Best cordless chainsaws 2020: Chop and saw with power

If you want to feel like a truly powerful being, try a chainsaw. It's a famously powerful tool, one that will have you sawing and chopping away almost any obstacle without too much fuss.

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If you're a keen gardener, it can be an absolute asset, letting you tackle serious overgrowth or even cut back trees to get your yard ship-shape. Thankfully, you also don't have to be tetherer, either to a power cord or to a petrol tank like older models. Now, there are plenty of models out there that use chargeable batteries to let you wirelessly saw away.

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We've taken a detailed look at the market to find you the best-rated chainsaws out there, and listed five of the very best for you to pick from below. 

Our guide to the best cordless chainsaws to buy today

Ryobi OCS1830 18 V 30

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Ryobi's chainsaw packs a proper punch, and has a slightly brutal look to it that's entirely forgivable given it's quite literally a chainsaw. It's got a mechanical chain-brake to make sure you're safe while operating it, and will power through wood easily. 

It's a proper little unit, and more than enough for most gardeners to get through whatever blockage they're facing. Plus you can adjust its chain tension really easily without needing any tools, which is a help when you're facing different types of job. 

Black+Decker 18V Cordless 25 cm Chainsaw

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3.1 kilos isn't too much for a chainsaw, even a small one, and it's part of why Black+Decker's saw fares well in our estimations. It's easy to heft, and like the Ryobi above, makes it really easy to adjust its tension without a toolkit. 

You get a hand cover to make sure you're protected from flying chips and debris, while its ergonomic design is nice to hold. A lock-off switch makes sure that prying hands can't accidentally switch it on and do themselves a mischief, too. 

Bosch UniversalChain 18

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Bosch regularly scores well in our gardening guides, and this chainsaw is no different, offering an easy and convenient way to use a sometimes intimidating power tool. It's similarly light compared to the Black+Decker model, and also easy to hold and adjust.

Plus, it's got that stabilizing tip protector at the end of the blade, which ensures that you chop with stability and even more safety. It's a great touch that should reassure less experienced users. 

Oregon 573018

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You won't have realised it, but Oregon supplies the saw chains and bars for many models of chainsaw around the world, including some of those above. That's why it gets a spot on our list - it's got real expertise when it comes to chainsaws. 

This battery-powered model is a good deal heavier than those we've looked at so far, at 5.6 kilos, but also has a longer, 40cm blade which makes it appropriate for slightly more intense tasks. A great choice if you're looking at more serious work. 

Dewalt DCM565N

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You wouldn't miss many DeWalt devices on the shelf, given their loud black and yellow stylings, and this chainsaw is no different. It's unapologetic and is another lightweight, easy to use saw for beginners. 

We like the more significant screen it gives you between your hands and the blade, which is nice and reassuring, while DeWalt says it can be used one-handed if you're feeling like showing off to the neighbours. We're not sure we'll be doing that any time soon, to be honest. 

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