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Ego Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw KIT vs Husqvarna Power Axe 350i

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Ego Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw KIT and Husqvarna Power Axe 350i score essentially the same (4.6 vs 4.6). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #1 in Best Battery Chainsaws

Ego Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw KIT

4.6

2 sourcesall derived$314.98as of Nov 1

The EGO Power+ CS1613 delivers 40cc gas-equivalent power via a brushless motor and includes a 56V 4.0Ah battery. The tool-free dual-dial tensioning system holds securely, yet new chains stretch rapidly and require frequent re-tensioning until they seat properly. A notable drawback is the oil reservoir's tendency to weep bar oil when stored, necessitating a drip tray or cardboard to protect surfaces. This kit suits homeowners needing reliable power for light storm cleanup without gas maintenance, but bare-tool buyers with smaller batteries should look elsewhere due to down-regulated performance.

Strengths

— Delivers 40cc gas-equivalent power with a brushless motor and chain speeds up to 20 m/s, according to World of Woodcraft.
— Includes a 56V 4.0Ah ARC Lithium battery and charger, eliminating the need for separate purchases.
— Features tool-free dual-dial chain tensioning that owners report holds securely unlike lever-style systems.

Watch-outs

— Power output down-regulates on batteries smaller than the included 4.0Ah pack, reducing performance with lower-capacity units.

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Ranked #3 in Best Battery Chainsaws

Husqvarna Power Axe 350i

4.6

2 sources$479.99as of Nov 1

The Husqvarna Power Axe 350i is an 18-inch, 40V battery chainsaw with a boost mode that draws extra power for hard cuts. TechGearLab ranked it third of 12 battery saws, measuring a 7.07-second average cut, a 0.25-second wind-up and 51 minutes of runtime, and it found the saw quieter than most it has tested. Top Ten Reviews cut limbs over a foot wide with it and found it had the most safety features of the saws it tried. The downsides are weight, price and charge time: Top Ten Reviews found it the heaviest of three saws it tested, and TechGearLab timed a full recharge at two hours and forty-five minutes. It suits homeowners cutting larger limbs and storm debris who want gas-like speed without a gas engine; anyone who wants a light pruning saw or a cheap one should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Among the fastest cutters GearLab tested, with a boost mode that cuts faster still
— Winds up to full speed almost instantly
— Long runtime: 51 minutes at full speed in GearLab's test

Watch-outs

— Slow to recharge: 2 hours 45 minutes in GearLab's test
— Heavy once the battery is in
— Expensive next to budget battery saws

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Ego Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw KIT

It offers more complete value for new buyers compared to the DeWalt DCCS620 12-Inch Cordless Chainsaw, which relies on existing 20V batteries but lacks the included power source.

Husqvarna Power Axe 350i

The Husqvarna Power Axe 350i carries an 18-inch bar, longer than the 16-inch Ego Power+ CS1613 and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16", and TechGearLab scored it 80 against 71 for both of those saws in the same test. It costs less than the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 20" Dual Battery Chainsaw, which is the bigger, more powerful saw for dense hardwood.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Ego Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw KIT	Husqvarna Power Axe 350i
Bar Length	16 inch	18 in
Voltage	56V	—
Motor Type	brushless motor	—
Chain Pitch	3/8 inch low-profile	—
Weight	8.9 lb	—
Battery System	56V ARC Lithium	—
Battery	—	40V (battery and charger included in kit)
Weight (without battery)	—	7.72 lb
Chain Tensioning	—	Tool-free
Boost Mode	—	Yes
Measured Runtime	—	51 min (TechGearLab, full speed, standard mode)
Measured Charge Time	—	2.75 hr (TechGearLab)
Measured Noise	—	82.1 dB at 48 in (TechGearLab)
Model Number	—	970601202

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