Chainsaws advice guides

Our chainsaw buyer's guides explain everything you need to know about choosing a chainsaw.

How to buy the best chainsaw
by Adele Dyer
Pick the right chainsaw for your garden with our comprehensive guide on what to look for, including whether to buy a petrol chainsaw, a cordless chainsaw or a corded-electric chainsaw, plus which features will keep you safe.
Top five best chainsaws for 2020
by Alice Williams
Which? rigorously tests chainsaws to find which have the power to cut through large and small logs, and are also safe and easy to use. This guide picks the best chainsaws so you can confidently buy the ideal chainsaw for you.
Best chainsaw brands
by Adele Dyer
Find out how chainsaw brands Stihl, Husqvarna, Bosch and Black & Decker compare. Which? has surveyed chainsaw owners to find out which brands are easy to use and reliable, and then combined this with our unique chainsaw testing

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Chainsaws advice guides

How to buy the best chainsaw

Top five best chainsaws for 2020

Best chainsaw brands

Put us to the test

Chainsaw safety

Chainsaw jargon buster

How we test chainsaws