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Black Friday Chainsaw Deals 2026: Tested Saws on Amazon
A self-sharpening corded saw, two battery saws that can fell trees, and a 24-inch gas saw for big logs, all tested by Bob Vila and sold by Amazon.
The bottom line
For most yards, Bob Vila's Best Bang for the Buck is the Oregon CS1500, a corded 18-inch saw that sharpens its own chain. For battery power, its testers liked the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i (best large saw, lowest vibration) and the Greenworks Pro 80V 18-inch (fastest cutting, but heaviest). For felling big trees, the gas Husqvarna 460 Rancher. Last Black Friday Bob Vila found battery chainsaws on Amazon about 5% to 34% off, such as EGO's 18-inch kit at $349 (from $449), so expect deals in that range.
Chainsaws to watch this Black Friday
Oregon CS1500 18-Inch Self-Sharpening Corded Chainsaw
Best for: Yard cleanup and firewood near an outlet, for the least money
$133.87 on Amazon (checked Oct 30)
Why
- Bob Vila's Best Bang for the Buck electric chainsaw: it cut a 13-inch oak log cleanly every time
- Built-in sharpener: after 40 cuts in hard oak, a 3-second pull of the lever left the teeth visibly sharper, per Bob Vila
- Tool-free chain tensioning and an automatic oiler; no batteries to charge
Watch out
- The cord limits where you can go, and it's heavier than comparable saws at 12.6 pounds, per Bob Vila
- Amazon lists several Oregon corded saws; check for the CS1500 with an 18-inch bar
Husqvarna Power Axe 350i 18-Inch Battery Chainsaw (with battery and charger)
Best for: Battery power for real tree work with less vibration
$479.99 on Amazon (checked Oct 30)
Why
- Bob Vila's Best Large-Size electric chainsaw: lower vibration than every other saw it tested
- It cut seasoned oak into firewood quickly and quietly, and Bob Vila rated its performance the best of the saws it tested, with the possible exception of its top pick
- 14.2 pounds with the battery; tool-free chain tensioner and a boost mode for hard cuts
Watch out
- Bulky for light pruning and less nimble for selective cuts, per Bob Vila
Greenworks Pro 80V 18-Inch Brushless Chainsaw (4.0Ah battery and charger)
Best for: Gas-like cutting speed on a battery
$408.49 on Amazon (checked Oct 30)
5% under Amazon's list price of $429.99
Why
- Bob Vila's Best Battery chainsaw: it never bogged down and cut at least as fast as any saw in the test
- Cuts trunks up to 16 inches across; Greenworks rates it for up to 150 cuts per charge, per Bob Vila
- Last Black Friday Bob Vila found the 80V 18-inch saw at $189.98 on Amazon as a bare tool, with no battery
Watch out
- At 16 pounds it was the heaviest saw Bob Vila tested, and battery run time was not great
- Kits and bare tools are separate listings; this one includes a 4.0Ah battery and charger
Husqvarna 460 Rancher 24-Inch Gas Chainsaw
Best for: Felling trees and cutting big logs
$649.00 on Amazon (checked Oct 30)
Why
- Bob Vila's Best Heavy-Duty gas chainsaw: enough power for logs 40 inches across and larger
- Started easily hot or cold and felt well balanced despite the 24-inch bar, per Bob Vila
- 60.3cc engine with an air pre-filter that keeps the main filter cleaner, per Bob Vila
Watch out
- Too big and heavy (16.5 pounds) for basic yard chores, per Bob Vila
- The most expensive saw on Bob Vila's gas list
Prices come from Amazon and are checked three times a day. Amazon's price at checkout is the one that counts.
