EGO Power+ CS1400 14" Cordless Chainsaw Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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4.5$179Approx. street price for the bare tool; battery + charger sold separately (CS1401 kit ~$279)Check Price on Amazon →
- Homeowner
- Light limbing
- Small firewood
Per specs and owner reviews, EGO's CS1400 is a 14-inch 56V chainsaw with instant push-button starts and a low-kickback bar, approachable for homeowner limbing and small firewood. The bar and battery cap it at branches and small trunks. A chainsaw is the most dangerous yard tool, so wear chaps, helmet and gloves and mind kickback.
Pros
- Instant push-button start with no fuel, choke, or pull cord — ideal for occasional use
- Low-kickback bar and tool-free chain tensioning make it approachable for first-time saw users
- Quiet enough for suburban yards and cuts a surprising amount of limbs per charge
Cons
- 14-inch bar and battery power limit it to branches and small trunks, not big firewood rounds
- Bare tool needs an EGO 56V battery; runtime ends when the pack does mid-job
- A chainsaw is the most dangerous yard tool — kickback can happen in an instant, so wear chaps, helmet, gloves and keep the tip clear of contact
Specifications
| Power | 56V battery |
|---|---|
| Bar | 14 in |
| Cut capacity | ~10 in log comfortably |
| Runtime | ~100 cuts on a 4x4 (2.5Ah) |
| Weight | ~8.3 lb without battery |
| Best for | Homeowner limbing, storm cleanup & small firewood |