UDC Parts 12-Inch Chainsaw Chain 3-Pack vs Oregon R56 16-Inch Chainsaw Chain

Buy the 3-pack if you run a 12-inch low-profile saw such as the DeWalt DCCS620, Ryobi P548 or Worx WG380 and want spare chains on hand. Buy the Oregon R56 if your saw takes a 16-inch bar and 56 drive links, like many Husqvarna, Echo, Poulan and Greenworks models. Both are .043 gauge narrow-kerf low-kickback chains for small electric saws; the Oregon carries a known brand name, while the 3-pack wins on having replacements ready.

• Choose the 3-pack 12-inch chain if your saw runs a 12-inch bar with 45 drive links and you want two spare chains for rotation and sharpening.
• Choose the Oregon R56 if your saw takes a 16-inch bar with 56 drive links and you prefer a single chain from an established chain maker.