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When we tested this blower at home, we were impressed with its intuitive controls and powerful performance.
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It has slightly lower airflow and wind speed numbers, but it performs very similarly in real life.
The main difference is that its much louder, so verify to wear ear protection.
The airflow feels very powerful, and it never had any trouble removing any debris we aimed it at.
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We were also able to blow off our patio furniture while we were at it.
That wasn’t an issue with how lightweight and easy this blower is to handle.
That’s why we think its best for smaller jobs.
The strong airflow of the Ego Power+ LB6703 was plenty for clearing tons of leaves out of our yard.PHOTO: The Spruce
Its much quicker than sweeping manually and less tiring since the blower is very light and easy to handle.
It did move the leaves, but it took forever, and the battery ran out quickly.
We even decided to use a rake while waiting for the battery to charge.
We also tested out the vacuum mode and mulching feature with both grass clippings and leaves.
Piles of leaves took longer and the bag did fill up pretty quickly.
It also weighs about half as much as theHusqvarna Gas Backpack Leaf Blower(our most powerful pick).
The Husqvarna is more powerful, but its also a lot noisier.
This leaf blower also has a cruise control mode that we found very useful.
We appreciate that option, since it doesnt fatigue your hand as much.
We like that it has two power prefs, which we used to handle different jobs around the yard.
The only problem we encountered with this blower was with the extension cord.
All that power comes with a few downsides, including noise and flying debris.
It excels at smaller tasks, though, like blowing dry leaves and grass clippings.
The relatively low airflow makes it much easier to control, with no kickback or tiring vibrations.
We loved the turbo mode and extremely high airflow, which made short work of even the toughest jobs.
We evaluated each for how much time it took and how easily it accomplished the tasks.
For corded models, we also considered the length and manageability of the cord.
We also used a decibel meter to measure the air blowers noise level.
This is provided in cubic feet per minute (cfm).
The higher this number, the more air is pushed through the tube every second.
Since it’s corded, it’s also much less expensive than most gas- and battery-powered models.
If you have a small yard and lightweight debris, then you don’t need to prioritize airflow volume.
Is cfm or mph more important in a leaf blower?
Its important to look at both numbers because they work together.
you might get around that by purchasing a second battery, but the batteries are typically quite expensive.
Ouroverall best battery-poweredpick uses Ego Power+ batteries that work in various other tools.
Our favorite in this category is theGreenworks Cordless Leaf Blower/Vacuum.
They are best suited for commercial applications or professional landscaping teams.
The noise rating of any leaf blower is in decibels.
Prolonged exposure to loud noises can cause lasting damage to your hearing.
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