Independent · sourced · Updated August 2026

Best Pole Saws (2026)

13 pole saws compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.

The best overall pole saw is EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) ($169.99). The best value pole saw is Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw ($89.99). The cheapest is Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw at $89.99. 13 pole saws compared from $89.99 to $719.99 across 12 brands — every figure sourced, updated August 2026.

As of 2026-08-05

Cite this comparison Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest pole saws is Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw at $89.99; across 13 models the median price is $169.99 ($89.99–$719.99), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-08-05. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pole-saws/

Our data Across the 13 pole saws we priced, the most expensive lists for 324% more than the best-specced one — EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) at $170 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of August 2026.

Which pole saw should you buy?

Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-08-05; live price may differ.

Key takeaways

  • Lowest price: Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw at $89.99 (Current Ace Hardware retail.).
  • Typical price: from $89.99, median $169.99, up to $719.99 — across 13 priced.
  • Tracked: 13 products across 12 brands, current through 2026-08-05.
  • Compared on: Bar length (in), Max reach (ft), Chain speed mps, Power source, Oil tank capacity fl (oz), Max cutting diameter (in).

Best by the numbers

Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.

Top 3 by quality

An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.

  1. EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) Quality score 98/100 Best value
  2. Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw Quality score 58/100 Best value
  3. Greenworks 20672 40V G-MAX 8 in. Cordless Pole Saw Kit Quality score 34/100 Best value

How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →

What to look for

How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these pole saws.

  • Chain speed mps — higher is better (this group: 6.5 to 15).
  • Oil tank capacity fl (oz) — higher is better (this group: 1.69 to 7.4).

Comparison

US price = launch MSRP for the base configuration. Sourced per row.
#Pole SawPriceBar length (in)Max reach (ft)Chain speed mpsPower sourceOil tank capacity fl (oz)Max cutting diameter (in)SourceBuy
1 Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw $89.99 815120V corded electric, 6.5A27.5 acehardware.com On Amazon →
2 Ryobi RY43160A 8 in. 6-Amp Electric Pole Saw $129 89120V corded electric, 6A6 ryobitools.com On Amazon →
3 Greenworks 20672 40V G-MAX 8 in. Cordless Pole Saw Kit $151.99 81140V G-MAX Li-ion (2.0Ah battery & charger included)1.69 amazon.com Check price →
4 BLACK+DECKER LPP120 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Pole Pruning Saw $159.99 81420V MAX Li-ion (1.5Ah battery & charger included on the LPP120 kit)6 blackanddecker.com On Amazon →
5 DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) $169 8156.520V MAX Li-ion brushless (tool only, battery sold separately) dewalt.com On Amazon →
6 EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) $169.99 103.21556V ARC Lithium-ion (attachment for EGO Power Head PH1400/PH1420; battery not included)7.4 amazon.com Check price →
7 WORX WG323 20V PowerShare 10 in. Cordless Pole/Chain Saw $169.99 10126.520V PowerShare Li-ion (2.0Ah battery & charger included)8 amazon.com Check price →
8 Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw $219 101240V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included)8 support.ryobitools.com On Amazon →
9 STIHL HTA 50 36V AK System Battery Pole Pruner (Tool Only) $239.99 10936V rated / 40V max Li-ion, AK System (AK 20 battery, sold separately) stihlusa.com On Amazon →
10 Oregon PS250 40V MAX Cordless Pole Saw $399 81540V MAX Li-ion (B600E 4.0Ah battery & C600 charger included in this kit) oregonproducts.com On Amazon →
11 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK $449 106.7M18 18V Li-ion (REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery & M18/M12 rapid charger included) milwaukeetool.com On Amazon →
12 Makita XAU02ZB 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 10 in. Telescoping Pole Saw (Tool Only) $500 101336V (18V X2) LXT Li-ion brushless (two 18V batteries, tool only) makitatools.com On Amazon →
13 Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw $719.99 121625.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output)4.8 husqvarna.com On Amazon →

Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.

Popular comparisons

What is the cheapest pole saw?

Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw is the cheapest at $89.99 (Current Ace Hardware retail.), as of 2026-08-05.

How much does pole saws cost?

Across the 13 pole saws with a published price, the median is $169.99, ranging from $89.99 to $719.99, as of 2026-08-05.

Which pole saw is best by the numbers?

Lowest price: Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw ($89.99). Highest chainSpeedMps: EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) (15 chainSpeedMps). Highest oilTankCapacityFlOz: EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) (7.4 oilTankCapacityFlOz).

How many pole saws are compared here?

13 pole saws across 12 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-08-05.

What is the best overall pole saw?

EGO Power+ PSA1000 10 in. Pole Saw Attachment (Multi-Head System) ($169.99) — Highest overall score (98/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.

What is the best value pole saw?

Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw ($89.99) — Most specification per dollar of any pole saws here at $89.99.

What is the most capable pole saw?

Greenworks 20672 40V G-MAX 8 in. Cordless Pole Saw Kit ($151.99) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $151.99.

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