The best electric chainsaws, compared.
Top pick: Sukumo A001 – Highest display score, from a 5.0 header of four amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing lines conflict, so the score is not a firewood verdict. Best value: Hyundai HYC2400E – Corded 2400 W saw at about £88.98 with a 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings, if you retension the chain and buy oil separately. Updated October 2026.
An electric chainsaw search on amazon.co.uk mixes 230 V corded saws with battery pruners. Thousands of ratings do not make a 6 inch bar longer. The highest score is the Sukumo A001, 5.0 from only four ratings, so that header is not a firewood verdict. The [electric chainsaw buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/electric-chainsaw/sub/electric-chainsaw-buying-guide) sets bar length, power source, oil and the UK plug before you sort by stars. Pole pruners and petrol saws sit outside this comparison even if a bullet says tree. Cordless listings run from 6 inch kits to a 16 inch saw. The saved listings do not state a noise figure. The bar should be about 2–5 cm longer than the thickest piece you cut in one pass. STIGA’s firewood band is a 30–35 cm bar. A 6 inch (15 cm) bar is pruning. The 16 inch corded bars are 40 cm. Do not rank a mini-saw wattage bullet against a 2400 W mains motor.
An electric chainsaw search on amazon.co.uk mixes 230 V corded saws with battery pruners. Thousands of ratings do not make a 6 inch bar longer.
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The Sukumo A001 is listed at £59.99 as a 12 inch cordless saw with two 5.0 Ah batteries and two chains in the title, showing 5.0 out of 5 from only four amazon.co.uk ratings. That perfect star line is the smallest written sample in this twelve-saw table, so it must not be read like Oregon’s 1,561 scores or SEESII’s 9,284. The included-components line says Cordless Pole Pruning Shears while the title is a chainsaw, and a bullet mentions fifteen batteries where the title says two. A bullet also claims 3900 W, which is not a corded mains figure you can compare with 2400 W Hyundai or Oregon listings. One of the four reviews says lubricant is not included. Chain speed is printed as 15 m/s in the title with another ft/s line in the bullets. At 5.1 kg it is heavier than several 6 inch mini kits. The score on this page is high because of the five-star header, but the evidence is thin and the listing lines conflict. It is a conditional cordless kit for light work if you verify the box matches the title, not a top pick for a log pile on stars alone.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional 12 inch cordless cuts when price and two batteries in the title matter and you will treat four reviews as a hint, not proof.
Less suitable: Firewood beside the house, shoppers who need a clean spec block, or anyone who wants review depth before they trust the star line.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries does the title include?
Two rechargeable 5.0 Ah batteries. A bullet mentions fifteen batteries. The title and a UK review say two.
Is the included-components line a chainsaw?
It says Cordless Pole Pruning Shears. The title is a 12 inch chainsaw. Both lines are in the saved listing.
What do the four reviews say about oil?
One of the four says lubricant is not included. The other three do not state a fault.
The SEESII CH700R is £49.99 for a 6 inch cordless mini saw with two 21 V 4000 mAh batteries, a case, an auxiliary handle and an empty oil bottle on the included line. It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 9,284 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest review count in this electric chainsaw comparison, which is why sort-by-stars alone would wrongly outrank corded log saws. The item-weight field says 3.7 kg while a bullet claims 1.4 kg in the hand; both stay on the page. Oiling is manual with the empty bottle supplied, not automatic like the corded trio. A safety lock is claimed without a chain-brake time. Power prints as 900 W in the field and 1000 W in a bullet. UK reviewers use it for garden branches and quick cuts, not for rounds that need a 14–16 inch bar. It is the strongest-reviewed mini pruner in the table, and still the wrong shape of tool if your search was firewood beside the house.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Quick branch cuts and light garden tidy-up when you want two batteries and a case at entry price.
Less suitable: Firewood rounds on a sawhorse, or anyone who picks the highest review count expecting a 16 inch corded saw.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the oil bottle full?
No. The included line says the oil bottle is empty.
Which weight should you read?
The item-weight field says 3.7 kg. A bullet says 1.4 kg in the hand.
What cut does the bullet claim?
Branches up to 6 inches.
