Leaf Blowers

16 articles to help you buy smarter and maintain better

Leaf blowers are one of the few yard tools where platform, power, noise, and runtime all matter at the same time. This hub covers the full decision tree: cordless vs gas, the major battery platforms, brand-by-brand lineup breakdowns, and the handful of blower picks that make sense for homeowners. If you're trying to figure out whether you need 350 CFM or 750, a cheap 18V tidy-up tool or a full fall-cleanup machine, start here.

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Leaf Blowers

Husqvarna 350BT vs 150BT vs 360BT: Backpack Blower Specs Compared

These two are close. Per Husqvarna, the 350BT moves more air (494 CFM at the nozzle vs 452) while the 150BT blows...

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EGO Leaf Blower Models Compared: 530 vs 615 vs 650 vs 670 vs 765 vs 880

EGO names each blower after its turbo CFM, but you spend most of your time on the variable-speed dial, and the dial...

5 min read
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Best Backpack Leaf Blowers for 2026: Gas and Battery, Compared From the Makers' Specs

For most people moving up from a handheld, the Husqvarna 350BT is the balanced backpack - 50.2cc, 21 N, 494 CFM at the...

4 min read
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Best Leaf Blower Vacuums for 2026: Mulch the Pile Instead of Bagging It

The WORX TriVac WG509 is the blower-vacuum to buy: blow, vacuum, and mulch leaves 18:1 into a shoulder bag with one...

4 min read
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Leaf Blower CFM vs MPH: Which Number Actually Matters

CFM moves the pile; MPH unsticks the leaf. CFM (cubic feet per minute) is air volume, the number that determines how...

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Ryobi Leaf Blowers in 2026: The 18V vs 40V Decision That Picks Your Blower for You

The 40V HP Whisper Series 650 CFM is the Ryobi blower most people should buy - 650 CFM at 160 MPH per Ryobi, on the 40V...

6 min read
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Milwaukee Leaf Blowers in 2026: M18 FUEL Models Compared, and What to Know Before Buying on Amazon

Milwaukee's blowers run on its M18 batteries, so they make sense mainly if you already own M18 tools. On Amazon, the...

5 min read
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Best Leaf Blowers for 2026: EGO, Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt Compared

Starting fresh, our pick is the EGO POWER+ 650 CFM kit (LB6504): 650 CFM on turbo, up to 180 MPH, and a 5.0Ah battery...

4 min read
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Echo Leaf Blowers 2026: PB-2520, PB-580T, PB-770T and DPB-2500 Specs, and Where to Buy

Per Echo: the PB-2520 handheld moves 453 CFM at 170 mph with 15.8 N of force at 8.6 pounds dry; the PB-580T backpack...

4 min read
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Best Cordless Leaf Blowers for 2026: Greenworks, EGO, Ryobi, and WORX Compared

For a big yard and no batteries yet, our pick is the Greenworks 80V 770 CFM kit: 770 CFM and 180 MPH, a 4.0Ah battery...

6 min read
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Husqvarna Leaf Blowers in 2026: Backpacks and the 350iB Battery Blower Compared

For a gas backpack, our pick is the Husqvarna 350BT: 50.2cc, 21 N of blow force, 494 CFM at the nozzle, and 22.5 lb,...

5 min read
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WORX Leaf Blowers in 2026: The Budget Brand That Keeps Punching Up

The Nitro LEAFJET 620 kit is the WORX to buy: real 620 CFM performance with battery and charger included, at a price...

6 min read
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EGO vs Ryobi Leaf Blowers: The Premium-vs-Value Fight, Settled by Use Case

Buy EGO if you're building a whole-yard battery system or you want the most refined blower experience, the premium buys...

5 min read
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EGO Leaf Blowers in 2026: Which 56V Model Fits Your Yard

Our pick for most yards is the EGO 650 CFM kit (LB6504): 650 CFM on turbo, up to 180 MPH, and a 5.0Ah battery in the...

5 min read
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DeWalt Leaf Blowers 2026: 20V vs 60V FlexVolt, Every Model Compared

DeWalt sells five handheld leaf blowers across two battery platforms, and voltage alone doesn't tell you which is...

5 min read
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Best Gas Leaf Blowers for 2026: Handheld and Backpack Models Compared From the Makers' Specs

For most yards that still call for gas, the Husqvarna 125B handheld is the pick - 28cc, 12.5 N of blow force, 130 mph,...

6 min read