An electric chipper plugs into an outlet or runs on a tool battery. It is quieter, lighter and needs no fuel or engine care, and it handles prunings and branches up to about 1.75 in, enough for most suburban yards.
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.
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- WEN 41119#1 of 13Full review
For homeowners with occasional prunings who want a name brand chipper at the lowest price. Its 1.75 in rating matches models costing twice as much.
Amazon $91.98$91.981.75 in15 A- - PowerSmart DB6610#2 of 13Full review
A low cost chipper for dry prunings that still takes nearly 1.8 in branches. Check the warranty with the seller before buying.
Amazon $99.99$99.991.77 in15 A22.9 lb - LawnMaster FD1501#3 of 13Full review
For light, occasional cleanup of dry twigs on a tight budget. Spend a little more on the FD1503 for bigger branches and finer mulch.
Amazon $79.99$79.991.57 in15 A26.5 lb - LawnMaster FD1503#4 of 13Full review
The value pick among small electric chippers: 1.8 in capacity and a 14:1 ratio for little more than budget models. Good for regular pruning in a suburban yard.
Amazon $125.99$125.991.8 in15 A22.7 lb - Westinghouse W1.7WCAC#5 of 13Full review
A light, inexpensive chipper for dry twigs and small branches in a suburban yard. Buyers with a lot of green wood should look at heavier models.
Amazon $110$1101.7 in15 A19.2 lb - WEN 41130#6 of 13Full review
For buyers who want the WEN 41119 capacity with a tidy enclosed bin that keeps dust down. Pick the 41119 if a bag is fine.
Amazon $125$1251.75 in15 A- - Shop-Vac Electric Wood Chipper#7 of 13Full review
A light 1.75 in chipper from a familiar brand with a big bag. Similar chippers cost less, so buy it when it is on sale.
Amazon $155.99$155.991.75 in15 A22.7 lb - LawnMaster FD1504#8 of 13Full review
For buyers who want the FD1503 design with a tidy bin and finer mulch, and who store it in a tight shed. The FD1503 is better value if a bag will do.
Amazon $152.99$152.991.7 in15 A29.5 lb - Patriot CSV-2525HE#9 of 13Full review
For estates and noise restricted sites that want a battery chipper shredder with gas class capacity, at a steep price. Nearly everyone else will get more for less from gas or corded models.
Patriot Products $6,446$6,4462.5 in1,800 W149 lb - Earthwise GS70015#10 of 13Full review
For gardeners who chip dry prunings and want a bin that keeps the patio clean. Buy it on Amazon, where it costs about half the maker price.
Amazon $170$1701.75 in15 A29.8 lb - Earthwise GS015#11 of 13Full review
For yards where a light, easy to move chipper matters more than fine mulch. The GS70015 is the better buy at the current Amazon prices.
Amazon $199$1991.75 in15 A22.5 lb - Sun Joe CJ603E#12 of 13Full review
For homeowners who chip prunings near the house and want the quietest plug in chipper with a high reduction ratio. Buyers who just need to clear a few branches cheaply can pay less elsewhere.
Amazon $199.99$199.991.73 in15 A38.6 lb - Patriot CSV-2515#13 of 13Full review
For property owners who want gas class capacity and leaf shredding without engine noise or upkeep, and will pay for it. Casual users are better served by a $150 chipper.
Amazon $1,495$1,4952.5 in14 A112 lb