The Supstable S3 Apex is £89.98 for a 12 inch, 21 V cordless saw with two 4000 mAh batteries, tool-free tension and automatic oiling stated, at 2.4 kg on the item field. The amazon.co.uk header prints 4.4 out of 5 from 5,330 ratings, but the captured UK review texts in this file describe a 6 to 8 inch mini saw and match another Supstable ASIN. You must not treat that count as evidence for this 12 inch bar. A spare chain is claimed in a bullet but not in the included-components line, which lists the saw, batteries, charger, gloves and a bottle. Hand guard and safety lock are claimed without a chain-brake time. Chain speed is 10 m/s where the listing prints it. The star line looks impressive on sort-by-reviews views, which is exactly why the main comparison keeps mini saws separate from corded log saws. Buy on the 12 inch spec and the two packs in the box line, not on the shared review pool.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Mid-size cordless garden cuts when you accept the review-count warning and check tension and oil before the first cut.
Less suitable: Shoppers who sort by review count alone, or firewood work that belongs with a 14–16 inch corded saw.
Specifications
Common questions
Can the 5,330 reviews be read as reviews of this 12 inch saw?
No. The captured texts describe a 6 to 8 inch mini and match another Supstable file. The star line is printed as 4.4 from 5,330 anyway.
What batteries are listed?
Two 21 V 4000 mAh batteries and a fast charger.
Is a spare chain in the included line?
No. A bullet mentions a spare chain. The included line lists the saw, batteries, charger, gloves and a bottle.
The Supstable BLX-168 kit is £79.88 with an 8 inch saw, a separate 6 inch guide bar, two 4000 mAh batteries and two 8 inch chains in the included line. The horsepower field and bullets print 800 W brushless, which is a battery tool label, not mains input beside a 2400 W corded saw. The star line reads 4.4 from 5,330, and opening UK reviews in this capture match other Supstable mini listings, so the count is not unique proof for this kit. Built-in lubrication is claimed; tension adjustment is not a clear spec line. Weight is 4.1 kg on the item field. Gloves and goggles appear in the box list. This is a pruning and light limb tool with two bar options, not a stand-in for Hyundai or Oregon on a stove log pile. Treat the high review number as a listing artefact shared across Supstable ASINs, and judge the kit on bar length and box contents instead.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Garden pruning and light branches when you want two bar lengths and two chains in one kit.
Less suitable: Bucking a winter log pile, or buyers who treat the review count as proof about this exact kit.
Specifications
Common questions
Which bars are in the kit?
An 8 inch saw and a separate 6 inch guide bar, on the included line.
Is the 800 W figure mains power?
No. The power source field says battery powered.
Are the reviews unique to this ASIN?
The opening UK reviews match other Supstable saved listings. The star line still reads 4.4 from 5,330.
The Supstable 10C6M is £39.98 for a 6 inch, 21 V mini saw with two 2000 mAh batteries, a UK-plug charger, manual oil pump and a transparent reservoir stated. The header prints 4.4 from 5,321 ratings, another Supstable star line that repeats across related ASINs in this capture. The included line lists two chains while a bullet claims three; the oil bottle is empty. Chain speed is 10 m/s where stated. Item weight is 2.4 kg on the field against a 1.36 kg bullet. Safety lock and splash guard are claimed without brake timing. At under £40 with two small packs it targets occasional limb work, not sustained bucking. Compare it with SINPY and SEESII on pack size and oil system, not with 2400 W corded watts. The review count must not push it above Oregon or Hyundai in a firewood shortlist.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget pruning when you will buy bar oil separately and accept a mini bar.
Less suitable: Stove logs, long sessions, or sorting the table by review count without reading bar length.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the charger use a UK plug?
The bullets say a UK-plug fast charger.
How many chains are listed?
The included line says two. A bullet says three.
Is this a corded saw?
No. The power source is battery, 21 V.
The SINPY MNCS-118 is £39.99 for a 6 inch cordless mini with two 2000 mAh batteries and two chains in the title, scoring 4.4 out of 5 from 1,834 amazon.co.uk ratings. The item-weight field prints 500 g, which does not describe a full mini saw in use, so treat mass as uncertain. Bullets claim an auto oiler and 880 W; a UK review says no oil was in the box and another reports the chain coming off on first use and breaking the front guard. Tension is not clearly specified, and a review calls adjustment problematical. A 365-day warranty is claimed in a bullet without a warranty field line. This is a low-price pruner with a mid-size review pool for its class, not a corded log alternative. The first-use chain-off theme is a reason to check tension and guard fit before you rely on it for anything thicker than light limbs.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light pruning when you will supply oil, check tension carefully, and stay within a 6 inch bar’s reach.
Less suitable: Firewood, first-time buyers who skip setup checks, or anyone who needs a stated chain brake time.
Specifications
Common questions
Is oil included?
A UK review says no oil was provided. The bullets claim an auto oiler.
