EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18" Chainsaw Kit
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Quick take: The EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit costs $50 less; the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18" Chainsaw Kit swings a longer bar (18"); the EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit is lighter at 8.9 lb.
| Spec | EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit | Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18" Chainsaw Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 | $379 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (5,963) | — |
| Power Type | Battery | Battery |
| Use Case | Homeowner | Homeowner |
| Engine | — | — |
| Rated Power | — | — |
| Voltage | 56V | 40V |
| Kit Battery | 4 Ah | 6 Ah |
| Bar Length | 16" | 18" |
| Bar Range | 16" | 18" |
| Chain | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .043" gauge, 56 DL | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .050" gauge, 62 DL |
| Weight | 8.9 lb (tool only, without battery) | 13.2 lb (with 6.0Ah battery) |
| Warranty | 5-year tool / 3-year battery | 5-year tool / 3-year battery |
Pros & cons
EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit
- ✓Best kit value in the 16" battery class — saw, 4.0Ah pack, and charger for $329 when rivals charge $500+
- ✓56V ARC packs interchange with EGO mowers, trimmers, and blowers, so the battery investment compounds
- ✓Tool-free dual-dial chain tensioning that owners say actually holds, unlike lever-style tensioners
- ✓20 m/s chain speed with strong instant torque — cuts noticeably faster than the old CS1611 it replaced
- ✓5-year tool / 3-year battery warranty is the longest in the battery-saw class
- ✓Metal bucking spikes and a clearly indicated kickback brake — features skipped on most homeowner battery saws
- ✗Weeps bar oil when stored — the classic EGO gripe; owners keep it on a drip tray
- ✗Power is throttled on batteries smaller than the included 4.0Ah, so bare-tool buyers with 2.5Ah packs get less saw
- ✗New chains stretch fast and need re-tensioning every tank of oil at first
- ✗Sustained bucking of hardwood drains the 4.0Ah pack in well under half an hour — a second battery is near-mandatory for firewood duty
- ✗The .043" narrow-kerf chain dulls quickly in dirty wood and replacement options are thinner than 3/8"/.050 standards
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18" Chainsaw Kit
- ✓Cheapest 18" battery saw kit from a major brand — $120+ under EGO's 18" kit, half of Makita's XGT
- ✓40V 6.0Ah pack shares with Ryobi's popular mowers, blowers, and trimmers
- ✓Claimed 90+ cuts per charge is realistic for light bucking, per owner reports
- ✓5-year tool warranty — longer than DeWalt or Makita offer
- ✓Standard 3/8"LP/.050 62-link chain with cheap aftermarket replacements everywhere
- ✓Quiet, push-button operation that converts frustrated gas-saw owners in droves
- ✗Chain derailment and constant re-tensioning are the most repeated complaints in Home Depot reviews
- ✗Bar-retention knob loosens during use — owners check it every few cuts
- ✗Battery overheats under sustained cutting and must cool before recharging, stalling one-pack owners
- ✗Noticeably slower in hardwood than EGO, Milwaukee, and DeWalt's big saws — the 40cc claim is optimistic
- ✗Plastic-heavy build and a basic oiler reflect the price point; this is not a saw for weekly firewood duty