More than 50 gas and electric models appear in our current ratings. Here are the top performers, which balance speed with easy handling and safety. In one part of Consumer Reports' chainsaw testing, ...

We rate nearly 40 battery-powered and corded chainsaws for cutting speed, handling, and safety. These seven come out on top. We test all chainsaw models—gas and electric—on a 10-by-10-inch oak beam at ...