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We tested this leaf blower at home to tackle tasks we had previously handled with a plug-in leaf blower.
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We found it to be lightweight and surprisingly quiet, considering its power.
It performed just as well when we took it home to test it in real-world conditions.
We loved how quickly this leaf blower cleared leaves from our deck and other areas around our house.
PHOTO: The Spruce / Daniela Galvez
This unit consists of three pieces, and we had a bit of trouble connecting the third part.
Thats primarily worth mentioning because we rarely see a leaf blower thats tough to put together.
It didnt take long to assemble, but it was trickier than we liked.
The Ego Power+ LB6703 was light enough to wield with one hand while wrangling big piles of leaves.PHOTO: The Spruce
However, we were pleased with its range of power.
It worked well on our wood deck and concrete driveway as well, through three months of extended testing.
This blower is heavier than most electric handheld models but surprisingly light for a gas leaf blower.
While wed have preferred a shoulder strap on this leaf blower, Echo included mount points.
We used this leaf blower in our large yard filled with trees that tend to drop leaves everywhere.
It works especially well for blowing debris out of our two-car garage and driveway.
We found the airflow to be particularly impressive, easily moving leaves and other debris.
However, the downside is that it’s tough to use this blower precisely.
If you want more precision, you’re free to buyM18 nozzle attachmentsthat help with that.
We love the long battery life provided by this blower.
We also love that it features variable airflow speed with a comfortable joystick-style control stick.
Since this is a backpack model, most of its weight is distributed on your back while using it.
We like that this blower features a high airspeed and variable airflow capacity.
One of our favorite things about this leaf blower is that it provides two operation options.
One of the reasons we like this Makita option so much is that it includes cruise control.
We like how that gives you instant one-handed control over speed changes, but it can get really tiring.
Unlike many other variable-speed blowers, this one allows you to release the trigger entirely.
It operates by turning the blower on, setting your desired speed, and then activating cruise control.
We like that this blower combines power with ease of use and comfort.
The adjustable harness helps distribute the weight evenly, so we never felt fatigued.
Weighing nearly 16 pounds, this is a pretty hefty leaf blower.
If you’ve never used gas-powered yard equipment before, you may want to consider a battery-powered option.
The main reason for choosing gas over battery is that gas leaf blowers tend to be more powerful.
To put it simply, the higher the cfm, the larger the airflow.
Larger bursts of airflow, the more debris you’ll be able to move with a given leaf blower.
Ourbest valuepick has a delineated and comprehensive range of configs for airflow speed and airflow capacity.
With a cordless leaf blower, you might get started more quickly and have unlimited mobility.
Many cordless leaf blowers are also fairly lightweight, making them easier to handle.
In general, most battery-powered leaf blowers will last 20 to 30 minutes per charge.
However, there are several variables that will affect how long a cordless leaf blower lasts.
PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
Gas-powered models will naturally last longer than battery-powered units, and they can be refueled immediately.
(In particular, running a leaf blower on its highest setting will drain its battery extremely quickly.)
If you have a battery-powered cordless leaf blower, youll typically need to charge it after every use.
With its strong airflow, the WORX 40V Turbine Cordless Leaf Blower moved leaves easily (we wish it had more precision though).The Spruce
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The Worx 40V Turbine Cordless Leaf Blower has tight variable controls that are great for working in delicate areas like garden beds.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We were able to wield the power of the Echo 2-Stroke Cycle Handheld Leaf Blower with one hand when maneuvering it around our brick patio.The Spruce
The controls are basic and really easy to use.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We found that the Milwaukee Brushless Cordless Handheld Blower worked well on all surfaces, even moving heavy, wet leaves across our equally wet lawn.The Spruce
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The EGO Power+ Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower is heavier than most of our recommendations, but the backpack design makes it easier to use than most handheld blowers.The Spruce
It provides good power control and precision, which is great if you have fragile garden beds.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
The variable speed control of the Makita XBU03SM1 allowed us to dial in the necessary force, and the cruise control let us relax a little once we had it dialed in.The Spruce
The Makita XBU03SM1 handled big leaves with ease, with the higher speeds sending them everywhere.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Mike Navarro
Starting a gas leaf blower is harder than starting an electric model, but the Husqvarna 150BT 50-cc 2-Cycle Gas Backpack Leaf Blower was relatively easy to get going.The Spruce
We found that the Husqvarna 150BT looks heavier than it is, and it was very comfortable to wear.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Marisa Viglione
The Toro 60V Leaf Blower’s handle is comfortable, with controls that were easy to understand and use.The Spruce
The Toro 51827 60V Leaf Blower is heavy, but we had no trouble maneuvering it to quickly clear leaves from our large yard.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Echo gas leaf blower we tested effectively cleared messy grass clippings from our walkway.The Spruce
We tested leaf blowers in a variety of outdoor spaces and around different obstacles and conditions.The Spruce
We tested battery life and charging time for the Milwaukee M18 Fuel and other battery models.The Spruce
We tested the controls of the Greenworks 24322 and other leaf blowers for ease of use.The Spruce
