Garden branches and brash
You are cutting reachable branches and hedge brash, and you still need to buy bar oil and proper gloves. The Supstable 10C6M is about £39.98, with a 6 inch bar, two batteries, and 4.4 from 5,321 reviews.
Hand chainsaw comparison 2026
The best hand chainsaws, compared.
Top pick: Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7 Best value: Supstable 10C6M – Best value under about £45 with a 4.4 line and thousands of reviews: about £39.98, a 6 inch bar and two batteries. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A hand chainsaw here is a battery mini or compact saw you hold in one or two hands. HSE’s says choose the shortest bar suitable for the work. Eight inches adds reach if you stay on the ground. Check whether chain oil is in the box, and whether the listing names a chain brake or only a trigger lock. Watts on the cheaper saws are seller claims. Stihl, and bare or bodies are not in this table. Bar, battery and oiling are in the [hand chainsaw buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/hand-chainsaw/sub/hand-chainsaw-buying-guide). Bars in the listings are mostly 6 inches, with 8 inch options on the Seesii CH850, the Supstable S3 Plus and the Seesii M8 Boost. The M8 is supplied with an 8 inch bar fitted and a 6 inch bar and chain in the kit. Adds a 4 inch chain and guide plate to a 6 inch chain. A 6 inch bar can nibble a thicker stem from both sides, but the nose stays in the cut, and the nose is the kickback zone. Eleven of the twelve listings include a battery and a charger. Treat amp-hour labels as swap time, not cutting speed. Seesii lists two 4000 mAh packs on the CH850, the CH700R and the M8.
A hand chainsaw here is a battery mini or compact saw you hold in one or two hands. HSE’s says choose the shortest bar suitable for the work. Eight inches adds reach if you stay on the ground.
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Our view
The Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7, part 06008B8970, is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £143.99 with 4.6 from 72 reviews. One 2.5 Ah battery and an AL 1830 CV charger are in the included components. The motor is described as brushless on special features. A 50 ml oil bottle is listed, the only listing in this set that prints a filled oil quantity. The bullets name tool-free SDS chain tension. Item weight is 1.28 kg. The saved spec block does not print a bar length. The model is EasyChain 18V-15-7, which the buying notes read as a 15 cm bar in the Bosch title. UK reviews praise medium branches: one reviewer cites about 75 mm and another about 10–15 cm. The limit is the small sample. Best sellers rank: 1,836 in Garden and 11 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Cuts medium branches; one reviewer cites about 75 mm and another about 10–15 cm
- SDS chain adjuster called much easier than other saws
- Light, with a battery that lasts a good hour for one reviewer
- 3-year guarantee mentioned by a buyer
Cons
- Only 26 UK reviews in the saved sample, so long-term faults are thin
- One reviewer had not used it enough to judge reliability
- A silver-birch job at about 20 cm is one review, not a printed capacity
- Star line is 4.6 from 72, a small count next to the mini-saw listings
Best for: A branded compact saw with one 2.5 Ah battery, if you accept 72 reviews and a price of about £143.99.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants two batteries, a large review count, or a bar length printed on this listing.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£144
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(72)
- Batteries
- 1 x 2500 mAh
- Oiler
- 50 ml bottle
- Safety
- SDS chain tension
- Weight
- 1.28 kg
Common questions
Is a battery included?
Yes. One 2.5 Ah battery and an AL 1830 CV charger are in the included components.
What tension system do the bullets name?
Tool-free SDS for the chain and guide bar.
What oil is in the box?
A 50 ml oil bottle is listed. That is the only listing in this set that prints a filled oil quantity.
Our view
The Seesii CH850 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £69.98 with 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. The listing states an 8 inch bar, two 4000 mAh batteries, and a motor of 900 watts. The oiler is a manual oil reservoir with an empty bottle. The bullets stress one-hand use and a manual oiler, and the kit includes goggles and gloves. Item weight is 2.3 kg. The bullets say 3.8 lb. In the UK reviews, praise centres on small trees, hedges and branches in confined spaces. The repeated limit is that oil is not included. Best sellers rank on the listing: 362 in Garden and 3 in Chain Saws. On the scoring used here it is the top pick, which is not a lab test.
