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EGO POWER+ 10" Telescoping Pole Saw (PS1001) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10" Pole Saw w/ QUIK-LOK (2825-21PS)
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Pole Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The EGO PS1001 is the best default pole saw: a light carbon-fiber telescoping shaft with real reach, a 10-inch bar, and near-gas cutting from one 56V battery, sold as a ready-to-run kit at a mid-range price. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL with QUIK-LOK is the pick if you already own M18 tools and want its cutting power plus a modular attachment system.
EGO POWER+ 10" Telescoping Pole Saw (PS1001)
Buy itThe best all-round pole saw: a light carbon-fiber telescoping shaft, real reach, and a 10-inch bar driven by one 56V battery.
- Carbon-fiber telescoping shaft reaches roughly 13 feet on its own and further with the optional extension, so you can cut high branches from the ground
- 10-inch bar and low-kickback chain handle limbs most homeowners face, and owners report near-gas cutting from the 56V motor
- Notably light and well balanced for its reach, which independent testing and owners agree cuts arm fatigue at full extension
- Ships as a kit with battery and charger, plus an LED cut-line indicator and automatic oiling, so it works out of the box
- The included battery powers around 100 cuts, so heavy pruning days want a spare pack
- It's a dedicated pole saw, not a modular head, so the shaft won't convert into other yard tools
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10" Pole Saw w/ QUIK-LOK (2825-21PS)
Buy itA pro-grade 10-inch pole saw and, thanks to the QUIK-LOK system, the head of a whole modular yard tool set for M18 owners.
- Brushless M18 FUEL power and a high-output pack give cutting speed independent testing rates among the strongest in the cordless class
- QUIK-LOK modular shaft accepts other attachment heads, so the same pole becomes a string trimmer, edger, or hedge tool
- 10-inch bar, metal-reinforced build, and automatic oiling make it durable for regular, heavier limbing
- Shares one battery with a huge M18 lineup, so existing owners skip buying into a second platform
- Premium price, and the high-output battery it wants adds cost and weight up top
- Overkill if you don't already own M18 tools and only prune a few times a year
Side by side
| EGO POWER+ 10" Telescoping Pole Saw (PS1001) | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10" Pole Saw w/ QUIK-LOK (2825-21PS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners who want one capable, low-hassle cordless pole saw for high branches without buying into an attachment system. | Owners already invested in Milwaukee M18 who want serious cutting power and a modular attachment system. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the EGO POWER+ 10" Telescoping Pole Saw (PS1001) - The best all-round pole saw: a light carbon-fiber telescoping shaft, real reach, and a 10-inch bar driven by one 56V battery. Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10" Pole Saw w/ QUIK-LOK (2825-21PS) instead if owners already invested in Milwaukee M18 who want serious cutting power and a modular attachment system.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Pole Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).