What bar length is in the title?
6 inch.
What did a first-use review report?
The chain came off and broke the front guard.
The Oregon CS1400 is a corded 2400 W saw with a 16 inch bar, an integrated chain brake and automatic oiling, listed at £114.42 with a stated 3 year warranty. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 1,561 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest written sample in this category folder. Reviewers repeatedly name firewood, awkward garden logs and replacing a petrol saw with a pull-start. Tool-free tension is stated, and UK text still says the oil tank feels small and the sight window is hard to read, with oil checked every few logs on long sessions. Item weight is 6.61 kg in the spec block while a bullet also says 5.9 kg; both figures stay on the page. Cable length is not in the spec block, so lead reach is an open question until you unbox it. A second chain is not in the included-components line, though Oregon chain is often described as easy to source. A bullet also says 15 amp, which is not the rating of a UK 13 A plug. Among corded saws it leads on UK review depth, not on price, if your job is cutting beside the house.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Household firewood and pruning beside a socket when you want the deepest UK review record and a stated chain brake.
Less suitable: Shoppers who need a published cable length before purchase, or the lowest corded price in this table.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the CS1400 list a chain brake?
Yes. The bullets say an integrated chain brake and low kickback.
Is the cable length stated?
No. This saved listing does not give a cable length.
Which weight figure is on the listing?
The item-weight field says 6.61 kg. A bullet says 5.9 kg.
The DOVAMAN DCS01A is a corded 2400 W saw at £94.97 with a 16 inch Oregon bar, a 6 m cable, two chains, bumper spikes and a chain brake claimed to stop in 0.12 seconds. It lists 15 m/s chain speed and a visible 150 ml oil tank, which is more box detail than the Oregon file gives. The star line is 4.4 from only 9 amazon.co.uk ratings, so the average is thin compared with Oregon’s 1,561 or Hyundai’s 1,037. The bullets ask for a circuit current above 15 A while a normal UK plug is rated at 13 A; that is a listing constraint, not a measured trip current from this comparison. Tool-free SDS tension is stated, and reviews still mention slack after use. At 4.86 kg it is the lightest corded saw here on the item-weight field. You get a spare chain and a stated brake time, but you trade the Hyundai’s 12 m lead and the Oregon’s review depth for those extras.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Cross-cutting near a socket when you want a stated brake time, a visible oil tank and a second chain in the carton.
Less suitable: Buyers who sort by review count first, or anyone who cannot place the saw within 6 m of a socket without an extension lead.
Specifications
Common questions
How many chains are in the box?
The included line lists two 40 cm chains, plus a cover for the guide bar.
Is oil included?
No. A UK review says oil has to be ordered separately. The tank size in the bullets is 150 ml.
What brake time is claimed?
The bullets say 0.12 seconds. That is a listing claim, and the star line is only 9 ratings.
The Hyundai HYC2400E is a corded 2400 W saw with a 16 inch Oregon bar, a 12 m cable and a stated 3 year warranty, listed at £88.98. Across 1,037 amazon.co.uk ratings it scores 4.3 out of 5, the second-largest review sample in this set after the Oregon. UK reviewers use it for garden firewood and branches, often after moving away from petrol, and they praise the long lead for a pile beside the house. The chain-speed field in the spec block prints 15 rpm, which is not a metres-per-second figure and must not be read like the DOVAMAN’s 15 m/s line. Tool-free tension is stated, yet reviews still report slack after a few warm cuts and chains thrown when tension is ignored. Chain oil is not in the included-components line. A chain brake is described in UK reviews but not in the five listing bullets. At this price with a thousand-plus ratings and a 12 m cable, it is the best value corded option here if you accept retensioning and buy oil separately.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Stove logs and branches beside a socket, when you want a corded 2400 W saw with a long cable and a large UK review sample.
Less suitable: Timber far from power, or buyers who need a stated chain brake in the listing bullets before they order.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the HYC2400E need petrol?
No. The listing is a 230 V corded saw. It still needs bar-and-chain oil, and the included-components line does not include oil.
How long is the cable?
The title states a 12 m power cable.
Is chain tension tool-free?
The bullets say tool-free chain tensioning. UK reviews still describe chains going blunt and tension needing attention.
