Side by Side Comparison of: Snow Joe vs Remington

Too bad there isn't 6 stars. Received this today. Excellent packaging. Arrived right on time. Assembled in a couple of minutes (all one needs to do is attach the bar with the chain and add some bar/chain oil. Took if to my backyard... WOW. Cut through limbs like they were butter! Never a problem, no kick back, chain is apparently exceptionally sharp! Plenty of power. Great reach!I would guess that I'm money ahead over having a professional tree trimming company come over and trim these trees!Highly recommend this product!

Man oh man can this thing cut. I rarely write reviews but felt I had to after the stellar job this baby did. I ordered this to clean up after hurricane Irma. I have 8 oak trees on my property and while thankfully none blew down, they lost some serious branches. So I needed a pole saw to prune off the damaged limbs. I just don't see how this thing is just 6.5 amps. I have a 13 amp electric chainsaw that is rated at 4.5 horsepower, this little thing blows it away. It chewed thru everything I threw at it with no problems whatsoever. The only limitation is branch thickness as the blade is only 8 inches. But I took it right to its limit and it performed without a single issue.If you are doubtful about this purchase, don't be. This is one product that is well worth the money. As for longevity, only time will tell but build quality is on par with other poles in this class. Get it!!! You will be glad you did.

Stepped up from my manual pole saw. Like the ease of the cuts this one makes. Yes... slight change in the weight of holding it but, you will like how quickly and with ease of working this pole saw. Read manual thoroughly before using. Just a wise thing to do in preparation.

I've used this Pole Chain now for about 2 hours of trimming trees. It works great, seems very durable, and does everything I've expected very well. I selected this item based primarily on the positive reviews on it, plus it's weight was a little less than some others. Believe me, for a old f*** like me, having even 1 pound less weight on the end of the 10' or 12' extended pole is significant!The only negative I can come up with is that it actually delivered 5 days later than it was originally scheduled - but I can deal with that for a good quality product.

I replaced my other pole saw with this one. The other one was a little cheaper (at Home Depot) but the price difference wasn't so great as to make it a much better deal. I wish I'd bought this one originally but I'm glad I have it now. Why? Some things I particularly like about it compared to the other one.1. The adjustable length of the pole. The other one is fixed at 9 feet. There are a couple of reasons adjustability is a very nice feature. First, what others have pointed out - use the shorter length to cut up the limbs you've cut down. It's much easier than standing back nine feet to do it. But, an equally important reason is that it can be adjusted easily while using the saw. I use it mainly for palm trees and oaks. When I'm on the ladder, I don't always need or want the saw at its full length. There's about ten pounds hanging on a 9 foot pole and it gets heavy quickly. And, sometimes I'm closer to what I want to cut. Twist the lock on the pole, collapse it a little, tighten the lock and start cutting again. It's very nice.2. A major reason I decided to change saws was that the one I have infuriated me with the chain constantly jumping the track. I tightened it and loosened it and tried everything I could to get the tension right. It didn't matter - if the saw twisted a little while cutting the chain popped off. That meant removing the cover, adjusting the chain, replacing the cover and going back to work - five to ten minutes of cursing the whole time. I just finished trimmng several palm trees and an oak with this one and it did not jump once. Tensioning the chain is very simple and done with the cover on - just turn a screw.3. The oiler on the other one seems to feed oil too fast - the motor always is oily and it runs down the pole. This one doesn't and keeps a light coat of oil on the chain. The other one put too much oil on the chain with the result it jams because the saw dust gets oily and clogs the sprocket - that may be why it jumped the track.4. It cuts faster - that may be simply because it's a new chain so I can't say it's different in that respect from the other.5. It feels sturdier. The pole definitely is stronger. There is absolutely no twisting or bending. The other one doesn't really "bend" but it does flex. This one is very stiff.So - I'm glad I have it and recommend it hightly.

This is a very well-made pole saw. Assembly was very easy. The pole itself is quite beefy and very easy to extend plus the lock is one of the best features as it's easy to lock and unlock and stays adjusted.I was surprised to see that the cutting guide was made of metal. The oil reservoir has a window so it is easy to see the level of oil. The best part of the saw is that it's the lightest one on the market in this price range So you don't have to be a guerrilla to use it. The motor is more than adequate to get the job done. It comes with a good manual, has a two year warranty, and a single metal tool that is all that is needed to assemble as well to keep the chain property adjusted.I highly recommend this saw.

