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Best Chainsaw? Stihl vs Milwaukee, Kobalt, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi ONE+, Craftsman, HART

Oct 2022/18 min/9 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Kobalt

    avg finish 1st place, average finish

    “the Cobalt dominated The Showdown with an average finish at first place in the time cutting events”
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  2. 3

    DeWalt

    avg finish tied for 3rd

    “DeWalt Makita tied for third in Craftsman fourth”
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  3. 3

    Makita

    avg finish tied for 3rd

    “DeWalt Makita tied for third in Craftsman fourth”
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  4. Craftsman

    avg finish 4th

    “DeWalt Makita tied for third in Craftsman fourth”
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Other picks

  • Best value

    Kobalt

    “I really like the Cobalt it cuts extremely fast and when you consider the price it's a great value”
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  • Also noted

    Milwaukee

    “I really like the weight and size of both the Milwaukee and the steel both are very good saws”
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Everything tested 9

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