I have a small, $300 from Lowe's, Husqvarna rear-handle electric.
Good for working in tall brush without wind. I use it for the occasional Saturday pruning job, when neighbors are close.
Useful when interfering neighbors are near.
Bought it specifically for some neighbors if a customer who are real PITAs. One of the homeowners was yelling up the hill about me pruning my customers trees, nonsensically.
It's ok for some stuff.
Will start my daughter on it, with me holding it, too. No fumes, low noise.
This year, at almost 8, she's realized the joy of splitting short, straight kindling. Seems like a good chore to do with her.