Best Chainsaws Under $300 for 2026: Top Electric & Cordless Picks

Chainsaws Under $300 for Buying Guide

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Model	Bar	Power	Price	Best For
BLACK+DECKER LCS1020	10 in	20V cordless	~$110	Light pruning
DeWalt DCCS620B	12 in	20V cordless	~$130	Ecosystem users
Oregon CS1500	18 in	Corded 15A	~$135	Max corded power
EGO CS1400	14 in	56V cordless	~$160	Best cordless power
Greenworks CS40L210	14 in	40V cordless	~$170	Best complete kit

All Chainsaws Under $300—What That Budget Gets You

Every electric and cordless chainsaw on this list retails under $200, leaving plenty of budget room. At this price tier, you're choosing between corded 15-amp power (Oregon), compact 20V battery tools (DeWalt, BLACK+DECKER), and mid-voltage cordless platforms (EGO 56V, Greenworks 40V). Gas chainsaws under $300 exist but require fuel mixing, carburetor tuning, and spark plug maintenance—modern electric options eliminate this entirely.

Don't Forget Battery Costs

The DeWalt DCCS620B and BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 are "tool only"—battery sold separately. A DeWalt 20V 5Ah battery adds $60–80. If you don't already own compatible batteries, the Oregon CS1500 (corded, no battery needed) or the Greenworks CS40L210 (battery included) offer the better out-the-door value.

Matching Bar Length to Budget Tasks

Under $300, you don't need more than a 14-inch bar. Most suburban homeowners use a chainsaw for: felling small trees (6–12 inches diameter), cutting storm-downed limbs, and occasional firewood. A 10–14 inch bar handles all of this. Save the 18–20 inch bars for professional logging work.

Maintenance Budget

Replacement chains cost $15–30. A chain file for manual sharpening costs $5. Oregon's PowerSharp replacement stones cost $10. Budget $30–50 per year for chain maintenance—significantly less than gas saw maintenance (air filters, spark plugs, carb cleaner, bar oil, fuel stabilizer).

Choosing the right chainsaw starts with knowing what you're cutting — our chainsaw buying guide matches bar length and power source to tree diameter and job frequency. Quick Decision: If budget is the priority, go with the Milwaukee 6955-20 12" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw; if you want the best overall, choose the Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10" Compound Miter Saw; if you need worth considering, the Ryobi TSS120L 12" Sliding Miter Saw is your pick.

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How We Picked These

We evaluated 6 chainsaws under $300 across bar length, brushless motor efficiency, chain brake response, and tool-free chain tensioning, cross-referencing expert reviews from Popular Mechanics and Timber Gadgets along with verified buyer feedback to find the best cutting performance under $300.