Best Cordless Leaf Blower Reviews for 2024

The battery-powered blower landscape sure has changed since we did our first head-to-head review around 5 years ago. There are a lot more options, and the performance of recent models is leaps and bounds ahead. Having looked at the best leaf blowers overall, I now wanted to turn my attention to battery-powered cordless leaf blowers. We put each blower through its paces with rigorous testing to tell you who makes the best tool for a variety of users.

Since our readers have specific needs and use cases, we have several key recommendations. These include picks for handheld and backpack models as well as the highest performance model and even some value picks.

Our Best Cordless Leaf Blower Top Picks

• Best Cordless Handheld: EGO 765 CFM LB7654
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• Quietest: Ryobi 40V HP 730 CFM RY404100
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• Best Leaf Vac: Ryobi 40V HP Jet Fan RY404150-LB
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• Best Cordless Backpack: Greenworks BB361 Backpack Blower
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• Best for the Money: Greenworks 60V 610 CFM 2419402VT
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• Best on a Budget: Skil PWRCore 20 400 CFM BL4714B-10
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Best Cordless Handheld Blower

We had blowers from EGO, Ryobi, and Stihl all hitting more than 21 Newtons. But that was then and this is now. EGO’s 765 CFM blower is redefining the landscape by producing more than 25 Newtons with its stock 5.0Ah battery. It even touched 26 Newtons using a 10.0Ah battery in our tests. That’s legit backpack blower territory! When it comes to handheld models, this is the most powerful cordless leaf blower you can get.

If you want to save some money and still have one of the strongest battery-powered models available, give the EGO 650 CFM blower a look!

Quietest Leaf Blower

As battery-powered blowers have increased in power, their noise levels have crept up along with it. Reversing that trend, Ryobi’s 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM leaf blower (RY404100) crushed it in our Newton force test by hitting 21.7 N. But instead of producing the 85–88 decibels most high-performance blowers do, it’s just 72 decibels in high and 76 decibels in Turbo measured from our operator’s ear.

Let’s put that in perspective. The SPL (decibel) scale shows that a drop of just 3 decibels is half the sound pressure level. However, a drop of 10 decibels sounds half as loud. For Ryobi, running in Turbo mode hits your unprotected ear with roughly 8x lower SPL and half the perceived loudness. It’s incredibly impressive when you’re using it side-by-side with other cordless blowers.

Though it’s a few decibels louder, the Stihl BGA 200 is another model that’s quieter than most.

Best Cordless Blower Vac

Ryobi shook things up with the launch of its 40V HP Brushless blower vac. Other designs have a somewhat awkward side intake method of switching the nozzle around between blowing and vacuuming modes. Ryobi keeps everything in line and eliminates the nozzle switch. Instead, you just attach the bag, flip the impeller from blow to vacuum, and you’re on your way.

It’s no slouch in the performance department with the brushless motor delivering 600 CFM and 100 MPH. While that is a little low on the airspeed side, it’s plenty to handle the blowing and collection of fall leaves that’s the primary goal of this design. It’s also a solid mulcher, using a metal impeller to reduce those leaves down at a 20:1 ratio.

Best Backpack Blower

Greenworks Commercial teased a backpack blower that would redefine how much blowing force battery powered leaf blower can produce. We’ve tested it, and they delivered on those promises, which is why it landed in our top choices for best cordless backpack leaf blower. Taking advantage of two batteries to extend the runtime, it’s rated at 36 Newtons. In our tests, it hit 36.9 Newtons, giving Greenworks Commerical the distinction of having the most powerful battery-powered leaf blower we’ve tested.

In addition to its blowing force, Greenworks Commercial also includes a handy display on the throttle. You can easily see your battery levels and which mode you’re in with just a glance. Combined with a comfortable harness and a Pro-focused design, it’s a serious option for Pros who want to move away from gas but have been holding back because of performance.

Best Leaf Blower for the Money

Getting the most bang for your buck doesn’t mean dropping away from excellent performance. Greenworks’ Pro 60V 610 CFM offers the best value for a cordless leaf blower. It pairs a top force of 19.7 N with a $199.99 price tag that includes a 2.5Ah battery and charger. While you can find cheaper battery-powered blower kits, you’ll have a hard time finding one at that price that pushes this much air.

Best Budget Leaf Blower

Trying to find a cordless leaf blower under $100 is a tall task, and we didn’t find any that include a battery and charger that we’d use ourselves. What we did find comes from Skil’s PWRCore 20 lineup, and there are several reasons why it’s worth upping your budget a bit to grab.

First, it has a brushless motor that produces up to 400 CFM—a much more relevant level of airflow than the cheaper models we considered. Skil also packs it with a 4.0Ah battery, offering higher capacity and runtime than less expensive options that only include a 2.0Ah pack. Finally, there’s the platform. The battery in this kit can operate any of Skil’s PWRCore 20 tools. In our experience, they offer a lot of bang for the buck, so you’re entering into a system of power tools and lawn care equipment that can tackle nearly any weekend project you’d like to take on.

