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Looking for the best leaf blowers, whether gas or electric? We spent over 14 hours researching all the available blowers on the market, and have put together a list of the best of the best. We chose a healthy mixture of both gas and electric, including corded and wireless of the latter. While reviewing features, we prioritized air power — denoted by CFM or cubic feet per minute — portability, particularly with lightweight units, and competitive pricing. Almost all of the blowers on the list are ideal for residential properties and small projects. There are a couple that are adequate for commercial use, like with large, sprawling properties.
Our top pick is the Toro 51619 Ultra Electric Blower because it’s one of the most versatile with three different usage modes and some impressive performance. Of course, there are other options for those concerned about budget, high-performance and commercial use. The Poulan Pro PR48BT Gas-Powered Backpack Leaf Blower is an excellent tool for professionals, for example. Keep reading to learn more about the rest of our top picks. For more quality products for your home or garden, check out our guide to the best tools.
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Award: Top Pick
WHY WE LIKE IT: The Toro 51619 Ultra Electric Blower offers three separate modes and can be used as a blower, mulcher and vacuum. It’s also relatively powerful at 350 CFM per minute in blow mode so you’ll have no trouble cleaning an area.
The Toro 51619 Ultra Electric Blower is hands down, the best all-around leaf blower on the list which is why it sits in our top spot. It is electric, although quite powerful at 250 miles-per-hour, and uses a cord as opposed to a battery — so you will need an extension cord if you wish to go far. It not only works as a blower but also as a vacuum with an aggressive suction mode and even comes bundled with the zip bag you’d need to collect debris, dirt and more. Variable speed control allows you to adjust the power in both modes. Furthermore, an additional attachment allows you to use the blower in a third configuration, as a leaf shredder. A metal impeller serves the mulching purpose well and drives a lot of wind power. Speaking of power, that’s what you need if you want to keep ice and snow at bay. There are lots of ways to do that, but the best long ice scraper is one of the most efficient ways to get the job done.
Although electric, this is a heavy-duty blower and it weighs 8.5 pounds — even more with some of the attachments on. Those looking for a lightweight option with maximum portability need not apply. It’s best for anyone that absolutely wants to get the job done, and doesn’t mind putting in a little extra work to do so. For comparison, the Toro leaf blower exudes 350 CFM in blow mode and 410 CFM in vacuum mode. It’s not super strong, but it’s more than capable of doing what you need. It gets the job done quick, before you need to turn on the best landscape lighting.
Award: Honorable Mention
WHY WE LIKE IT: The Hitachi RB24EAP Gas Leaf Blower is our honorable mention because it’s a well-priced gas blower, with exceptional power at 441 CFM per minute. It’s also the only tool on the list that comes with a commercial-grade warranty.
If you’re looking for a strong, gas-powered blower with low emissions, the Hitachi RB24EAP leaf blower is your best bet. The 23.9cc 2-cycle engine runs at 170 miles per hour and is capable of producing 441 CFM per minute. Compared to many of the other blowers on this list, that’s impressive and relatively high — especially the electric blowers. It’s also one of the few meant for commercial use and includes a warranty that covers both personal and commercial use. You get 7 years of coverage for consumer or personal use, 2 years of coverage for commercial use, and 1 year if you’re renting out the blower. Most limited warranties only cover consumer use.
Because it’s gas-powered, you don’t have to worry about the limitations of a cord or extension cable, you can move about freely. The 17.6-ounce fuel tank holds enough fuel for several uses. Some additional features include a two-finger throttle for easier startups and an auto-return stop switch — when the machine is off the switch automatically returns to the starting position for easier future startups. With the commercial-grade support, extensive power, and gas design the Hitachi is excellent for professionals. Consumers, using it for personal yardwork, may find the power a little much but it’s more than suitable for that, too. Another one of the best gas powered handheld leaf blowers is the Husqvarna 125BVx, 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Handheld Leaf Blower, which features an adjustable blower tube, high air volume of 425 CFM, and air velocity of 170 MPH. Handheld blowers are useful for lighter tasks, like blowing leaves and grass clippings, or becoming a blower vacuum to collect small debris, so if you’re looking for more power and faster air speed, consider backpack blowers instead. Once your leaf gathering is complete, you can move on to all of those weeds using the best garden root slayer.
Award: Best Budget
WHY WE LIKE IT: The Greenworks 24012 Electric Blower is the best budget-friendly tool on the list with an excellent price yet a more than reasonable performance rating. It’s capable of producing 150 CFM per minute, which makes it an excellent option for those that want to clean their driveway, sidewalk or yard.
If you have a small yard and just want to move some leaves and debris around, the Greenworks 24012 Electric Blower is right up your alley. It’s a 7 amp, electric and corded blower — you will need an extension cord — with a 160-miles-per-hour engine capable of producing 150 CFM per minute. If you want something more powerful, there is a stronger version of the blower at 9 amps, 130 miles per hour, and 530 CFM per minute, but it’s also double the cost. Compared to most of the other blowers on the list, Greenworks’ tool is not nearly as powerful. While this is a great choice, you will need something more powerful or suitable for some tasks like welding. Thankfully, you won’t have to look far if you have the best leather welding gloves.
At 4.5 pounds, the Greenworks’ leaf blower is much more portable and lightweight. Of course, the need for a cord makes it less so. It’s not ideal for commercial use, and certainly lacks the power to do more substantial projects. For that reason, we recommend the Greenworks blower for only small projects and consumer applications. Once you get the leaves all gathered, the best wheelbarrow will move them to the perfect spot.
