When it comes to chainsaws, one company stands above the rest. Stihl is the best-selling chainsaw brand, and it has been rated as the best chainsaw brand by a variety of different publications, ...

There aren’t many instances where I find myself wishing I had one of the best chainsaws. I live in a single-family home not quite in the suburbs, with only a few trees to call my own. However, we ...

Stihl has long been one of the most respected names in the arena of powered cutting devices. And if you're in the market for one of the better eco-friendly devices available, you'll almost certainly ...

Editor’s Note – November 19, 2025: We’ve updated this story after testing a headful of new saws, including the Ryobi 14-Inch 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw, the Stihl MSA 80 C-B, and the Stihl Farm Boss MS 271.

This little Stihl saw has been impressing our testers for years, going all the way back to its introduction in 2013. Full disclosure: I was initially doubtful of its capability, so I pitted it against ...