Pros
- Cuts small trees, hedges and branches in confined spaces
- Battery lasted through multi-tree trimming for several reviewers
- Chain stays sharp for saplings and young sycamore in one review
- Lighter than a full-size petrol saw for buyers who already own one
Cons
- Oil is not included
- A few returns in the 50-review sample
- Heavier than the cheapest 6 inch saws
- Not yet used by some reviewers who only comment on packing
Best for: Thicker garden wood from the ground, if you want an 8 inch bar and two 4000 mAh batteries.
Less suitable: A first cut before you have bought bar oil, or a buyer who wants the lightest 6 inch saw.
Specifications
- Model
- Seesii CH850
- Brand
- Seesii
- Price
- ∼£70
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(9,284)
- Bar
- 8 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 4000 mAh
- Oiler
- Manual, empty bottle
- Safety
- Kit gloves, one-hand notes
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 900 W
Common questions
What bar length is on the title?
8 inch, model CH850, with two 4000 mAh batteries.
Is chain oil in the box?
The kit lists an empty oil bottle. UK reviews say you have to buy oil before use.
How does the star line compare in this set?
4.5 from 9,284 amazon.co.uk reviews, the joint highest count in this set. The Seesii CH700R prints the same star line.
Our view
The Seesii CH700R is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £49.99 with 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar and two 21 V 4.0 Ah batteries. The spec line says 900 watts and the bullets say 1000 W. The oiler is manual, with an empty oil bottle. The listing names a safety lock, a flip guard, goggles, and an auxiliary handle in the components. Item weight is 3.7 kg. The bullets say 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). UK reviews in the shared block praise cutting speed and battery life past 30 minutes. The repeated limits are that oil is not included, and that the review text is shared with the 8 inch ASIN. Best sellers rank matches that file: 362 in Garden and 3 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Reviewers in the shared block praise cutting speed and battery life past 30 minutes
- Used for hedges, small trees and confined pruning
- Chain described as sharp
- Lighter than a large petrol saw for buyers who already own one
Cons
- Oil not included
- Same review block as the 8 inch listing, so model-specific faults are not separated
- Item weight 3.7 kg conflicts with the 1.4 kg bullet
- Motor line conflicts: 900 W on the spec, 1000 W on the bullets
Best for: A 6 inch saw with two 4000 mAh packs, if you accept that the star line is shared with the CH850.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs model-specific faults separated from the 8 inch listing, or a filled oil bottle.
Specifications
- Model
- Seesii CH700R
- Brand
- Seesii
- Price
- ∼£50
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(9,284)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 4000 mAh
- Oiler
- Manual, empty bottle
- Safety
- Lock and flip guard
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 900–1000 W
Common questions
Is this the same star line as the 8 inch Seesii?
Yes. Both saved listings print 4.5 from 9,284 and the same best-sellers rank, 362 in Garden and 3 in Chain Saws.
What is different on the spec lines?
This listing says chain length 6 inches, chain speed 23 ft/s, item weight 3.7 kg, model CH700R, and a 2 year warranty description.
Does the kit include an extra handle?
Included components list an auxiliary handle and a carry case.
Our view
The Supstable S3 Plus is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £59.98 with 4.4 from 5,330 reviews. The listing states an 8 inch bar, two 4000 mAh batteries, and 900 watts. Chain speed on the listing is 19.2 ft/s. The oiler is a manual oil pump. Chain oil is not listed as included. Safety on the bullets is a safety lock, anti-kickback baffles and a chain cover. Item weight is 2 kg. The bullets say 3.2 lb including the battery. UK reviews praise branches and storm-damaged garden wood. The repeated limit is a chain that loosens. The review block overlaps the 6 inch Supstable, so 8 inch faults are not cleanly separated. Best sellers rank: 162 in Garden and 1 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Cuts branches and storm-damaged garden wood
- Light enough for one-handed apple-tree work in the shared reviews
- Case, spare chains and batteries praised
- Used for more than a year in one review that also appears on the 6 inch file
Cons
- Chain loosens
- Oil has to be added
- Battery life called the limit on thicker trunks
- Review block overlaps the 6 inch Supstable, so 8 inch faults are not cleanly separated
Best for: An 8 inch bar with two 4000 mAh batteries, at a lower shelf price than the CH850.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs the 8 inch faults separated from the 6 inch Supstable reviews, or oil already in the bottle.