Award: Most Powerful
WHY WE LIKE IT: If power is your biggest concern, the Worx WG520 600 Electric Leaf Blower is the most powerful on the entire list. It’s capable of producing 600 CFM per minute, despite being electric,corded.and half the price of the commercial-grade options.
If you prefer electric leaf blowers but want the same power as a gas-fueled tool, the Worx WG520 Turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower is the one for you. There are two modes, with the highest producing 600 CFM of air per minute. That is one of the highest and most powerful ratings on the entire list. Also, the Worx blower weighs 6.4 pounds, which is a little heavier but still light enough to use one-handed.
It is corded, so you will need an extension cord if you wish to stretch its reach. However, the unit has a cord retainer built-in, which makes it easier to use with an additional cord — it won’t detach if it gets snagged. Despite the electric and corded functionality, the Worx offers adequate power for commercial-grade applications so it would be excellent for professional use. It’s lightweight and easy-to-use design also makes it just as suitable for consumer use, merely for cleaning out yards and the like. We recommend it as a universal option if you want electric, high-performance and portability combined. Your yard will look great, which will free you up to use the best compost bin outdoor model for the garden.
Award: Lightest Weight
WHY WE LIKE IT: The Black & Decker LB700 Electric Leaf Blower is the most lightweight tool on the list and blows at 180 CFM. It is corded, so it’s not completely portable but plenty suitable for consumer and small projects.
The Black & Decker LB700 7 amp electric leaf blower isn’t the most powerful on the list, but it does offer reasonable performance at 180 miles per hour or 180 CFM. To provide some context, it’s in the mid to high range of electric blowers — the Greenworks model above is less powerful, for instance. It’s also lightweight at just 4.4 pounds, so without the cord limitations, it’s quite portable. It includes a built-in cord retention unit to ensure the connected extension cord doesn’t snag on anything.
While the performance isn’t high enough for commercial use and large projects, it is decent for spot cleans and traditional yard work. Therefore, we recommend the Black & Decker LB700 blower for any consumer applications and small area scenarios. For the rest of your yard work, you may want to take a look at the best backpack sprayer too.
Award: Most Portable
WHY WE LIKE IT: If you hate cords and want maximum portability the Dewalt DCBL720P1 MAX Brushless Electric Blower is what you want. It’s battery-operated and comes with a rechargeable battery that’s good for up to 15 to 20 minutes. It offers plenty of power at 400 CFM per minute.
If you want the portability of a gas-powered blower combined with the sustainability of an electric one, Dewalt’s DCBL720P1 MAX Brushless Electric Blower is the best option. It’s battery-powered and includes a 20V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. The battery lasts for about 15 to 20 minutes of use per charge, which is excellent for smaller projects but not ideal for commercial use. The best part is that even cordless, Dewalt’s blower is remarkably powerful. The motor offers 90 miles per hour of speed with 400 CFM per minute air power. That makes it the third most powerful on the list.
The power is plenty high for commercial use, but the limited runtime decreases its practicality. Still, the Dewalt leaf blower is excellent for consumer and home use and should provide ample performance for small to medium size projects. It’s also hard to ignore this blower’s convenient portability, being one of its best overall features so that you can get to work with less hassle. Also, in regards to price, the Dewalt is the second most expensive blower on the list, beaten only by the Poulan Pro commercial-grade blower.
Award: Best Quality
WHY WE LIKE IT: If you’re looking for something commercially viable, the Poulan Pro PR48BT Gas Backpack Leaf Blower is what you need. The backpack and shoulder strap design means plenty of support while using it. It’s capable of producing 475 CFM per minute which is one of the highest on the list, too.
If you’re after a strong, commercial-grade blower that can be used for multiple large projects, the Poulan Pro PR48BT Gas-Powered Backpack Leaf Blower is the best option. Besides the power, the backpack design means it’s suitable for longer sessions, providing added support to hold up the 22-pound system. It is the heaviest blower on the list, but the tradeoff is a 48cc 2-stroke engine capable of running at 200 miles per hour and 475 CFM per minute. It’s not the strongest, but it is much higher than most. A variable speed throttle offers better control over the power. Also, shoulder straps provide even more support for those wearing the blower.
It’s the best option for commercial-grade projects, so if you run a yard business this is the blower to grab. It’s a bit much for consumer and home use, especially if you have a small yard, but it would certainly work well for any project. In regards to price, it is the most expensive blower on the list. One of the best electric models is the KIMO 20V Lithium 2-in-1 Sweeper/Vacuum, which is a lightweight cordless blower and vacuum that only weighs 2 lbs. to help make yard work less strenuous. Gas models tend to be more powerful and better suited for heavy duty yard tasks, but they are not as convenient and easy to use as an electric cordless leaf blower.
During our selection of the best leaf blowers, the most important feature we considered was their power or performance. Blowers with a higher CFM rating are capable of producing more air, and so they clean a wider area with greater strength. The blowers on this list produce power in the range of about 150 to 600 CFM. The less powerful options are ideal for consumer and small property use, while the more powerful ones are best for commercial-grade projects.
The next consideration was whether they are gas or electric powered. We chose a healthy mix of both types, with the gas-powered options generally offering more power. That said, we also chose some more powerful electric blowers, like the Worx Turbine 600.
Finally, everything on our list is reasonably weighted ranging between 4 and 10 pounds. The exception is the Poulan Pro backpack blower, which weighs 22 pounds and is the heaviest here. Despite that, it has a unique design that allows users additional support from the backpack and shoulder strap features.