Which one is right for you
| If you... | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Trim branches and cut firewood within reach of an outlet | Oregon CS1500 | Bob Vila's best value, it sharpens its own chain and never needs charging. |
| Want cordless and work on a property with real trees | Husqvarna Power Axe 350i | The best performer in Bob Vila's electric test, with the least vibration. |
| Want the fastest battery saw and don't mind weight | Greenworks Pro 80V | It never bogged down in Bob Vila's test; carry a spare battery. |
| Fell large trees or cut a lot of firewood | Husqvarna 460 Rancher | A 24-inch gas saw that handled 40-inch logs in Bob Vila's test. |
What last Black Friday's chainsaw deals looked like
Bob Vila's Black Friday 2025 lists of Amazon deals showed battery chainsaws about 5% to 34% off: EGO's 18-inch kit at $349 (from $449), its 16-inch kit at $269 (from $330), Greenworks' 60V 16-inch kit at $198 (from $299.99) and its 80V 18-inch bare tool at $189.98 (from $199.99).
The biggest cuts were on kits that include a battery. Compare kit with kit and bare tool with bare tool.
Corded, battery or gas
Bob Vila's tester found the corded Oregon more aggressive than most of the bigger battery saws and got twice as many cuts in a day because there was no recharging. The cord is the trade-off.
Battery saws like the Husqvarna and Greenworks free you from the cord; Bob Vila puts the Greenworks at about 30 minutes of work per charge. For felling and large logs, Bob Vila recommends a big gas saw like the 460 Rancher.
Bar length
Longer bars cut bigger wood but are harder to handle. Bob Vila's picks range from 18 inches (Oregon, Husqvarna 350i, Greenworks) to 24 inches (460 Rancher). The Greenworks' 18-inch bar handles trunks up to 16 inches across.
In Bob Vila's test, a 12-inch battery saw handled shrub removal and storm cleanup but slowed down on a 14-inch trunk. For firewood and felling, its picks run 18 inches and up.
Before you check out
- Pick the power source: cord, battery or gas.
- Match the bar length to the wood you cut most.
- For battery saws, check whether the listing includes a battery and charger.
- If you already own a battery platform, stay with it.
- Budget for chain oil, a spare chain and safety gear.
How we put this guide together
We don't test chainsaws. The picks come from Bob Vila's tested guides to electric chainsaws (May 1, 2026) and gas chainsaws (May 19, 2026), limited to models sold by Amazon. Last year's prices come from Bob Vila's lists of Amazon's Black Friday 2025 EGO and Greenworks deals. Specs come from those reviews and the Amazon listings; today's prices come from Amazon and are checked three times a day. We earn a commission if you buy through our Amazon links, which doesn't change the price you pay.
Quick answers
Do chainsaws go on sale for Black Friday?
Yes. Last year Bob Vila found EGO and Greenworks battery chainsaws on Amazon about 5% to 34% off, with the biggest cuts on kits that include a battery.
What's the best chainsaw for a homeowner?
For most yards, Bob Vila's best value pick is the corded Oregon CS1500. For cordless, its testers liked the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i best among the larger saws.
Is a battery chainsaw as good as gas?
For yard work and firewood, Bob Vila found the Greenworks Pro 80V rivals similar gas saws. For felling large trees, it recommends a gas saw like the Husqvarna 460 Rancher.
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026, with Cyber Monday on November 30. In 2025 Amazon's Black Friday Week ran November 20 to December 1.
Sources
- Bob Vila, 'The Best Electric Chainsaws of 2026', tested, May 1, 2026
- Bob Vila, 'The Best Gas Chainsaws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed', May 19, 2026
- Bob Vila, Black Friday EGO deals at Amazon 2025, November 27, 2025
- Bob Vila, Black Friday Greenworks deals at Amazon 2025, November 27, 2025
- Amazon, Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday 2025, November 20 through December 1
- Oregon CS1500, Amazon listing
- Husqvarna Power Axe 350i with battery and charger, Amazon listing
- Greenworks 80V 18-inch chainsaw with 4.0Ah battery and charger, Amazon listing
- Husqvarna 460 Rancher 24-inch, Amazon listing
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