Corded electric chainsaw vs battery chainsaw: Corded wins for occasional backyard use

Corded is simpler, cheaper, and more reliable than battery for rare pruning or firewood near an outlet. Battery saws cost two to three times more, have batteries that degrade sitting in the garage, and need charging. A $100 corded outperforms a $250 battery when you need it, and a 50- or 100-foot extension cord is easier to store than a charger.