Specifications
- Model
- Supstable S3 Plus
- Brand
- Supstable
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(5,330)
- Bar
- 8 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 4000 mAh
- Oiler
- Manual oil pump
- Safety
- Lock and chain cover
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 900 W
Common questions
What bar length is printed?
8 inches, chain speed 19.2 ft/s, two 4000 mAh batteries.
How does the star line sit?
4.4 from 5,330 reviews. Best sellers rank 162 in Garden and 1 in Chain Saws.
Is the oiler automatic?
The bullets say a manual oil pump. Chain oil is not listed as included.
Our view
The Supstable 10C6M is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £39.98 with 4.4 from 5,321 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar and two 21 V 2000 mAh batteries. The spec line says 1000 watts and the bullets say a 900 W brushed motor. The oiler is a manual primer bulb on the bullets. Safety on the listing is a dual-action lock and trigger, an auxiliary handle and a splash guard. Item weight is 2.4 kg. The bullets say 3.0 lb (1.36 kg) with the 2000 mAh battery fitted. UK reviews praise green garden wood and branches buyers put around 3–6 inches. The repeated limits are a chain that works loose and battery life on thicker Leylandii. Best sellers rank: 146 in Garden and 1 in Chain Saws. On the scoring used here it is the best value, which is not a lab test.
Pros
- Cuts green garden wood and branches buyers put around 3–6 inches
- Light enough for one-handed pruning, including apple and privet
- Kit and case praised; used for more than a year by one reviewer
- Storm-damaged garden trees cut up after purchase
Cons
- Chain works loose and needs tightening
- Chain oil is required and is not described as filled
- Battery life is the repeated limit on thicker Leylandii trunks
- One reviewer expected a brushless motor and the bullets say brushed
Best for: Light pruning on a 6 inch bar, if you want two batteries and a large UK review count near £40.
Less suitable: Thicker trunks where reviewers already call battery life the limit, or a buyer who needs brushless written on the bullets.
Specifications
- Model
- Supstable 10C6M
- Brand
- Supstable
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(5,321)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Manual primer bulb
- Safety
- Lock and extra handle
- Weight
- 2.4 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 900–1000 W
Common questions
Is the motor brushless?
The bullets say a 900 W pure copper brushed motor. The spec line says 1000 watts. The listing does not call this model brushless.
Does it have two handles?
The bullets describe an auxiliary handle for a two-handed grip and a dual-action safety lock.
What runtime do the bullets claim?
Two 2000 mAh batteries, and each is said to support 30–40 minutes of cutting. UK reviews still say batteries are the weak point on thicker wood. Treat that runtime as a seller claim.
Our view
The Peektook sku002010 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £49.99 with 4.4 from 4,736 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar and two 2.0 Ah batteries, with 21 V on the bullets. The spec line says 700 watts. The bullets say a 1000 W brushless motor. The components line does not describe an oiler. Safety is a security lock, with two buttons to start. Item weight is 816 g. The bullets say 2.2 lb. UK reviews praise overgrown hedge and trees reviewers put from about 3 to 6 inches. The repeated limits are a chain that slackens and a chain that goes blunt on long cuts. Best sellers rank: 2,446 in Garden and 13 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Cuts overgrown hedge and trees reviewers put from about 3 to 6 inches
- Light and manageable for a first chainsaw
- Spare battery useful past 30 minutes
- Sharp on large ivy and hardwood branches
Cons
- Chain slackens and needs the screw watched
- Chain goes blunt on long cuts
- Gloves called a little thin
- Wattage disagrees: 700 W on the spec line, 1000 W on the bullets
Best for: A first 6 inch saw for hedge and branches around 3 to 6 inches, if you will watch chain tension.
Less suitable: A long session where the chain goes blunt, or a buyer who needs an oiler named in the components.
Specifications
- Model
- Peektook sku002010
- Brand
- Peektook
- Price
- ∼£50
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(4,736)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Not stated
- Safety
- Two-button start
- Weight
- 0.82 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 700–1000 W
Common questions
What wattage is printed?
700 watts on the spec line. The bullets say a 1000 W brushless motor. Treat both as seller claims, not a measured ranking.
What voltage do the bullets state?
