Best EGO POWER+ 16" Chain Saw Chain

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If you are looking for the best ego power+ 16 chain saw chain, fit matters more than brand. The chain has to match your saw and your bar, and the EGO AC1600 is the replacement chain that the listing and the manufacturer page both name for the 16 inch EGO POWER+ chain saw (CS1600 models). This page reads the Amazon listing, the EGO product page and a Cornell Small Farms kickback guide. The listing was checked on 2026-10-22, and the EGO page we opened that day shows the chain as Coming Soon, so confirm availability before you order.

Quick answer

The chain fits the EGO POWER+ 16 inch chain saw. The listing names the saw as CS1600, and its title also names CS1604.
The listing gives a .043 in. gauge and a 3/8 in. low profile pitch. Cornell says the chain and bar must match in pitch and gauge, so check your bar first.
The listing describes a low kickback design. Cornell says kickback devices reduce kickback but do not prevent it.
The EGO page we opened on 2026-10-22 labels the AC1600 chain Coming Soon. The listing does not state a drive link count, so count the links on your current chain before you order.

The product at a glance

The table lists only what the listing or the manufacturer page states. Cells say “not stated” where both are silent. The Amazon listing was checked on 2026-10-22, and the manufacturer page was opened the same day.

Item	What the sources say
Brand	EGO Power+
Chain code	AC1600 (manufacturer page and listing title)
Saw named for fit	EGO POWER+ 16 in. Chain Saw (CS1600); the listing title also names CS1604
Chain length	16 inches
Gauge	.043 in.
Pitch	3/8 in. Low Pro
Design	Low kickback chain design
Power source (listing field)	Battery powered
Item weight	5.12 ounces
Units	1
Drive link count	not stated
Tooth type	not stated
Bar included	not stated
Kickback rating or standard	not stated
Warranty	not stated
Manufacturer page status	Coming Soon, with a sign-up for availability

The listing title names both CS1600 and CS1604, but the manufacturer page names only CS1600 models. The two sources disagree on that point, so the table keeps the wording from each.

Stored listing fields are from the Amazon page checked on 2026-10-22. Check the live listing before you buy, because prices, stock and details change.

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Who it suits

This chain suits an owner of the 16 inch EGO POWER+ chain saw who needs a replacement and wants the chain the manufacturer names. The EGO page says the AC1600 is the only chain it recommends for CS1600 models, so that is the first fit check to make against your saw.

It also suits a buyer who wants a low kickback design on a chain of this size. The listing and the EGO page both describe the design, and the listing gives the chain length as 16 inches, which keeps the choice simple if your bar is the same length.

If you are comparing EGO pole saws rather than replacing a chain, see our EGO Power+ vs Autubin pole saw comparison. That page covers a different tool, so use it only if a pole saw is what you need. Our EGO Power+ vs AVADA pole saw comparison covers a second EGO pole saw option.

Cornell advises choosing kickback-reducing devices that are designed for the chain saw you are using and that meet OSHA standards. For this chain, the saw fit check comes first. The low kickback design is one of the devices Cornell lists, and it does not replace the other kickback devices on your saw.

Skip it if

Your saw is not a CS1600 model. The listing does not state fit for any other saw, and the EGO page names only CS1600 models.
Your bar is not 3/8 in. low profile pitch at .043 in. gauge. Cornell says the chain and bar must match in pitch and gauge, and this listing gives no other pitch or gauge option.
You need the chain this week. The EGO page shows Coming Soon, with no date given.
You want the drive link count or tooth type before you buy. The listing states neither.
You expect the low kickback design to remove kickback. Cornell says kickback devices reduce kickback but will not prevent it.

Safe use before you run it

The points below are general chain saw guidance from the Cornell article, which is not written for this chain. The EGO page is a product page and gives no safety instructions beyond its low kickback description.

Keep the guide bar nose away from logs, branches and the ground while the saw is running. Cornell says most chainsaw accidents come from kickback.
Check that the chain brake works and stops the chain before you cut. Cornell says to make sure the brake adequately stops the chain.
Expect the brake to weaken with wear and grime. Cornell says oil, dirt or sawdust in the brake parts can greatly reduce stopping power.
Stand firm, keep to the side of the cutting path, and keep the tip of the bar clear of any object.
Hold the saw securely with both hands, and run it at full power when cutting. Cornell gives both points for chain saws in general.
Keep the chain sharpened to specifications. Cornell describes that as the correct depth and angle, and the listing does not cover sharpening, so follow the saw maker’s settings.

Matching the chain to your bar

Pitch and gauge are the first match to make. The listing gives a 3/8 in. low profile pitch and a .043 in. gauge, and the EGO page repeats the same pair. Cornell says matching the chain and bar for exact and correct pitch and gauge is imperative, so read the pitch and gauge on your current chain or bar and compare them before you order.

Drive link count is the second check. Neither the listing nor the EGO page states it, so count the links on your current chain and make sure the new chain matches that count. Chain length is the third check. The listing gives 16 inches, so confirm that it matches the bar length on your saw.

