Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw vs Kobalt 80V 18" Chainsaw Kit
Tinted cells mark the better figure on that row alone: more engine, longer bar, lighter, cheaper. A lighter weight is only a win on the same basis.
What owners like and complain about
Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
- Street price of $210-250 for a complete 18-inch 80V kit embarrasses saws costing twice as much
- 42cc-gas-equivalent brushless motor handles 18-22 inch trees per Lowe's owner reports
- 2.0Ah battery recharges in about 30 minutes — faster than most competitors' packs
- 4-year warranty on both tool and battery, double what Stihl gives its battery saws
- 4.6-star average across Lowe's reviews with consistent praise for quiet, instant-start operation
- 2.0Ah pack is the runtime bottleneck — about 110 cuts, and big hardwood drains it fast
- Recurring owner complaints of chains loosening and derailing without frequent tension checks
- Heavy bar-oil consumption; owners report topping off constantly
- Bogs when forced in logs near the bar's 18-inch capacity
- 80V batteries are pricey if bought alone, which weakens the ecosystem argument
Kobalt 80V 18" Chainsaw Kit
- Ships a 5.0Ah battery at $299, larger than almost anything at the price
- Claimed 300 cuts of 4x4 per charge is the longest runtime in the big-box battery tier
- Inertia-activated chain brake, not just a hand-guard mechanism
- 5-year tool warranty beats Greenworks, Craftsman and most of the field
- On-board tool storage and an auto oiler come standard
- 16.9 lb with the battery — heaviest 18-inch battery saw here, and punishing overhead
- Kobalt has no manufacturer website, so specs, parts and support all run through Lowe's
- 80V Kobalt packs fit only Kobalt tools, a much smaller range than Ryobi or Greenworks
- Resale and parts availability depend entirely on Lowe's continuing to stock the platform