21 V on a single rechargeable battery, with a claimed 30–45 minutes of running. That runtime is a seller claim.
What do UK reviews repeat?
Cutting power for garden wood, then a chain that slackens and loses its edge.
Our view
The Angseen SKU002010 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £33.99 with 4.4 from 2,512 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar, two 2.0 Ah batteries, and 700 watts on the spec line. The bullets say 700 W and brushless. An oil bottle is in the kit. The bullets do not say the oiler is automatic. Safety is a safety switch and power button together, with goggles in the kit. Item weight is 816 g. Dimensions of 12 x 6 x 4 cm look like a packed size, not a bar length. UK reviews praise logs and thick garden branches for occasional pruning. The repeated limits are battery life called okay rather than long, and a battery that would not hold charge. Best sellers rank: 1,193 in Garden and 5 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Cuts logs and thick garden branches for occasional pruning
- Two batteries and a case in the kit
- Light enough for a reviewer in her 60s
- Compared with a dearer branded battery saw bought without a battery
Cons
- Battery life called okay rather than long
- One battery went flat after about five minutes and the saw was returned
- Not treated as a daily-use saw by reviewers
- WD-40 mentioned by a reviewer as a substitute for chain oil
Best for: Occasional pruning on a 6 inch bar, if two 2.0 Ah batteries at about £33.99 matter more than a long run time.
Less suitable: Daily cutting, or anyone who would use WD-40 in place of bar oil.
Specifications
- Model
- Angseen SKU002010
- Brand
- Angseen
- Price
- ∼£34
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,512)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Bottle, not automatic
- Safety
- Two-button start
- Weight
- 0.82 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 700 W
Common questions
How many batteries are in the box?
The title and bullets say two 2.0 Ah batteries, plus two chains.
What warranty does the listing print?
30 days returns and a 12-month warranty, on the bullets.
Do UK reviews treat it as a full-size saw?
Reviewers say it is for occasional pruning and not for large-diameter work every day.
Our view
The SINPY MNCS-118 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £39.99 with 4.4 from 1,834 reviews. The title says a 6 inch saw with two batteries and two chains. The bullets say two 2000 mAh batteries and an 880 W motor. The bullets describe an automatic oiler. UK reviews say the bottle arrives empty and chain oil is not in the box. Safety is a safety lock on the title. Item weight is 500 g. UK reviews praise wood buyers put at about 5–6 inches, including a living Leylandii trunk. The repeated limits are the empty oil bottle, batteries that run down, and a chain that came off and broke the guard. Best sellers rank: 247 in Garden and 2 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Cuts wood buyers put at about 5–6 inches, including a living Leylandii trunk
- Lightweight and usable with weaker hands
- Hard case, spare battery and spare chain in the kit
- Clear instructions mentioned by more than one reviewer
Cons
- Empty oil bottle; chain oil is not included
- Batteries run down too quickly for some users
- Chain came off on a first session and broke the front of the cover guard
- Chain tension is awkward
Best for: A light 6 inch kit with a spare chain, if you buy bar oil before the first cut.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs the chain to stay on through a first session, or a filled oil bottle.
Specifications
- Model
- SINPY MNCS-118
- Brand
- SINPY
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,834)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Automatic (bullets)
- Safety
- Safety lock
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 880 W
Common questions
Does this listing include chain oil?
The bullets describe an automatic oiler. UK reviews say the bottle arrives empty and chain oil is not in the box.
What bar and batteries does the listing state?
The title says a 6 inch saw with two batteries and two chains. The bullets say two 2000 mAh batteries and an 880 W motor.
What do UK reviews say about the chain?
In the UK reviews, one buyer says the chain came off and broke the guard, and another says tensioning is problematical.
Our view
The Seesii M8 Boost is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £59.99 with 4.4 from 1,695 reviews. An 8 inch bar and chain are fitted, and a 6 inch bar and chain are in the components. Batteries are two 4000 mAh packs. The listing says 1000 watts and the bullets say brushless. The oiler is manual. A UK review describes a safety button on the side of the handle. Item weight is 1.76 kg with the battery, matching the bullet. One Shropshire reviewer describes a week of pine and hedge cutting. The repeated limits are a spare chain that arrived twisted, a chain that snapped, and a tensioner that is hard to set. Six returns are mentioned in the 50-review sample, the highest return mention count in this set. One highlight says the saw is compatible with Makita 18 V, and one UK review says it works with their Makita batteries.