The Hyundai HYC1600E is listed at £59.50 as a corded 1600 W, 230 V saw with a 14 inch bar and a 3 m cable, the shortest lead among the corded log saws in this comparison. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 859 amazon.co.uk ratings, a solid count for a smaller motor than the 2400 W trio. The same saved listing also prints 2400 W bullets and a 16 inch Oregon bar that contradict the title and spec block; this card follows the 1600 W line only. Chain oil is not in the included-components line, and a UK review says oil was not provided. Automatic oiling is in the title, but the chain brake is not named on the spec block. UK text includes hardwood that was too much for the saw, which fits a 14 inch, 1600 W tool on thick rounds rather than a fault in every listing. At 3.9 kg it is the lightest corded entry here. It is the small-end corded pick when the pile is modest and the socket is close, not when you need a 12 m lead or a stated chain brake in the bullets.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light garden cuts and smaller rounds beside a nearby outdoor socket, when a 14 inch bar and a lower price matter more than a 16 inch corded saw.
Less suitable: A winter log pile far from the house, thick hardwood every session, or buyers who need listing bullets that match the title without conflict.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the 2400 W Hyundai?
No. The title and the spec block say 1600 W, a 14 inch bar and a 3 m cable. The 2400 W bullets in the same saved listing contradict that.
How long is the cable?
3 m, in the title.
Is oil in the box?
The included line does not list oil. A UK review says it is not provided.
The NovorikX listing is £89.98 for a 20 V cordless saw with a 25 cm bar, one 4.0 Ah battery and a UK charger in the box line. It scores 3.8 out of 5 from 86 amazon.co.uk ratings, the weakest star average among the mid-size cordless saws kept here. The bullets claim 530 W and a dual brake with a 0.1 s listing time, while the horsepower field prints 2.3 and chain speed lines disagree between 4.9 m/s and 5 m/s. Tool-free SDS tension and automatic oiling are stated, but oil is not named in the included-components line. One review mentions Makita 18 V packs; the spec block does not confirm cross-brand fit. At 2.62 kg on the item field it is lighter than the 16 inch GEARPASS entry. You get a 10 inch class bar away from a socket with one pack in the box, not two, so runtime is a swap-or-wait question the listing does not answer. Treat it as a mid cordless pruner and light timber tool, not as the cordless equivalent of a 2400 W corded log saw.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Branch work and lighter cuts around the plot when you accept one battery and a 25 cm bar.
Less suitable: A long firewood session, buyers who want two packs in the box, or anyone sorting by stars alone against corded saws with a thousand ratings.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are included?
One 4.0 Ah battery, plus a charger described as a UK charger.
What bar length is listed?
25 cm, which the title also calls 10 inch.
Does a review prove Makita battery fit?
No. One review mentions Makita 18 V packs. The spec block does not.
The GEARPASS cordless saw is listed at £85.99 with a 2 kW label, two 4.5 Ah batteries, spare chains, gloves and goggles, and a 1 year warranty line. It scores 3.3 out of 5 from 11 amazon.co.uk ratings, the lowest star average in this comparison. Bullets claim anti-kickback performance, yet two UK reviews say the chain brake is fitted the wrong way round so it cannot work as a brake, and a third describes the front control cutting power instead. The oil bottle is listed but reviews say it arrives empty, so bar oil is still a separate purchase. Item weight is 5.81 kg, mid-pack for battery saws here. Chain tension is not stated in the comparison fields. You get a generous accessory list on paper, but a disputed brake and a 3.3 line from eleven ratings are reasons to read the main table and skip this as a safety-led pick until the listing matches the reviews.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who treats gloves and spare chains as kit value and will verify the brake themselves before the first cut.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a stated, trusted chain brake on faith from the listing, or a strong star line from more than eleven ratings.
Specifications
Common questions
Do the reviews accept the chain brake?
No. More than one of the 11 UK reviews says the brake was the wrong way around or did not work as a chain brake.
Did a review report a broken handle?
Yes. One UK review says the main handle snapped on first use while cutting garden sleepers.
How many batteries does the spec line list?
The included-components line says Battery Pack. The bullets say two 4.5 Ah packs.
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings stay on this page, taken from a wider set of electric chainsaw captures. There is no laboratory cut and no decibel test. The highest score is the Sukumo A001, because the header is 5.0 from four ratings. Best value is the Hyundai HYC2400E, the corded 2400 W row with a 12 m cable and 1,037 ratings. The weights below follow the buying order in the digest. They are not a UK lab score.
Bar length and the job
25%The bar should suit the thickest piece you cut in one pass. STIGA’s UK guide, a manufacturer rule of thumb, uses about 2–5 cm of extra bar and a 30–35 cm band for firewood. A 6 inch bar stays in the pruning group.
