Husqvarna Power Axe 350i vs EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit
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Quick take: The EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit costs $151 less; the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i swings a longer bar (18"); the EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit is lighter at 8.9 lb.
| Spec | Husqvarna Power Axe 350i | EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $480 | $329 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (304) | 4.5★ (5,963) |
| Power Type | Battery | Battery |
| Use Case | Homeowner | Homeowner |
| Engine | — | — |
| Rated Power | — | — |
| Voltage | 40V | 56V |
| Kit Battery | 7.5 Ah | 4 Ah |
| Bar Length | 18" | 16" |
| Bar Range | 18" | 16" |
| Chain | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .050" gauge (X-Cut S93G) | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .043" gauge, 56 DL |
| Weight | 13.6 lb (with 7.5Ah BLi30 battery (Lowe's listed weight)) | 8.9 lb (tool only, without battery) |
| Warranty | 3-year residential | 5-year tool / 3-year battery |
Pros & cons
Husqvarna Power Axe 350i
- ✓Kit with 7.5Ah battery and charger for about $480 undercuts Stihl's equivalent by hundreds
- ✓Boost mode makes it one of the fastest consumer battery saws in independent testing
- ✓82 dB measured operation — dramatically quieter than gas, neighbor-friendly
- ✓X-Cut factory chain holds an edge longer than typical bundled chains
- ✓Under 14 lbs with battery installed and well balanced for limbing
- ✓3-year residential warranty backed by 4.4 stars over 304 Lowe's reviews
- ✗Tool-less chain tensioner is the top recurring complaint — it can lose tension mid-job
- ✗Multiple owner reports of water intrusion and battery failures, with slow warranty resolution
- ✗Boost mode drains the big pack noticeably faster
- ✗Battery recharge is slow with the included charger
- ✗40V Power Axe batteries don't work with Husqvarna's pro dealer-line tools
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