Pros
- A week of pine and hedge cutting by one Shropshire reviewer
- Young sycamore and garden clearance
- Cuts oak and ash logs in one review, with a later sharpen
- One reviewer says it works with their Makita batteries
Cons
- Spare chain arrived twisted and a chain snapped
- Chain comes loose and the tensioner is hard to set
- Safety button is awkward in gloves
- Six returns in the 50-review sample, the highest return mention count in this set
Best for: A buyer who wants an 8 inch bar fitted and a 6 inch bar in the same kit.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a chain that arrives straight, or a safety button that is easy in gloves.
Specifications
- Model
- Seesii M8 Boost
- Brand
- Seesii
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,695)
- Bar
- 8 in plus 6 in
- Batteries
- 2 x 4000 mAh
- Oiler
- Manual
- Safety
- Side safety button
- Weight
- 1.76 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 1000 W
Common questions
Does the box include two bar lengths?
Yes. An 8 inch bar and chain are fitted, and a 6 inch bar and chain are in the components list.
Does the listing claim Makita batteries?
The item highlight says cordless electric saw compatible with Makita 18 V. One UK review says it works with their Makita batteries.
What do reviews say about the chain?
Several UK reviews say the chain loosens or snapped, and one spare chain was twisted.
Our view
ARTKUNST is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £39.99 with 4.4 from 466 reviews. No model code is printed. The listing states a 6 inch bar plus a 4 inch chain and guide plate, two 21 V 2000 mAh batteries, and 600 watts. The components include an empty oil bottle. The bullets name a safety button, a low-kickback bar and a bezel. Item weight is 700 g. The bullets say 2.2 lb (1 kg). The power-source line lists corded electric, manual and battery powered together. The title and bullets describe a 21 V cordless saw. That conflict is unresolved. UK reviews praise a light saw for small garden jobs. One UK review says the safety button stuck and the saw would not turn off after about five minutes. Seven return mentions appear in the 50-review sample. Best sellers rank: 5,121 in Garden and 24 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Light enough for a pensioner reviewer to finish small garden jobs
- Cuts 6 inch trunks and logs in one review
- Two batteries and a spare chain
- Better than a previous unnamed brand for one buyer
Cons
- Safety button stuck on and the saw would not switch off, then returned
- Batteries do not last long
- Saw keeps stopping in the cut
- Seven return mentions in the 50-review sample
Best for: Small garden jobs, if you want a spare 4 inch chain and plate and you check the safety button before you rely on it.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a single power source on the spec line, or a safety button that reviewers say releases.
Specifications
- Model
- ARTKUNST
- Brand
- ARTKUNST
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(466)
- Bar
- 6 in plus 4 in
- Batteries
- 2 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Empty oil bottle
- Safety
- Safety button
- Weight
- 0.7 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 600 W
Common questions
Why does the power line list three sources?
The spec line says corded electric, manual and battery powered. The title and bullets describe a 21 V cordless saw. The conflict is unresolved on the listing.
What second bar is included?
A 4 inch chain with a guide plate, as well as the fitted 6 inch chain.
What safety failure is in the reviews?
One UK review says the safety button stuck and the saw would not turn off after about five minutes.
Our view
The Angseen SY-LT05 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £35.14 with 4.4 from 62 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar and one 2000 mAh battery. The bullets say 850 W. The spec line for horsepower is absent. The oiler is an oil bottle excluding oil. Safety is a security lock plus a start button, a splash baffle, and gloves and goggles in the kit. Item weight is 1.82 kg. The bullets say 2.3 lb. Chain speed on the spec line is 28.5 ft/s. UK reviews say it makes pruning thicker branches easier than loppers. One reviewer received a scuffed, apparently used unit that would not charge. The manual is called inaccurate. Best sellers rank: 2,306 in Garden and 12 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Makes pruning thicker branches easier than loppers
- Quiet and capable on bush and small-tree clearance
- Chain could be refitted after it slipped
- Useful when loppers are not enough
Cons
- One reviewer received a scuffed, apparently used unit that would not charge
- Manual called inaccurate and the diagrams unclear
- Build described as acceptable rather than heavy-duty
- Not for continual use
Best for: Light pruning when loppers are not enough, and you only need one battery in the box.
