Oregon · Updated June 2026
CS1500: full specs
CS1500. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: oregonproducts.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The CS1500 has no published US price yet. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 9/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Strong cutting performance for a corded electric saw; Built-in PowerSharp self-sharpening chain not found on rival models.
- Skip if Corded design tethers you to an extension cord is a dealbreaker.
Is the CS1500 a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its bar length of 18 in is above the median of the 18, and its weight of 12.6 lb is above the median of the 16.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the CS1500
Only one whitelisted tester yielded verifiable review prose for the Oregon CS1500: Pro Tool Reviews names it the best electric chainsaw for home use, praising strong performance and the built-in PowerSharp sharpener not found on rival models. All three quotes were confirmed as literal substrings of the fetched page. No tester-measured benchmarks were present (specs shown are manufacturer figures), so none were recorded. TechGearLab was not in the verified set and is excluded.
Based on 1 review · 2023-07-17
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Strong cutting performance for a corded electric saw
- Built-in PowerSharp self-sharpening chain not found on rival models
- Named best electric chainsaw for home use at a low (~$115) price
Commonly flagged
- Corded design tethers you to an extension cord
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source comparison was possible: only one whitelisted source (Pro Tool Reviews) was fetchable and verifiable, so there is no second perspective to agree or disagree with.
The sources (1)
Pulling 15 amps and sporting an 18-inch bar, the Oregon CS1500 chainsaw is our choice as the best electric chainsaw for home use.
Not only does it have strong performance, but it also has a built-in chain sharpener you won't find on other models.
While electric chainsaws require you to drag around a cord, there are no gas hassles, no batteries to charge, and they're a heck of a lot less expensive.
Specifications
| Price (US) | Not published Street price ~$109-$130 at major retailers; Oregon does not publish a fixed US MSRP |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oregon |
| Released | — |
| Power source | corded |
| Bar length (in) | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 15 A / 120 V |
| Weight (lb) | 12.6 |
| Anti vibration | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
Source: oregonproducts.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by powertools.techreviewer.com. 15 A / 2400 W, 18in bar, tool-less ring tensioning, and built-in Lubri-Tec automatic oiler confirmed on oregonproducts.com (2026-06-19) and TechReviewer. Weight corrected from 13.2 lbs to 12.6 lbs: the official page lists 17.02 lbs but that is the packaged/shipping weight; major retailers (Amazon/Lowes) and reviews consistently cite ~12-12.6 lbs as the tool weight. Anti-vibration not mentioned in official documentation, kept null. No fixed US MSRP; street price ~$109-$130.
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the CS1500?
Only one whitelisted tester yielded verifiable review prose for the Oregon CS1500: Pro Tool Reviews names it the best electric chainsaw for home use, praising strong performance and the built-in PowerSharp sharpener not found on rival models. All three quotes were confirmed as literal substrings of the fetched page. No tester-measured benchmarks were present (specs shown are manufacturer figures), so none were recorded. TechGearLab was not in the verified set and is excluded. Praised: Strong cutting performance for a corded electric saw; Built-in PowerSharp self-sharpening chain not found on rival models; Named best electric chainsaw for home use at a low (~$115) price. Flagged: Corded design tethers you to an extension cord. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the CS1500 cost?
The CS1500 has no published US price as of 2026-06-19.
What are the CS1500's key specs?
CS1500 (Oregon): power source corded, bar length in 18, engine cc or voltage 15 A / 120 V, weight lb 12.6, tool less chain tensioning Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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