I do love this tool. I used it to take apart a limb (tree) that had become damaged in a windstorm. It was easy to use, and was easy to adjust as I was using it. For small projects, like the one I had today, it was very helpful.Update 9 6 2017I wish I could give this little saw another few stars. We have been using it for the last few weeks, and it is one tough little bugger. Not only have we used it to clear some downed trees, but The Spouse has made me a bench from the downed material with it. It's a very reliable saw. I can wholeheartedly recommend this saw.

My son and I were very pleased with this inexpensive chain saw. It did the job we needed at his place and mine. It appears it is going to be durable, though we have not used it enough to say for certain. Very pleased.

This is a great little chain saw! I was only using it for heavy pruning of 1 - 1 1/2" limbs, but it went right through them like butter. It is light and easy to handle, and seems a lot safer than I expected. When you take your finger off the trigger, the chain stops immediately. I had a small gas chain saw many years ago, and while unwinding and winding a long heavy extension cord is a pain, it sure beats holding the weight and dealing with the hard starting gas models for this type work.

Just got this yesterday. Was delivered early in the morning so I had to run to Walmart to get bar ad chain oil. Came home and fired this baby up! A few small trees came down with no problem, a few medium sized trees came down and I fel like king of the tree killing world! Nothing could stop me in cutting down these trees. 1 tree, 2 tree, and some it was 6 trees. Finally I don't have to hand cut any more trees down. This got the job done within 5 minutes. Now if it could only put up a fence for me

Never used or owned a chainsaw before. So was nervous after reading some of the reviews but decided to just go ahead and try it. Glad that I did. Did not have any problems in using the chainsaw. Didn't have any problems with the chain getting loose but was prepared to tighten it if needed based on some of the reviews. Like others had problems with oil leakage but being forewarned didn't fill it up and laid it on some rags. The only problem I had was in pressing the oil bulb too hard - it came off. But it was simple to put it back on. Now, all that's left to experience is sharpening it which is not needed yet since it was used for cutting about a dozen or so trees/shrubs ranging in size to about 5 or 7 inches in diameter. While never having used a chainsaw before, did not experience any problem in actual use. Used a 100 feet 16/3 extension cord with no problem. So, based on my needs and limited experience, am really pleased with it.

I couldn't be happier with this chainsaw , it surprised me that such a small light saw could cut down large limbs just as fast as my old gas chainsaw. I've used this saw twice since I bought it, both times cutting a large amount of Brazilian Pepper on the surrounding properties that had grown to the point that they were starting to push down my fence. The saw ate through limbs up to 4 inches thick like they were butter. The chain did come off one time (MY FAULT)but it's so easy to reinstall and adjust that it's not even worth talking about. I have to remark about the negative comments I've read about this saw leaking the bar oil out when not in use, it will, and it tells you that in the owners manual. You can't blame the product for having a problem if the owners manual warns you about it ahead of time. Let's talk ease of maintenance. If you want to tighten the chain all you need is a 6" common screwdriver, and a small crescent wrench, just break loose the 2 nuts holding the chain carrier in place, adjust the tension on the chain with the screwdriver, and lock down the 2 nuts, now you're back in business. I've thought of having my gas chainsaw repaired, but it doesn't make much sense since it would probably cost me more to repair it than it would to buy another one of these as a backup! I Love this little guy!

Hate to take away a star because it works fantasticly but the foam around the hand grip did come apart the first time I used it and it does leak bar and chain oil, even hanging it horizontally . I can fix the foam grip and I wrap a rag around the oil reservoir while storing it. But those are minor problems that shouldn’t be.Having said that, would I buy it again or recommend it, yes, I would. If you put the chain on, in the right direction and adjust it properly, it works great. Keep in mind it is priced well and does the job more expensive pole saws do at a much lower price. It is heavier than a manual pole saw but you have to expect that when you are lifting a small chain saw on the end of the pole. I’ve used several of both manual & electric over several decades and I recommend this one.

Works as described. My husband loves it! Makes reaching and cutting limbs way easier than climbing on a ladder! The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the blade could be longer and the unit is a little heavy so its hard to hold up in the air for more than 30 seconds or so.

Bought this in 2015, used it to trim some pine limbs, started whining just as i finished, didnt use it again until this year, 2017, the whining got worse, tried adjusted the chain tightness, persisted, the gears between the motor and chain ratchet are stripped, cheap junk, probably cut a total of 30 limbs, DO NOT BUYI contacted their customer service department, they assured me they would send a new saw, even though it was 2 years since I bought the old one.So I changed my rating on this item to 4 stars to reflect the quality of their customer service, and that perhaps this saw as just a lemon in their production line

I have been using this now for a couple of months. Does a great job on most sized limbs. Cuts through very easily. Goes through chain oil a little faster than other saws I've used. I wish there was a way to break this down a little for easier storage. But it has been running very strong and has handled most jobs I have used it for with ease.

