. It offers 6 inch and 8 inch bar options, a brushless motor and an auto oiler, and lands in the mid price tier under $100.

It ranks fifth because the price excludes a battery and charger. If you already have a DeWalt 20V MAX pack, that is a bargain, since you are paying only for a brushless, auto-oiling head. If you do not, the real cost goes well beyond the bracket shown. Compared with the Greenworks kit, it offers more bar choice and a motor type, but it is the least convenient for first-time buyers.

Ideal for anyone with spare DeWalt batteries. Skip it if you need a complete ready-to-run kit.

Battery

DeWalt 20V MAX, not included

Bar options

6 inch and 8 inch

Motor

Brushless

Oiling

Auto oiler

Our verdict: A 6 inch SEESII saw with an oiler system, in the $50 to $100 bracket.

This model has a 6 inch bar and an oiler system. Pricing runs $50 to $100, which makes it more expensive than the dual-bar SEESII kit that includes extra batteries.

It ranks sixth because the price is high for what the listing shows. A 6 inch bar is perfectly adequate for light pruning, and the oiler helps with chain life, but the listing does not mention battery count, motor type or a second bar. The cheaper kit above gives you more in every category.

Buy it only if this exact SEESII design appeals to you. Skip it if you are comparing value, because the $25 to $50 kits cover more.

Bar

6 inch

Oiling

Oiler system

Brand

SEESII

Price bucket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A 6 inch handheld saw with two batteries, aimed at light tree trimming and wood cutting.

This Seesii model is a 6 inch handheld electric saw with two batteries, in the $25 to $50 bracket. The listing positions it for tree trimming, wood cutting and as a gift for a father.

It ranks last because it is the plainest kit here. There is no stated auto oiler, no brushless motor and only a 6 inch bar, so it sits below the dual-bar SEESII kit at the same price. The two batteries are the saving grace, as they give you extra working time on a small job.

Buy it as a low-risk starter saw for light branches. Skip it if you want an oiler or a stated brushless motor.

Bar

6 inch

Batteries

2 included

Type

Handheld electric

Price bucket

$25 to $50