# Power+ CS1804 vs CS-400: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Power+ CS1804 (EGO) and CS-400 (Echo) among chainsaws.

## Side by side

| Spec | Power+ CS1804 | CS-400 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $399.99 | not published |
| Brand | EGO | Echo |
| Power source | battery | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 56 V | 40.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 12.25 | 10.1 |
| Anti vibration | — | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Power source: Power+ CS1804 battery vs CS-400 gas
- Engine cc or voltage: Power+ CS1804 56 V vs CS-400 40.2 cc
- Weight (lb): Power+ CS1804 12.25 vs CS-400 10.1

## What reviewers say

**Power+ CS1804** — One whitelisted source, Pro Tool Reviews, delivered a hands-on review of the EGO 18" CS1800 (the same 18" 56V chainsaw sold in the CS1804 kit SKU), rating it 9.4/10. The reviewer cut oak branches ranging 4"-12" and praised chain speed and cutting power, the LED light for storm cleanup, tool-free chain tensioning, metal bucking spikes, and the visual red chain-brake indicator, calling it strong value at $349 as a kit with a 5.0Ah battery and charger. Only minor gripes (slight chain chatter on the first cuts, and the saw not sitting flat on the oil-fill side). No lab-measured numbers were reported; all three cited quotes were verified verbatim in the fetched text. (1 sourced review.)

**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

- Power+ CS1804: https://egopowerplus.com/18-inch-chain-saw/ (egopowerplus.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- 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)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/chainsaws/ego-power-plus-cs1804-vs-echo-cs-400/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Power+ CS1804 ($399.99) vs CS-400 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/chainsaws/ego-power-plus-cs1804-vs-echo-cs-400/
License: CC BY 4.0.