Works as well as a higher priced, but similar, Black and Decker saw I have borrowed from my brother in the past. I wanted my own saw but didn't want to spend much money. This saw is a very good value for the money. However, the chain adjustment is not as easy as the Black & Decker saw although it's not that difficult.

Easy to put together. Good quality material (my second Sun Joe tool, reliable brand). Requires oil that was not included. Heavier than I thought but manageable.Overall, it was easy to use (did I mention that it was heavier than I thought?!). It cut with ease although I managed to get it stuck inside the branch twice as I am a rookie!Got the job done in minutes so I am happy with this purchase.

Excellent small chain saw. I had a predecessor whose blade had gone dull. Buying a new one cost just a bit more (about $5 more) than a new chain. The only problem is the faulty Instruction manual which shows things that don't exist on the saw.

easy to use and the oiler button is the first I have seen on a chain saw. They only con I can see is I wish it was able to get rid of the sawdust easier inside the adjustable chain mechanism, but it is easy to open it up from time to time to clean it out, and that is just a minor thing. Overall it is a very good chain saw with a long blade, longer than most electrics.

I love this little electric chain saw. I have a huge Homelite bow saw I've been using for years, but this little saw has torque and simplicity for cutting down and cutting up those little 3-4 inch trees that you don't want to break out all of the lumberjack equipment for. I had an older one that was handed down from my Dad. We (he and I) used it so much it finally came apart after 25 years. Once you get past being too lazy to pull out a drop cord, it's all good.

This chainsaw has plenty of juice, bite, and cutting power for smaller jobs around the house, though I found it's much more practical for limb work that is close to the house (obviously), due to the limitations of your extension cord. For work at the outer edges of the property, I prefer the battery powered Ryobi, which cuts just as good as this unit, though it has a shorter bar. For my needs, having both on hand works pretty well, and is much, much better than wrestling with the gas powered, finicky chainsaws. Gas powered chainsaws are a must if you plan on using one all the time, but for most homeowners, the electric or battery powered ones are far more practical.

I was very impressed with the power of the chainsaw, especially at the low price. It was powerful enough for me to take down a tree in my back yard that was about a foot in diameter and 25 feet tall. One thing I would change is the handle. I wish it wrapped around in a loop as opposed to just sticking out. Also, I do wish it came with a chain cover for when it's not in use. I feel like it's an unsheathed knife that's sitting around which seems dangerous. Please take note that it did not come with any oil so make sure to purchase some before using it for the first time.

Great saw to have. I do not use it repeatedly, but when you need a chainsaw, you need one. You just have to plug it in and pull the trigger, no gas and oil to worry about. Works great on fallen limbs from storms, and trimming branches from mowing lanes. Also works great on landscape timbers when you do not need the finest cut available. It does leak oil from the reservoir when not in use. I store mine sitting in a plastic pan to prevent unwanted damage to surrounding materials.

NIce design, easy assembly. I feel it does not have the cutting bite needed for larger branches, but fine for really small branches n mare than 1" diameter.

For some reason, the blade became dull right away only after using for a total of 1 hour commulative usage. It was great the first few times then it started taking longer.I need customer service to contact me for suggestions. I will revise my review if it improved.

Hard to get chain on saw

It has a very weak cut, took me a few minutes of sawing any branch over 3-4" diameter to get it thin enough to climb up the ladder and cut it the rest of the way with my axe. It overheats super fast which means it is going to weaken the bar/chain quickly over time. I probably wouldn't purchase again if I was cutting any branches larger than a wrist.

It was broke when I got it. I ordered it a while back and hadn't used it so I didn't know it was broke and I figured I couldn't return it because it had been to long. So I opened it up and repaired it, it just had a clearance issue with the gears. I repaired it with one washer and about 20 minutes on my time. It works great now.

Cheap lightweight plastic already tearing, the chain is tricky to adjust, and comes off while your cutting, then hard to get back on. It does cut well while the chain is in place.

Not an expert but has to put chain on twice during use, probably me??

It didn't oil well, no matter how much I pumped the bulb, so I took it down and found that the drip hole in the reservoir bottle was too small. I used an ice pick to enlarge it some. The most serious problem is that wood chips pile up in the housing. So much, that it even gets into the handle housing where the trigger and wires are. So after every couple of long cuts, ensure you stop and clean it out.

Instead of buying a log splitter. I used this on old dry hard wood. I wanted to use for Firewood.looks like I'll have to reset the tension on the chain. It did not cut through like butter on the logs. Next year I'll see how itwork on live tree branches.

