Chainsaws can be large, heavy, and difficult to handle, and after years of experience using and researching them, we have no doubt that they can be very dangerous.That’s why we were pleasantly surprised to find that the compact and user-friendly DeWalt DCCS623L1 20V Max 8 in. Brushless Cordless Pruning Chainsaw Kit had plenty of cutting power, excellent battery life, and the capability to manage all kinds of brush clearing, seasonal pruning, and storm cleanup.After testing four cordless pruning saws alongside eight full-size cordless chainsaws, we advise anyone shopping for a chainsaw to start the search with an eye on this smaller option, step up to one of our larger saw recommendations if necessary, and skip gas-powered chainsaws entirely.