Less suitable: Continual use, or a buyer who wants two batteries and a larger review count.
Specifications
- Model
- Angseen SY-LT05
- Brand
- Angseen
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(62)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 1 x 2000 mAh
- Oiler
- Bottle, oil excluded
- Safety
- Lock and start button
- Weight
- 1.82 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 850 W
Common questions
How many batteries are included?
One 2000 mAh battery. The bullets say a compatible battery can be bought separately.
What chain speed is printed?
28.5 ft/s on the spec line.
What went wrong in UK reviews?
Of 45 UK reviews, one describes a used, scuffed saw, and others mention a slipped chain and a poor manual.
Our view
The GAEEP 4L is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £33.99 with 3.9 from 58 reviews, the lowest star line in this set. The title says 6 inch. Batteries are two 3000 mAh packs. The bullets say 800 W. The bullets say an automatic oiler. Safety on the bullets is a dual-switch safety lock and a guard. Item weight is 2.51 kg. The bullets say 2.5 lb. Chain speed on the listing is 8 m/s. UK reviews say it does the stated garden job for some buyers. The repeated limits are jamming every couple of revolutions on branches under an inch, one of two batteries working, a chain-oil bottle nearly empty, and a charger earth pin that would not open the socket shutter. Best sellers rank: 4,612 in Garden and 21 in Chain Saws.
Pros
- Does the stated garden job for some buyers
- Compact enough for a woodturner to carry
- Easy for one woman reviewer
- Cuts garden trees when it runs
Cons
- Jams every couple of revolutions on branches under an inch
- Only one of two batteries worked
- Chain-oil bottle nearly empty
- Charger earth pin would not open the socket shutter
Best for: A low shelf price only after you have read the 3.9 line from 58 reviews.
Less suitable: Thin branches, if reviewers report jamming, or a buyer who needs both batteries to arrive working.
Specifications
- Model
- GAEEP 4L
- Brand
- GAEEP
- Price
- ∼£34
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(58)
- Bar
- 6 inches
- Batteries
- 2 x 3000 mAh
- Oiler
- Automatic (bullets)
- Safety
- Dual-switch lock
- Weight
- 2.51 kg
- Motor (stated)
- 800 W
Common questions
What is the amazon.co.uk star line?
3.9 from 58 reviews, the lowest star line in this set.
What chain speed is printed?
8 m/s.
What failed in UK reviews?
Of 33 UK reviews, buyers report jamming, a dead battery, a near-empty oil bottle and a charger pin that would not open the socket gate.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the saved pages dated 20 October 2026. There is no laboratory cut. Amazon evidence uses the star line, then the review count. Listing fit uses the stated bar, batteries, a safety lock and an oiler, with points off for one battery or a power line that lists corded, manual and battery together. Review outcome uses UK notes on garden branches and small trunks, with points off when a chain jumps off, a battery arrives dead, a safety button sticks, or the review block is shared with another ASIN. Value is the shelf price in GBP against bar and battery. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the saw under about £45 with a 4.4 line and thousands of reviews.
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Amazon evidence
35%The amazon.co.uk star line, then the review count. A 4.5 from 9,284 scores higher than a 4.6 from 72, because the count is small.
2
Listing fit
30%A stated bar, two batteries, a safety lock and an oiler score up. One battery, a missing bar, or a power line that lists corded, manual and battery together scores down.
3
Review outcome
20%UK reviews score up when buyers cut garden branches and small trunks. Points come off when the chain jumps off, a battery arrives dead, a safety button sticks, or the review block is shared.
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Value
15%Shelf price in GBP against bar and battery. About £40 with two batteries scores higher than £143.99 with one battery, and a 3.9 star line does not become the value pick.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Hand chainsaw buying guide
Judge the bar first, then the batteries in the box, then whether chain oil is actually included. A lock button is not a chain brake. Listed watts are seller claims. The twelve listings below are the ones kept for this page. There is no laboratory cut.
What is a hand chainsaw?
