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Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw
$89.99Cheaper
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Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw is cheaper at $89.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Husqvarna
Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw
$689.99
Which is better: the Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw or Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?
The Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw is the cheaper at $89.99. The Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw | Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $89.99 Current Ace Hardware retail. | $689.99 |
| Brand | Sun Joe | Husqvarna |
| Released | — | — |
| Bar length (in) | 8 | 12 |
| Max reach (ft) | 15 | 16 |
| Chain speed mps | — | — |
| Power source | 120V corded electric, 6.5A | 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output) |
| Oil tank capacity fl (oz) | 2 | 4.8 |
| Max cutting diameter (in) | 7.5 | — |
| Chain pitch (in) | 3/8 in | — |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 15.4 |
Sources — Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw: acehardware.com (verified 2026-08-05). Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw and Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bar length (in): Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw 8 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 12
- Max reach (ft): Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw 15 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 16
- Power source: Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw 120V corded electric, 6.5A vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output)
- Oil tank capacity fl (oz): Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw 2 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 4.8
- Weight (lb): Sun Joe SWJ800E 8 in. 6.5-Amp Electric Telescoping Pole Saw 7.5 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 15.4