Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw
#9 in BatteryFull review
A mid priced 16 in saw for yard cleanup and occasional firewood on the Ryobi 40V platform.
Ryobi $299$299
The Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.5 to 2.4. The Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw leads on value, warranty and weight. The Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw costs $200 less ($299 vs $499).
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in Chainsaw
#20 in BatteryFull review
For tradespeople already on Milwaukee M18 who want a durable 16 in saw with long runtime.
Amazon $499$499
Prices 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 Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw for value ($18.69 per inch of bar ($299 with battery and charger, 16 in bar) vs $31.19 per inch of bar ($499 with battery and charger, 16 in bar)), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and weight (12.8 lb vs 13.9 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $18.69 per inch of bar ($299 with battery and charger, 16 in bar) | 0 $31.19 per inch of bar ($499 with battery and charger, 16 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 50 chain speed not published (neutral score used) | 29 41.7 ft/s chain speed |
| Weight 15% | 40 12.8 lb | 26 13.9 lb |
| Bar 10% | 50 16 in bar | 50 16 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in Chainsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Chain speed | - | 41.7 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | - | 3/8 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah battery | 18 V, 12 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | 216 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 12.8 lb | 13.9 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |