Ryobi’s system of lawn tools is solid but not as polished as Ego’s-and this tool’s battery doesn’t work on Ryobi’s drills or other power tools.Ĭorded blowers meet most people’s needs because they’re powerful, lightweight, relatively quiet, free of emissions, and low maintenance. At around $200 (in the single-battery configuration) at the time of our testing, the Ryobi is among the least expensive cordless blowers we looked at, and we think it’s a great value compared with the competition. The controls aren’t as polished (there’s no lock-on switch), and its run time isn’t as long as the Ego (but at almost 20 minutes on high, it’s still better than most). The high points are that it’s very quiet, even for a cordless blower, and the adjustable handle allows for great ergonomics and minimal wrist strain, which is good because the Ryobi is on the heavier side. It doesn’t have the straight-up power or run time of the Ego, but it’s an effective leaf mover under regular dry conditions. If you know you need a cordless leaf blower but the Ego LB6504 is either unavailable or too expensive, we recommend the Ryobi 40470VNM 40V 550 CFM Brushless Jet Fan Blower. This model replaces our previous pick, the Ego LB5804 Power+ 580 CFM Blower, an earlier version of Ego’s leaf blower. For the money, however, you’re getting the absolute best combination of power, portability, and ease of use, and it’s an especially smart investment if you plan to expand your collection of Ego’s great system of lawn tools, including lawn mowers, string trimmers, and snow blowers. At around 10 pounds, it nearly doubles the Toro’s or Worx’s heft, and at a typical price of just under $300, the Ego is among the most expensive cordless handhelds we looked at. The Ego LB5604 doesn’t have the raw leaf-blasting power of the corded models, but in our tests its more focused airstream was better at getting under a dense mat of wet leaves, and its turbo button can produce an extra burst of power (but drains the battery faster). Its roughly 27 minutes of run time (on high) is second only to the 30 minutes you’ll get out of the less powerful Ego LB5804. rather than Michael Gundlach.If you have to blow beyond the reach of a 50- or 100-foot extension cord, get the cordless battery-powered Ego LB6504 Power+ 650 CFM Blower. The developer is now listed as BetaFish, Inc.
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