# CS-400 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the CS-400 (Echo) and 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw (Ryobi) among chainsaws.

## Side by side

| Spec | CS-400 | 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $259 |
| Brand | Echo | Ryobi |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 14 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 40.2 cc | 40 V |
| Weight (lb) | 10.1 | 11.38 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Power source: CS-400 gas vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw battery
- Bar length (in): CS-400 18 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 14
- Engine cc or voltage: CS-400 40.2 cc vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 40 V
- Weight (lb): CS-400 10.1 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 11.38
- Tool less chain tensioning: CS-400 Yes vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw No

## What reviewers say

**CS-400** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- CS-400: https://www.echo-usa.com/getattachment/07628055-6ed6-492b-9057-0bce6550dbed/CS-400es_1112_120913.pdf (echo-usa.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/46396039910 (ryobitools.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/chainsaws/echo-cs-400-vs-ryobi-40v-14in-ry405100/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, CS-400 (not published) vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw ($259) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/chainsaws/echo-cs-400-vs-ryobi-40v-14in-ry405100/
License: CC BY 4.0.