Our Process and the Nitty-Gritty

• Why You Can Trust Pro Tool Reviews
• More Recommendations from Brands We Trust
• What We Look for in a Cordless Leaf Blower
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Why You Can Trust Pro Tool Reviews

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Since 2008, Pro Tool Reviews has provided in-depth tool reviews, buying guides, how-to articles, and industry news in the construction and lawn care industries. We focus on professionals in the trades and our writers have the skills and experience to know whether a tool or accessory will hold up on the jobsite.

Each year, we bring in and review more than 250 individual products. Additionally, our team will put their hands on hundreds more tools at media events and trade shows throughout the year. If I recommend a work boot, that means I’d wear it myself (and perhaps I or one of our staff already does!)

More Recommendations from Brands We Trust

EGO Commercial Backpack Blower LBPX8000

Hitting 27.9 Newtons on our force meter, this Pro-grade backpack blower uses two batteries for longer runtime and has a high-tech digital display on the trigger. Furthermore, it delivers forces of 800 CFM and 190 MPH.

Kobalt 24V 500 CFM Handheld Leaf Blower KHB 4224A-03

At just $129, this model is a great buy with solid performance – 500 CFM and 120 MPH. Furthermore, it comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger.

Husqvarna 350iB Leaf Blaster

Husqvarna has been particularly good at optimizing the power-to-weight ratio in handheld landscaping tools. The 350iB weighs just shy of 6 pounds bare, and adding a 40V 7.5Ah battery brings the weight up to 10 pounds.

Makita ConnectX Backpack Blower CBU02

High-capacity commercial-level backpack blower that achieves 20+ Newtons and is designed to replace 65cc gas models. Expect to see performance of 670 CFM and 165 MPH

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Dual Battery Leaf Blower 2824

Two High Output batteries offer a big improvement in performance on a Pro-level model that boasts a higher steady-state (non-turbo) blowing force than any gas handheld blower. Blowing forces of 600 CFM, 145 MPH, and 18.0 N.

Editor’s Note: You may also want to check out the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Dual Battery Backpack Blower. With 650 CFM and 155 MPH on the stat sheet, it has the performance to replace your 60 cc gas blower. It’s $449 as a bare tool or $1299 with four 12.0Ah High Output batteries and dual-port charger.

Stihl 36V Leaf Blower BGA200

High-performance professional grade option that delivers 553 CFM at 188 MPH, or 21.3 N. You can use it with a smaller battery on your belt or a high-capacity backpack battery for long runtime.

If a backpack blower is the style you’re looking for, Stihl now has you covered there as well. The BGA 300 hits 571 CFM and 192 MPH, combining for an impressive 26 Newtons of max blowing force. At the same time, it’s rated at just 59 decibels. Check with your local dealer to pick this one up for $699.99 as a bare tool.

Toro 60V Max Flex Force Leaf Blower 51822

Excellent mid-range homeowner option with the option of a two-hand grip and significantly higher performance than earlier models. You should see forces of roughly 605 CFM, 157 MPH, and 17.0 N.

What We Look for in a Cordless Leaf Blower

Blowing Force

How much blowing force a cordless blower has makes a big difference in how you’re going to use it. Some might be great for helping you with fall leaves, others might be good for light sweeping only. Air value (CFM) and airspeed (MPH) are helpful, but the numbers we see on the box are best-case scenario, sometimes with different nozzles.

We measure Newton force to get a single number that describes how much force is actually coming from the blower. At the end of the day, that’s the best way to compare the work a blower does.

Runtime

Runtime is another important area to consider. You might have less than 10 minutes of actual trigger time when you clean the driveway and sidewalk after mowing. But your fall leaf management might require 20 or 30. Understanding how much work you have helps you determine whether a blower meets your needs. Most people buy multiple tools that work on the same battery and having extra batteries extends how much work you can get done.

Noise Level

Cordless blowers are quieter than gas models, but that doesn’t mean that all of them are quiet. ANSI standards rate blower noise levels from 50 feet away to consider the hearing safety of bystanders. We measure from our operator’s ear so you know how much noise you have to deal with as the user.

Weight and Balance

Because most cordless blowers are handheld models, it’s good to know how much weight you’re going to muscle around. The balance is important, too. A well-balanced blower points down naturally at wide open throttle so you don’t have to work as hard to keep the nozzle at the best working angle.

Features and Design

Blowers are fairly simple compared to some of the tools we review. Here are some of the features that make using them easier or improve the performance:

• Brushless motor
• Cruise control
• Turbo mode
• Inline design
• Multiple nozzles
• Shoulder strap
• Rapid charger

In addition to the features themselves, we also look for things you might like or dislike while you’re using the blower such as uncomfortable seams or a rough grip.

Value

At Pro Tool Reviews, we know price is important. Most of us have some kind of budget we’re working under, but value is more than just an inexpensive price tag. Sometimes, the most expensive option is so far ahead or solves such a big problem that it’s also a great value. Other times, one of the best budget picks presents itself as the best value. Often, it’s something in between. Wherever it is, we want to help you get the most bang for your buck

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