Leaf Blower Reviews

You can’t care for a lawn without a good leaf blower. The real question is which kind? Comparative reviews make for our preferred testing methods as it allows us to compare and contrast multiple models. Take a look at our buyer’s guides:

Blowers range from high velocity and powerful gas-powered backpack blowers to battery-powered handheld models. Some battery-powered models even use backpack batteries.  So far, battery has yet to catch up to gas-powered tools when it comes to true blowing force. Still, battery-powered models are truly useful—as can be seen by increasing sales. Municipalities and clients who want less noise are driving some of these factors. Landscaping business owners count on our leaf blower reviews when comparing battery-powered models to gas. We thoroughly test run-time and durability as well as power, speed, and capacity (CFM).

ryobi 40v backpack blower

40V Ryobi Backpack Blower RY404170

It never ceases to amaze us just how powerful battery-powered gear is these days. Years ago, hedge trimmers were the most common cordless tools, largely because they required less juice than others. But, now, you’ve got push mowers, zero-turns, and lawn tractors efficiently running on lithium-ion. Another tool that needs significant power to run is […]

craftsman bp510 backpack blower

Craftsman BP510 Backpack Blower

The backpack blower is a great platform. They take the load off your wrist, elbows, forearm, and upper arm. In doing so, these tools put the weight on your shoulders, where you can carry more. In addition, they’re highly maneuverable, and, generally speaking, more powerful. And, now that we’re through singing their praises as a […]

greenworks 610 cfm blower

Greenworks 610 CFM Blower BPB80L00

Particularly in an age of battery power, a number of outdoor power equipment manufacturers have sprung up. And, based on performance and how quickly each company has established itself, many of them are real competitors. Greenworks is one of them. Founded in 2002, they’ve come a long way in a comparatively short period. Indeed, their […]

husqvarna 525bx leaf blower

Husqvarna 525BX Leaf Blower

Husqvarna has been in business for over 300 years–something most companies can’t say. They started out building rifles for the Swiss Army. Then, in the 1870s, they tried their hand at producing just about everything else. Ultimately, their production portfolio grew to encompass sewing machines, wood stoves, bicycles, the first Swedish typewriter, mincing machines, and […]

dewalt 20v brushless blower

DeWalt 20V Brushless Blower

DeWalt is a name that rings synonymous with tools. For the longest time, this meant construction gear. However, today they’re also a growing name in outdoor power equipment. That includes everything from hedge trimmers and pole saws to pressure washers and leaf blowers. And speaking of leaf blowers, we think you ought to know about […]

Best Backpack Leaf Blower Reviews 2023

When it comes to blowers, backpack models represent the big guns. They’re not always the most powerful, but the mere sight of one alone signals that the user has it going on, so to speak. Of course, there are many choices when hunting for a new backpack leaf blower, which is why we’re here to […]

ego 670 cfm blower

EGO 670 CFM Blower (LB6703)

EGO and its equipment are no strangers to the pages of OPE Reviews. In fact, they’re probably no strangers to you, either. Indeed, in a short time, the brand has become a household name when it comes to cordless gear. And that’s with good reason. Based on our field tests and background knowledge of their […]

worx power share blower

Worx Power Share Blower

Let’s be frank. When we encounter a note-worthy OPE concept, we’ll give it the credit that it deserves. As an industry news outlet and review site, it’s what we do. In this case, it comes in the form of the 20V Worx Power Share Blower (WG545). So, here’s the skinny. According to Worx, about 85% […]