Power source
20%Corded 230 V when the logs are beside an outdoor socket. Battery when the work moves around the garden. A mini-saw wattage bullet is not ranked against a 2400 W mains motor.
Chain brake, two-hand use and the UK plug
20%Electrical Safety First expects a chain brake, a throttle lock, a chain catcher and a BS 1363 plug on a cabled saw. Outdoor supply wants an RCD. A brake that reviews dispute is not treated as stated.
Oil and tension
15%Automatic oiling still needs bar-and-chain oil. Several listings do not include oil. Tool-free tension still needs a check once the chain is warm.
Whether the star line belongs to that ASIN
20%Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines in the capture. A shared Supstable review text is not proof about a different bar. Four ratings are not read like 1,561.
An electric chainsaw on amazon.co.uk is any chain saw that is not petrol, so corded 230 V saws and battery pruners share one search. Decide the diameter, then the power source, before you sort by stars. A 6 inch bar with thousands of ratings is still a pruner. The highest score on this page is a four-rating header. Best value for logs beside a socket is the corded Hyundai with the 12 m cable. This is not a lab test.
An electric chainsaw on amazon.co.uk is any chain saw that is not petrol, so the search mixes 230 V corded saws with battery pruners. Pole pruners and petrol saws sit outside this comparison even if a bullet says tree. In the twelve listings held here, the corded saws are the Hyundai HYC1600E, the Hyundai HYC2400E, the DOVAMAN DCS01A and the Oregon CS1400. Cordless listings run from 6 inch kits to a 16 inch GEARPASS saw. Prices are captured shelf prices, not a live re-check.
Corded 14–16 inch saws, mid cordless saws and 6 inch minis answer different jobs. A 6 inch bar is pruning. Petrol saws and pole pruners are outside this table even if a bullet says tree.
The HYC1600E title and spec block are 1600 W and 14 inch. Bullets in the same file say 2400 W and 16 inch. Follow the title and the spec block. Do not compare a mini-saw wattage line with a 2400 W mains motor.
Several listings do not include bar-and-chain oil. Automatic oiling still needs oil in the tank. Tool-free tension still needs a check once the chain is warm. Do not coil an extension lead under a 2400 W load.
Start with the thickest piece you will cut in one pass. STIGA’s UK guide, a manufacturer rule of thumb and not a test of these ASINs, says the bar should be about 2–5 cm longer than that piece. Their firewood band is 30–35 cm. A 6 inch bar, about 15 cm, is pruning, which is why the SEESII, SINPY and Supstable 10C6M stay in the branch group even when the star line is in the thousands. The Hyundai HYC1600E is a 14 inch, 35 cm bar at 1600 W.
Corded 230 V is the fit when logs sit beside an outdoor socket. A battery is the fit when the work moves around the garden. The [corded or cordless electric chainsaw](/hub/forestry-tools/electric-chainsaw/sub/electric-chainsaw-corded-vs-cordless) page stays on that one choice. Do not rank a mini-saw wattage bullet against a 2400 W mains motor. Electrical Safety First expects a chain brake, a throttle lock, a chain catcher and a BS 1363 plug on cabled saws. Outdoor supply wants an RCD.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
The pile is next to an outdoor socket and you want a 16 inch corded bar with a long lead. The Hyundai HYC2400E is about £88.98, 2400 W, with a 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings. Buy oil, and check tension once the chain is warm.
You walk between shrubs and a 6 inch bar is enough. The SEESII CH700R is about £49.99 with two batteries and 4.5 from 9,284 ratings. The oil bottle is empty, and the count does not make the bar a log saw.
The rounds are modest and the socket is within 3 m. The Hyundai HYC1600E is about £59.50, 1600 W, with a 14 inch bar and 4.2 from 859 ratings. Ignore the 2400 W bullets in the same file. They describe a different saw.
The highest score is the Sukumo A001 at about £59.99, a 12 inch cordless title with two 5.0 Ah batteries and 5.0 from only four ratings. The listing lines conflict, including an included-components line that says pole pruning shears, so four stars are a hint rather than a log-pile verdict. Best value for stove logs beside a socket is the Hyundai HYC2400E at about £88.98: 2400 W, a 16 inch Oregon bar, a 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings, if you retension the chain and buy oil. Neither result is a laboratory test.
Sukumo A001
Highest display score, from a 5.0 header of four amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing lines conflict, so the score is not a firewood verdict.
Hyundai HYC2400E
Corded 2400 W saw at about £88.98 with a 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings, if you retension the chain and buy oil separately.
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