A low-price mini chainsaw with real flexibility, but not for heavy-duty work

Yes — the SEESII Mini Chainsaw Cordless 8 Inch & 6 Inch makes a solid buy if you’re after an affordable, compact tool for light garden cutting. At its current £59.99 all-time low, it’s pretty tempting.

You’re getting a 4.4/5 rating from 1,362 reviews, with over 300 sold just last month. That 25% discount from the £79.99 RRP puts it firmly on the shortlist for UK homeowners with small to medium gardens.

What stands out first?

Flexibility jumps out right away: you get both a 6-inch and an 8-inch guide bar, so you don’t have to pick between manoeuvrability and reach. That’s a big deal for typical UK garden jobs like pruning apple trees, cutting back hedges with chunky stems, or tidying up after stormy weather.

The compact, one-hand design feels genuinely helpful in tight spaces where a full-size chainsaw would just get in the way.

How does it perform in real garden use?

Seesii claims the brushless motor delivers 80% more torque and a 300% longer lifespan compared to brushed alternatives. That kind of spec should help with cleaner cutting and better durability over time.

You get two 3000mAh batteries, which is a meaningful upgrade at this price. The listing claims up to 150 clean cuts per charge. For most domestic users, that’s plenty for regular pruning sessions.

The tool-free chain tension knob really helps. On a small chainsaw, you’ll want easy adjustment since chain slack can show up quickly after repeated cuts—especially in damp UK conditions.

The built-in oiler is a nice touch. Chain lubrication is essential if you want to avoid unnecessary wear.

Is the build and safety setup convincing?

The safety features are definitely welcome on a compact saw. Mini chainsaws can still kick back if you use them carelessly.

Seesii positions this as a garden tool for branch cutting, not a general-purpose saw, and that feels like the right call. The brushless motor should add some reliability compared to cheaper brushed units, though at the end of the day, it’s still a lightweight battery tool—not a replacement for a mains or petrol chainsaw on tougher jobs.

Is it good value for money?

At £59.99, you’re getting strong value for a dual-bar kit with two 3000mAh batteries. It’s also at its lowest recorded price, so the timing is pretty good.

If you look at the SEESII Mini Chainsaw Cordless 6 Inch with 2×4000mAh batteries at £47.45 and a 4.5★ rating, the M8 Boost does cost more. But you get the extra 8-inch bar and the upgraded brushless setup, which is worth it if you want more versatility.

Stack it up against a Stihl MS 170 at £308.00, and it’s clear they’re in different leagues. The Stihl’s a serious 1200 W, 30 cm petrol chainsaw with a 4.6★ rating—better for bigger jobs, hands down. But for the light domestic pruning most UK buyers actually need, the SEESII is way cheaper and much easier to handle.

The EGO Power+ LB6150 at £149.00 isn’t a direct chainsaw rival, but it does show how much premium cordless garden kit can cost. On price alone, the SEESII is just a lot easier to justify.

What should buyers watch out for?

Here’s the main thing: don’t expect petrol-chainsaw performance from a £59.99 mini saw. The 6-inch and 8-inch bars work best for branches and smaller logs—not for felling or long sessions cutting thick hardwood.

Also, the listing only shows one week of price data, so even though it’s at an all-time low, the long-term pricing history isn’t clear.

Final assessment

If you’re a UK gardener with pretty modest pruning needs, this one’s a practical buy at the current price.

You get a handy dual-bar setup, two batteries, tool-free tensioning, and that brushless-motor appeal—all at a price that really undercuts most mainstream cordless and petrol options.

Need something lightweight for seasonal branch cutting? This makes plenty of sense.

But if you’re planning to tackle regular heavy-duty jobs, you’ll probably want to look further up the ladder.