EGO POWER+ Chain Saw, 16” Battery Powered Chainsaw, Electric Cordless, Includes 56V 4.0Ah Battery and Charger – CS1613
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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO CS1613 is the consensus pick within EGO's mainstream 16-inch lineup. protoolreviews.com covered the 2022 refresh positively, and the larger 4.0Ah battery (versus the CS1611's 2.5Ah) is repeatedly cited on r/egopowerplus as the right pairing for actual yard work rather than one-cut demos. Verified-purchase volume is the strongest in the EGO 16-inch family at 2,190 reviews and a 4.6 average.
What reviewers liked
- Large verified-purchase base (2,190 reviews, 4.6 average) provides strong real-world signal
- protoolreviews.com (high trust) covered the 2022 refresh favorably
- Included 4.0Ah battery is the size r/egopowerplus owners actually recommend for yard work
- Light and well-balanced for limbing and storm cleanup per community threads
Where it falls short
- r/egopowerplus has documented battery-quality complaints that EGO buyers should be aware of
- Some owners report struggling with consecutive cuts in dense wood
- Less aggressive chain and motor than the 20-inch CS2005, per direct owner comparisons
- Pricier than third-party 16-inch saws with comparable specs on paper
Across the reviewers we read, the EGO CS1613 is the consensus pick within EGO's mainstream 16-inch lineup. protoolreviews.com covered the 2022 refresh positively, and the larger 4.0Ah battery (versus the CS1611's 2.5Ah) is repeatedly cited on r/egopowerplus as the right pairing for actual yard work rather than one-cut demos. Verified-purchase volume is the strongest in the EGO 16-inch family at 2,190 reviews and a 4.6 average.
Specialist-subreddit signal is mixed but net-positive: r/egopowerplus threads call the 16-inch 'perfect for light duty jobs' and the most-used saw in mixed-tool households, with one poster noting their gas Stihl was relegated to bucking. The honest counterweights surface in the same community — a notable battery-defect complaint thread, and one user reporting the saw struggled with consecutive cuts, which mainstream reviewers attribute to chain sharpness and battery state of charge rather than the saw itself.
For homeowners who want EGO's ecosystem and don't need the 20-inch's bulk, this is the version the community converges on.
- Highlight 1
- 40CC GAS EQUIVALENT – This EGO chainsaw features a high-efficiency brushless motor that delivers power equivalent to a 40cc gas chainsaw with chain speeds up to 20 m/s for clean, efficient cuts
- Highlight 2
- UP TO 220 CUTS PER CHARGE – Battery chainsaw delivers up to 130 cuts on a 4x4 with the included 4.0Ah battery; compatible with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries
- Highlight 3
- 16-INCH BAR AND CHAIN – Featuring a 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge chain with 56 drive links designed for efficient cutting through hardwood, soft wood, branches, and more
- Highlight 4
- TOOL-FREE CHAIN TENSIONING – Tighten your chain with the twist of a dial, eliminating the need to take anything apart to get your chain set properly
- Highlight 5
- IPX4-RATED WEATHER RESISTANCE – Weather-resistant construction adds durability for work in a variety of conditions; cordless chainsaw features low profile dial design to allow cutting flush to the ground
The experience was nothing but headaches with the battery. The chainsaw itself, seemed very high quality and cut very well. However, the battery I received ...
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