A very light saw with a long warranty for pruning, limbing and storm cleanup around a suburban yard.
Amazon $219The Echo CS-3410 is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Echo CS-3410 leads on warranty and weight. The Husqvarna 120 Mark III wins on value, power and bar.
A budget gas saw for homeowners who cut a little firewood and clean up after storms. Pick a bigger engine if you buck hardwood every year.
Amazon $219.99Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Echo CS-3410 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and weight (8.2 lb vs 10.7 lb (powerhead)).
- Choose the Husqvarna 120 Mark III for value ($13.75 per inch of bar ($219.99, 16 in bar) vs $15.64 per inch of bar ($219, 14 in bar)), power (38 cc engine vs 34.4 cc engine) and bar (16 in bar vs 14 in bar).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Echo CS-3410 | Husqvarna 120 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 75 $15.64 per inch of bar ($219, 14 in bar) | 87 $13.75 per inch of bar ($219.99, 16 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 0 34.4 cc engine | 12 38 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 100 8.2 lb | 76 10.7 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 25 14 in bar | 50 16 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo CS-3410 | Husqvarna 120 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 14 in | 16 in |
| Chain speed | - | 55 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | - | 3/8 in mini |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 34.4 cc | 38 cc, 1.9 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.2 lb | 10.7 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