A hand chainsaw in this set is a battery mini or compact saw you hold in one or two hands. It is not a petrol forest saw. Bars in the listings are mostly 6 inches, with 8 inch options on the Seesii CH850, the Supstable S3 Plus and the Seesii M8 Boost. The M8 Boost is supplied with an 8 inch bar fitted and a 6 inch bar and chain in the kit. ARTKUNST adds a 4 inch chain and guide plate to a 6 inch chain. HSE’s INDG317 says choose the shortest bar suitable for the work.
Best for
- Reachable garden branches and hedge brash, once you have bought bar oil and proper gloves
- A lighter second tool beside a petrol saw, not a replacement for hardwood rounds
Not ideal for
- Ladder or crown work, a hung-up stem, a protected tree, or any paid job without a chainsaw certificate
- A buyer who ranks the saws by the watt number in the title
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Ranking by the watt number
Title watts, including 850 W on the Angseen SY-LT05 bullets and 880 W on SINPY, are seller claims. Spec lines and bullets disagree on several ASINs. They are not a power ranking.
- 2
Starting with an empty oil bottle
SINPY, Supstable and Seesii kits are repeatedly reviewed as arriving without chain oil. An automatic-oiler bullet does not fill the bottle. Bar oil is not used engine oil.
- 3
Treating kit gloves as chainsaw PPE
Gloves and goggles in the box are not BS EN 381-5 legs, BS EN ISO 17249 boots, or the rest of HSE’s chainsaw clothing list.
- 4
Burying the bar nose in a thicker stem
A short bar can nibble from both sides. The nose is the kickback zone. If the stem needs a ladder, a hung-up cut, or work in the crown, stop and call a professional.
What to weigh up
Bar length
HighChoose the shortest bar that can do the cut. INDG317 is the UK source for that rule, and it also says not to use a chainsaw on a ladder. In this set, 6 inch saws are the Angseen pair, GAEEP, SINPY, Supstable 10C6M, ARTKUNST, Peektook and Seesii CH700R. ARTKUNST also includes a 4 inch chain and plate. Eight inch saws are the Seesii CH850, the Supstable S3 Plus, and the Seesii M8 Boost, which adds a 6 inch bar in the box. The Bosch spec block on this ASIN does not print a bar length.
Batteries and oil in the box
HighCount the batteries, then read the oil line. Two packs mean you can swap. They do not mean a faster cut. Seesii’s 4000 mAh pairs are on the CH850, the CH700R and the M8 Boost. The £34 to £40 minis mostly list two 2000 mAh or 3000 mAh packs. Angseen SY-LT05 and the Bosch EasyChain ship one battery, 2000 mAh and 2.5 Ah. Oil is the second check. An empty bottle is the usual kit. SINPY’s automatic-oiler claim still meets UK reviews that say the bottle is empty. Bosch prints 50 ml.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A lighter second saw
You already own a petrol saw and want a lighter tool for pruning, not a replacement for hardwood rounds. The Seesii CH850 is about £69.98, with an 8 inch bar and two 4000 mAh batteries.
Six inch or eight inch
You are weighing an 8 inch mini against a 6 inch price leader. The Supstable 10C6M is the 6 inch shelf at about £39.98. The Seesii CH850 is the 8 inch top pick at about £69.98.
Common questions about hand chainsaws
What is a hand chainsaw in this comparison?
A hand chainsaw here is a battery mini or compact saw you hold in one or two hands, with a guide bar typically between 6 and 8 inches. It is not a petrol forest saw. Stihl, Husqvarna and bare Makita or DeWalt bodies are not in this table. Twelve amazon.co.uk listings run from about £34 to £144. Most kits include two batteries. The scores use the listing text and UK review notes. There is no laboratory cut.
How much does a hand chainsaw cost in the UK?
On these amazon.co.uk listings the shelf runs from about £33.99 to £143.99. The entry band, about £34 to £40, includes GAEEP, both Angseen listings, the Supstable 10C6M, ARTKUNST and SINPY. The mid band, about £50 to £70, includes Peektook, Seesii CH700R, the Seesii dual-bar kit, the Supstable 8 inch and the Seesii CH850. The Bosch EasyChain is £143.99. Figures are from the saved listings, not a live re-check on 20 October 2026.
Is a 6 inch or an 8 inch bar the one to buy?