This chain saw cuts better than I thought it would and is certainly easier to use on the smaller branches than a gas chain saw. Don't rely on this to oil your chain. I filled the chain oil resevoir, and it leaked out within a few minutes of cutting. I think I read another reviewer who suggested using a separate oil can to keep the chain oiled. That was good advice.

The good: It cuts small branches and trees very well. It starts easily and is light.The bad: As others have said, it leaks. This is annoying, although as long as you're aware of it, you can take steps. Not nearly the power of a gas chainsaw... which you would expect. The cord really limits your range, but if you are just looking to trim up a small yard, this is a good option.

I always looking for a light weight saw that can't take care my yard by myself. I read over the other reviewers, give a try on this one, it is very light weight, which I love it, but not as powerful as I thought. I will keep it for the small plants.

Was super amazing, but after about 20 minutes on first use, the extension would not retract. Piece of plastic broke while trying to fix it. Bummed. Was literally going to give 5 star review

This saw worked great for about two weeks while trimming palm fronds. And then the gears that make the chain spin have worn out and the chain will not turn. this was not a good purchase. Sending it back will cost more than ordering a new one. Disappointing.

I bought this based on the ratings and price. The product work great the first 4 branches; however, after the 5 branch (all where less than 2 inches in round) the product completely stopped working. This is the first product that I have bought from Amazon that I have been disappointed with my purchase. Very sad customer. :-(

works great but took for ever to get it

The cutting end is so heavy it's tough cutting elevated branches, especially with the handle extended. Works great on a 3 foot tree

Works well enough, while it lasts. The oil cap was very cheaply constructed and never sealed well -- threads wouldn't hold tightly before it would slip. Then while sawing, the oil cap fell off without my noticing. Now the whole thing is useless to me.

not much good, it has a real hard time with anything larger than 1 inch

Nowhere cuts the thick logs as the video shows.The chain got out of line in my 1st try.I am going for a gas one next.

Burnt this up in the first 10 min of use, trying to remove the dried out branches on a desert plant.Gas powered is better.

tried a refurbished one of these. nice looking saw cosmetically but never put it to use made grinding noise in the motor. returned.

Reading about it made it seem like a breeze to own & maintain. It is not. You may as well get a real chainsaw because this one is just as difficult to keep up with and maintain.

This is lightweight and easy to use. However, despite my attempts to check the tension on the chain, it fell off three times during the first two uses. I do not have the time to keep playing with the chain so returned it.

Not happy ! Bought this as a present for my husband for Christmas and of course I wanted it to be a surprise and it came in a box that says what it actually is so it’s not going to be a surprise! Everything that I purchased from Amazon comes in brown boxes so I didn’t think that I need to clarify that it was a present ! Super pissed !

absolute garbage. bought in autumn for winter cleanup. opened and assembled it recently and does not function. will contact manufacturer but cannot return it due to amazons 30 day return policy. if you decide to waste your money on this product test it immediately on receiving it or better yet, don't waste your money.

What a disappointment. This saw will not cut. We tried a 2" limb and it took us almost 30 minutes to get through it. That is ridiculous. I read the reviews and thought it would be a great saw but I am terribly disappointed in what we got. A useless piece of junk. I have a electric hedge trimmer that does a better job cutting 2" limbs.

I don't like it! I was very excited to find it. I thought it should be very easy for me to use. It wouldn't even cut a 1" diameter limb without me pushing really hard against the limb. Even after it had been sharpened and tightened. Not happy at all. Really wanted (needed) it to be the perfect tool.

Use it two times and cought on fire@##@##

This chainsaw it's garbage also you have to pay to returned

The chain will not stay on. I tried fixing it myself and the chain still wouldn't stay on. I took it to a hardware store and they tightened the chain as much as they could, but it still fell off during the next use.

Had it just a few weeks and its already broken and amazon wont let me get a refund.

This saw is what you pay for. Small limbs collected under the guard. Caused saw to bind. Oil leaks when stored. It is not a quality product.

Do NOT buy this!!!! Don't waste your money!!! I just used for first time chain fell of in 5 seconds..tightened chain kept falling off. The minute or 2 of actual cutting it doesn't cut very well and it sucked all the branches etc..into unit I just got on Amazon to return and its to late so im going to contact amazon see what they can do.

Im sorry to give a Remington product a single star, but I have no choice. This "chainsaw" choked on the very first dry branch I attempted to cut. It has no power to speak. The plastic feels cheap and flimsy. The chain tighteing sytstem is an absolute joke. Save your money and to not buy this "chainsaw"

the chain tensioner broke, spend a little more and get somethingbetter..