If your bar is not the one the EGO page names, the manufacturer does not say the chain will fit it. Treat that as a fit gap, not a yes.

Cornell also says to set depth gauges to the manufacturer’s settings. That advice applies to the new chain as well, so set the gauges to the saw maker’s figures rather than by feel.

Mistakes to avoid

Buying by saw name alone. The listing names CS1600 and CS1604 in its title, and the EGO page names only CS1600 models, so check the model on your saw.
Treating low kickback as zero kickback. Cornell says kickback devices reduce kickback but will not prevent it, so keep the safe use habits above.
Ordering while the EGO page shows Coming Soon. The page gives no date, so check availability before you plan the repair.
Setting depth gauges by feel. Cornell says to set them to the manufacturer’s settings.
Skipping the chain brake check after a chain change. Cornell says brake stopping power drops with wear and grime, so check it before you cut.

What the listing does not say

The listing is specific about gauge, pitch and chain length. It is silent on several points that decide whether the chain works for you.

Drive link count. The listing does not give a number of drive links, and the EGO page does not either.
Tooth type. Neither source names the cutter type.
Bar. The listing describes a replacement chain and does not say whether a bar comes with it.
Kickback standard. The listing says low kickback design but gives no rating or standard for it.
Warranty. No warranty term appears on the listing or the EGO page.
Other saws. Neither source says the chain fits a saw other than the CS1600 family.

Buying checklist

Confirm your saw is a CS1600 model, not a different EGO saw.
Read the pitch and gauge on your bar or current chain, and match them to 3/8 in. low profile and .043 in.
Count the drive links on your current chain and confirm the count before you order.
Check the EGO page or a seller for availability, because the page shows Coming Soon.
Before the first cut, check the chain brake and keep the bar nose away from logs and the ground.

How we chose

This is a single-product review of one ASIN, B01MRBSF8X, which is the AC1600 chain. The keyword points to this chain for the 16 inch EGO saw, so the post covers this chain only. This post does not rank it against other chains, and the word best in the title follows the search phrase.

The criteria are ordered by what prevents a wrong purchase: fit first, then the kickback statements, then availability. That order is set for this post and is not a ranking of chains.

This ASIN was not in our stored product file, so we read the Amazon listing once on 2026-10-22 and saved its title, bullets and specification lines. We recorded no prices, ratings, badges or other page content. The table includes a field only when a source states it, and writes “not stated” otherwise.

The EGO product page and the Cornell article were opened on 2026-10-22. Every fact in this post traces to one line of the saved listing or one of those two pages, and each quoted line was matched against its saved text file.

What we could not verify

Drive link count, tooth type and whether a bar comes with the chain. The listing does not state them, and the EGO page does not either.
Availability and a date for it. The EGO page shows Coming Soon, and the sources used here give no date.
Whether the chain fits saws beyond the CS1600 family. No source used here names another saw.
The kickback performance of this chain. The listing and the EGO page describe a design, but no kickback rating or standard is given.
Whether this chain meets the OSHA standard that Cornell mentions. The listing does not name a standard.
Whether the Cornell article, published in 2018, reflects current chain brake and chain designs.

FAQ

Which EGO saw does this chain fit?

The listing names the EGO POWER+ 16 inch chain saw CS1600, and its title also names CS1604. The EGO page names only CS1600 models. Check the model on your saw before you order.

Is the AC1600 the same chain as the one in the listing?

Yes. The listing title and the EGO page both use the AC1600 code for this replacement chain.

What do the gauge and pitch numbers mean for buying?

The chain has a .043 in. gauge and a 3/8 in. low profile pitch. Those numbers must match your bar, because Cornell says matching pitch and gauge is imperative for a correct fit.

Does a low kickback chain stop kickback?

No. The listing describes a low kickback design, but Cornell says kickback devices reduce kickback and will not prevent it. Keep the bar nose away from logs and the ground, and check the chain brake before each cut.

Why does the EGO page say Coming Soon?

The page does not give a reason. When we opened it on 2026-10-22, it showed the AC1600 as Coming Soon and offered a sign-up to be notified when the product is available. Check availability with EGO or a seller before you plan a repair.

How many drive links does the chain have?

The listing does not state the drive link count, and the EGO page does not either. Count the links on your current chain and make sure the replacement matches before you order.

Bottom line

Decision rule: buy this chain only when your saw is a CS1600 model and your bar is 3/8 in. low profile at .043 in. gauge; if either check fails, skip it.

Sources

EGO POWER+ 16″ Replacement Chain for Cordless Chain Saw, manufacturer product page (opened 2026-10-22) https://egopowerplus.com/16-inch-saw-chain
Chainsaw Safety, Part 4: Reducing the Risk of Chainsaw Kickback, Cornell Small Farms (opened 2026-10-22) https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2018/06/chainsaw-safety-part-4-reducing-the-risk-of-chainsaw-kickback-just-say-no-to-kickback-2
Amazon listing for ASIN B01MRBSF8X, checked (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRBSF8X

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