5 High-Tech STIHL Products You Didn't Realize Existed

Remember when the fanciest thing on a power tool was an ergonomic handle? STIHL looked at that, let out a little chuckle in German engineering, and said, "Yeah ... you deserve better." While you were busy hearing about robots taking over the world, STIHL hired them to cut your lawn on autopilot (and made it awesome instead of low-key terrifying).

But it doesn't stop at robot mowers. STIHL's been quietly packing smart features into all kinds of gear, from its chainsaws to its hearing protection. The result? A high-tech lineup that's just as tough as ever, only now it's helping you save time and maybe even enjoy the work a little more. So, if you've been thinking STIHL tools are all brawn and no brains, it's time to take a second look. Here are five high-tech products you probably didn't even realize existed, but once you do, you won't be able to stop talking about them.

Ever wish your power tools could talk? Well, get ready for a conversation because the STIHL Smart Connector is here to serve as your universal translator for tough jobs. You can stick it on almost anything with a motor — your trusty STIHL chainsaw, your old drill, or even a leaf blower from a competing brand. No judgment here.

The moment you fire up your tool, the Connector instantly senses the action and starts tracking its runtime. It then beams all the key details straight to an app on your phone, showing you how long a tool has been used, when it might need a tune-up, and even its last known location (so you can finally solve the mystery of where you left that hedge trimmer).

And while it might be super high-tech, don't worry about babying it. This thing is IP67-rated, so you know it's built to survive the real world. It's dust-tight and can even handle an accidental dunk in a puddle, just like you wish your phone could. So, go ahead and give your tool collection an IQ boost. You won't regret it.

If your two least favorite words are "yard" and "work," then this one is for you. Meet the iMOW, STIHL's brilliant answer to the question, "What if my lawn could just mow itself?" Think of it as a Roomba for your grass, and it's about to become your favorite piece of equipment.

You set a schedule in an app on your phone, and this little robotic lawnmower gets right to it, quietly zipping around your yard to deliver a perfect trim while you're at work, asleep, or binge-watching your favorite show. Your weekends are officially yours again.

But this isn't some clumsy bot that's going to terrorize your garden gnomes. The iMOW uses clever ultrasonic sensors to gently navigate around obstacles and can even tackle hilly terrain without breaking a sweat. It's so quiet you'll barely know it's there, and because it mows so often, it leaves tiny grass clippings as natural fertilizer. It's the ultimate backyard upgrade for anyone who believes a beautiful lawn shouldn't cost them their free time.

Meet the overachiever of the STIHL chainsaw world: the MSA 300 C-O. Make no mistake, this isn't your neighbor's weekend warrior chainsaw. It's professional-grade performance wrapped in a magnesium housing with an electronic operating system that displays more information than your car's dashboard. Low oil sensor? Check. Battery status indicators? Double check. And it even has enough safety features to make an insurance adjuster weep with joy.

The best part? It's electric, which means no more yanking a cord like you're trying to start a stubborn lawnmower from 1987. Just grab a battery from STIHL's AP system, and you're ready to make some serious sawdust. The IPX4 rating means it can handle a splash of water without suffering damage, and the anti-vibration system keeps your hands from feeling like you've been operating a jackhammer all afternoon.

Plus, it's AGZA certified for low emissions, which means you can feel good about the environment while you're busy reshaping your landscape. With features like a captive bar nut (because nobody has time to hunt for dropped parts in the grass) and side-access chain tensioning, this chainsaw is designed by people who clearly understand that your time is better spent cutting things than fixing things.

What do a high-performance sports car and a concrete saw have in common? Usually, not a whole lot. But the STIHL TS 500i Cutquik isn't your usual concrete saw. It's the first handheld power tool in the world with an electronically controlled fuel-injection system (although it was quickly followed by the STIHL MS 500i fuel-injected chainsaw).

Why go fuel-injected? The engine's lighter, more reliable, and much easier to start. The best part? It completely eliminates the need for a choke, so you can finally say goodbye to the frustrating ritual of fiddling with a finicky lever. Just prime it, flip the switch, and pull. Boom — it fires up with the reliability of a Toyota Camry and the acceleration of a race car.

The genius doesn't stop there. The TS 500i Cutquik also has Electronic Water Control, so you can easily fine-tune the water flow as you work. It's even smart enough to shut the water off automatically when the saw is idling, saving you from making a giant muddy mess. And with its X2 Air Filtration System pulling off an incredible 99.96% cleaning efficiency, the engine keeps breathing clean even in the dustiest, dirtiest cutting conditions.

Finally, someone figured out that protecting your hearing doesn't have to mean cutting yourself off from the rest of the world. With STIHL's Dynamic Bluetooth Hearing Protection, you can block the noise you don't want while streaming the sounds you do. They'll stream your music, take your calls, and automatically pause your playlist when calls come in, because apparently even your hearing protection understands phone etiquette better than most people.

These earmuffs pack a 24 NRR (Noise Reduction Rating), which means they can knock down ambient noise by 24 decibels — enough to turn a screaming chainsaw into something more like a really aggressive hair dryer. Plus, the music and call volume levels are automatically capped to avoid turning your hearing protection into hearing damage.

With 38 hours of audio streaming and 100 hours of standby time, they outlast most smartphones on a single charge. When it's time to recharge, they're back to full power in three hours via USB, whether from your computer, car, or phone charger. And because all the electronics are sealed away from dust, sweat, and whatever else your job throws at you, they're built to handle whatever your workday demands.