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We also appreciated the adjustable wandits flexible and simple to maneuver.
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However, the noise was tolerable and not too loud.
Weighing slightly less than 15 pounds, its the lightest backpack leaf blower on this list.
In fact, we were able to use it a few times without recharging.
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We did have one small hiccup during assembly.
We needed a screwdriver and had a hard time figuring out in which order to connect the tubes.
Most other models, including ourbest overall backpack leaf blower, took about two minutes.
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However, once we successfully put it together, we were more than happy with the results.
We found this leaf blower difficult to assemble, put on, and start.
Its also the most expensive leaf blower we included.
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Ourbest gas pickis exceptionally powerful and runs for a long time without refueling.
Battery: Leaf blowers that run on rechargeable batteries are significantly lighter than gas blowers.
Plug-in: Corded plug-in electric leaf blowers require extension cords.
They offer many of the same benefits as battery-powered models, but they have unlimited runtimes.
Ourbest gas pickis significantly heavier, but we found it very comfortable due to the well-designed harness.
Noise Output and Ear Protection
Leaf blowers can be quite loud during operation.
The noise rating of a leaf blower is typically between 60 and 110 decibels (dB).
Our battery-poweredquietest pickhas a noise rating of just 59 dB.
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Our Experts:
Sound Advice: Protect Your Ears from Damaging Noise.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Spruce / Mike Navarro
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The Spruce / Art Silverio
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The ergonomic controls of a backpack leaf blower tested at home.The Spruce / Art Silverio
This backpack leaf blower has adjustable straps for additional comfort.The Spruce / Art Silverio
A person tests out an electric backpack leaf blower that’s less noisy than gas.The Spruce / Henry Wortock