HSE’s INDG317 says choose the shortest bar suitable for the work. Six inches suits light pruning. Eight inches adds reach for thicker garden wood if you still work from the ground with two hands. A 6 inch bar can nibble a thicker stem from both sides, but the nose stays in the cut, and the nose is the kickback zone. Do not treat a longer bar as safer. INDG317 also says avoid a chainsaw on a ladder.
Is chain oil included with these hand chainsaws?
Often no. Many kits ship an empty bottle and no bar oil. UK reviews on SINPY, Supstable and Seesii repeat that. SINPY’s bullets claim an automatic oiler. Buy bar oil before the first cut anyway. Bar oil is not two-stroke mix and not used engine oil. The Bosch listing is the one that prints a 50 ml oil bottle in the included components. Do not start a saw on an empty bottle.
Are the gloves in the box chainsaw PPE?
No. Kit gloves are not HSE chainsaw clothing. HSE’s list for chainsaw work includes leg protection to BS EN 381-5, boots to BS EN ISO 17249, a helmet to BS EN 397 when you are on the ground, hearing protection to BS EN 352, and eye protection to BS EN 1731 or BS EN 166. Goggles in a mini-saw kit do not replace that list. A lock button is not a chain brake. Read the words on the listing and do not upgrade a guard into a brake.
Do I need a felling licence to prune a garden tree?
Often no, and that is not a free pass. Forestry Act 1967 section 9 exempts topping, lopping and trees in a garden from the felling-licence regime in many domestic cases in England. A tree preservation order still needs consent. In an English conservation area, section 211 needs six weeks’ notice unless an exception applies. A garden exemption does not cancel a preservation order. Call a professional for a protected tree, a hung-up stem, or ladder work.
When is a petrol chainsaw the better tool?
Use a hand chainsaw here for reachable pruning, not for hardwood rounds or a large volume of firewood. A 6 or 8 inch battery bar is the wrong tool for that volume, a hung-up stem, or work in a tree. Petrol saws are in the petrol chainsaw comparison. At work, HSE expects a certificate before chainsaw work on or in a tree unless the person is training under supervision. A householder in their own garden is not automatically in that regime.
Should I rank these saws by the watt number?
No. Listed motor watts on the cheaper saws are seller claims, not a measured power ranking. Several listings disagree with themselves: the Supstable 10C6M prints 1000 watts on the spec line and 900 W brushed on the bullets, and Peektook prints 700 watts and 1000 W. ARTKUNST lists corded, manual and battery on one power line while the title says cordless. Use bar length, batteries in the box, oil, and the UK review notes. Do not treat an 8-second cut claim as a measured result.
Our verdict
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings, with no laboratory cut. The Seesii CH850 has the highest score: about £69.98, an 8 inch bar, two 4000 mAh batteries, and 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. The Seesii CH700R prints the same star line, so that count is not a second independent sample. The Supstable 10C6M is the best value under about £45: about £39.98, a 6 inch bar, two batteries, and 4.4 from 5,321 reviews. The Bosch EasyChain is about £143.99 with 4.6 from 72 reviews and one battery. Listed watts are seller claims.
Best value
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Supstable 10C6M
Best value under about £45 with a 4.4 line and thousands of reviews: about £39.98, a 6 inch bar and two batteries.
Editorial
Editor, DIY & tools
DIY & toolsForestry toolsHand chainsaws
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to hand chainsaws
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Hand chainsaw buying guideBar, battery and oiling before brand.Best hand chainsawWhich listing fits a 6 inch prune, an 8 inch cut, or the Bosch compact.How to use a hand chainsawOil, tension with the battery out, two hands, and when to stop.Hand chainsaw pruningReachable branches, ladders, and protected trees.Hand chainsaw vs petrolA battery mini against petrol or corded for the volume of wood.
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Sources
Public UK sources first, then amazon.co.uk listing details from the saved files dated 20 October 2026. This is not a laboratory test. Prices were not re-checked live on that date.
- HSE, Working with chainsaws (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- HSE, INDG317 Chainsaws at work (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- HSE, Chainsaw PPE (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- HSE, PUWER training and competence (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, When a felling licence is needed (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Forestry Act 1967, section 9 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, Tree preservation orders and conservation areas (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Arboricultural Association, Guidance on pruning (retrieved 20 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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