EGO Power+ CS1201 12 in
#5 in BatteryFull review
For homeowners who prune and clear storm branches and want the lightest EGO saw. Pick a longer bar for firewood.
Amazon $279$279
3.7/5
For rural owners felling and bucking bigger trees who want the most power EGO makes. Overkill for yard cleanup.
- 20 inBar length
- 56 V, 6 Ah batteryPower
- 13 lb (with bar and chain)Weight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$549
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The fastest chain here, rated like a 55cc gas saw for big rounds and felling
- A 20 in bar handles larger trees than most battery saws
- Omnidirectional chain brake sensor and LED work light
- 5 year tool warranty
Cons
- Needs a wrench to tension the chain, unlike the smaller EGO saws
- At 13 lb before the battery it is heavy for limbing
- The priciest EGO kit
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CS2005 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Bar length | 20 in |
| Chain speed | 82 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in low profile |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 56 V, 6 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 336 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 13 lb (with bar and chain) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years |
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